Tonya's Time Jul 2, 2008
Cardoza thinks she found it in Temple University. The long-time Connecticut assistant coach was introduced as the head womens basketball coach of the Owls on Tuesday. (OwlInsider.com)
Obituaries for July 2 Jul 2, 2008
She willed her body to medical science at Temple University, Philadelphia. Survivors: One daughter; two sons. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Crime location unknown for Phila. homicide Jun 30, 2008
The 26-year-old man died at Temple University Hospital. He was shot in the back. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Corn Domesticated In Mexico 10,000 Years Ago? Jun 30, 2008
23, 2000) Researchers from Temple University and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama have found some of the earliest direct evidence of root crop cultivation in the. . (Science Daily)
Georgia State in the vanguard Jun 30, 2008
Temple University in North Philadelphia has nearly 10,000 students living on or near campus, more than double what it was in 2002 ... Temple University: http://www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlantic City destinations put on a new face Jun 29, 2008
Bryant Simon, director of American Studies at Temple University and author of "Boardwalk of Dreams: Atlantic City and the Fate of Urban America" (Oxford University, 2006), said the city's unique character is dependent upon this oceanfront walkway. "I have always thought A.C. is a much more interesting place than Vegas," Simon said. (Boston Globe)
Present at the creation Jun 29, 2008
David Waldstreicher teaches history at Temple University and is the author of "Runaway America: Benjamin Franklin, Slavery, and the American Revolution.". Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Semifinal matchups set at Allan tourney Jun 29, 2008
Crossin and Briggs will take on Paul Keating and his partner Paul Amess, the captain of the Temple University s golf team, in one semifinal today in the match play tournament. Robert Gill and Brian Corbett will take on second seeded Ed Hennigan and Tyler Brewington in the other semifinal. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Area pair are rowing alternates Jun 28, 2008
The 6-foot, 185-pound rower began rowing as a sixth grader at the Hun School and continued at Temple University. He was one of six returning 2004 Olympic champions on the 2007 World Championship squad. (NJ.com -- Times)
Walker County Schools place top teachers to lead student achievement Jun 27, 2008
Record holds a bachelor of arts in education from Temple University, a master of arts in education from the Peabody College of Education and Human Development at Vanderbilt University and a master of divinity from Columbia Seminary. I want the Freshman Academy at Ridgeland to continue to be a place where students are challenged academically, cared for personally, and can transition successfully into high school, said Record. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Our Genome Changes Over Lifetime, And May Explain Many 'Late-onset' Diseases Jun 26, 2008
Mark Leppert of University of Utah, Salt Lake City; and Carmen Sapienza of Temple University Medical School, Philadelphia, Pa. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS.. (Science Daily)
Obituaries for June 25 Jun 26, 2008
Born in Philadelphia, Mrs. Beddoe attended Temple University on a four-year scholarship from the Philadelphia School Board ... She was a 1946 graduate of the former Prospect Park High School, and a graduate of Temple University. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Former astronaut teaches science to local kids Jun 25, 2008
Camp Executive Director and Assistant Dean for Science Education and Special Projects in the College of Science and Technology Douglas Baird said this was the first year the camp was selected to be held at Temple University. "It can be a life changing experience for these students. I am very pleased that I can help hold and run the camp. The goal of this camp is to give opportunities to the students," Baird said. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Temple gives athletic director 5-year extension Jun 25, 2008
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Temple University and athletic director Bill Bradshaw agreed to a five-year contract on Tuesday that will keep the AD with the Owls through the 2011-12 academic year. The contract is retroactive to July 1, 2007. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Bradshaw gets new deal Jun 24, 2008
"Bill Bradshaw is a real asset to Temple University," Hart said in a statement. "We are fortunate that he will continue to lead Temple Athletics in the years to come.". (Temple Sports -- Rivals.com)
Election Forecasters Preparing For Historic Election Jun 24, 2008
" Of the six different forecast models described in the journal articles, only two have a forecast at this point. The other four will have forecasts between late July and Labor Day. The journal articles can be downloaded at . Below are brief descriptions: In "U.S. Presidential Election Forecasting: An Introduction" journal co-editors Campbell and Lewis-Beck provide a brief history of the development of the election forecasting field and an overview of the articles in this special issue. In... (Science Daily)
