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Message from Scott Cooper, president of the Temple University Alumni Association
Temple University's relationship with its alumni is taking a major step forward. President Neil D. Theobald has appointed Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr. to the new role of Vice President for Alumni Relations. You can find more details in the President's announcement.
Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr., vice president of Alumni Relations
Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr.
 
For the first time, Temple's alumni relations leader holds a cabinet-level position. This is a new era Temple Alumni Relations, and shows the importance and tremendous value of our alumni. I am pleased to share this exciting news and I hope you will join me in congratulating Ken on his new position.
@Temple: May 2015
Virtual Career Events
 
Virtual Career
Events
 
Mark your calendar for a series of free and exciting virtual career and networking events sponsored by Alumni Career Services. Register today.
 
 
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Congratulations, Class of 2015
 
Welcome the newest members of the TUAA by using #TUGRAD15 on social media. Follow us @templealumni on Twitter as we celebrate the Class of 2015 on May 8.
 
 
Alumni Weekend 2015
 
Thank you for making Alumni Weekend 2015 a success!
 
It was another great Alumni Weekend. Check out photos, videos and more from the events throughout the weekend.
 
Alumni Features and News
Broad street run.
 
Temple Takes Over Broad Street
If you're competing in the Broad Street Run on Sunday, be sure to get your free Temple T-shirt when you pick up your racing bib in Hall C at the Convention Center. If you’re not running, come out and join Temple students, alumni and friends as part of the city’s best cheer section for the Broad Street Run. Read more for details.
Hong Kong Chapter Event
 
Temple Alumni Reception in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong chapter of Temple University Alumni Association hosted a reception for Tilghman Moyer, associate vice president of institutional advancement, on April 15. Alumni from FOX, Beasley, CLA and other colleges gathered to network and share their Temple stories. To connect with the Hong Kong chapter, please visit us online or contact Saumil Shah, associate director for alumni engagement—Asia, at shahs@temple.edu.
Volunteer Spotlight Gerry Kean, CST ’65
 
Volunteer Spotlight—Gerry Kean, CST ’65
One-time commuter student Gerry Kean, CST ’65, has more than made up for his lack of extracurricular activities as an undergrad. With a fierce loyalty to Temple, Kean has given his time and talent as a mentor to countless students by his involvement in programs through both the College of Science and Technology and the alumni office. Read more about his work here.
Switch and you could save. Get a Quote. Liberty Mutual Insurance.
 
Alumni Benefit of the Month: Liberty Mutual
Enjoy exclusive savings on your auto and home insurance from Liberty Mutual Insurance, thanks to the Temple University Alumni Association.
Mystical India: Tiger
 
Temple Travels: Mystical India
November 15–December 4
Travel with History Professor Howard Spodek to India’s classic Golden Triangle: bustling Delhi; Jaipur, the great city of the Rajput; and Agra, home of the sublime Taj Mahal. Plus, search for Bengal tigers, admire Khajuraho’s ancient temples and absorb the holiness of Varanasi. A special highlight is the Pushkar Camel Fair. Check out other upcoming trips.
Temple University News
Temple to confer three honorary degrees at 2015 Commencement
Three prominent figures with deep ties to the Philadelphia area will be honored during Temple University’s 128th Commencement ceremony.

Temple ranks in top 100 for NSF research
Reflecting the continuing growth of the university’s research enterprise, Temple has moved into the top 100 for research expenditures, according to the latest rankings from the National Science Foundation.
Class Notes
Helen Drutt English, TYL ’52, organized Gifts from America, an exhibition at the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, that ran from December 2014 through March 2015. It included 76 works of contemporary applied art as a donation to celebrate the museum’s 250th anniversary. Drutt English also is founder and executive director of the Philadelphia Council of Professional Craftsmen.

Alan M. Cohen, CLA ’72, made a grant recommendation to establish the Alan and Deborah Cohen Goldman Sachs Scholarship Fund with his wife, Deborah Miffoluf Cohen, FOX ’72. This school year, the scholarship was awarded to two students—one in the College of Liberal Arts and one in the Fox School of Business—who signed up for Fly in 4, Temple’s plan to fast-track students’ futures and limit their debt. Cohen is executive vice president and global head of compliance at Goldman Sachs and a member of Temple’s Board of Trustees.

Karen M. Murphy, FOX ’07, was appointed secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health in January. Previously, she was director of the State Innovation Models Initiative at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation in Baltimore and president and CEO of the Moses Taylor Health Care System in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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Upcoming Alumni Events
May 3: Temple Runs Broad Street: Volunteers and Runners | Register

May 3: Opera Philadelphia Performance and Alumni Reception | Register

May 6: TUAA, TUYA and TWN Celebrate the Class of 2015 | Register

May 6: Five Steps to Building a Powerful and Profitable Network | Register

May 7: Temple Young Accounting Alumni Group Event | Register

May 7: Legacy Families Class of 2015 Wine and Cheese Reception | Register

May 9: Temple Women’s Network High Tea | Register

May 13: Reconstructing the View: A Talk With Byron Wolfe | Register

May 16: LA Chapter of the TUAA: Taste of Philly | Register

May 18: 30th Annual Athletics Golf Classic | Register

May 20: Philadelphia Coaches Caravan | Register

May 21: Metro NY Chapter of the TUAA: Coaches Caravan | Register

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