rome – Temple Update

Report From Rome: Cats Among the Ruins

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 18:51:04 +0000

In Rome, ancient ruins aren’t just tourist attractions – they’re also home to many of the city’s stray cats. Located at the site of Julius Caesar’s assassination, the Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary has been providing shelter and adoption opportunities for stray and abandoned cats in Rome since 1929. Taking shelter in the ruins below street level, the cats were regularly fed by a succession of cat…

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Update Abroad: Temple Rome Students Explore New Athletic Outlets

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 20:22:02 +0000

A somewhat unknown marvel in the world of international sports, calcetto, or football five, is a form of Italian soccer that allows smaller teams to participate in 5 player games. Originating in South America, calcetto is typically played for 40 minutes and incorporates many elements of handball, water polo, and basketball. Played with a smaller ball than traditional football…

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Temple Freshmen Take Flight Overseas

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 15:24:26 +0000

Temple students have been studying and enjoying Temple Rome for years, but for the first time, the campus is opening its doors to incoming freshmen. The new Temple Rome Entry Year Program, or TREY, allows students to begin their 4 years in Rome, before rounding out their education on Temple’s main campus. “It’s an amazing opportunity and you can learn so much.” Freshman Nina Wyn told…

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Temple Rome Anniversary Brings Weeklong Food Celebration to Main Campus

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:43:18 +0000

Temple University is celebrating 50 years of Temple Rome with a week-long food themed celebration hosted by the Education Abroad office from. “Well of course food is Italian tradition, Italian culture, and it seemed like a great way to celebrate Temple University Rome’s 50th and also a way that the full university community could take advantage,” Denise Connerty, Assistant Vice President for…

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Temple University Celebrates 50 Years of Temple Rome

Sat, 18 Mar 2017 20:22:11 +0000

This school year marks 50 years of Temple University’s Rome, Italy campus. To celebrate in Philadelphia, the Education Abroad office on main campus is hosting events starting on March 20 of Roman Food and Foodways, a popular aspect of Italy. “The events were inspired by the connection of Italian food being a big part of the culture while students study abroad in Italy, so we wanted to highlight…

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Temple University Rome Celebrates 50 Years

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:45:33 +0000

2016 marks the 50th anniversary for Temple University Rome Campus. To celebrate here in the United States, professors of Temple Rome put together Mostra dei Docenti di which translates to exhibition of teacher (the exhibition of Temple University Rome faculty). In the exhibition, visitors can admire visual feature works in sculpture, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and architecture.

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Owls Fly Through Europe

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 14:15:31 +0000

Since 1969, Temple students have attended the London program. They learn from the best people in British media, make time for museum visits, and field trips. The 32 students studying away this semester took time to travel to 8 different countries. During fall break they explored Italy’s Amalfi Coast, Venice, Florence, and Rome. The sights and sounds of Barcelona, Athens…

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