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Examining the "Mississippi Burning" murders with a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Emergency Preparedness. The horrors of dog fighting. The inspring words of Coach Herman Boone, the basis for the film "Remember the Titans." A forum of the Philadelphia mayoral candidates. "Fallscaping" and the great gardens of the Philadelphia region. These have been just a very few of the dozens of topics covered by lectures and guest speakers throughout the year. A new series of "webcasts," offered in cooperation with the Philadelphia Urban Sustainability Forum provided new opportunities to spotlight sustainable concepts, which are at the core of Temple University Ambler College's academic programs and the campus' history.
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Friday, November 9, 6 p.m., Learning Center Auditorium
Everyone is talking about ecologically based design. Darrel Morrison, former professor at the University of Georgia’s School of Environmental Design and an expert in landscape and stream restoration, will help participants to understand that new landscape designs require “walking into” instead of “just looking at.”
Purely visual engagement will not reveal the nuances of complex prairie or forest landscapes. These new landscapes will need to be experienced through "active engagement" - touch and smell as well as sight, according to Morrison.
For more information: 267-468-8440 or linda.lowe@temple.edu. |
Thursday, October 25, 2007, 7:30 p.m., Learning Center Auditorium
Don't miss this opportunity to hear Dr. Oshinsky, 2006 Pulitzer Prize Winner for History, as he presents a lecture exploring the 1964 "Mississippi Burning" Civil Rights murders and the final justice that wouldn't come until decades later due, in part, to his New York Times investigation of the case.
Dr. Oshinsky, a leading historian of modern American politics and culture, holds the Blanton Chair in History at the University of Texas. He won the 2006 Pulitzer Prize and the 2006 Hoover Presidential Book Award for writing Polio: An American Story. He is also author of A Conspiracy So Immense: The World of Joe McCarthy and Worse Than Slavery: Parchman Farm and the Ordeal of Jim Crow Justice.
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Monday, October 15, 2007, Widener Hall Room 211
Participants were able to hear from Democratic candidate Michael Nutter and Republican candidate Al Taubenberger during this special webcast event. Daily News columnist and MSNBC commentator Flavia Colgan was the moderator.
The program is being presented courtesy of the Department of Community and Regional Planning and hosted by the Urban Sustainability Forum. For more information on this event, visit www.sustainablephiladelphia.com.
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Thursday, October 11, 2007, Bright Hall Lounge
Temple University Ambler held a special celebration to celebrate "National Coming Out Day." The program included a speaker from the William Way LGBT Community Center, among other activities. The day was founded by Robert Eichberg and Jean O'Leary in 1988, in celebration of the second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights one year earlier, in which 500,000 people marched on Washington, D.C., for gay and lesbian equality. National Coming Out Day events are aimed at raising awareness of the LGBT community. |
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Wednesday, October 10, 2007, Bright Hall Lounge
Do we go to jail or are we just "one of the guys"? Why should we behave ethically? Temple University Ambler Marketing Instructor Harry Shrank explored these questions, providing a foundation for participants to make personal, professional, career, and business decisions. Shrank addressed legal and ethical issues that have been in the news concerning sports and other celebrities. |
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Thursday, October 4, 2007, Learning Center Auditorium
Fall is a glorious gardening season, sometimes overlooked by the joys of spring and summer. Award winning author Stephanie Cohen, “The Perennial Diva,” shared her thoughts on all of the fantastic, and sometimes unexpected, aspects of the fall season — perennials and grasses at their peak, abundant berries and fruits, and glorious autumn colors adorning trees and shrubs. Participants learned how clever gardeners take advantage of the cool, crisp air to extend their growing season from Temple University Ambler’s Founding Director of the Landscape Arboretum. Cohens’s newest book Fallscaping was also available for purchase. This program was part of the Temple University Ambler Cultural Affairs Series. For more information on the Cultural Affairs Series, visit www.ambler.temple.edu/culturalseries. |
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Thursday, October 4, 2007, Learning Center Auditorium
Rob Cardillo has been photographing gardens, plants and the people that tend them for over fifteen years. Formerly the Director of Photography at Organic Gardening magazine, he now works for major publishers, horticultural suppliers, and landscape designers throughout the United States. As part of the Ambler Campus Cultural Affairs Series, Cardillo shared some of his incredibly beautiful photographs from his recent book Gardens of Greater Philadelphia. His book will also be available for purchase. Cardillo is a member and past Regional Director for the Garden Writers Association. He also serves on the Education Committee for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Cardillo is also a member of the Philadelphia chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP). For more information on the Cultural Affairs Series, visit www.ambler.temple.edu/culturalseries. |
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Thursday, October 4, 2007, Bright Hall Lounge
As part of the University's First-Year Reading Project, all entering freshmen read a common book prior to the start of their first fall semester at Temple University. This year’s selection was Black Ice by Lorene Cary.
