Kylie M Winkler – Temple Update

Air Strike Hits Close to Home for Syrian Temple Student

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 02:10:08 +0000

The recent air strikes and deadly chemical attacks in Syria have done more than shake the country, it’s directly impacted the life of Temple student Maryam Hallaj. Born in California and raised in Arizona, Hallaj and her family decided to relocate to Syria in 2006 in order to learn about their family’s culture. The eleven-year-old at the time had no idea how much the move would impact her…

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Owls Join Eagles for 8th Annual Huddle Up for Autism Event

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 03:41:12 +0000

The Temple Owls joined the Philadelphia Eagles and the Center for Autism Research at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for the 8th Annual Huddle up for Autism Event. Held at Lincoln Financial Field, the event raised money and provided a day of fun for families affected by autism. Blow up bouncy houses and obstacle courses sprinkled the field. The Temple Football team was also their…

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Students Plan for Spring Break 2017

Sat, 11 Mar 2017 19:30:19 +0000

Temple Owls are preparing to fly away from campus, headed toward various spring break destinations. In just a few days, campus will be shutting down and many students say they are ready for some time off. “Light at the end of the tunnel, sense of relief that we’re almost there,” said freshman Melanie Snier. Students like Katlyn Buchy are ready to be relieved of the pressure from classes and…

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Temple Art Student on the Rise

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:30:01 +0000

Dyymond Whipper-Young is a junior advertising major at Temple University who is inspiring and helping others in the community through her art. Whipper-Young is stepping outside of the classroom and showing others just how important art is to Philadelphia. Originally from Baltimore, this young artist transformed her elementary school doodles into her own business with the strong support of her…

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Tina Fey Accepts Lew Klein Award, Meets with SMC Students

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:17:00 +0000

Last Friday, Temple University presented Tina Fey with the Lew Klein Excellence in the Media Award. The Emmy award winning actor and comedian talked with students before meeting in Mitten Hall for a luncheon and official ceremony. Although she didn’t go to Temple, she was born and raised in Philadelphia and credits the city for her unique, dry, and sarcastic humor. Tina Fey’s brother, Peter…

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Clinton Elected Nominee at DNC

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 02:34:35 +0000

Tonight was the night a woman was officially named the presidential nominee of a major party. For delegates like Maya Rockeymoore, tonight is the moment she has been waiting for. History is being made again in Philadelphia, and Rockeymoore is just one of thousands who will stand witness. “She will have broken the glass ceiling and it’s amazing,” she said of the upcoming delegate vote.

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Clinton Rallies at Phila. City Hall

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 00:42:49 +0000

Chants of Hillary Clinton’s name filled Dilworth Park Monday night in a last minute effort to clinch votes in the City of Brotherly Love. Hundreds waited for hours to see the former Secretary of State, who took the stage around 7:45 pm. Her speech came just hours before the polls opened Tuesday for the Pennsylvania Primary Election. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney introduced Secretary Clinton to…

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Temple Joins in on Relay for Life

Thu, 14 Apr 2016 13:15:17 +0000

The 2016 Temple University Relay For Life included participants who fundraised over $40,000 in memory or honor of someone in life who has battled cancer. Nearly 600 students and cancer survivors, including Hooter, came out to Temple’s over night Relay for Life event that raises money for cancer research. The event includes a “Survivors Lap”, where all cancer survivors at the event take the…

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5th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 13:00:02 +0000

Three hundred and forty men came out to the 5th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event hosted by the Wellness Resource Center this Wednesday. The traded in their sneakers, in exchange for some high heels and strutted their stuff around campus. The event raised awareness for women’s sexual assault and violence. Those walking started and ended their route in Founder’s Garden on Temple University’s…

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Experience Temple Day Welcomes Prospective Students

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 16:32:55 +0000

The future class of 2020 was welcomed to Temple University this past Saturday in the first of four Experience Temple Days of the year. Admitted students were shown the many different things the university has to offer them in several tours and presentations throughout the day. Admitted students and their families were welcomed to the university to further explore their academic interests and get…

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