Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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(im i i am EVENTS Courtney Battle. Angela Grieco, Corinne Miller and Jamie Mount inform STUDENTS OF THE IMPACT FOOD SHIPPING HAS ON THE ENVIRONMENT AT CAMPUS Sustainability Day. Photo by Becky Kerner A CURIOUS STUDENT TAKES THE FIRST STEP IN HER STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE BY VISITING THIS YEAR'S STUDY ABROAO FAIR HELD IN TUTTLEMAN LEARNING CENTER. Photo by Emily Ascani 22 | Student Life

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Theater Traditions are a main component of the many exciting experiences that music, theater, and dance have to offer to Temple students. Providing an outlet for Temple's many talented students, the Boyer College of Music and Dance and the Randall Theater continue to entertain and excite viewers year after year. The music program includes four choir variations which make up the University Chorale. Also, musical ensembles such as the Diamond Marching Band and the Symphony Orchestra are known for their magnificent performances at spoiling events and concerts. ‘Being a part of the Diamond Marching Band has been perhaps one of the best experiences I've had in college, said Alex Gonzalez. The Theater Department embarked on its 42nd year on campus. Performing such masterpieces as “Sweet Charity and “Shot!” the theater department amazed viewers and left them in awe. With such talent, it is clear that theatrical performers are taught by trained and knowledgeable experts. The Conwell Dance Theater hosts approximately fifteen performances open to the public throughout the year. In the fall. Kariamu Company’s “'Traditions that demonstrated Kariamu Welsh’s dance called Umfundalai (meaning essence in Kiswahili), was a cultural hit on campus. Students are also able to take classes in ballrcx m dancing, Latin dancing, and Indian dancing through Boyer College. Rcmi Dcvassy Student Life 21

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A GROUP OF CLOSE FRIENDS FROM IHE NEWMAN Cf NT! Bryan Mann talks with Know environmentalist IN STYIE DURING A HOME Photo by RonfDevassy Photo by Becky Kerner football game at Lincoln Financial Field. students can help protect the environment. It is a rare occurrence when nothing exciting is going on at or around campus. Many events are organized by the Main Campus Program Board, Temple Student Government, and groups of ambitious, driven students for Temple's lively and energetic student body. Common events that grab students’ attention throughout the year including sporting events and information days. In fact, sporting events, such as basketball games, are a popular way for students to gel decked out in Cherry and White attire and cheer on their home team. Information sessions, including studying abroad fairs, the Marine Recruitment Program, and cancer awareness events engage students' minds and encourage them to explore new areas of interest and concern. It is very important to think about the gas and emissions that go into your food. It can take up to 30,000 miles to get a bag of Doritos made and transported to Philly. Even 'Philadelphia' Cream Cheese takes 778 miles to get from the factory in Illinois to Philly. Corinne Miller. Freshman Another large event this year included Campus Sustainability Day which stressed the importance of on-campus recycling and waste management. The Bell Tower was crowded with many interested students who flocked to tlie various tables that were set up. Remarking on the importance of going green , Eric Smith said, I think sustainability is an important issue today. It basically means trying to meet the needs of current society without compromising the needs of the future. We need to rethink the way we live from many aspects. Awareness is a key part of it. Another prominent event that occurred in the fall was the appearance of NBC's Today Show host Matt l.auer. who came to campus to speak at a charity event at the Joe First Media Center at the School of Communications and Theater. Lauer was honored for his influential work in the field of journalism with the Law Klein Excellence in the Media Award. Students also had the privilege to hear him speak during a symposium about careers in journalism and mass media. Okikiola AlliUalogun. Sarah Higgins and Becky Kerner Representatives of The Temple News and the Temple Update with NBC journalist Matt Lauer, who came to speak at the Joe First Media Center in the School of Communications and Theater. Photo courtesy of Jeff Cronin Student Life | 23