The book continued the tradition of the First-Year Reading Project at Temple University by touching on themes relevant to first-year students — such as identity, family, transitions, cultural differences, and connections to the community.
On October 4, Cary spoke about her novel, which depicts the journey of a young African-American Philadelphian female who is recruited and accepts to attend a private school in New Hampshire. Carey invites readers into a world where she is faced with the struggle and opportunity to transition to a new environment.
This program was sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs, the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies. and the Temple University Ambler Office of Student Life. |
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Wednesday, October 3, 2007, Bright Hall Circle
The Temple University Ambler Criminal Justice Society student organization hosted a special demonstration by the Upper Moreland Township Police Department in Bright Hall Lounge.
The police department will demonstrated Bomb Squad and K-9 Unit tactics. The program was open to all students, faculty, and staff. |
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Wednesday, September 19, 2007, Bright Hall Lounge
The recent controversy surrounding star quarterback Michael Vick has shed a light on the underground world of dog fighting, incidents of which are becoming more and more common. Albert Mills, Temple University Ambler adjunct professor of political science, presented a frank exposé examining the Vick controversy and the horrors of dog fighting taking place right in the Delaware Valley. |
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Wednesday, September 5, 2007, Bright Hall Lounge
How would you handle yourself in a real emergency? Would you know what procedures to follow to ensure that you and your colleagues would remain safe? During the first week of Emergency Preparedness Month, Assistant Dean for Student Life Wanda Lewis-Campbell led students, faculty and staff in a special Food for Thought program focused on what you need to know in the event of an emergency.
Lewis-Campbell received emergency preparedness training from the American Red Cross. Refreshments served. |
Wednesday, April 18, 2007, Bright Hall Lounge
This special Food for Thought presentation, sponsored by the Society for Human Resource Management, featured a panel of speakers from Vanguard who discussed “The School to Work Transition.” Speakers included: Michael Berrios, Financial Administrator with Vanguard Cost Basis Accounting and a Temple University Ambler alum; Dan O'Rourke, Internal Wholesaler with Vanguard Financial Advisor Services; and Jeff Didomenico, Communication Associate with Vanguard Institutional Investor Group. |
Thursday, April 19, 2007, Learning Center Room 302
April’s webcast featured speakers discussing innovative ways to make Philadelphia the greenest, most livable city in America. Featured speakers included: Dr. Howard Frumkin, MD, MPH, DrPH – Director Nation Center for Environmental Health, and Dr. Julie Becker, MD, MPH – Founder, Women’s Health and Environmental Network (WHEN). |
Thursday, April 12, 2007, Learning Center Auditorium
Jim Kaufmann led the audience through a virtual tour of the highly visited National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, of which he is manager. He spoke about the history and gave a behind the scenes look at this ever changing horticultural gem. Jim covered topics such as how the landscape maintenance and design must conform to high standards required by security, art conservationist and art curators. |
Wednesday, March 21, 2007, Learning Center Auditorium
Dr. Lolly Tai and Mary Taylor Haque explored “Designing Outdoor Environments for Children” — creating fun, safe, innovative, educational, and sustainable outdoor landscapes for children. The lecture was based on her most recent book, Designing Outdoor Environments for Children, a unique resource that expertly details the design, installation, and maintenance of sustainable children's landscapes and play yards. Numerous case studies cover projects including storybook courtyards, music and barnyard gardens, nature trails, wildlife habitats, memorial, and edible gardens. |
Tuesday, March 13, 2007, Bright Hall Lounge
On March 13, students, faculty, staff, and the public — both women and men — took an important step toward preventing themselves from becoming a statistic by participating in a program designed to provide them with both the knowledge and skill to protect themselves.
