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Temple University Phases Out Diamond Dollars After 25 Years

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 23:27:53 +0000

Temple University has officially ended its Diamond Dollars program, a pre-paid payment method that had been a staple on campus for 25 years. The program, which was discontinued in May, allowed students to make purchases at various campus locations without using cash or credit cards. “Here at Richie’s, for a long time, I was a big fan of Diamond Dollars. It was a big part of the business,”…

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Temple’s New Center for Anti-Racism

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:14:53 +0000

Temple University has celebrated the grand opening of the new Center for Anti-Racism. The opening ceremony was on Monday in room 140 of Mazur Hall, the home of the new center. The Center of Anti-Racism is part of the University’s pursuits to maintain a diverse, research-driven, and inclusive space. One of the main goals of the Center is to research and teach ways to solve issues of racial…

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Students Registering For Classes See a Mix of Options

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 16:27:11 +0000

As registration ramps up this week, students are noticing some classes are being offered in-person. University spokesman Ray Betzner says three quarters of classes are expected to have some in-person elements in the fall. “I do want to go in person but I do appreciate having one or two online that I can have some flexibility with,” junior engineering student Cameron Flamm says.

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Give Back Day

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 14:51:38 +0000

Temple’s Department of Kinesiology and the College of Public Health hosted their first annual Give Back Day on Saturday, April 17. This is an initiative to lend a helping hand to the members of the surrounding community. For this Give Back Day, students and faculty volunteered at Bethel Presbyterian Church in North Philadelphia. We spoke with Deacon Grace Marable who shared that…

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Philadelphia Zoo Opens a New Prehistoric Exhibit

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:32:17 +0000

The Philadelphia Zoo opened up their new, prehistoric exhibit last Thursday called Big Time: Life in an Endangerous Age. The tourist attraction was an effective way for the Zoo to get back on its feet by drawing in a big crowd for the opening week. The walk-thru experience, which has been sold out since last Thursday, gives the opportunity for individuals to revisit prehistoric and…

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Temple University’s Sports Media Society for Women

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 18:34:01 +0000

Erin Steffe’s dream of starting an organization came true in 2019 when she founded the Sports Media Society for Women, or SMSW. View More » ]]>

Vaccine Clinic Set to Open at White Hall

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 18:33:14 +0000

Beginning March 29th, students, faculty and staff will have the possibility of receiving their Covid-19 vaccine at White Hall for six weeks. Temple students and staff who can show proof of their residence in Philadelphia and are part of the 1B category can sign up through Temple’s interest form. This is not a walk-up clinic and you will have to be invited after signing up on the interest form.

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Plans for In-Person Graduation 2021

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:55:40 +0000

Temple University is planning on having in-person graduation ceremonies this spring for the class of 2021. After 2 virtual ceremonies, there are now plans of having Temple students walk across a stage again for the first time in over a year. President Richard M. Englert sent out an email on March 5th with the big news, stating “we are planning personal and meaningful in-person events for our…

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Temple Basketball’s J.P. Moorman II Uses his Leadership to Stand Against Racial Inequality

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 19:08:28 +0000

Temple Basketball star J.P. Moorman II has taken on leadership roles on and off of the court. In a fight against racial injustice, Moorman is making efforts to help unify both his team, and the community surrounding him. Moorman states, “I think the important thing for me to project onto people is that first you have to start with yourself. You have to look in the mirror and know that you…

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Winter Magic Returns to Dilworth Park

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 21:06:38 +0000

Dilworth Park brings winter fun right into the heart of Center City. Every year it transforms into a winter wonderland filled with ice skating, food, and shopping. However, Winter at Dilworth Park comes with extra safety guidelines this year due to the pandemic. Each attraction has opened in phases, starting with the ice rink and wintergarden. Dilworth Park’s ice rink has limited capacity and…

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