Ambler Campus

Chiquitta Evans devoted 16 years of her life to military service. In August, she will graduate from Temple with a degree in Human Resource Management.

David Heckman’s draw toward a career in Landscape Architecture was, fittingly, quite natural. He discovered landscape architecture at Temple, embracing every opportunity to combine scientific analysis with creativity and art.

Professional pilot. Professional NASCAR driver. Professional wrestler. Next stop, attorney at law. Having led an exceedingly colorful and eclectic life, Senica, 51, of Warrington, opted to return to the classroom with the goal of becoming an advocate for others. It’s how he discovered Temple’s Adult and Organizational Development (AOD) program and why he has decided his next profession will be inside a courtroom.  

Chill winds didn’t cool the enthusiasm of the 5,000 students, teachers, parents and chaperones that spent April 20 celebrating the Earth at Temple University Ambler.

Engineering, in partnership with the Temple University Ambler Aquaponics Lab, the school district’s Career Technical Education (CTE) program, and six area schools, is sponsoring 30 students from W.B. Saul, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington Carver high schools, in an 18-month project to build and place aquaponics systems in the heart of North Philadelphia.

Drawing deeply from the inspiration of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s 2018 Philadelphia Flower Show theme — “Wonders of Water” — Temple University Ambler landscape architecture and horticulture students will debut “Within Reach: Unlocking the Legacy of our Hidden River” on March 3 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Police departments and other branches of law enforcement have provided dedicated support to the Special Olympics since its earliest days. It’s an honor they carry with distinction and pride. On November 10, 10 cadets from the Temple University Municipal Police Academy had the chance to be a part of that tradition during Special Olympics Fall Festival 2017. Temple’s Police Academy training takes place at the Ambler Campus.

With her successful business Gardens on the Go, Tina Sottolano-Cain specializes in indoor and outdoor container gardens for home, office, or “anywhere that someone wants to grow plants.”

Since graduating, many of ProRanger Philadelphia alumni have returned to support the program and act as mentors for current Temple students. Seven ProRanger alumni took part in leadership camp this year.

Landscape Architecture students have created new, artisitically crafted outdoor furniture at Temple Ambler as part of a special design-build project.