Madison Seitchik – Temple Update

City Responds to Damage from Isaias’ Destructive Path

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 01:20:13 +0000

Philadelphia and Philadelphia-area residents faced tough weather on Tuesday, facing heavy rain and harsh winds from tropical storm Isaias, resulting in destructive tornadoes and flooding. Hundreds of thousands of people and businesses have lost power, and utilities say it could take days for electricity to be fully restored. If your home is flooded but have nowhere to go, reach out to the Red…

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Trump Administration Allows International Students to Stay

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 20:08:15 +0000

Eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities has led the Trump administration to rescind a rule that requires international students to take in-person classes, or be forced to leave the country. The decision was announced at the start of a hearing in a federal lawsuit in Boston brought by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

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Student Publication Affected by ICE’s Latest Decision

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:09:24 +0000

International students attending universities in the United States have been ordered by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to leave the country if their university moves online. They will not receive new visas, and therefore, need to “take appropriate measures, such as transferring to institutions that teach in person, to maintain their legal status,” the government department said.

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President Richard Englert Announces Retirement

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 21:20:51 +0000

During the Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, President Richard M. Englert informed the Board of his intent to retire from the presidency next year. He will continue to fill the position until a successor is found. The search process will include opportunities for input from Temple stakeholders, including students, faculty, alumni and neighbors. President Englert is the 11th president of…

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New Grant Available for Independently Owned Philly Businesses

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 17:40:16 +0000

Last week, the City announced two new funding options for businesses impacted by the pandemic and recent civil unrest. The Restore and Reopen Program will provide $1.4 million in grant funding to help small, independently-owned businesses that have experienced damage or inventory loss from the civil unrest, focusing on businesses in historically disadvantaged communities. The application is now…

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Klein Adds to Race and Diversity Conversation

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 20:56:20 +0000

David W. Brown, Diversity Advisor to the Dean of The Klein College of Media and Communication, put out a statement on June 24, in response to racial inclusion and diversity within the College. View More » ]]>

City Council Approves $4.9 Billion Budget

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 17:56:30 +0000

Philadelphia’s City Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday to reduce police funding by $14 million and re-investing in the arts, anti-poverty and affordable housing. The proposed budget comes amid worldwide protests against police brutality after the death of George Floyd. It is also a reversal of Mayor Jim Kenney’s original plan to increase police funding by $19 million.

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Englert Updates Plans for Fall 2020 Housing

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 21:28:49 +0000

Temple is making changes to decrease the number of students living in Johnson and Hardwick Residence Halls. Johnson and Hardwick students will be given an option to stay in those buildings as singles, or to shift to other housing options on and around campus. This will reduce the total number of students in these two halls by roughly half. The university will be in direct contact with the…

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‘No Increased Spread So Far From Protests’ according to Philadelphia Officials

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 18:41:43 +0000

Philadelphia has been in the yellow phase for eleven days, with restaurants open for outdoor dining for 5 days. Dr. Thomas Farley says he has personally witnessed outdoor dining facilities not following guidelines. He says the tables are not set 6 feet apart and there have been large lines of people. “This epidemic isn’t over, far from it,” Dr. Farley said. “People are tired of the epidemic…

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Outdoor Dining in Philadelphia to Return June 12th

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 19:07:30 +0000

Outdoor dining will re-open tomorrow, Friday, June 12 in Philadelphia. For restaurants seeking outdoor dining options, applications for licenses will see a 3-day turnaround for approval from the City of Philadelphia. Those who have existing licenses can operate as soon as June 12, as long as the licenses are up-to-date. Officials also stressed that this is not an opportunity to expand…

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