Temple University

This document records the Convocation event for the incoming class of 2027. Key discussions included welcoming first-year and transfer students, faculty, and university leaders. The Acting President, Joanne A. Epps, shared personal reflections about Temple and encouraged new students to be curious, kind, go to class, meet people, seek help when needed, and engage in experiential learning, internships, and community service. The Faculty Senate President, Dr. Shole Amini, welcomed the diverse student body, emphasizing the role of faculty in teaching and research, and encouraged student engagement. Student government representatives, Rohan Khadka and Tammy Lynn, offered advice emphasizing self-discovery, perseverance, and involvement in clubs and campus activities. The event served as a launch point for the students' academic careers.

The event was the 61st annual initiation and recognition celebration for the 20-year Club, held at the Club Quincy Burton campus safety main campus. The celebration recognized new inductees and current members celebrating an anniversary year. Key individuals introduced included David Brodus, Vice President for Students, and Jerry King Woods for Science and Technology mathematics. A special recognition was given to Dorothy Johnson from Facilities Management Dental School for achieving 55 years of service at the University.

The meeting focused extensively on establishing integrated hubs for a globally connected campus to enhance student learning, enrollment opportunities, and engagement with alumni and corporate partners. Discussions covered the status of existing international campuses in Rome (45 years old) and Tokyo (celebrating its 50th anniversary), as well as the 25-year-old program in Los Angeles focused on film and television arts. Exploration into expanding the global campus into new regions including Spain (Oviedo), Beijing, the Middle East (Ajmat and Israel), Latin America (Brazil and Costa Rica), Africa (Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya), and Asia (India, Taiwan, Vietnam) was noted. Key governance actions included the election of Mitchell L. Morgan as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, re-election of individuals to the Board of Trustees of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, and approval of appointments/reappointments to the Board of Directors of Temple University Health System and directors of Temple Educational Support Services. Academic discussions involved consideration of faculty tenure recommendations and academic program actions. The Faculty Senate representative provided updates on discussions with SEPTA regarding safety and COVID-19 initiatives, exploring a SEPTA pass program for faculty, staff, and students. The Student Government president highlighted student engagement, Homecoming success, discussions with Senator Bob Casey on college affordability (loan refinancing, Pell grants), and efforts to promote civic engagement for the upcoming midterm elections.

The document details the 2025 commencement ceremony for the College of Education and Human Development. Key discussions included welcoming graduates, families, and friends, recognizing service members and law enforcement, and acknowledging special guests like the Board of Visitors and alumni association board members. The Dean highlighted the college's vision and mission, noting its national ranking as a top-ranked graduate school of education (number 40 nationally, up eight spots from the previous year), and its local impact evidenced by over 130,000 hours of field work. The keynote speaker, Dr. Stacy Holland, emphasized the graduates' resilience and opportunity to act as architects and visionaries in education amidst societal uncertainty, urging them to choose courage over comfort when challenging inequities. The speaker also acknowledged a faculty member, Tina Sloan, who received an honorary doctorate earlier that day.

This document details a sustainability research initiative undertaken as a deliverable for the Temple University GRASP award of 2023. The initiative aims to integrate sustainable practices into artistic glass creation, with strategic objectives including waste reduction, energy conservation, cost savings for the institution and students, and curricular development. It outlines a comprehensive approach through three phases: critically analyzing societal recycling narratives, exploring the ethical dimensions of artistic consumption, and practically implementing creative solutions by developing new glass colorant recipes from waste glass. Key outcomes as of August 2023 include the diversion of over 4,500 lbs of glass waste and the creation of eight new colorant recipes, establishing a blueprint for a more sustainable art practice and contributing to scholarly discourse on climate crisis.