New Weight Loss Diet Recommends High-carb And Protein Big Breakfast Jun 24, 2008
8, 2005) A new study by Temple University School of Medicine researchers has shown why the pounds melt so quickly on low-carbohydrate diets, and it's not related to water, metabolism or boredom. The. (Science Daily)
Read more... Jun 24, 2008
Temple University students worked with SafeHome Philadelphia this semester to find affordable housing within the community for Philadelphia's homeless families. By searching rental listings, calling landlords, and in some cases, driving through neighborhoods, the students found 442 available and affordable housing units that could be used to house most of the 500 Philadelphia families who are living in shelter. (PNN Online)
The Illegitimate Presidency of Rawlings Justifies ... Jun 22, 2008
Back then, in 1991, I was a graduate student at Temple University, Philadelphia, and freelancing for a weekly (or bi-weekly, I forget exactly which) newspaper called the Nigerian News Digest, which would shortly be renamed African News Weekly. Actually, I was supposed to have been freelancing for the Nigerian News Digest, but it never quite happened that way because, upon the unctuous pretext of extreme penury, the publishers, a married Nigerian couple with engineering degrees from Cornell... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Defence spectrum for civilians soon Jun 21, 2008
Raju, who holds a bachelor's degree in engineering and a master's in business administration from the Temple University in Philadelphia, said the defence ministry was not averse to vacating some of the spectrum allotted to it. He nevertheless maintained that the DOT and other agencies of the ministry also have to come out with the funds that will help in creating an alternative platform for the defence forces that is secure. (India Times)
Clergy learning new ways to help the terminally ill Jun 21, 2008
"One of the biggest findings in the past 15 years is the significant drop in the number of young people who do not have that comfortable lifelong affiliation," says Lucy Bregman, a religion professor at Temple University in Philadelphia who has written about death and spirituality. "Nobody knows what's going to happen when these people get older and are more likely to need or want this kind of care. What are they going to do? Who are they going to call?". (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Walking a little can go a long way Jun 21, 2008
Head out for 90 minutes five times a week and you'll get the biggest boost, according to a new study from Temple University. One possible explanation: Walking helps the body produce endorphins, the mood-boosting chemicals linked to "runner's high.". (CNN -- Health)
Get in Step With Summer Foot Care Jun 21, 2008
(SOURCE: Temple University, news release, June 13, 2008) ... To sort the myths from the facts about your feet, Dr. Tracey Vlahovic, associate professor of podiatric medicine and orthopedics at Temple University's School of Podiatric Medicine, offers this information about your tootsies with a caveat -- always check with your doctor before starting any treatment. (Health-Finder)
BET News' Critically Acclaimed Town Hall Series Returns With 'HIP HOP VS. AMERICA II: WHERE DID THE LOVE GO?' to Examine the Troubled Relationship Between Black Men and Women Jun 20, 2008
Participants in HIP HOP VS. AMERICA II include David Banner (rapper/producer); Lil X (director); Talib Kweli (hip hop recording artist); Lyfe Jennings (R&B recording artist); Lola Ogunaike (journalist); Allison Samuels (Newsweek magazine); Nelson George (author/director/producer); Kevin Powell (writer/cultural critic); Michael Eric Dyson (author/professor, Georgetown University); Deelishis London Charles (winner, Flavor of Love 2); Angel Lola Love (video model/actress); Kim Osorio (author);... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Assistant principal promoted at Springfield Township High School Jun 19, 2008
"Parents have high expectations of what the school should look like academically and socially, with athletics and the arts, and we will continue to offer all these programs so that when students leave they are well-rounded and in the best position to achieve their goals." Hackney, 35, grew up in Philadelphia and earned an undergraduate degree in mathematical education from Temple University and a master's degree in educational leadership from Lehigh University. He taught math in area high... (Springfield Sun, PA)
Plymouth dentist's whiter smiles go the extra mile Jun 19, 2008
"Each year, our staff and Philadelphia-area citizens have come together to contribute their time and money to (this) worthy cause," says Damevski, who earned his DMD at Temple University School of Dentistry and has been practicing in Plymouth Meeting for 19 years. "We look forward to continuing this campaign for years to come..." CHOP spokesmen say fundraisers like Smiles for Autism "(help) sustain vital programs that are not reimbursed through insurance and funds patient care, research and... (Springfield Sun, PA)
