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Temple Pandemic Payout

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:52:01 +0000

For more information, visit the Temple Covid Settlement website. In Spring 2020, main campus was nearly deserted after Temple announced on March 16th that it was sending more than 37,000 students home and switching to virtual learning. “It was so weird it feels like it was yesterday, so not only like, is the pandemic happening, everyone’s scared, they’re kicking us out of dorms…

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New COVID-19 Variant Found in Pennsylvania, Ten Other States

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 20:59:38 +0000

According to data gathered by GISAID, the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data, variant BA 2.86 was found in Oregon, Ohio, Colorado, Michigan, New York, Texas, Virginia, Maryland, Washington, and Pennsylvania. View More » ]]>

Three Years Since COVID Shut Down

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 20:48:14 +0000

This week marks three years since Temple shut down and switched to online learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some students reminisce on their experience during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. “That was genuinely one of the craziest times of my entire life,” said senior Jason Coughlin. Coughlin further his experience by stating, “I feel very unmotivated if I’m doing all my work in…

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Temple University launches Mental Health, Wellness Task Force

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:01:56 +0000

“One of the many lessons underscored by the COVID-19 pandemic is the importance of protecting and promoting the mental health and wellness of our students, faculty, and staff,” read the Temple University email sent on Monday. “This is perhaps the most significant student issue confronting higher education today.” President Wingard has announced the launch of two new task forces aimed at…

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Temple Updates Mask Requirements on Campus

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 23:19:29 +0000

Starting Monday, students and faculty were expected to wear only surgical masks, surgical masks with cloth masks on top, or KN95 masks. This is part of new masking regulations the University sent out three days prior to in person learning. The ordinance means that wearing only cloth masks will not be acceptable in Temple buildings, as they do not protect as well against the Covid virus…

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Fall Break Means Owls are Flying Home

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:19:33 +0000

Written and shot by Olivia Benner Fall break is right around the corner and Temple Owls are eager for the long awaited time off. Students have been in classes for 11 weeks straight, their last break being on Labor Day. With travel restrictions beginning to lift, students can now travel to visit family. Temple senior Josh Berger says he plans to visit family in California.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Deadline Approaches

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 23:20:23 +0000

The deadline for Temple students and staff to be fully vaccinated is Monday, November 15. Anyone who is partially or unvaccinated will not be permitted to use Temple facilities, according to university officials. Everyone has had an extended amount of time to be vaccinated, due to the deadline being pushed from October 15 to November 15. Stephen Orbaneck, Temple’s Associate Director of…

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A Celebration of First-Gen Students

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 23:28:32 +0000

Temple launched its inaugural First-Generation College Celebration this week, and kicked off events with a resource fair. Over 200 students attended the event, which had games, snacks, and a variety of department tables ready to connect with students. Calista Condo, an outreach specialist at the career center and a first-generation student herself, helped organize the event.

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Wintergarden Opens at City Hall

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 22:57:20 +0000

Written by Robert Nicastro As the seasons change, City Hall is unveiling a new exhibit: The Wintergarden. This exhibit is going to be open all throughout the winter season, and won’t close its doors until the spring. The Wintergarden opened at Dilworth Park over the past few days, but it’s only just getting started. The garden portion is currently open, and the ice skating…

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COVID Booster Available at Paley Hall

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 21:12:20 +0000

Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shots will be the next available vaccine in Paley Hall, Temple officials announced. Anyone who is eligible can schedule an appointment on their Student or Staff Health Portal now. Then, they can head to the Paley building with a valid ID and vaccination card, and get the booster. Currently, vaccinations will take place in room G002. To start…

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