Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Coming Together As Temple University stu- dents began their day on September 11, 2001. word of the attacks on the World Trade Center and Penta- gon spread across the cam- pus. Many gathered around a car outside Speakman Hall to hear the latest news briefing, while others kept themselves glued to any TV they could find. Disbelief, fear and uncertainty are only a few of the emotions the stu- dents were overcome by. The University established phone banks to New York and Washington. provided counseling ser- vices and held blood drives and prayer servi- ces. Students became completely immersed in the aftermath. They did everything in their pow- er to help those affected by September 11, 2001. Even in the wake of trag- edy. Temple students showed their pride and ability to overcome ad- versity by uniting. — Kate Hagenhuch moriam 11, 2001 Photo B : Kate Hagenbueh The marquee on the corner of Broad and Norris Streets displayed the University ' s sympathy in wake of the events on 9 1 1 01. fef| fer m« h lE J| Attention students ■ PHONE BANK V£H YORK CALLS Tutlleman 101 I I ?■%■■ Tl ' %■ ' i On Friday. September 14. the Temple community braved wind and rain to join together in observance of the National Day of Prayer. Photo Bv: Kate Hagenbueh Photo By: Kate Hagenbucl Small but meaningful expressions of support and patriotism were found all over campus. J - 7 — V 17

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In a }J[dmL.. America Attacked In a moment, our lives were changed. The events of September 11. 2001 shook the world. They were horrific, unimaginable and heart-wrenching. Many awoke to what they thought would be a nor- mal Tuesday. However, at ap- proximately 8:45AM. they were proven wrong. Four planes crashed and thousands of lives were lost. In the course of a few hours, the largest terrorist attack on American soil would be over. The carefree, liberated life that all of us came to know was threat- ened. Terrorist enemies flew two planes full of innocent passengers into the World Trade Center Towers and one into the Pen- tagon. Passengers of a fourth plane flying over western Penn- sylvania fought off the enemy and took their own lives in or- der to spare others. The attack might have brought down the Twin Towers, but it did not destroy the American spirit; it reignited it. We banded together, not as individuals, but as one nation determined to fight to preserve our values and country. We were no longer white or black, rich or poor. Republican or Democrat. We were American! — Kate Hagcnbuch Always remember 9 11 01 ■H The World Trade Center was an international landmark. It was a tangible symbol of Ameri- ca. Photo B : Kirsten Mack . Kirsten Mack The World Trade (enter was the kes Feature in New York City ' s sk lmc. 16, mm ft T I Photo By: Kate Hagenbuch Vcross the nation, all Hags were lowered to half-staff in remem- brance of the lives lost. feTe Hi Stptei pus. HOI) Speak to othei glued rind. ncer Ik I I ' holo H : Kirsten Mack The observation deck at the World Trade Cen- ter provided breathtaking iews o ' NYC.

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H LQiKS Achieving our degree... Academics here at Temple are top notch. Approximately 1.200 profes- sors ensure our students an excellent learning environment. There are 125 undergraduate majors in 12 schools and colleges to choose from. With this wide variety of areas to study, making a decision on your life ' s paths can be tricky. That is why our freshman programs allow students to explore their possibilities and find their niche. These pro- grams instruct students on how they can challenge themselves. The study abroad program offers an exciting chance to learn about different cul- tures, meet new people and continue one ' s studies. Programs are avail- able all over the world, including Italy, Japan, France. Spain. England and Germany, just to name a few. Studying abroad is a worthwhile ex- perience that enhances your education and enables you to create lasting mem- ories. Temple University Honors pro- gram offers students the experience of being a part of a small group of stu- dents with similar skill levels, while at the same time affording them access to resources in our large university. The program provides honors sections of core courses and also selected honors core and elective courses. This pro- gram has a dedicated staff, an inno- vative teaching method and has shown excellent results. The yesterdays spent at Temple preparing for the tomor- rows to come have given students an excellent academic experience. — Milli Protheroe I ' hoto By: Kusten Mack Medical students at the Health Science Photo By: Vicky Walsh Studying outside at Ambler is great because ( ampus work together to solve a chemical of the luxury o ' natural light and change of equation. scenery. ft