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May 2009
 
TUSM NEWS

Maurice Stone, MD Commons
Maurice Stone, MD Commons

Kresge Challenge Countdown: 3 Days to Reach our Goal
Only three days remain in the Kresge Grant Challenge to support the School of Medicine's new medical education and research building! Help us reach our goal of 2,100 donors by May 31, 2009. All gifts to the new building count toward the challenge. Make your gift today.

   
TUSM Earns High Rankings
In US News & World Report's newly released America's Best Graduate Schools: 2010 Edition, TUSM ranked No. 56 in the medical school research category. Temple is the second-ranked school in Philadelphia, behind the University of Pennsylvania, and the third-ranked school in Pennsylvania. More.
Temple Researcher

Hayward and Ost Center for Urban Bioethics and Medical Humanities
Medical school graduates Brad Hayward and Amy Ost are leaving something of a legacy at TUSM: the Center for Urban Bioethics and Medical Humanities, which will train future doctors to delve more deeply into their patients' lives and also will offer interdisciplinary research opportunities. More.

Marijuana Chemical May Slow Multiple Sclerosis
Armed with a $1.5 million National Institutes of Health grant, researchers at TUSM are studying more effective ways to treat multiple sclerosis. Their research utilizes synthetic cannabinoids based on chemicals derived from the marijuana plant, which has been around for thousands of years. More.
Ganea and Tuma

Fekete Temple Experts Respond to Swine Flu Outbreak
Thomas Fekete, MD, section chief of infectious diseases at Temple University School of Medicine and Hospital, can break down the minute-by-minute information coming out on swine flu. More.

For the latest Temple School of Medicine news, visit www.temple.edu/medicine.
 
 ACCESS TO EXCELLENCE CAMPAIGN
TUSM continues to seek resources for its first comprehensive campaign, which supports the new building, student scholarships, research and faculty. Please consider making a gift today!

SPECIAL CAMPAIGN EFFORTS:

Support-a-Scholar Term Scholarship Fund
RAISED TO DATE: $166,785
GOAL: $250,000
BALANCE: $83,215

Carson D. Schneck, MD, PhD Gross Anatomy Laboratory

A $1 million fundraising campaign is under way to name the anatomy laboratory of TUSM’s new building in honor of Dr. Schneck.
RAISED TO DATE: $980,825
GOAL: $1,000,000
BALANCE: $19,175

TUSM Class Pride Competition for Carson D. Schneck, MD, PhD Gross Anatomy Laboratory

See your class results!

Alumni Bridge Challenge
In a $1 million fundraising effort established by TUSM's Board of Visitors, several board members will match each pledge of $25,000 to $50,000 dollar-for-dollar to support the Alumni Bridge, connecting the new medical school building to Kresge Hall.
RAISED TO DATE: $975,000
GOAL: $1,000,000
BALANCE: $25,000


Overall Campaign Alumni Participation Update:
Participation Rate: 25.6%
Participation Goal: 30%
Alumni Donors to Date: 1,913
Alumni Donor Goal: 2,374
461 more donors needed

Visit www.temple.edu/medicine for more information on each of these initiatives.
 
 EVENTS
June 1 Cherry & White Caravan - New York City. Visit myowlspace.com/events for more information.
June 4 Cherry & White Caravan - Wilmington, Del. Visit myowlspace.com/events for more information.
June 5 Temple Taiwan Alumni Gathering. Visit myowlspace.com/taiwan for more information.
June 10 TUSM Alumni Dinner in Lancaster, Pa. Visit myowlspace.com/events for more information.
June 11 Alumni Club of New York - Night at the Ballpark. Visit myowlspace.com/NYalumni for more information.
June 14 Alumni Club of Chicago - Pizza on the Pier Kick-off Event. Visit myowlspace.com/CHIalum for more information.
July 2 Alumni Club of Atlanta - Phillies vs. Braves Night at the Ballpark. Visit myowlspace.com/ATLalum for more information.
July 10 - 11 Temple Down the Shore 2009. Visit myowlspace.com/shore2009 for more information.
August 8 Alumni Club of Boston - New England Revolution vs. LA Galaxy. Visit myowlspace.com/BOSalum for more information.
Visit myowlspace.com regularly to see the complete alumni events calendar.
 
 TEMPLE'S 125th
Celebrating 125 Years
Fact #61
Share your favorite Temple memories at www.temple125years.com.


Watch our 125th anniversary videos!
Bob Saget Video
Hear about the successes of Temple's alumni, faculty and friends. Visit www.temple125years.com to browse our video gallery.

 
 SUPPORT TUSM
Class Pride 2009
2009 Class Pride Campaign
Make a gift of $25 online and receive a commemorative DOCTOR T-shirt. All donations to the 2009 Class Pride campaign will support the Carson D. Schneck, MD, PhD Gross Anatomy Laboratory. More.
 
 NEW BUILDING
New Medical Education and Research Building
Our certificate of occupancy has been awarded and new interior photos are now posted on our web site! View our progress.

Save the Dates
Join us at these events for the opening celebration of TUSM’s new Medical Education and Research Building, held Oct. 29-31.

Oct. 29
Research symposia

Oct. 30
Ribbon-cutting ceremony
New building tours
White Coat ceremony

Oct. 31
Medical Education and Community Service Initiative
Class reunion celebration

For a full schedule of events, visit www.temple.edu/medicine.

 
 OTHER NEWS
Temple Down the Shore

Temple Down the Shore 2009
Join alumni, family and fans for a weekend at the Jersey Shore July 10-11. The two-day celebration includes the young alumni beach party, beach day and boardwalk fan fest, shore golf outing and bayside reception at the swanky Inlet Restaurant. Register today at myowlspace.com/
shore2009
!

Winners of ‘I’m a Temple Owl’ Video Contest Announced
Congratulations to Dan McKinney, SCT ’12, and Jena Bandini, staff member in the Fox School of Business, winners of the “I’m a Temple Owl” video contest! Watch the top entries at myowlspace.com! More.

Temple Credit Card
Take Temple Everywhere You Go

Support your alma mater and earn points toward cash back, air travel, merchandise and more with a Temple University WorldPoints® card. More.

 
 
 
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