Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Building a Track ibme (above) The view north at the new SEPTA train station at 10th and Berks streets. (Photo by Morgan) In September 1993, after two years of con- struction, a new SEPTA commuter train sta- tion was opened. The new station provides a direct link to the northwestern section of Phil- adelphia, as well as the northwestern and western suburbs. When a person exits the platform at 10th and Berks street they simply fol- low the Cherry and White Temple J flags toward the Welcome to Temple banner over the walkway between Anderson and Cladfelter Halls. Fori »[ on irai commi Ther y N« creativi 40

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wpietai The new classroom and laboratory building is the first for classroom use in 37 years. The new building will be tech- nologically advanced and have the latest in telecommu- nications and audio-visual technology. The new building will provide more lecture halls, classrooms and computer lab- oratories. This and other projects keep Temple striving toward a better, more competitive future. These projects will go a long way toward renewing Temple University for the 21st century, University President, Peter J. Liacouras said. - Vernice Black The Recreation and Convocation Center will boast a 10,200 seat basketball arena, an 11,000 seat arena for convocation and lectures and a jogging track. The center will be made up of these two connected build- ings and will house neighborhood retail stores. The completion of these projects will not only pre- pare Temple students for the future, but it will also rejuvenate North Philadelphia. This is the clearest message that public higher education is not just a special interest competing with other special interests for limited dollars, but a basic common interest in the future of the state and its citizens, said President Peter J. Liacouras. - Vernice Black 39

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To the Future (above) The view south at the ne w train station. Morgan) ' Berks Works (Photo by For evening commuters there is a free shuttle bus service in 15-minute intervals. State-of-the-art lighting, elevators, emergency call boxes and a public address system for up-to-the-minute information on train arrivals and departures have all been installed for commuters ' safety and comfort. There is even a contribution from future students — artwork by North Philadelphia children depicting their neighborhood creativity has been hung at the base of the station. This new train station is only a two-minute walk to campus, and is always kept very clean. This station is so much cleaner than the Broad Street Line or even the old station at 10th and Montgomery. It is just a nicer ride, said Janice Jackson, a Temple University employee. - Sabina Szylobryt 41