Temple University Ambler celebrated Women’s History Month with a special two-part interactive WOMANSAFE Program provided by Tiger Schulmann’s Mixed Martial Arts in Willow Grove. A safety lecture focused on important information about rape and other violent crimes and provided invaluable awareness, prevention and safety techniques.
The second part of the program was a hands-on self-defense workshop, specifically designed to teach women how to defend themselves in different situations. Learning specific techniques, such as proper defensive stance, zones of vulnerability, breaking free from an attacker, and specific types of punches and kicks, participants were able to increase the effectiveness of their defensive maneuvers by up to four times. |
Thursday, February 15, 2007, Learning Center Auditorium
Herman Boone became coach of a high school football team in Alexandra, VA., solidifying a diverse coaching staff and an unfocused group of young boys, transforming them into one of the most powerful football teams in Virginia! The movie blockbuster Remember the Titans was based on his experiences.
This special Black History Month presentation attracted hundreds of visitors to campus for an inspiring evening. |
Thursday, February 15, 2007, Main Campus, Learning Center
February’s webcast featured interviews with Philadelphia’s mayoral candidates providing participants the opportunity to learn about the views and platforms of the individuals vying to become the next mayor of Philadelphia. |
Thursday, November 16, 2006, Bright Hall Room 206
November’s webcast featured speakers discussing sustainable transportation and the Governor’s Transportation Reform Commission’s report on the transportation funding and system crisis in Pennsylvania (released on November 15). The four panelists were: Sam Schwartz, CEO of Sam Schwartz Consulting in NYC, former NYC DOT Chief Engineer/DPT Commissioner, and NY Daily News columnist known as “Gridlock Sam” and “the man who saved the historic Williamsburg Bridge;” Scott Pendergrast, Director of Real Estate and Transit Oriented Development Initiative for MetroAtlanta Rapid Transit Authority; Michael Replogle, Transportation Director for the Environmental Defense in Washington, DC; and Richard Voith, PhD, Sr. Vice President and Principal for Econsult and member of the Pennsylvania Transportation Reform Commission. |
Wednesday, November 8, 2006, Temple University Fort Washington
John C. Bogle, Founder of the Vanguard Group, Inc. and President of the Bogle Financial Markets Research Center, discussed “How It All Began and What Still Needs to Be Done.”
This special program was presented for members of the Temple University Ambler Lifelong Learning Society and students in Temple’s MBA program. |
Tuesday, November 14, 2006, Bright Hall Room 106
During his talk, Dr. Roget, an Associate professor of French and Francophone Studies and Chair of the Department of French/German/Italian/Slavic, explored the changing relations between the colonies and European motherland and the widespread push among those colonies for cultural autonomy and self-assertion. He focused on one of the more recent novels from Martinique that manifests this new attempt at self-definition and cultural autonomy. |
Thursday, November 16, 2006, Learning Center Auditorium
David Culp shared the many possibilities of creating a garden in this challenging, yet ultimately rewarding time of year. Culp, an instructor at Longwood Gardens, contributing editor for Horticulture Magazine, and writer for Fine Gardening Magazine, has been lecturing nationwide for more than 15 years. |
Thursday, October 25, 2006, Bright Hall Room 106
Dr. Howard Addison is exploring the answer to an age old question – “How do you know if it’s god?”
During his lecture, Dr. Addison explored the concepts of “authentic divine call” and “mere projection or delusion.” |
Thursday, October 26, 2006, Bright Hall Lounge
Arthur F. Loeben, an inaugural member of the Board of Visitors of Temple University Ambler, served as the Director of the Montgomery County Planning Commission for 33 years during which time he oversaw the successful completion of the Blue Route and the establishment of the open space preservation program in Montgomery County.
