Temple University will close at the end of business Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, and reopen Monday, Jan. 4, 2016.
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Construction, Facilities and Operations
Temple University will close at the end of business Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, and reopen Monday, Jan. 4, 2016. A limited number of services and offices will be open during the break. Information about specific facilities are available on the Campus Operations website.

During the winter break and continuing through Feb. 1, Philadelphia Gas Works will be replacing gas lines between Broad Street and 12th Street on Norris. Please be prepared for road closures and the elimination of parking on Norris throughout that period and plan your route accordingly.
Athletic Events
There will be several athletic events held on Temple's campus during the break. They are as follows:

Men's Basketball
  • Saturday, Dec. 19, at 4 p.m. vs. Delaware State
  • Saturday, Jan. 2, at 3 p.m. vs. Cincinnati
  • Saturday, Jan. 9, at 9 p.m. vs. East Carolina
Women's Basketball
  • Saturday, Dec. 19, at 1 p.m. vs. Delaware State
  • Wednesday, Dec. 30, at 7 p.m. vs. Memphis
  • Friday, Jan. 8, at 5 p.m. vs. Tulsa
Energy Conservation
Winter break is a great opportunity to save energy. Before you leave
for the break:
  • turn off all lights and power strips and unplug electrical equipment like appliances, computers, copiers, printers, stereo equipment and TVs.
  • discard any food in your refrigerator.
  • turn the heat down to 60 degrees (if applicable).
  • be sure all windows are closed and locked when you leave. A window left open even slightly can lead to frozen and broken pipes.
Campus Safety
During the break, direct any safety or access issues to Campus Safety Services: 215-204-1234.
Student Safety Reminders
For students living off campus who may stay for the break, please be aware of your surroundings and be safe. Campus police and Philadelphia police will be available if you need assistance.
Safety Tips for Students Living Off Campus
  • Use light timers to make your home appear occupied at night.
  • Be sure your door and window locks work properly.
  • Stop mail delivery.
  • Ask a neighbor to watch your home and report suspicious activity.
  • Take your valuables with you.
  • Take some quick pictures of the inside of the house for documentation.
  • If you return and suspect someone was inside, leave the area and call the police immediately.
If you decide to return to your off-campus home before break is over, be smart, safe and aware. Additionally, the police are here if you need them: Call Campus Safety Services at 215-204-1234 or Philadelphia Police at 911.
Employee Safety Reminders
If you need to access Temple's facilities during the break, check in with Campus Safety Services and alert them to your presence. While on campus:
  • Lock your office doors and windows before leaving.
  • Unplug electronic devices that are not in use before leaving.
  • Do not prop open any doors or let unauthorized personnel gain access to Temple's facilities.
  • Refrain from opening exterior doors for anyone.
  • Keep in mind that temperatures will be lower than normal in the buildings. Please dress accordingly.
  • Contact Campus Safety if you see anything out of the ordinary.
  • Call 8-WALK or 215-777-9255 if you need a security escort in the evening.
Set Your Email & Phone for Winter Break
Let your colleagues and contacts know that you won't be in the office during Temple's winter break by setting up handy automatic email and phone notifications.

At any time, you can set up an automatic email reply to start and stop on particular dates. You also have some control over who will receive your out-of-the-office reply. For instructions, see the Microsoft Exchange/Outlook or Gmail instructions.

You can also record an extended absence voice message on your standard or VoIP phone and easily remove it after your time off.

Best wishes for a safe and happy winter break with family and friends.
Temple University
1801 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-7000 | temple.edu