Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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modate the right number of peo ple. The Forum in just the right size and it offers a spectacular theater in the round set-up. To satisfy the cry for more recreation space by students, the Independent Blue Cross Recreation Center was built. Temple now as an exclusive recreational facility with state of the art equipment including larger aerobics and martial arts rooms, racquetball and volleyball courts, and an indoor track. Located directly above the Forum, the indoor track offers runners and walkers a panoramic view of the city. In April the ground was broken for The Entertainment and Community Education Center which is a three-story Headhouse, housing a jazz club and restaurant, community educational programs for youth and elderly area residents, and other University activities. Coupled with other improvements, the Apollo helps to push Temple In Transit into a new era. - Benjamin Hassell

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of temple There ' s a buzz in the air. Everyone on every street corner is talking about it. It has been the talk of the town. Billboards on trains and buses have alerted us to its arrival. It represents the advent of a new era in Temple history. Every owl knows its name: The Apollo of Temple. One might ask, What is the Apollo of Temple? To be sure, it is a monolith. It is larg- er than one might think. The four building project consists of a convocation center, a student recreation center, a community center, a new 1200 space garage and the remodeling of Vivaqua Hall (formerly Seltzer Hall). The Forum is the arena portion of the Apollo. Although Temple will primarily utilize the Apollo, others will make use of its resources. We ' re trying to make it more of a regional attraction. ..we ' re trying to provide enter- tainment which may not be available to everyone right now, says Beth A. Lindquist, the Executive Director of the Apollo. In October, the Apollo hosted the Beaux Arts Ball. Every year the Foundation for Architecture chooses a site that is either under construction or restoration. Although the Forum holds a crowd of 10,000 (plus), it retains an intimate atmosphere. [ here isn ' t a bad seat in a house. And if that isn ' t enough, the Apollo is armed with the latest stadium technology. In early December 1997, (he Forum opened Us doors to the first home basketball game. Opening night was spectacular, complete with fireworks and a sell out — a mere 10,206 tans in attend. in; e Besides Temple athletics, the Forum serves as hosl to I he Rage. Philadelphia ' s profes- sional women ' s basketball team. In the future, there are plans in the works to present profes- sional boxing. The Forum does not only serve as a Sports arena but as a venue tor concerts, comedians. and even the i in us I rom . s pel choirs to jazz ensembles, there are events on the bill to satisi everyone ' s palate. In the past artists wrestled with the dilemma t finding a center which would aCCOm-

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Temple ' s Ambler campus has many exciting changes in it ' s future. The most recent change is the appointment of a new Dean, Dr. Cheryl Boyer. Dr. Boyer was formerly the Director of Temple University Harrisburg, and she will now be direct- ing not only Ambler, but Temple Fort Washington as well. Dr. Boyer ' s main goal is to expand the staff and the curriculum at Ambler. The newest programs being offered are certification for nursing and meeting plan- ners. The campus is also being renovated to help attract a larger enrollment. West Hall is being renovated to house the advising and registration departments, amongst others, so that all the student services will be in one location. This will make it more convenient for students to take care of their school affairs. In addi- tion, a new learning center is in the works which will contain extra classroom space, conference rooms for students, and new computer labs. Dr. Boyer hopes to strengthen the ties with Bucks, Montgomery, and Delaware County Community Colleges so that more local students will be aware of what Ambler has to offer. Collectively, these improvements should not only retain students but entice community college students as well as freshman to continue their education at Ambler. Aside from academics, Temple University Ambler has been given a new look. Last spring, a beautiful, newly designed entrance to the campus was added. Upon entering Ambler, students are greeted by white latticework surrounded bv colon- nades and climbing vines. Magnolias, azaleas, irises, day lilies and red bud all bloom around the brick walkway. Beautiful landscaping is a signature oi the Ambler campus because it is the home of the University ' s I aiuiscape Architecture and Horticulture program. Temple has maintained this program for almost 40 years and each vear the department showcases an exhibit at the Philadelphia Flower Show Forty acres of Ambler serve 10