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              A Pop-Up Tribute For the Trees and The People Who Planted Them

              A Pop-Up Tribute For the Trees and The People Who Planted Them

              by Baldev Lamba
              November 14
              By Baldev Lamba, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture, Tyler School of Art and Architecture "Trees exhale for us so that we can inhale them to stay alive. Can we ever forget that? Let us love trees with every breath we take until we perish." — Munia Khan "Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky." — Kahlil Gebran The tornado on Wednesday, September 1, brought its full fury to Ambler Campus and in a matter of minutes, wiped out many of the canopy trees and their poetry — the heart and soul of the campus landscape. The tragic loss left us with...
              A Ceremony to Heal the Land and the Heart
              The Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania led a Healing Ceremony at Temple University Ambler.

              A Ceremony to Heal the Land and the Heart

              by James F. Duffy
              October 29
              The Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania led a Healing Ceremony at Temple Ambler, which was hit by an EF2 tornado on Sept. 1. The calming rhythm of a drumming circle. Tribal stories as relevant today as the first time they were told. An emotional blessing in the Lenape-Unami dialect. The cleansing scent of burning sage. A dance of friendship and community. The Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania visited Temple University Ambler and the Ambler Arboretum to help the campus and the surrounding community heal and re-connect with the land that has been irrevocably scarred by an EF2 tornado...
              Temple Law Enforcement Cadets Support Cancer Patients During No Shave November

              Temple Law Enforcement Cadets Support Cancer Patients During No Shave November

              by James Duffy
              October 26
              During the month of November, cadets from Temple's Law Enforcement Training Center, located at the Ambler Campus, will forego their razors to show support for cancer patients bravely undertaking chemotherapy treatments. "No Shave November," which began in 2009, has become an important tradition with many law enforcement agencies throughout the country, according to Chris Willard, Assistant Director of the Temple Law Enforcement Training Center, Assistant Director of the Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy and Director of the Temple University Police Academy. Temple's...
              Temple Ambler: The Road to Recovery Begins
              Tornado damage at Temple University Ambler

              Temple Ambler: The Road to Recovery Begins

              by Post by James Duffy, story by Steve Orbanek
              October 21
              Words by: Stephen OrbanekPhotography by: Betsy Manning and Joseph V. LabolitoProduced by: Edirin OputuView the story with images at: https://news.temple.edu/news/2021-09-22/road-recovery-beginsIt's the late afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 1, and Benjamin Snyder, manager of the Tyler School of Art and Architecture's Greenhouse Education and Research Complex at Temple University's Ambler Campus, is about to head home for the evening.The skies have started to open up, and the wind has picked up, too. Despite it just being 5:30 p.m., the entire area has been blanketed with an eerie...
              Temple Ambler EarthFest Explores The Science of Scary

              Temple Ambler EarthFest Explores The Science of Scary

              by James Duffy
              October 21
              It goes without saying that some things in nature are simply frightening. Coming across a snake in the wild will definitely overheat your fight or flight (mostly flight) response in no time! Just because something seems scary, however, doesn't mean that it is harmful! Celebrate the fall season in a different way by learning about the science behind the things in nature that may scare you but are essential to their environment. Temple University Ambler EarthFest: The Science of Scary will go live online beginning Monday, October 25, providing a treasure trove of...
              Temple Creates Community Initiative to Decrease Vaccine Hesitancy

              Temple Creates Community Initiative to Decrease Vaccine Hesitancy

              by James F. Duffy
              August 25
              As COVID-19 cases alarmingly continue to rise again throughout the country, Temple University is undertaking a comprehensive community initiative designed to address vaccine hesitancy in underserved populations across Pennsylvania.Temple's COVID-19 Trauma-Informed Workforce Initiative Fund is focused on improving health outcomes among racial and ethnic minority groups, English language learners, and vulnerable populations, including older adults, adults with intellectual and other disabilities or chronic conditions in communities throughout Pennsylvania. The fund is supported...
              Temple Ambler Welcomes Back New and Returning Students
              The Temple University Ambler Office of Student and Campus Life will host a week of special events for new and returning students!

