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@Temple: February 2016

Be a Part of Temple Toast | February 15, 2016 24 hours of giving. A day where more than 300,000 alumni, 38,297 students and 8,060 faculty, researchers and staff come together to celebrate Temple and all that it stands for. Regional alumni chapters across the country and the globe, including Boston, Chicago, Lancaster, New York, Philadelphia and Tokyo, Japan are hosting Temple Toast parties. So what are you waiting for? Sign up today. Imagine the power of a day. What will you do? Make a gift on February 15th and join the #TempleToast.

News

Building the 21st Century Library Temple University Libraries and the Division of Architecture and Environmental Design at the Tyler School of Art, Temple University, present a series of programs exploring the theoretical constructs and material processes behind Temple’s new library building designed by world‐renowned architectural firm, Snøhetta. Learn more.

Register for the Be Your Own Boss Bowl It’s not too late to register for a mentor for the BYOBB, one of the most lucrative business plan competitions in the country open to the entire Temple community, including alumni. Entrepreneurs looking to start their own businesses and entrepreneurial ventures compete for prizes valued at $200,000 in cash and professional services.

Alumni Weekend, Homecoming and More Alumni Relations is gearing up for a fun‐filled 2016! So be sure to mark your calendars for these and more upcoming alumni events. Cherry & White Weekend | April 15‐17 Alumni Weekend | May 6‐8 Homecoming | September 23‐25

TWN Presents: Women Who Make It Work | March 24, 2016 In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Temple Women’s Network (TWN) invites you to its highly‐ anticipated event and panel, “Women Who Make It Work.” The alumnae panelists will share their experiences and advice about balancing their careers, families and hobbies. Through an interactive discussion, we hope to shed light on the issues women in the workplace face today. There will be time for networking both before and after the panel discussion. Register today!

Owls Are Everywhere! Temple Owls are everywhere, probably near you! Temple has 24 chapters around the globe bringing Owls together throughout the year. Don't miss out! Sign up for your chapter's listserv so you can receive news about special events happening in your area.

Benefit of the Month: Liberty Mutual Liberty Mutual has partnered with the TUAA to offer you quality auto and home insurance with personalized coverage to meet your needs. Learn more today.

Volunteer Spotlight: Mary Connell, EDU ‘77 She was already set in her career path when Mary Connell, EDU ’77, found her second home at Temple University. First as a master’s student, then as adjunct faculty and later a member and leader of multiple alumni boards. Mary’s impressive resume is littered with Temple mentions; the place, she feels, that gave her the opportunity to succeed as a professional and now a proud alumna. Read more about Mary’s ongoing involvement with Temple

Temple Travels: Classic China and the Yangtze | October 11‐24, 2016 Experience the legendary sites of China’s 2000‐year‐old capital of Beijing: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the famed Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace. Enjoy a special rickshaw ride and a visit to a local family. In Xian see the terracotta army of nearly 8,000 life‐size warriors. Then check out the beloved pandas in Chongqing. Next cruise for three nights on the Yangtze to see the spectacular Three Gorges, Smaller Gorges, and the new dams. Conclude with visits to the Bund, the renowned Shanghai Museum, and the 16th‐century Yu Yuan Gardens. Check out this and other upcoming trips for Temple alumni and friends.

Class Notes

Janet Dennis, THM ’78 became an athlete after experiencing heart failure and receiving a heart transplant in 2005, when she was 50. She went on to represent Team Philadelphia at five Transplant Games of America and Team USA at four World Transplant Games, most recently in the 2015 games in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Dennis serves as a volunteer chaplain at Penn Medicine, working on the floor where she spent six‐and‐a‐half weeks waiting for a heart. Mario Zacharjasz, TYL ’85 was named a 2015 Minority Business Leader by the Philadelphia Business Journal. He is a founding partner of PZS Architects and is former chair of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Zacharjasz also serves on the advisory board for the Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia, the Advisory Council for the Salvation Army Kroc Corps Community Center in Philadelphia, and has served on the boards of Delaware River Waterfront Corp. and Moore College of Art & Design. Melanie S. Carter, LAW ’11 was elected to the board of directors of the Education Law Center, the mission of which is to ensure that all of Pennsylvania’s children have access to a quality public education. She is an associate with Blank Rome LLP. She serves on the executive committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and as financial secretary for the cabinet of the executive committee. She was recognized by The Legal Intelligencer as a 2015 Lawyer on the Fast Track.

Upcoming Alumni Events

Feb. 06: STHM on the Road - Tampa Alumni Reception Feb. 10: 3 Practical Steps for Advancing Your Career Feb. 11: TWN: Galentine’s Day Feb. 13: BYR: ACDA Breakfast Feb. 15: TUAA Temple Toast Pop-up Party Feb. 15: TYL Crafts & Drafts: Tyler Alumni Happy Hour Feb. 15: Metro NY Chapter of the TUAA: Temple Toast to Russell Conwell Party Feb. 15: Chicago Chapter of the TUAA: Temple Toast to Russell Conwell Party Feb. 15: Tokyo Chapter of the TUAA Temple Toast to Russell Conwell Party Feb. 17: Owls@Work: Temple vs. Villanova Men's Basketball Feb. 18: STHM on the Road - Washington, DC Alumni Reception Feb. 23: Pittsburgh Chapter of the TUAA: Game Watch with Dr. Theobald Feb. 27: SMC: Brunch & Basketball 2016 Feb. 28: Arizona Chapter of the TUAA: Musical Instrument MuseumTour