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.

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.

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.

Happy Holidays!

From all of us at the Temple University Alumni Association, happy holidays and best wishes for the new year! We look forward to serving you in 2010 and hope to see you at one of our many events on campus, in Philadelphia and across the nation.

Find out more about our affinity groups and regional clubs as well as other Alumni Association events at myowlspace.com.

Cosby honored with Marian Anderson award

Temple’s own Bill Cosby has been named the winner of the 2010 Marian Anderson Award for his humanitarian work, and will be honored at the Kimmel Center on April 6. He’s only the second Philadelphia-born recipient of the award and the first Temple grad to achieve such an honor.

Read more in today’s Philadelphia Inquirer, which also features a front-page story about Temple’s rising admissions standards and master plan for Main Campus.

Owls Earn Top 25 Spot

Temple Men’s Basketball is on fire. With a five-game winning streak, including victories over Big East giants Villanova and Seton Hall, the Owls have earned a spot in the top 25 rankings. The AP poll puts Temple at No. 21 while the ESPN/USA Today poll ranks the Owls No. 25.

The key to the Owls success is a stellar defense and great leadership. Their scoring defense currently ranks No. 3 in the nation while their 3-point scoring defense ranks No. 4. Temple’s team is well balanced, too, with several players stepping up to lead on the court, including senior co-captains Ryan Brooks and Luis Guzman.

You can catch the Owls in action during the university’s holiday break. Tickets are still available for these upcoming games:

• Dec. 28 vs. Bowling Green – It’s “Turn Back the Clock Night” with retro uniforms and admission and concessions prices
• Jan. 2 vs. top-ranked Kansas
• Jan. 6 vs. Saint Joe’s

For game tickets, visit www.owlstix.com.

Vote Golden

Liberty Mutual’s Coach of the Year voting is back, and Temple Head Football Coach Al Golden has made the final cut! Now, he needs our help to clinch the No. 1 spot and earn $50,000 for the charity of his choice and $20,000 for the alumni association. Visit www.coachoftheyear.com to vote today, and every day! (I’ve voted three times so far.)

Why vote Golden? Besides the fact that he’s lead Temple’s football team to its first bowl game in 30 years, Golden positively represents the university far beyond the playing field. He’s helped the Owls to make significant academic progress, showing that he cares about the student just as much as the athlete; he’s brought the team into the community to improve the quality of life in Philadelphia, visiting local children’s hospitals, hosting bone marrow drives and sponsoring a thanksgiving food drive each year; he’s brought pride back to Temple Athletics, drawing unprecedented crowds at the Linc and national recognition to the school.

Share Your Temple Love

In this season of giving, share your Temple love with your friends and family by sending our fun and festive e-cards. When you make an online  gift of any size to any area of the university before Dec. 31, 2009, you will gain access to our e-card web page.

Choose from a variety of seasonal e-cards featuring iconic Temple places, the cutest-ever myowlspace owls and Temple Ts.  Visit myowlspace.com/makeagift today.