Judaism drawing more black Americans Jun 19, 2008
Since the turn of the century, there have been black congregations around the country that identify as "Hebrew Israelite," that is to say, as descendants of the biblical patriarchs, said Lewis Gordon, founder of the Center for Afro-Jewish Studies at Temple University. But often these groups don't consider themselves Jewish, despite some of them having similar traditions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Spiritual setting enlightens experience Jun 19, 2008
Mongrain lives in New York City and teaches at Hunter College of the City University of New York, and Kripal teaches at the Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia. They visited Trinity, among other churches, when in Pittsburgh in March and afterward submitted an art proposal to the clergy of Trinity Cathedral and the Arts Festival. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Philadelphia teen shot minutes after graduation Jun 18, 2008
PHILADELPHIA - A teenager was shot in the back just minutes after his high school graduation at a Temple University sports arena Tuesday afternoon ... He was undergoing surgery at Temple University Hospital, authorities said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Effective health messages may yield vaccine compliance among ER workers Jun 18, 2008
In a new study published this month in Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, researchers from the Center for Preparedness Research and Planning and the Department of Public Health at Temple University found that by addressing ER workers' fears and concerns, they could craft persuasive messages to convince ER workers to get vaccinated ... D., M.P.H., professors of public health at Temple University, and Alice Hausman, Ph ... D., M.P.H., director of the Center for Preparedness Research, Education and... (EurekAlert!)
Opinion: The death of US strategy in Iraq Jun 17, 2008
Robert Dujarric is director of the Institute of Contemporary Japanese Studies at Temple University Japan in Tokyo. Andy Zelleke is a lecturer in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and codirector of its Center for Public Leadership. (Christian Science Monitor)
A few nominations for Obama's dream Cabinet Jun 16, 2008
He holds a bachelor's degree from Temple University, along with a master's and a doctorate in education from the University of Massachusetts. If cool Cos says he will leave no child behind, he means it. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Taking A Cue From Breath Fresheners, Researcher Develops New Method For Taste Testing Jun 16, 2008
15, 2008) Using the same concept behind commercial breath-freshening strips, a Temple University researcher has developed a new, easier method for clinical taste testing ... (Credit: Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg/Temple University). (Science Daily)
Surprising insights from the social sciences Jun 15, 2008
Researchers conducted experiments on students at Harvard University, Temple University, and the University of Michigan to see if prompting people to consider their own identity changed their thinking about time and risk. The researchers administered brief "questionnaires," some of which were actually meant to prime thoughts about the subject's ethnic or gender identity, and then had them indicate preferences for receiving different amounts of money, at different times or with different odds. (Boston Globe)
Postseason roundup: SHS softball team had big year Jun 14, 2008
There definitely is a much better world ahead for Haley beyond Stonington, at Temple University (Division I). On the mound, Parrilla led the Bears with an 11-1 record and an earned-run average of 0. (Westerly Sun, RI)
When moms criticize, dads back off of baby care Jun 13, 2008
" A nine-month head start That's often because the mother has something of a nine-month head start on parenthood, which means the dad has to play a bit of catch up. "You really can't underestimate the importance of the mother carrying that child for nine months, and what that does to prepare her for caring for that infant," says Jay Fagan, an associate professor in the school of social work at Temple University in Philadelphia. His research often focuses on fatherhood and early childhood. "That... (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Senior project changes lives of two Riverside grads Jun 12, 2008
Ariel will attend Temple University to major in nursing. She hopes to be a dentist. (Scranton Times, PA)
Japan attack Jun 11, 2008
Professor Jeff Kingston, a Japan watcher from Temple University in Tokyo argues that recent cases of deranged young men committing random acts of violence here suggest that the public health system in Japan does not provide adequate support for people with mental illness. "There is a social stigma attached to mental illness," he says, "and in addition to that doctors are reluctant to refer patients for psychiatric counselling, so this is probably a far too common case of an individual falling... (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Inspiring High School Senior and Cancer Survivor Leanna Elizade to ... Jun 8, 2008
