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Honors Bulletin
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Honors Course of the Day- URBAN CAMPUS & ITS EVOLVING ROLE IN AMER. CITIES
Urban Campus & Its Evolving Role in Amer. Cities (Architecture 3970.01, CRN: 24971)
Days/Times: Tuesday & Thursday, 7 to 8:20 PM
Professor: Margaret Carney (Margaret.carney@temple.edu)
About: This course will explore the evolving urban campus environment and the role of Urban Designers, Planners Landscape Architects and Architects in guiding institutions through the transformative process of becoming a vital part of the community and the fabric of the city. Through research and analysis the class will explore key campuses that have made significant impacts on their communities through unconventional planning and design initiatives, drawing greater numbers of creative and entrepreneurial students and faculty to the city as a result. Site visits, analysis of planning concepts and strategies, and research of documented economic and social impacts will be conducted through the course of the semester to provide students with an understanding of the key issues and an ability to recognize the emerging change in communities that is influenced by this growing force of institutional partnership.
About the Professor: Margaret Carney joined Temple University in April of 2011 to serve as Temple’s first University Architect and Associate Vice President for Campus Planning and Design, responsible for the planning and design of all Temple’s campuses. Since her arrival, she has been leading the physical planning and design aspects of Temple’s $1.5 billion improvement plan for its main campus, and is engaged in development of a new landscape master plan and master plan addressing the needs of all 7 Temple University campuses.
Contents in order:
- Professional Development & Employment Opportunities
- Events
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Professional Development & Employment Opportunities
Owl Team Leader Applications are OPEN!
The Office of Orientation and New Student Programs is currently looking for the next Owl Team. Owl Team Leaders are students who work with University staff, new students, and each other to create a positive, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere for new students and their family members during summer orientation programs and beyond. If you are interested in applying to be on the 2016 Owl Team, please visit http://www.temple.edu/orientation/owl-team for information on how to apply and more details on the position requirements and qualifications. You will also find access to the online application on this website. Please note that both the online application and the letter of recommendation required for the application process are due no later than noon on October 28th. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Eric Goins at eric.goins@temple.edu or 215-204-8531, or attend the remaining information session:
Monday, October 26th from 4:00pm – 5:00pm in the Student Center Underground
16th Annual League for Entrepreneurial Women's Conference
"Startups: Swimming in the Tank"
Hear from successful female entrepreneurs and businesswomen who have overcome the obstacles and challenges of launching a company.
This year's conference features a speech by Lu Ann Cahn, veteran journalist and School of Media and Communication's director of Career Services; three hard-hitting presentations on thriving in today's changing world from Executive Vice President of Wilco Electronic Systems, Brigitte Daniel, CEO of Linda's Stuff, Linda Lightman, and entrepreneur/ restaurateur, Nicole Marquis; an interview with Emily Bittenbender, managing partner, Bittenbender Construction; and inductions of three Hall of Fame honorees: Danielle Cohn, senior director of entrepreneurial engagement at Comcast, Kristin Gavin, director and founder of Gearing Up, and Anne Nelson, owner and president of Factor3 Consulting.
These dynamic women will share their lessons of hard work, determination and adventure, providing insight and suggestions on how to swim and survive in the world of start-ups.
Please register for this event by October 16, 2015.
Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop
1810 Liacouras Walk, Suite 301
Learn how the gender wage gap affects the lives of college women, how to develop a personal budget based on your target salary, how to benchmark salary and benefits, and how to negotiate your first salary out of college.
Grad School Week!
See the flyer to the right for a list of events!
EVENTS
Scavenger Hunt @ Tyler School of Art
Tyler School of Art Lobby
Still haven’t fulfilled your Art GenEd requirement? Want to take a class in one of the country’s best art schools? Considering a major or minor at Tyler? If so, join the Honors Creatives for the Tyler Scavenger Hunt this Wednesday! This event is open to all honors students; we'll be examining easels, perusing paintings, searching sculptures, and adventuring through art to find clues leading to the prize! Not only will you be able to explore one of the most interesting buildings on campus, you’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about Tyler and what it offers! If that's not enough to excite you, the winners will receive some free swag!
We’ll be meeting in the lobby of Tyler at 5pm on Wednesday, October 21 to form teams and discuss the rules of the hunt. Best of luck and may the most creative win!
5th Annual Pre-Health Professional Seminar
Walk Auditorium in Ritter Annex
This will be an informational session for students to learn about each program and the application process. Presenters from the following programs will be in attendance:
- The Kornberg School of Dentistry
- School of Medicine (MD & PA Programs)
- Department of Occupational Therapy
- School of Pharmacy
- Department of Physical Therapy
- School of Podiatric Medicine
- Office of Pre-Professional Health Studies
See flyer for further details!
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