And we’re off! The first week of classes is always nuts, so we won’t keep you long. It’s been a busy summer at Temple, Owls; here’s a quick look back at what you might have missed (while we’ve been missing you; welcome home!).

In a nutshell And we’re off! The first week of classes is always nuts, so we won’t keep you long. It’s been a busy summer at Temple, Owls; here’s a quick look back at what you might have missed (while we’ve been missing you; welcome home!). How Temple spent its summer vacation

Temple did not spend its summer lounging by the pool. Campus has been humming with construction projects (maybe you’ve noticed?) and plans for world domination (or domination of the Cecil B. Moore subway station, anyway; world domination is really up to you guys) and also, we kid you not, American Idol tryouts. Read more about what Temple’s been up to this summer. Share

Don’t leave home without it

Move-in was last week, and items you just could not leave home without included that favorite teddy bear and pictures of your best friends. And ranch dressing. See a few more of your favorite things, and tag us in photos of your campus must-haves at @TempleUniv on Instagram or Twitter. Share

What is convocation?

We asked this of random students before the actual event last Friday; answers included “excellent question,” “not totally sure” and “I don’t really know.” But our favorite response is from the guy in the pink T-shirt who says Convocation is “coming together as a community and…becoming a family” (aw...love that guy!).

Check out the video to meet some members of your very big family and get the real definition from Provost Dai (what is a provost, by the way?). Share

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