              Temple Ambler Welcomes Back New and Returning Students

              by James F. Duffy
              August 19
              When students begin classes for the fall 2021 semester at Temple University Ambler, they will be met with a special week-long celebration. Temple University has planned University-wide Temple Together Weeks of Welcome for students to help them start the year off right by meeting new friends, having fun safely, and acclimating to their campus environments. "The Week of Welcome is a way for the campus to welcome all of the new and returning students. It gives them a period of spirit and fun as they begin their academic year," said Meg Cranney, Assistant Director of Student...
              Tamika Peay appointed Assistant Dean for Development and Alumni Relations for University College
              Tamika Peay, Assistant Dean for Development and Alumni Relations for University College

              Tamika Peay appointed Assistant Dean for Development and Alumni Relations for University College

              by James Duffy
              July 28
              Tamika Peay has spent her professional career in the service of helping others achieve their dreams and goals."I spent some years after college doing social work investigating child abuse for Delaware County and that was kind of emotionally and mentally exhausting. I knew I wanted to change careers," said Peay, the new Assistant Dean for Development and Alumni Relations for University College. "At the time, I relocated to South Florida, which provided me an opportunity to explore some other career paths where I would still be able to help others."Prior to moving, Peay said, "I...
              Samuel Vargas: Capturing the World Through His Lens
              Samuel Vargas, who recently completed his degree in Film from Temple’s Klein College of Media and Communication, has been capturing Temple University Ambler — the people, the places, the research, the creativity, the unique experiences — for more than two years, becoming an integral part of the campus community while doing so.

              Samuel Vargas: Capturing the World Through His Lens

              by James F. Duffy
              July 08
              You may not know his face (yet), but if you've visited Temple University Ambler's YouTube channel or social media pages in recent years, you know his work.Samuel Vargas, who recently completed his degree in Film from Temple's Klein College of Media and Communication, has been capturing Temple University Ambler — the people, the places, the research, the creativity, the unique experiences — for more than two years, becoming an integral part of the campus community while doing so."Once I started at Temple, the first thing that I wanted to do was get an internship that...
              Rare Corpse Flowers Bloom at Temple Ambler
              Rare Corpse Flowers Bloom at Temple Ambler

              Rare Corpse Flowers Bloom at Temple Ambler

              by James F. Duffy
              June 11
              Area rare plant lovers had an opportunity to see (and smell) something extraordinary when two members of the species Amorphophallus titanum, also known as a corpse flower, bloomed right at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture's Greenhouse Education and Research Complex, located at Temple University Ambler, in May.The corpse flower live stream on our YouTube channel has ended, but you can view the live stream archive here. Please note: The Tyler School of Art and Architecture's Greenhouse Education and Research Complex is not open to the public. Final in-person viewing took...
              Garlic Mustard - If You Can't Beat 'Em, Eat 'Em
              Garlic Mustard - If You Can't Beat 'Em, Eat 'Em

              Garlic Mustard - If You Can't Beat 'Em, Eat 'Em

              by James F. Duffy
              June 11
              By Kathy SalisburyDirector, Ambler ArboretumDuring a recent weekend, Ambler Arboretum volunteers participated in a Garlic Mustard Weed and Eat. Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an invasive plant, meaning that it causes ecological harm by outcompeting native plants and changing the ecosystem it invades. In this case, Garlic Mustard can actually change the soil, making it inhospitable for native plants and it releases natural growth-regulating chemicals to stop plants around it from competing. While this plant has evolved with natural checks and balances where it is native...
              Temple Landscape Architecture Student Wins Prestigious National Honor
              Temple Landscape Architecture Student Wins Prestigious National Honor

              Temple Landscape Architecture Student Wins Prestigious National Honor

              by James F. Duffy
              June 11
              Years of dedication to her craft have gained Abigail Long national recognition by the Landscape Architecture Foundation. Long, who recently graduated from the Temple University Tyler School of Art and Architecture's Landscape Architecture program, was named the undergraduate 2021 National Olmsted Scholar. As the undergraduate scholar in this highly competitive program, she also received a $15,000 prize. "I am ecstatic! Being selected as the National Olmsted Scholar is a tremendous honor. I know how competitive the program is, and to say I was shocked to learn this...
              Dr. Laura Toran: Exploring Weather, Water and Land
              Dr. Laura Toran: Exploring Weather, Water and Land

              Dr. Laura Toran: Exploring Weather, Water and Land

              by James F. Duffy
              June 11
              If you happen to ask Dr. Laura Toran "how's the weather" she'll be able to tell you in minute detail.  Her wireless weather station in the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University provides detailed, real-time reports on temperature, humidity, wind, sunlight, dew point and more.  "Temple Ambler is perfectly situated as a central point between several watersheds, making it a great location for the study of urban hydrology," said Toran, Professor of Earth and Environmental Science in Temple's College of Science and Technology. "The weather station on campus serves a...
              Sam Emory: Envisioning Ways to Heal the Soil
              Sam Emory: Envisioning Ways to Heal the Soil

