March 2009, Vol. 7, No. 3
 
 IN THE NEWS
Ambler's Flower Show Exhibit Ambler’s Flower Show Exhibit Takes Sustainable Approach
At the 2009 Philadelphia Flower Show, students and faculty in Ambler’s Department of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture changed the way people look at Italian gardens and sustainable garden concepts through their “Green Renaissance: The Revival of Sustainable Living” display, which earned an unprecedented five awards. More.

New Class Times Maximize Scheduling Flexibility
When students register for undergraduate classes for the fall semester, on both the Main and Ambler campuses, they’ll discover new course times designed to maximize their flexibility in planning their schedules. More.


Music Prep Program Offers Community Courses
The Boyer College of Music and Dance’s Center for Lifelong Learning offers a wide spectrum of individual lessons and group enrichment opportunities for children and adults alike. Alumni and community members are invited to take part in these unique, interactive courses. More.
Music Prep Program

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 STUDENT LIFE
Commencement Commencement Information Now Available
Temple’s commencement ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 AM at the Liacouras Center on Main Campus. Visit our web site for information on the university’s ceremony, parking, caps and gowns as well as each school and college diploma ceremony. More.

Class Pride 2009
Class Pride 2009
With graduation right around the corner, now is the time to make a gift to the university on your child’s behalf. You can support your child’s school or college, student scholarships or any department or program. Visit myowlspace.com/classpride to make your gift and receive a commemorative Class Pride 2009 T-shirt. More.

Campus Rec Offers Spring Special Events

Throughout the spring, Campus Recreation will host a variety of tournaments, classes and more. From tennis and basketball tournaments to salsa dancing and free smoothies, Campus Rec offers a wide range of activities to get you into shape for summer. More.  
 
 ATHLETICS
Men's Basketball Men’s Basketball Clinches A-10 Championship, Advances to NCAA
For the second straight year, the Owls dominated the A-10 tournament. With their 69-64 win over Duquesne, the men's team won the tournament title and a bid for the NCAA tournment. The Owls fell to No. 6 seed Arizona State in the first round. More

Women’s Basketball Earns No. 9 Seed in NCAA Tournament, Falls to Florida
Tonya Cardoza and the Owls made their their sixth straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament after finishing 21-9 for the season. The team was outscored by the No. 8 seed Florida Gators in the first round of tournament action. More.

Women's Basketball

Women's Fencing Women's Fencing Shows Strong Finish in NCAA Championship
With five out of six team members qualifying to compete, the Temple women's fencing team captured 8th place in the NCAA Championship. Juniors Melissa Parker (foil) and Kristen Howell (epee) led the team, each placing 10th. The women also won their 13th consecutive National Intercollegiate Women's Fencing Association (NIWFA) Championship this season. More.
 
 THE FEED
Temple faculty, staff and students make headlines every day. Read a sampling of Temple's recent media hits.

From National Public Radio’s “Here and Now”:
Many people — including perhaps President Obama — seem to have a type of personality that allows them to thrive during tough times. Temple psychologist Frank Farley joined host Robin Young to discuss "Type T" or thrill-seeking personalities. Farley says people who are T-types view the current economic situation as an opportunity to grow and take chances, while others view it as the end of the world. More.

From CBS3:
A recent study found that whether it’s a no-fat or no-carb diet, weight loss really depends on the amount of calories you eat. "Whether it be from cutting back on your carbs, cutting back on your fat, cutting back on your protein, cutting calories overall is what results in a weight loss," said Becky Dilks, a registered dietician at Temple's Center for Obesity Research and Education. More.

From Los Angeles Times:
Mental health experts are split on whether dissociative identity disorder is real. Now that Showtime’s "United States of Tara" features a woman with the disorder, there is growing debate whether the show’s creators are portraying the disorder accurately. Richard Kluft, professor of clinical psychiatry at Temple's School of Medicine, has been hired as a psychiatric consultant to ensure the drama is as authentic as it can be. More.
 
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 CAMPAIGN UPDATE
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 MAKE A GIFT
Make a Gift
Support TU’s Emergency Student Aid Fund
Each semester, Temple students face unexpected financial emergencies. The Emergency Student Aid Fund is designed to help these students cope with unforeseen obstacles by providing one-time stipends. Make a gift today to support the Student Aid Fund at Temple.

Listen to our podcast with David Broadus, administrator of the Emergency Student Aid Fund.
 
 CONTACT INFO
Important Contact Information for Parents

Academic Resource Center
www.temple.edu/dus
Phone: 215-204-2500

Campus Dining
www.temple.edu/dining
Phone: 215-204-7184

Career Center
www.temple.edu/
careercenter

215-204-7981

Diamond Dollars
www.temple.edu/
diamonddollars

Phone: 215-204-3140

Math and Science Resource Center
www.temple.edu/msrc
Phone: 215-204-8466

Office of University Housing
www.temple.edu/housing
Phone: 215-204-7184

Russell Conwell Educational Services Center
www.temple.edu/rcc
Phone: 215-204-1252

Student Health Services
www.temple.edu/
studenthealth

Phone: 215-204-7500

Student Financial Services
www.temple.edu/sfs
Phone 215-204-2244

Writing Center
www.temple.edu/writingctr
Phone 215-204-0702
 
 CALENDAR
SPRING 2009
Classes end May 4
 
Final examinations May 7-13
 
Residence halls close at 7 PM May 13
 
Commencement May 14
 
First summer session begins May 18
 
Memorial Day holiday May 25
 
Application for August graduation ends / last day to drop a course June 1
 
Second summer session begins July 6
 
Last day to withdraw from summer courses July 17
 
Diploma date
Aug. 28
 
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