Temple Ambler Library: a future of innovation

by James F. Duffy

January 13

The Temple University Ambler Library Building didn't escape the wrath of the EF2 tornado that ravaged campus on September 1, 2021. Ferocious winds and debris tore holes in the building's roof and blew out most of the large windows, threatening the collection of 130,000 books, periodicals, research material and historical archives inside."Our first concern was the care of the materials. That was paramount in our thinking — how to save what we had because we knew there was major damage to a number of books," said Sandi Thompson, Head of the Ambler Campus Library. "We...

A closer look at Philadelphia’s plastic bag ban

November 09

On Oct. 1, Philadelphia's single-use plastic bag ban went into effect. This came after years of failed attempts—and once legislation passed, implementation was postponed

The green team: engineering students use campus to inform design for green roof

by Eric Horvath

October 12

As main campus has continued to transform in recent years, Temple outlined an ambitious but necessary goal as part of its updated Climate Action Plan released in 2019: becoming carbon neutral by 2050. A key component of this push? Retrofit current buildings and communal spaces to incorporate updated sustainability features, such as green roofs. Green roofs aim to provide better stormwater management and improve temperature efficiency within the building are coupled with lush greenery—equal parts form and function. Many Temple schools and colleges began work to support the...

Shifting service: Temple Engineers Without Borders connected to a local project during COVID-19

April 21

In a year where travel opportunities have largely been diminished by the pandemic, Temple's Engineers Without Borders shifted its focus to make an impact closer to home.

Tyler program addresses inequities created by climate change

April 14

The Tyler School of Art and Architecture's certificate in community arts practices is participating in a workshop series called Heat Response PHL (an initiative of the Trust for Public Land) that will illuminate the problems of climate change and environmental racism in three Philadelphia neighborhoods hit hardest by excessive heat: Fairhill, Southeast Philadelphia and Grays Ferry."It's been exciting and transformative for our students to find their creative voices in neighborhood mapping and visual production, facilitating climate justice arts workshops for youth, creative...

'Sustainable Environments' course offers a sustainable solution for virtual experiential learning

March 01

A key question Temple has worked to answer throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is, "how best to provide experiential learning opportunities for students who are learning

Thrift and Flop Are Named #EcoChampions by Temple’s Office of Sustainability

by Christiana Dillard

January 06

Thrift and Flop, the most recent recipient of the "Outstanding New Student Organization'' Student Activities Award, is run by communication studies juniors Miyalani Wagner and Allison Altobelli. The club has maintained its membership even during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now its initiatives and programming are being strengthened by its collaborative work with Temple University's Office of Sustainability. Labeled as #EcoChampions by the office, Thrift and Flop is making a difference in the lives of its fashionable members, its campus and its community. Thrift and Flop educates...

On Charles Library’s green roof, sustainability starts from the top down

April 22

When Charles Library opened in September 2019, so did its green roof, one of the largest in Pennsylvania. A crucial part of the library's stormwater management system and

Temple revises its Climate Action Plan, aims to reach carbon neutrality by 2050

April 19

Temple President Richard M. Englert has approved the university's 2019 Climate Action Plan, which outlines Temple's long-term sustainability goals and its move toward

Engineers, public health join to improve health outcomes in Peru

April 16

For Temple's Engineers Without Borders chapter, an ongoing clean-water project in Peru offers students the opportunity of a lifetime: a chance to travel internationally

Unusual assignment gives students firsthand experience in the urban ecosystem

April 15

When Meara Kuhfahl and James Maguire signed up for a course on urban ecosystems, they figured they'd get a convenient online night class that fulfilled a general

Temple and others make strides to promote bicycle safety

April 05

A month before Rachel Hall, CLA '15, was set to graduate, she was struck by a car while riding her bicycle near 13th and Diamond streets on Main Campus.

Temple to host fruit tree adoption for North Philadelphia neighbors

March 13

Temple and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society are teaming up—and looking for help from the university's neighbors—to make North Philadelphia greener and provide food

Temple Ambler’s “Hip Haven” wins major awards at 2019 Philadelphia Flower Show

March 05

It is one of the most iconic images from the turbulent '60s era of the United States.

College of Public Health researcher works to improve sanitation worldwide

March 01

The UN estimates that, by 2050, one in four people will live in a country with shortages of fresh water. As it is now, nearly 2 billion people use water sources that are

Engineering students improve urban farm in senior design project

December 14

As a Temple student living just southeast of Main Campus, Brett Riley, ENG '18, would often ride his bike past an urban farm at 8th and Poplar streets, in North

Temple programs co-winners of environmental stewardship award

August 10

Temple's Give + Go Green and Surplus Property programs are co-winners of the Daniel G. Weisenbach Environmental Stewardship Award. The award is given by the Professional

Temple sets 350K-pound goal for 2018 RecycleMania contest

January 29

Temple has been participating in RecycleMania, a nationwide competition among colleges, for a decade—and Director of Sustainability Kathleen Grady has a feeling this year

All of the lights

September 20

Students walking into the renovated Howard Gittis Student Center food court can't help but notice the new dining options, modern furniture and inviting layout. It just

Bin there, done that

August 24

Every fall since 2000, student leaders and staff from various Temple departments and student organizations have visited students living in the communities around Main