Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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In 1884, a young man asked an ordained minister for advice on preparing for the ministry. The minister was Dr. Russell Conwell. evenings of instruction became Temple University. Dr. Conwell ' s purpose was to make available to all motivated and capable people a higher education regardless of their ability to pay. Temple university, more than 100 years later, has grown to seven campuses; 16 schools and colleges; professional schools in Dentistry, Law and Medicine, and programs abroad in Africa, Asis, Europe, and South America. 18 1) Baptist Temple - Broad Diamond 2) Bell Tower - Main Campus 3) Eiffel Tower - Near Paris France 4) Sculpture at Tyler 5) Road to Amber Campus

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Main Campus The 82-acre Mam Campus is located at the corner of Broad and Montgomery Streets in North Philadelphia. It attracts students from all 50 states and 63 foreign countries. Ten of the University ' s 16 schools are housed on the Main Campus, along with major classrooms and administration facilities. In, addition, the University ' s Paley Library system and Computer Center are headquartered here. The Main Campus provides offices for student publications and WRTI-FM, the University ' s 20,000 watt, 24-hour jazz radio station. McGonigle Hall, a 4,500-seat sports arena and Pearson Hall, a gymnasium, make their home on Broad Street. The bell tower is a popular meeting place for students Samuel Paley Library offers hours of quiet study. The long lines of the Bursars Office are a familiar sight to visitors of Conwell Hall. I The Student Activities Center IS not always this quiet 20 I