Weekend Events on Campus

Main Campus will be hopping this weekend with a bevy of events for Temple alumni. On Saturday, Temple Athletics will feature a double header at the Liacouras Center. At noon, the men’s basketball team will host LaSalle, followed by thewomen’s team vs. St. Bonaventure at 3:00. Tickets are available for both games.

The College of Engineering and the College of Liberal Arts both will be hosting special sold-out events while the Fox School invites all alumni to an open house at Alter Hall before the games.

During the game, check out the 7th Annual Owl Club Auction to bid on sports memorabilia, unique Temple athletics experiences and local attractions.

Then, at 7:00 PM, head over to the Tyler School of Art for the closing reception of its Packaging Exhibition.

Temple hoops in the Capitol area

Temple men’s basketball is off to a phenomenal start in the A-10 season. Coming off wins against St. Joe’s and Rhode Island, the Owls are on fire as they head into home games against UMass and Xavier.

Live in the D.C. area? Join fellow alumni and fans at our official viewing party location, the Penn Quarter Sports Tavern, for these upcoming games:

Wednesday, Jan. 20 vs. Xavier, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Jan. 27 vs. Charlotte, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Feb. 24 vs. Dayton, 7:00 PM

Enjoy food, drinks and fun watching the Owls and connecting with Temple alumni in the region. The Penn Quarter is located at 639 Indiana Ave. NW, one block from Navy Memorial-Archives Metro stop.

You also can catch the Owls on ESPN 2, The Comcast Network and ESPNU throughout the season. Check the men’s basketball schedule for complete details.

Key Performance

Here’s an entertaining way to catch up with fellow Owl Marc-Andre Hamelin, MUS ’83: The renowned pianist will perform at the Kimmel Center on Wednesday, January 13. A graduate of the Boyer College of Music and Dance, Hamelin has released more than 50 recordings and has been nominated for eight Grammy awards.

For tickets and more information, visit the web site of the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society.

Citizen of the Year

Marsha Levick, LAW ’76, co-founder, deputy director and chief counsel of the Juvenile Law Center has been named The Philadelphia Inquirer‘s 2009 Citizen of the Year, along with Lourdes Rosado, the center’s associate director. Last year, the two attorneys uncovered a juvenile detention center scandal that compromised the legal rights of minors in Luzerne County, Pa.

The Juvenile Law Center was initially founded by Levick and three other alumni of the Beasley School of Law: Robert Schwartz, LAW ’75, Judith Chomsky LAW ’75, and Philip Margolis, LAW ’75.

Owls Update

The new year has ushered in high hopes for Temple Athletics. Our men’s basketball team has maintained its top-25 rankings in both the ESPN and AP polls, and the A-10 season opens against St. Joe’s tonight. The two-time A-10 tournament champs are looking for the sixth straight win against the rival Hawks. Get your game tickets here.

In football news, the Owls finished the year with their first bowl appearance in 30 years. Despite a heartbreaking fourth quarter loss to UCLA, we’re optimistic that a new era in Temple football truly has begun. Our coaches have made quite a splash this year too. Golden finished 7th in fan voting for Liberty Mutual’s Coach of the Year while Tom Deahn was named the National Football Operations Director of the Year by FootballScoop.com. 2010 season tickets are now available at www.owlsports.com.

Temple women’s basketball has been recognized by the Philadelphia Inquirer in its recent Philadelphia Women’s Basketball All-Decade team. Graduate Candice Dupree was named Player of the Decade while current seniors LaKeisha Eaddy and Jasmine Stone were both named to Temple’s 15-member Team of the Decade.

President Hart named one of Philadelphia’s “Ten to Watch” in 2010

Last week’s Philadelphia Business Journal included President Ann Weaver Hart as one of its “Ten to Watch” in 2010. Individuals who “distinguished themselves in 2009 and were poised to have an even greater impact in 2010” were selected by the editor, who wrote: “Hart has been laying the groundwork for a transformation…in North Philadelphia.” The piece also noted the Temple 20/20 plan, designed to give the university a more notable presence on Broad Street and that Temple aims to become a greater center of academic research.

Back in September, Philadelphia magazine named President Hart among its “Power 50,” the magazine’s list of the city’s most influential citizens.

Happy New Year!

The Temple University Alumni Association wishes you and your family a happy and healthy 2010!

A New Year’s resolution suggestion: Get involved with Temple! Attend an upcoming event, come back to campus for Alumni Weekend, take in an Owls’ basketball game, join a regional club or affinity group, or connect with fellow alumni on our online community.

Here are some exciting upcoming events:

Jan. 13: Fox School Alumni Association Mixer and Basketball at the Palestra with UPenn’s Wharton Club Alumni Association

Jan. 25: Alumni Club of New York Wine Tasting

Jan. 29: Alumni Club of Atlanta: A Taste of Mystery

Feb. 16: Student Networking Night with Alumni Mentors

We hope to see you there!

Golden Finishes 7th in Coach of the Year Fan Voting

Congrats to Temple Football Head Coach Al Golden, and thanks to all of the alumni and fans who voted for him in Liberty Mutual’s Coach of the Year award competition. With a total of 4,399 votes, Golden finished 7th in the online fan vote, ahead of Clemson’s Dabo Swinney, Cincinnati’s Brian Kelly and USC’s Pete Carroll. This is the first time that Golden has made the top-10 finalist rankings.

Temple alumnus Jason Read, SBM ’03, wrote in, “Coach Golden has inspired many of his athletes on the field, in the classroom, and whilst giving back to the community. His selfless commitment to these young men spans a far greater path than just barking directions on the football field.” We couldn’t agree more!

The Coach of the Year winner will be announced on Wednesday, Jan 6 at www.coachoftheyear.com.