Logan M Moritz – Temple Update

Semester in Review: Fall 2018

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 21:06:57 +0000

We’re taking a look back at some of the big stories we covered on Temple Update during the Fall 2018 semester, from the sentencing of Bill Cosby to the midterm election campaign to the controversy over Professor Marc Lamont Hill. Director Logan Moritz selected and edited this semester-end montage.

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Londoners React to the Royal Engagement

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:30:09 +0000

Wedding bells are ringing again in London as fifth in line to the throne, Prince Harry, will be marrying American actress Meghan Markle. The couple has been dating since the summer of 2016 after being set up on a blind date by a mutual friend. The engagement took place earlier this month but was announced to the public on Monday, November 27th. Meghan Markle has starred in the show Suits…

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Students Abroad Travel Around Europe

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:35:51 +0000

Whether by bus, plane, or boat, Temple students studying in London have gotten the amazing opportunity to easily travel around Europe. Students have traveled to Greece, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Sweden, Barcelona and more. “I feel very independent and I feel like I’ve matured almost because I’ve never had to travel by myself before, I’ve always done it like with my parents or family…

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Explore the History of One of London’s Oldest Music Venues

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 14:27:02 +0000

The Koko music venue located in Camden Town, London was not always as it is today. Having many different names and uses throughout the decades, even though it wasn’t always a place to hear music and drink, it has always been a place to enjoy the arts. It started as The Camden Theatre when it was open in 1900 by famous actress Ellen Terry. After a few years, the theatre was renamed The Camden…

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Transportation in London

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 15:23:14 +0000

Opening in 1863, London’s Tube station has made an incredible impact on London’s history. The London Underground has over 270 stations that span over 400 kilometers. The London Underground also offers 11 different lines compared to just two lines SEPTA offers back in Philadelphia. “You know they’re really clean, generally the subways they don’t smell bad or anything like that.

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Owls Adjust to Life Abroad in London

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:00:29 +0000

For Temple students studying abroad in London, it can sometimes be difficult to adjust to life across the pond, let alone moving to an upscale neighborhood. Temple University students studying in London have gotten a chance to live on one of the most elite streets in London: King’s Road. This stretch of pavement houses some of the most designer stores and lavish restaurants. “When you think of…

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Temple University Hosts Health and Wellness Fair

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 14:30:17 +0000

Human Resources, Total Wellness, and Benefits and Absence Management hosted the 15th annual employee Health and Wellness Fair. View More » ]]>

Protecting the Planet, Along with Identities

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 14:00:23 +0000

Temple’s Office of Information Security and Privacy, Sustainability, and the Computer Recycling Center came together to host the first ever paper shred event. The paper shred event took place on Monday, April 3rd, as one of the many events a part of Sustainability Week at Temple University. A ProShred Security truck came to Founder’s Garden to shred papers and personal documents students, faculty…

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Temple KDP Chapter Hosts Book Drive for Community Public School

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 15:15:13 +0000

Kappa Delta Pi has been an International Honors Society in Education since 1911. The organization was founded to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching others. The Society started with a single local chapter and has grown for over a century into the international organization it is today with an initiated membership that exceeds 1.2 million members.

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Temple’s Eyes Move From Blackboard to Canvas

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:05:25 +0000

Since 1999 Temple University has used Blackboard as its online course management system. After 18 years, Blackboard’s contract with Temple University will come to an end in the summer of 2017. With this contract ending, Temple has the option of either choosing to continue the partnership with Blackboard, or turn to a new system. One option Temple is looking into is another course management system…

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