Andrew Young – Temple Update

Temple University Postpones Spring Commencement

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 14:26:01 +0000

UPDATE: Temple Update’s Adam Miller spoke with students to hear how they feel about the decision to postpone. Watch more here: https://templeupdate.com/temple-university-postpones-commencement/ In a letter to the Temple University community Monday morning, President Richard Englert announced that due to the COVID-19 outbreak, all in-person Spring commencement ceremonies are postponed for the…

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Temple Student Tests Positive for COVID-19

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 23:45:35 +0000

An off-campus student at Temple University is confirmed to have contracted the COVID-19 virus, officials confirmed Saturday. According to officials, the student has not been on campus since Wednesday and has since moved back home away from campus. University officials have stated that student travel may cause more cases to arise. Read the full statement below: To the Temple community…

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Temple University to Host Webinar Meeting for Zoom Instruction

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:12:11 +0000

Temple University IT services will host a group Zoom Webinar to assist students and staff with transitioning to the new online teaching format. Starting Monday, classes within the university will halt all in-person training and move to online video conferencing with Zoom. The university will be offering a sponsored Webinar from 11:45-12:45, which can be accessed via the COVID-19 page on the…

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Temple University Releases Update on Coronavirus

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:04:28 +0000

University officials have released a formal report on actions being taken to prevent further spread of the COVID-19 or Coronavirus outbreak in the Philadelphia and Temple communities. According to officials, any staff or students that have traveled to countries with confirmed outbreaks are required to undergo a 14 day self-isolation and observation period for safety. Temple officials are also…

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Student Killed in Hit and Run on Temple’s Campus

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:18:35 +0000

A man was found dead after being struck by a vehicle in a wrong way hit-and-run, police reported Monday. According to authorities, surveillance footage recorded Monday showed a car speeding the wrong way down Cecil B. Moore Avenue, driving erratically down the street. A man was later struck by the vehicle and launched some distance away, later dying at the scene. According to authorities the…

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Student Health Services Warns of Mumps Infection

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:50:27 +0000

Student Health Services has reported that at least three Temple students have tested positive for the Mumps virus as of today. According to a notice sent to students and staff, the students who tested positive are no longer contagious, and SHS is not aware of any further cases. SHS says that they are monitoring the situation and will release more updates as they become available.

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US Airstrike Kills Top Iranian General

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:11:25 +0000

A United States led offensive in Iraq has resulted in the death of one of Iran’s top military officials, raising tensions in the region. According to US officials, the airstrike deployed on January 2nd killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani, a top Iranian general who the US stated “was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region.”…

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Mummer’s Parade Group Spark Controversy Over Racist Costumes

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 16:59:43 +0000

As the annual Mummer’s parade kicked off from Love Park on New Year’s Day one group caught the eye of onlooker’s for a different reason. Members of the Froggy Carr Comics Group in the parade were called out for wearing blackface as a part of a Flyers-themed costume titled “Getting Gritty Wit’ It” City officials were quick to criticize the group, stating that the costumes were racist and…

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Donald Trump Impeached by Congress

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:00:45 +0000

Congress yesterday voted in a majority decision to impeach the president, moving forward with the case against Trump for several charges and high crimes. In a divisive vote, the House ruled 229-198 to impeach the president, with no Republicans voting to support the motion. Thought the articles have been passed, House speaker Pelosi stated that the House will not send the articles to the senate…

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City Hall Lights Up for the Holidays

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:00:09 +0000

Crowds gathered outside of the North Broad entrance to City Hall Wednesday night to watch the annual City Hall tree lighting. Though the rainy weather scared some away, the tree lighting went off as planned, with celebrity guests and even an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus. The ceremony this year was accompanied by a Ferris wheel and live performances by local Philadelphia musicians.

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