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Neighborhood Foods wins top prize at 2013 Be Your Own Boss Bowl

Students who created an app geared towards urban farming won a business plan competition. 

Date of Publication: 
04/29/2013
Author: 
Gina Benigno

Temple University Ambler EarthFest 2013 welcomes more than 7,000

EarthFest 2013 at Temple University Ambler was a great success, providing learning experiences for all!

Date of Publication: 
04/29/2013

More than 1,600 at Temple take Earth Day pledge to conserve energy.

The Office of Sustainability helps students pledge to lead a more energy efficient lifestyle on campus.

Date of Publication: 
04/22/2013
Author: 
Laura Kuserk

Out of this world

Philadelphia is in the process of being approved as the first major U.S. city to house and Earthship - an eco-friendly home composed of recycled materials.

Date of Publication: 
04/09/2013
Author: 
Patricia Madej

Cleanup of Cobbs Creek in Delaware County kicks off Temple’s Sustainability Week events

Students volunteer to lend a helping hand and clean up a local park.

Date of Publication: 
04/08/2013
Author: 
Laura Kuserk

Spruce Up

 

The answer to the obesity epidemic and climate change might reside right on your block. As communities look to combat the rising price of healthful food, reduce urban blight and generate a greater sense of community in urban areas, the popularity of community gardening is growing.

Date of Publication: 
03/31/2013
Author: 
SHARON L. FLORENTINE

Bat Woman

Bats have a public-relations problem. They are often thought of as dangerous, disease-ridden and a nuisance for anyone who ventures out at dusk. But Brenda Malinics, director of alumni relations and external affairs in the School of Pharmacy, is eager to put those falsehoods to rest. For nearly 25 years, she has made it her mission to rescue bats and educate the public about their importance.

Date of Publication: 
03/31/2013

University signs on for labor rights

The manufacturing of the famed Temple “T” and other Temple logos on apparel and goods is set to be guarded by the watchdog Workers’ Rights Consortium following Temple’s agreement to partner with the group earlier this month

Date of Publication: 
03/26/2013
Author: 
John Moritz

Cyclists ready for Temple-hosted Collegiate Criterium

Temple University hosts the Collegiate Criterium.

Date of Publication: 
03/12/2013
Author: 
Laura Kuserk

Ambler blooms at Flower Show

Landscape horticulture students create an exibition at the Philadelphia Flower Show.

Date of Publication: 
03/05/2013
Author: 
Samantha Tighe