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Department of English holds annual awards luncheon

On May 8, 2013 the Department of English’s First Year Writing Program held its annual award and scholarship luncheon. Students and faculty members alike were honored for their hard work, dedication and overall excellence in the English department. The Mary Ann Mannino scholarships honor students whose writing has developed throughout the semester. The awards also [...]

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Psychology Professor Named to Academy of Arts and Sciences

Laurence Steinberg, Distinguished University Professor and Laura H. Carnell Professor of Psychology at Temple University, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Read full article.

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College of Liberal Arts announces winners of Distinguished Teaching Awards

On behalf of Dean Soufas, the College of Liberal Arts is pleased to announce the names of the three faculty members and two graduate students who are the 2013 recipients of  the College of Liberal Arts Distinguished Teaching Awards. These awards, established and vetted by CLA faculty, highlight the College’s commitment to excellent teaching at [...]

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8 CLA Students Named 2013 Diamond Research Scholars

The Diamond Research Scholars Program offers Temple undergraduates the opportunity to engage in a research or creative arts project under faculty supervision.  Diamond Scholars receive a summer stipend to support them as they spend ten weeks developing a research project in an area of their interest, which is completed in the fall semester in an [...]

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Cape May Mayor (CLA, ’67) to Talk Superstorm Sandy at Alumni Weekend

The city was empty save the press and some residents who ignored the order to evacuate. Superstorm Sandy was hours from its expected landfall in Cape May, New Jersey. Mayor Edward Mahaney (CLA, ‘67) was at his desk in city hall making sure his city was braced for the worst. He was already thinking about [...]

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Sociology Professor, Anne Shlay awarded Lady Davis Fellowship

The Lady Davis Fellowship, endowed by the Canadian philanthropist Lady Davis, was established 38 years ago to encourage leading scientists and scholars in all fields around the world to teach, study, and conduct research at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and the Technion Institute of Technology in Haifa.  Excitingly, Professor Anne Shlay in the Sociology [...]

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Spring 2013 CLA Alumni Career Panel

The annual CLA Alumni Career Panel is an event that allows a number of successful Temple College of Liberal Arts alumni the opportunity to share their success stories, provide advice, and to engage in a thoughtful exchange of Q&A with proactive undergraduate students. The Spring 2013 CLA Alumni Career Panel included the following speakers: Dennis [...]

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Director of academic advising, Chris Wolfgang honored at basketball game

Last week at the TU men’s basketball game vs Lasalle director of Academic Advising, Chris Wolfgang was honored for his endless hours spent making sure that students succeed here at Temple and are on track to graduate. Chris Wolfgang is passionate about listening to students and working with them to achieve their dream of graduating [...]

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African American Studies Department Celebrates 25 years with Speaker Series titled “Conversations across Diasporas”

Temple University’s African American Studies Department, the world’s first doctoral program in this particular field of study, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.  To celebrate, the department is sponsoring an African American Studies speaker series February 12 – April 30. Professor Niambi Carter organized the series, titled “Conversations across Diasporas.” Speakers to explore how different scholars [...]

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CLA hosted events spring 2013

The College of Liberal Arts has three great events planned for spring and summer 2013. Join fellow CLA alumni for fun and food at a TU men’s basketball game; lecture and tour at a local history museum; or fireworks and baseball with the Philadelphia Phillies. We look forward to seeing you! Event Details Game Day [...]

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