Dr. Patti Boyle is quick to tell you that she arrived as an undergraduate at Temple all thanks to a completely "inconspicuous number 10 envelope that arrived at my door containing just a typed one-page letter."
"There wasn't any fanfare to it, just that one piece of paper, but what was on that paper changed my life, full stop," said Boyle, who will be the Keynote Speaker at the University College Graduation Ceremony on May 9 when the third cohort of Bachelor of General Studies students reaches the end of a journey that, for some, was years and even decades in the making. "I...
If you are looking for Horticulture major Zachary Quintois at Temple Ambler you need look no further than the Tyler School of Art and Architecture Greenhouse Education and Research Complex. He's made the Greenhouse a second home and caring for the plant collection a top priority.
"Having the experiences that I've had in the Greenhouse definitely helps me in my classes — some of the things I'm learning in the Greenhouse I might not have the opportunity to learn in the classroom," he said. "Having that hands-on experience helps me apply the knowledge both in...
Patrick Quainoo, 65, is an entrepreneur in every sense of the word.He is the Chief Executive Officer of Fedup Express Corporation, a shipping and trucking company based in Georgia, which he began in 2022. He is additionally the CEO of Patriq Group LLC, an immigration assistance and consultancy organization that he began in 2018, and was the CEO of Patriq Green Limited, a company responsible for negotiating and securing government contracts, from 2007 to 2015.He is also the founder and senior pastor of Christian Faith Ministries, Inc., USA, International Christian Faith...
Imagine you are a sophomore majoring in Horticulture from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture taking courses at Temple Ambler, including the popular Woody Plant Identification class taught by Ambler Arboretum Director Kathy Salisbury.
Now imagine representatives from the Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association popping up in a Zoom presentation on the big screen in front of the class surprising you with a scholarship for the dedication you have already clearly shown for your craft.
Horticulture senior Grace Lenart doesn't have to imagine it since it...
For graduating senior Chandler Kennedie McLaurin, Landscape Architecture was love at first plant."I always knew I wanted to be involved in architecture. When I came to Temple, I discovered that Landscape Architecture would be the best fit for me as it combined art and science," said McLaurin, who will graduate with a degree in Landscape Architecture from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture this month. "I switched from Architecture to Landscape Architecture right after my sophomore year and I I've loved it ever since. I took my first horticulture class, learned the...
Pinpointing a particular achievement that you're most proud of as a college student may not be the simplest task. Maybe it's being a student leader or working to make a difference on and off campus. Maybe it's acing a final, completing an in-depth research project or nailing a presentation. It could also be a combination of all of those things.For graduating Psychology (College of Liberal Arts) major Josh Palackal, the accomplishment that he is most proud of occurred just recently, but it's the culmination of all of the hard work and effort he has put into his four years at...
For Tyler School of Art and Architecture Horticulture major Frankie Napoli, gardening is a time capsule continually recording his life. There was never a time he didn't have a passion for plants, he said."Horticulture has definitely been a lifelong thing for me. I grew up in gardening; it was a huge part of the culture of my neighborhood," he said. "My grandpop had this beautiful, terraced garden that he built himself. I have a lot of really wonderful memories of walking through these huge tomato fields that went way over my head. Gardening is something that has always been...
If you've visited Temple University Ambler's YouTube channel or social media pages in recent years, you already know the dedicated work of Juliana CapeceCapece, who will complete her degree in Film and Media Arts from Temple's School of Theater, Film and Media Arts in May, is Temple Ambler's visual storyteller, sharing the accomplishments, creativity, research acumen and uniqueness of the campus' people, places, programs and experiences. In nearly three years she has become an essential part of the diverse tapestry that makes up the Temple Ambler community."It has been a...
For Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity (EEB) senior Ian Stonefield, the natural world has always fascinated him. Finding exactly where his career within it, however, took a little trial and error."Growing up, I really thought I wanted to be a veterinarian for a long time. I worked at a veterinary office for about three years after high school and found that it just wasn't for me," said Stonefield, who will graduate with a degree in Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity from the College of Science and Technology in December. "When I first came to Temple, I originally started out...
Moving a ball from one peg built to keep it about a foot off the ground to its twin sitting across a field or classroom.Sounds pretty simple, right?Then add in a metal ring to balance the ball on, several pieces of string to lift it up and about eight or 10 students, faculty members or staff all with their own strategies and plans to get from Point A to Point B. Then you have a challenge, one of several teambuilding, communication and problem-solving exercises offered by Recreation, Outdoor Education...