Dr. Ronald Brown, Dean of College of Health Professions at Temple University and Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Pediatric Psychology. Dr. Heather Conklin, Pediatric Neuropsychologist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. (FOXBusiness)
Could Heart Transplants Become A Thing Of The Past? Jun 8, 2008
22, 1998) Researchers at Temple University Hospital are indicating that the use of heart laser surgery may replace transplantation in certain patients with severe coronary artery. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Dual citizenship attracts Americans Jun 8, 2008
One of the biggest advocates of dual citizenship is Temple University professor and author Peter Spiro, who believes that defining one's identity by his citizenship is a thing of the past. "There are really no harms caused by individuals having additional citizenship these days," Spiro said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Inspiring High School Senior and Cancer Survivor Leanna Elizade to Receive College Scholarship Award Jun 7, 2008
2008 College Scholarship Committee: Chair: Carolyn Rubenstein Dr. Catherine Bagwell, Associate Professor of Psychology at University of Richmond Dr. Melanie Bonner, Assistant Professor of Pediatric Psychology at Duke University Medical Center and Director of Graduate Studies for Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Dr. Ronald Brown, Dean of College of Health Professions at Temple University and Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Pediatric Psychology Dr. Heather Conklin, Pediatric... (PR Newswire)
Civil rights advocate McKissick dies at 92 Jun 7, 2008
Mrs. McKissick, who already had received a bachelor's degree in education from Allen University in 1946, now studied for and earned a master's degree in elementary education at Temple University. She then taught in Philadelphia schools. (The St. Augustine Record)
Honoring the Top Ten Jun 7, 2008
I can t wait to see your first very big byline, Jean Brockmyre told Fisher, who plans to attend Temple University to study journalism. Whenever I start to question my writing ability or my career plans, Fisher said of a note Brockmyre wrote her, I look to it for renewed encouragement. (Amesbury News, MA)
Snear goes on giving for Conshohocken Jun 6, 2008
" Snear's myriad commitments to local service clubs, boards of directors, fraternal associations, school organizations, sports and Scout groups, fire companies and assorted foundations and commissions defy easy summary. Pick a group. Odds are he either belongs, belonged or helped found it. A Conshohocken native (and son of Plymouth Township's first police chief), Snear attended borough schools and graduated from the former Conshohocken High School in 1946. By then the avid athlete had earned... (Springfield Sun, PA)
Two decades of art celebrated at center Jun 6, 2008
Graduates of Temple University's Tyler School of Art came together at the Cheltenham Center for the Arts June 1 as part of a gala opening reception for "Tyler School of Art 1988 - 2008: Twenty Years Fast Forward," an exhibition of work of Tyler graduates from the past two decades ... Temple University President Ann Weaver Hart said the college does not have plans for the site. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Maclean's columnist blasts rights panel hearing Jun 6, 2008
The second, Mahmoud Ayoub, a professor of Islamic studies at Temple University, said he was concerned that the article could lead to Muslims being subjected to the same treatment once endured by the Jewish community. The hearings continue today. (Globe and Mail)
Ambler Gazette Datebook Jun 5, 2008
Upper Dublin Parks and Recreation presents Sunday Evening Summer Concerts Series 2008 at Temple University Ambler. Parking and concerts are located on the academic building side of Meetinghouse Rd. Rain location is at Upper Dublin Township Building. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Obituary: Norton Whitney Jun 4, 2008
Dr. Whitney was a graduate of Needham High School, Class of 1940, and received his medical degree from Temple University in 1950. He was a podiatrist in Needham for more than 57 years. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Computers And Shootings Jun 4, 2008
Every kid who can't tear himself away from the latest video game is not about to commit a heinous act, stresses David Baron, DO, professor and head of the department of psychiatry at Temple University in Philadelphia. But if a child is also showing signs of withdrawing from family, friends, and school, it could be a sign that something is wrong, he says. (CBS News -- US)
Many Stomach Cancer Patients Are Not Getting Best Therapy, Study Finds Jun 2, 2008
11, 2000) Doctors at Temple University Hospital are using an implantable "stomach pacemaker" that applies small electrical pulses to the stomach to provide relief for people suffering from severe. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Temple U. lifelong learning program awarded $100,000 Jun 1, 2008
