Conner J. Barkon – Temple Update

University Panel Raises Discussion about AIDS Awareness in Philadelphia

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:30:05 +0000

This past Monday, December 1, was World AIDS Day 2014 and it was celebrated in a big way. Red Organization sponsored a concert in Times Square where people could celebrate accomplishments in AIDS treatment and discuss where to go from here. Former President Bill Clinton delivered an encouraging message at the event. “This year, for the first time ever, more people were put on lifesaving…

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Beasley Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Violence Against Women Act

Thu, 13 Nov 2014 13:27:01 +0000

The Violence Against Women Act was passed in 1994 during the Clinton administration and brought a necessary response to ongoing domestic violence. The signing of this act was a bipartisan commitment to battling domestic abuse. The 20th anniversary of the act was celebrated this past Saturday at Beasley School of Law with a symposium. The day was divided into different panels that discussed…

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Temple Formula Racing’s First Dynamic Test

Thu, 30 Oct 2014 12:11:25 +0000

Residents at Temple Towers had a great view of Temple Formula Racing’s first dynamic test of the school year. Police provided an escort for the club to bring their car to Temple Towers parking lot Saturday afternoon. This was the first time the car has been driven since May. Temple Formula Racing builds a new car each year. They start from scratch and race the car in two competitions…

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Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk Makes A Splash

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 12:35:56 +0000

After $18 million and almost two-and-a-half years, the people of Philadelphia no longer have to travel to the Jersey Shore to take a stroll on the boardwalk. The new boardwalk extends over the Schuylkill River and has been hosting about 19,000 visitors per week since the opening at the end of September. The 2,000-foot extension to the Schuylkill River Trail is a concrete boardwalk that…

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Street Moves

Thu, 02 Oct 2014 01:23:05 +0000

From the Philadelphia School District to Temple University, Ernest Moore has taught anyone with an interest in learning. Mr. Moore has been providing chess lessons to the Philadelphia community since the 1960s. He is a self-taught chess expert who believes that understanding the game will help in all aspects of life. “You have to think. A lot of people today won’t think,” said Moore.

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