From research achievements to record rankings to the glow of the national spotlight, it’s been an extraordinary year for Temple University.

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One for the record books As 2015 comes to a close, take a look back at some of the key moments that defined Temple’s breakthrough year. Share

Temple news

Well water linked to stomach bug   A College of Public Health researcher finds that consumption of private well water in Canada may cause an acute stomach bug.   Share       Playwright residency program established   Temple’s Department of Theater brings its first playwright-in-residence to Main Campus.   Share       Celebrate the spirit of the season   Opportunities abound for the Temple community to give back during the holidays and beyond.   Share

Campus Announcements

Road work on Norris Street A portion of Norris Street from Broad to 12th streets will be closed to traffic on an intermittent basis between Dec. 15, 2015, and Feb. 1, 2016, as Philadelphia Gas Works replaces an underground line. Work will continue east to 3rd Street after that time.

Pedestrian traffic across Norris Street will also be affected. Pedestrians will need to walk west or east around the construction areas. Plan accordingly and exercise caution and awareness around the PGW construction sites.

Giving TUesday shatters goal The Temple University community heeded the call to give back on Tuesday, Dec. 1—Giving Tuesday. A total of $104,306 was raised by 351 generous Owls in one day, far exceeding the goal of $68,000.

Events

On the Horizon Dec. 22 Marmot Boca Raton Bowl Dec. 22 Football watch parties Jan. 6-8 Spring syllabus clinic

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