              Sam Emory: Envisioning Ways to Heal the Soil

              by James F. Duffy
              June 11
              Since early 2020, an aging metal hulk has sat lifeless and dormant on a mile-long stretch of coastline where the Schuylkill transitions to the Delaware River in Southwest Philadelphia. In 2019, an accident at the 1,300-acre Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery — the largest refinery on the East Coast at the time — set off a series of explosions that released more than 5,000 pounds of hydrogen fluoride, a deadly gas, and sent pieces of shrapnel weighing more than 19 tons raining down on the site. While the site has been purchased by a new developer with the likely...
              Behind the Scenes at the Ambler Arboretum - Plant Records and Inventories
              Behind the Scenes at the Ambler Arboretum - Plant Records and Inventories

              Behind the Scenes at the Ambler Arboretum - Plant Records and Inventories

              by Cat Meholic
              June 11
              By Cat Meholic Curatorial Horticulturist, Ambler Arboretum of Temple University One of the main differences between a public garden and a public park is the existence of a documented plant collection to support the mission of the garden. Superficially, some public parks look like gardens and some public gardens have a park-like aesthetic. But, behind every public garden are plant records that capture the history of individual plants. What is done with these records is entirely dependent on the mission of the organization. Here at the Ambler Arboretum, our records are...
              Daniel Boyce: Protecting National Treasures
              Daniel Boyce: Protecting National Treasures

              Daniel Boyce: Protecting National Treasures

              by James Duffy
              May 28
              Daniel Boyce is a firm believer in the importance of the nation's park system. He has dedicated his life and career to protecting them and the people that visit these cherished locations year after year."The importance of national parks lies in the sites themselves. They are icons, they are historical, foundational pieces of the country and these locations are completely irreplaceable," said Boyce, a Temple University Criminal Justice graduating senior who is also completing the ProRanger Philadelphia program, a partnership between Temple University and the National Park...
              Abigail Long: Landscaping Her Future
              Abigail Long: Landscaping Her Future

              Abigail Long: Landscaping Her Future

              by James Duffy
              May 28
              Landscape Architecture recent graduate Abigail Long isn't someone who's not willing to get her hands dirty. She's not one to just wait around for something to come to her either. "I want the hands-on experience. For me personally, I think that's how I learn the best — diving in there and figuring out how to do it," said Long, 30, a transfer student who returned to the classroom in 2015 after working several years in the restaurant industry. "You can be told how to do something, but it's not really until you're in a situation where you need to grapple with it that...
              Darnell Thomas: Exploring the Criminal Mind
              Darnell Thomas: Exploring the Criminal Mind

              Darnell Thomas: Exploring the Criminal Mind

              by James Duffy
              May 28
              Temple University graduating senior Darnell Kevin Thomas, Jr., is interested in exploring areas of the mind that few would want to dwell on, all in the name of making the world safer and more equitable."I started my college career as a psychology major, but I found myself more interested in the criminal aspect of psychology, like abnormal psychology. I find the way criminals think fascinating. What is it that makes a serial killer do the horrific things that they do — how can we learn more to prevent those things from happening in the future?" said Thomas, 26, who is...
              Alexandra Carr: Temple is a Family Business
              Alexandra Carr: Temple is a Family Business

              Alexandra Carr: Temple is a Family Business

              by James Duffy
              May 28
              Alexandra Carr is a Temple Owl through and through. In fact, she comes from a whole nest of Owls!Her brother, Peter Carr, is finishing up his Business Management degree at Temple's Main Campus. Her aunt, Jennifer (Sheuring) McQuarrie has a degree from Temple in Business Management. Her mom, Anne (Sheuring) Carr, completed her degree in Business Management and a Master's in General and Strategic Management, both at Temple. She happened to go to Temple Ambler, "so she's a huge fan of the campus," Carr said.If you haven't sensed a trend, you're not paying attention. All of her...
              Kayla McKay: Leading By Example
              Kayla McKay: Leading By Example

              Kayla McKay: Leading By Example

              by James Duffy
              May 28
              Don't be surprised if you recognize Kayla Kristine McKay. In her four years at Temple University, McKay has become an essential part of the University community and one of the strongest student advocates for Temple University Ambler. "Temple's spirit is what drew me to the University in the first place — I knew I wanted to be a part of this community inside and outside the classroom. There were student organizations, club fairs, activities all over both campuses and that's what brought Temple to life for me," said McKay who is graduating from Temple's Tyler School of Art and...
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