Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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. ' ■M • W V !:■ In 1884, Conwell, professor and OMtor, began teaching night classes to a small group of students whj ould not attend day school. He based the college ' s charj rf on e philbsQphy of providing working men and women with an affordafble ' Mucatiqnj It is from these humble beginnings that Temple has grown to a university of over 35,000 students on six campuses v th courses of study in twelve schools. Temple has ac- complished this by remaining true to Conwell ' s dictum of creating reat things with little means. ' ' All students, in (heir uniqueness, brin - with therfT tWe qualities that contribute to the djiowth an development of ideas and individuals. The class of ' 9? theifrrst class of students graduating under the new Core Curriculum, making the education provided at Tssn a liberal arts education of the highest standards posstoXe-j f r Gnique in educertion, unique in diversity, flple , and theltiKient bciiiy posspsj?: •a ' ' ?hnilar quest for knpwledge, for uoity and togetherness .. .Together We Are One. .- ' jBS t. •4

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1 r ::: H ' !: 1 The start of the 1991-1992 year at Temple saw teachers and students alike putting a troubled year behind them, bringing a more unified university. As in the past, Temple contributes the means to accomplish this vision by providing an open forum on campus for the student body to express their viewpoints and gain insights and wisdom from the confilicts that arise. Each new year brings with it opposing perspectives inherent from such a diverse community as Temple. A city within a city, Temple Main Campus offers the real life situations that provide the challenges necessary to succeed in the world. Temple ' s diversity creates a tapestry of cultures and ideas. Temple draws its strength and character from its deversity, by appealing to a Wide assembly of nationalities, races and ages. Temple prides itself on its ability to forge a consensus out of its diversity, by emphasizing equality for all. And it is the very nature of these many interests and intellects that in turn provide Temple with the opportunity to fulfill the vision of our founder, the Reverend Russell Conwell. Together, Temple University and the student body, strike harmony and balance, supporting each other, ever mindful. . .Together We Are One.

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I As you graduate in 1992 from Temple University, you can take pride in knowing that your degree symbolizes your individual achievement and the product of your hard work and dedication. Now It ' s up to you to make the best of your education. A Half century from now, In 2042, when you look back on your life, these years at Temple will have constituted a relatively small fraction of that time. At that point, I hope your Temple years will continue to be a memorable experience in having helped prepare you for a fulfilling life. The student body of 2042 will probably look different than your class of 1992, but those newer Acres of Diamonds will sure- ly be students with keen Intellects, resource- fulness, ambition, and the willingness to do work hard. 1 hope your Temple experience has been good for you. 1 hope we have encouraged you to continue a life long pursuit of learn- ing. The best advice 1 can give you now is to try to maintain a sense of humor and, above all, to be honest with yourself. On behalf of our faculty, staff, and trust- ees, 1 wish you well. Peter J. Llacoures President I 19