August 29, 2006
When the fall semester at Temple University Ambler began Monday, August 28, students entered the classrooms, started their coursework on the computers, and sampled the wireless technology of a completely new, state-of-the-art facility.
The new $18 million, 72,000-square-foot building includes eleven multimedia classrooms, seven computer teaching laboratories, a distance-learning facility, fully integrated technology including wireless access throughout the building, a math-science-writing tutorial center, two art studios, a café, and a 300-seat auditorium.
“The Learning Center is our largest, most prominent building and very likely will become the central point of the campus,” said Temple University Ambler Dean Dr. James W. Hilty. “With its large computer center, wireless access, and array of multimedia and computer classrooms, the Learning Center will place the Ambler campus at the forefront of delivering education through technology.”
According to Susan Hyer, Associate Director of Computer Services at Temple University Ambler, the Learning Center adds 385 new computers to the campus.
“The Learning Center at Ambler provides an enhanced, wireless
state-of-the-art facility for students and faculty. Expanded technologies, in addition to the smart classrooms and computer classrooms, include a technology breakout room, six lounges with LCD displays, and an all-purpose Technology Center with abundant software applications,” she said. “The building fosters a truly progressive, interactive learning environment. This building’s technological ‘wow’ factors will lead to greater learning opportunities for students and better prepare them for the workplace.”
The new 300-seat auditorium will provide a new venue to offer educational and cultural activities for students, faculty, and the surrounding community.
“Up until now the only large space that we have had for lectures and guest speakers, cultural events, concerts, and student activities is Bright Hall Lounge,” said Dr. Wanda Lewis-Campbell, Assistant Dean for Student Life. “The new building is sure to enhance student life on campus. We look forward to having this new facility to expand the programs and activities that we can offer to our students and neighboring communities.”
For more information on the Ambler Learning Center, call 267-468-8108.
Students can begin more than 100 Temple undergraduate programs and complete 21 degree programs in areas such as business, communications, community and regional planning, education, health, horticulture, landscape architecture, and psychology. Eight master’s degree programs can be completed at Ambler and the Fort Washington Graduate and Professional Education Center. For more information on Temple University Ambler, call 267-468-8000.
Learning Center Facilities
 Shifting the central focus of the campus, the Ambler Learning Center will provide greater learning opportunities for students and provide an innovative site for educational and community events.
The Learning Center is equipped with 385 computers, fully integrated multimedia technology, and wireless access throughout the building.
First Floor
- 300-seat auditorium/smart lecture hall
- 90-seat all-purpose technology facility — the Ambler Campus Technology (ACT) Center — with software applications serving all Temple curricula
- Writing-Math-Science Tutorial Center with computer lab
- Faculty Instructional Support Center
- Two studios for painting and drawing/drafting
- Student breakout room
- Café
- Student Lounges
Second Floor
- Three PC computer classrooms (one room with 25 seats and two with 30 seats)
- One Mac computer classroom (25-seats)
- Five smart classrooms (30-50 seat rooms)
- Student Lounges
Third Floor
- Three PC computer classrooms (30/40-seat rooms)
- Six smart classrooms (30-50 seat rooms)
- Student Lounges
The Learning Center also provides several interactive spaces throughout the building for student collaboration and group study.
Auditorium
 Ambler was once home to the Temple University Music Festival and
Institute. With the Learning Center’s auditorium, Ambler has a new venue for the arts.
The auditorium provides new opportunities to offer cultural, educational, and entertainment events for our students and the surrounding community.
For more information on the Ambler Learning Center,
click here.
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