It will be an exciting day at Temple University Ambler on Friday, April 26, Arbor Day, as the Boyer College of Music and Dance, the Temple Ambler Field Station, Recreational Therapy, the Ambler Arboretum and Ambler Campus Recreation, Outdoor Education & Wellness all converge to offer a series of programs highlighting music, dance, research, experiential learning, outdoor education and the environment.
(Re)Charge: An Arbor Day Event — Friday, April 26
Join the Boyer College of Music and Dance for (Re)Charge: An Arbor Day Event on Friday, April 26 (rain or shine)...
A dedicated team of Temple Engineering students will have a front row seat to today's eclipse as they launch a high-altitude research balloon up to about 100,000 feet above the Earth to capture the rare phenomena in its entirety!The students have been involved in this design-first project, blending the teams' skills to see an engineering project from idea to prototype to completion for two semesters and have visited Temple University Ambler to practice their balloon launch (see gallery images) before the big day. Today's launch will take place near Erie, Pennsylvania, right in...
On Sunday, April 28, Rebecca Collins, Director of Temple University's Office of Sustainability, will be getting her new e-assist cargo bike and essential biking partner — her son — ready to experience a new trail. "I'm looking forward to getting out onto the greenway that makes its way through Fairmount Park, Wissahickon Valley Park and Fort Washington State Park. I've never taken this stretch of the greenway before," she said. "I'm really excited to be with a group of people and try out a new route."Collins will certainly not be alone. Temple University Ambler,...
Temple University Ambler is leveling up!While esports has been part of the Ambler Campus offerings for a few years, Temple Ambler will soon launch a space solely dedicated to gaming for both internal and external audiences for the first time, according to Antony DiBruno, Manager of External Events and Special Projects, and Eric Semborski, Manager of Internal Events and Special Projects."Originally we had our esports equipment in the campus Technology Center, located in the Ambler Learning Center. We realized that when the Tech Center and the Ambler Library were going to become...
The stamp that John F. Collins, FASLA, placed on Temple University Ambler, the City of Philadelphia, and its surrounding suburbs isn't difficult to discover. Experience the gardens and pathways at the Ambler Campus. Take a walk along Market Street East or watch the water rush by in Schuylkill River Park. Marvel at the sustainable designs students in the Tyler School of Art and Architecture Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Community and Regional Planning and Community Development programs create every semester. You'll see the creativity, dedication and determination of...
When Sam Makler first learned about John Collins in his Landscape Architecture classes at Temple, he immediately felt a connection to the founding Chairman of Temple's four-year Landscape Architecture and Horticulture programs.
"His achievements in landscape architecture were amazing, but he was also dedicated to horticulture. He was growing plants since he was a kid and that was the same for me; my parents' porch was covered with my plants," said Makler, a 2021 graduate of the Tyler School of Art and Architecture Landscape Architecture program who recently returned to...
Months of hard work, dedication and teamwork by students, faculty and staff in the Tyler School of Art and Architecture's Landscape Architecture and Horticulture programs have been recognized with a stellar showing at the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show, which continues at the Pennsylvania Convention Center through March 10.Temple's 2024 Flower Show exhibit, Piers, Progress and Processes: Charting a Course for a More Bountiful Future, has been awarded an astounding six top honors, including a PHS Gold Medal, awarded to a major exhibit that receives 95 or more points out of 100 in...
The books are back home!
If you have yet to visit the Ambler Library or the Ambler Campus IT Services Help Desk this semester, now is a great time to do so as they've combined to form a new collaborative space in the Ambler Learning Center — the Information Commons.
Some exciting changes have come to the Ambler Library and Information Technology Services, including new compact/moveable library shelves, new furniture and new layout for the collaborative space and the return of a significant portion of the Ambler Campus book collection from the Charles...
The history of the Pennsport neighborhood of Philadelphia has been connected to the Delaware River since its inception during Pennsylvania's colonial era.
The first United States Naval Yard started in the 1770s as a private commercial yard located in what is now Pennsport along the Delaware. Over time, the natural aspects of the riverbank were lost to time as industrialization and maritime industry took hold—during World War II the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard employed 40,000 people working around the clock to produce and repair ships—and the interstate system cut a huge...
For Frankie Napoli, the Philadelphia Flower Show succeeds on every level in promoting the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's mission of building community through horticulture.
The Flower Show was his initial exposure to horticulture "in a very professional setting," he said.
"To be a part of this Flower Show exhibit, means a lot to me because it was truly my initial exposure to horticulture as a career. Since I was 10, I've been going with my sister every year — the Flower Show actually always happens around my birthday so it's my birthday present from my sister," he...