In retirement, he is Treasurer of the Montgomery County Lands Trust and remains heavily involved with the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association, which he helped to found. |
Thursday, October 19, 2006, Bright Hall Lounge
October’s webcast featured speakers discussing energy and buildings, policies and opportunities for the government, and what citizens and businesses can do to support energy efficiency and renewable energy. The three panelists were: Timothy S. Carey, President and Chief Executive Officer, New York Power Authority; Liz Robinson Executive Director, Energy Coordinating Agency; and Nadia Adawi, Director of Operations, The Energy Cooperative. |
Wednesday, October 18, 2006, Bright Hall Lounge
Academic Advising and Career Development welcomed Susan Latorre and Sunaina Soraes, Temple University, HR Generalists, for a powerful one hour workshop on “The Art of Behavioral Interviewing Skills.” The presenters will gave an overview of Behavioral-based interviewing, which has steadily gained momentum as the most popular means used by companies seeking to hire qualified employees.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006, Bright Hall Room 106
On Tuesday, October 10, Dr. Brian P Butz, Director of the Intelligent Systems Application Center of Temple’s College of Engineering, provided an inside view of how the Center has tackled the challenge of creating intelligent, interactive, multimedia software to change the way educational material is presented and learned. The lecture presented an overview of what comprises intelligent tutoring systems and how they are developed. Dr. Butz also provided a demonstration of a field-tested intelligent tutoring system that was developed at Temple University.
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Thursday, September 28, 2006, Learning Center Auditorium
C. Coleston Burrell, former curator of the U.S. National Arboretum and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, shared an in depth discussion of the misconceptions and realities of native plants and ecological design. Mr. Burrell is a garden designer, photographer, naturalist and award winning author. |
Thursday, September 21, 2006, Bright Hall Lounge
This live webcast, part of an ongoing series, focused on the current state of sustainable architecture in Philadelphia and around the world. Hosted by the Department of Community and Regional Planning in conjunction with the Philadelphia Urban Sustainability Forum.
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Monday, September 18, and Tuesday, September 19, 2006, Learning Center
These two-hour action-packed programs by Gordon Graham, an internationally recognized 33-year veteran of California Law Enforcement, focused on public safety operations — Risk Management, Systems Design, Customer Service, Accountability, and Integrity. These programs were sponsored by the Eastern Montgomery County Emergency Management Group; Southeastern Pennsylvania Terrorism Task Force; the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety; the Montgomery County Chiefs of Police Association; and Temple University Ambler.
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Wednesday, September 13, 2006., Bright Hall Room 106
Throughout the year, the Ambler chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management welcomes special guests to its regular meetings to share their insights on the working world. This week’s guest was Kristine Belser, of Piazza's Employee Relations and Performance Management group.
Additional SHRM Guest Speakers included:
- Joanne Zeas, Employee Relations Manager for Woods Services (October 4, 2006)
Topic: Harassment in the workplace.
- Dick Handschumacher, HR Manager with Cooper Health System (October 18, 2006)
- Greg Hartley, Director of Employment for Sesame Place (November 1, 2006)
- Chris Tierney, Director of Employment for Abington Memorial Hospital (November 15, 2006)
- Megan Rimer, Assistant Director of the Fox School of Business’s Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) (November 1, 2006)
Topic: Getting Started with CSPD.
- Don Mantell, HR Administrator at Power Medical Interventions (March 28, 2007)
- Lisa Fugelo (April 4, 2007)
Topic: HR Department of One.
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Wednesday, September 13, 2006, Bright Hall Lounge
On Constitution Day, Temple University Ambler Dean Dr. James W. Hilty discussed the impact of the Constitution on universities and universities’ impact on the Constitution. Dr. Hilty also explored questions regarding the extent to which universities are democratic institutions. |
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Students, faculty, and the public were invited to a special lecture by Julie Otsuka, author of Temple’s 2006 Summer Reading Project selection, When the Emperor Was Divine.
Otsuka's novel, which has won raves from critics and readers alike since it was published in 2002, depicts the struggle of a Japanese-American family sent to an internment camp during World War II.
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Lecture: Darrel Morrison
Ambler Campus Cultural Affairs Series: David Oshinsky, Pulitzer Prize-winning author
Ambler Campus Cultural Affairs Series: Rob Cardillo 
Lecture: Summer Reading Project Author Lorene Cary 
Criminal Justice Society: Bomb Squar Demonstration
Food for Thought: “Emergency Preparedness Training ” 
Ambler College Lecture Series
Women’s History Month — WOMANSAFE Self Defense Program 
Lecture: Coach Herman Boone — "Remember the Titans" 
LifeLong Learning Society Lecture: John C. Bogle
Food for Thought: "How Do You Know If It's God?" - Dr. David Addison 
Ambler College Lecture Series: Arthur Loeben
Lecture: Gordon Graham — “The Five Concurrent Themes for Success”
Summer Reading Project Lecture: Julie Otsuka