The university, whose main campus is in North Philadelphia, plans to change the program's name to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Temple University. The program was founded in 1976. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Madeira: 'This is all we can do' Jun 1, 2008
It's been seven months since Penn State Police put a Nittany Lion football yearbook in front of the Temple University student and told him to point out the men who attacked him. Seven months, three arrests and several judges later, Varney Capehart's case is closed - closed without a single serious conviction for an attack one witness described as "placing a steak in the middle of the floor and 15 to 20 Rottweilers going after [it].". (Daily Collegian, PA)
Softball standout’s coaching honored Jun 1, 2008
Now, the junior wide receiver from Scranton has his own blog on the Temple University football Web page ... Bartocci is at the Temple University campus in Rome Italy, not New York for the first session of the summer and is sharing his thoughts on life and leisure abroad. (Scranton Times, PA)
Summer-Proof Your Outdoor Workout Jun 1, 2008
"To me, it's like starting over," says Dr. Howard Palamarchuk, a Temple University podiatrist who frequently cares for runners' feet. "You may have been maintaining an aerobic base during the winter, but when you go outdoors you should consider it starting new training.". (Forbes)
PIAA Softball Playoffs May 31, 2008
June 2 -- Owen J. Roberts vs. Philadelphia Washington at Springfield, 2 p.m.; Delaware Valley vs. Waynesboro at Mid Valley, 4 p.m.; Bangor vs. Garnet Valley at Patriots Park, Allentown, 7 p.m.; Philadelphia Central vs. Hatboro-Horsham at Temple University, 4 p.m. ... June 2 -- Brandywine Heights vs. Mifflinburg at Fleetwood, 5 p.m.; Philadelphia Masterman vs. St. Pius X at Temple University, 2 p.m.; Loyalsock vs. Pequea Valley at Elm Park, Williamsport, 4 p.m.; Nanticoke vs. Penn Argyl at Wilkes... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Kin, friends mourn woman killed in Green Line accident May 30, 2008
"She's one of the best drivers I've ever known," said Alison Crumb, a 24-year-old cousin whom Edmonds picked up and drove back from Temple University in Philadelphia on Saturday. "I don't know what happened there. The girl could drive.". (Boston Globe)
Art show goes on the road May 29, 2008
Thomas, a soon-to-be Temple University student, thinks the art show is beneficial to the community because viewing and interpreting art can be deeply satisfying. "When we do photography, we do it for other people," Thomas says. (Conshohocken Recorder, PA)
Rust Belt communities turn to tourism for a lift May 29, 2008
But William Stull, a professor of economics at Temple University in Philadelphia, warns that the low-paying jobs tourism creates cannot revive Rust Belt communities. To prop up their shrinking tax bases, Rust Belt towns must attract companies that hire educated workers, Stull said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cairo community activist named Senior of the Year May 29, 2008
Hart attended schools there before graduating from Temple University in Philadelphia where he majored in business administration. After graduation, he went to work for a manufacturing company and then a meat packer as an order taker. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
The go-to guy in mental health studies May 26, 2008
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Indian-Americans win more science, tech honours May 25, 2008
In middle school, she began working in laboratories through programs at Temple University, Duke University and the National Institutes of Health. Sud's most recent work focuses on early-stage colon cancer, an illness in which as many as 30 per cent of patients relapse after treatment. (India Times, India)
Alex Duff Combs brought Alaska modern art May 25, 2008
After the war, he studied art at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, then at Temple University in Philadelphia. He received his master of fine arts degree from Temple's Tyler School of Art in 1952. (Anchorage Daily News)
Weekend UpdateUpper Dublin groundbreaking was a 'great night to be a cardinal' May 24, 2008
Upper Dublin High School principal Charles Rittenhouse missed his doctoral graduation ceremony at Temple University in order to attend the groundbreaking event. A representative from Temple presented Rittenhouse with his cap, gown and hood on the groundbreaking stage. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Trailblazing Alaska artist Combs dead at 88 May 24, 2008
After World War II, he studied art at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, then at Temple University in Philadelphia, from which he received a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1952. He came to Alaska in 1955 and worked as a janitor and commercial fisherman before becoming an art teacher with the Anchorage School District in 1956 - the only art teacher with district-wide responsibilities and classes. (Anchorage Daily News)
