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If you can't find something to take part in at the Ambler campus throughout the year, then you aren't looking hard enough! Each year, Temple University Ambler's Office of Student Life and the Ambler campus student organizations hold numerous events to share their interests, show off their talents, and educate. Ambler's cultural programs are particularly popular, such as the "Fiesta Flamenco" workshop for Latino Heritage Month and a performance by Randy Shine where he shared the cultural impact of African Americans in the field of magic for a dazzling Black History Month Program. The WRFT student radio station, Brothers and Sisters United, and The Parable literary magazine gave students, the public, and area rock groups and opportunity to shine. Ghost Hunters Patti Starr and Chip Coffey led visitors on a spooky tour into the paranormal while the creativity of our Landscape Architecture and Horticulture students turned the campus into a house of horrors for Halloween. The Jubilee student organization held a series of successful worship concerts and United Voices of Praise capped of the fall and spring semesters with their incredible voices.
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Wednesday, November 14, 7:30 p.m., Learning Center Auditorium
Dance Magazine said it best - "Philadanco's dancers are a miracle of skill and energy. They work in a range of idioms most companies don’t even try to possess… A company that can do more than just anything. It can represent the possibilities of human spirit through dance."
Don't miss this chance to experience the magic and beauty of dance with a dazzling presentation by the Philadelphia Dance Company's (Philadanco!) "D/2" apprentice company. D/2 is comprised of a group of pre-professional dancers ages 16-28 who have expressed an interest in pursuing a professional career in dance. Through an extensive evaluation process, the members of D/2 are selected to be nurtured and given professional level classes, along with performing opportunities.
For D/2 Artisitc Director Donald Lunsford, II, this will be a homecoming - he is a graduate of Temple University Ambler with a degree in Horticulture. The program is sponsored by the Office of Student Life.
For more information, call the Office of Student Life: 267-468-8425. |
Thursday, November 8, 2007, 6 to 9 p.m., Sweet Bytes Internet Café, 28 North Main Street, Ambler
Calling all poets and writers! The theme for this special Coffeehouse, held by The Parable, the Ambler campus literary magazine, is the performing arts, including poetry, acoustic music, singing, dancing, and drama. The event will include live music and refreshments.
There is no cover, but Parable journal donations are welcome! Register early to reserve your spot at parable@temple.edu. |
Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27, 2007, Cottage Hall
The Temple University Ambler campus has a history that dates back to the early 1900s. With such a storied past, there is no telling what ghosts and specters haunt the woodlands and buildings of the campus today. Each year, the Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Student Association students transform Cottage Hall into a house of horrors with inventive scenes of their own design.
All student organizations are invited to participate with fundraising activities during the Haunted House, one of the most popular annual events on campus. Over the two-day event, the organization was able to raise more than $4,400, donating a portion to the campus Turkey Drive, in 2006.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2007, Bright Hall Lounge and locations around campus
Each year, the ghost hunt event has attracted hundreds to the campus for a fun evening with professional ghost hunters Patti Star and Chip Coffey, who have presented amazing photographs and videos taken on actual ghost hunts.
This year, students took center stage as they participated in an actual ghost hunt of the campus, including locations such as the West Residence Hall, Cottage Hall, the Formal Gardens, and the Administration Building.
The verdict — some folks have just never left the campus after their stay here!
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Wednesday, October 3, 2007, Learning Center Auditorium
Temple University Ambler shared a celebration of Latino culture with its faculty, staff, students, and the public starting with a Latino Heritage Month Kick-off event, Wednesday, October 3. Joining the celebration was acclaimed ensemble Latin Fiesta, led by award-winning performers Maria del Pico Taylor, of Temple’s Boyer School of Music and Dance, and Raymond Taylor.
Latin Fiesta is comprised of Maria del Pico Taylor on piano, Raymond Taylor on violin, Vania Taylor as lead vocalist, Cynthia Folio, flute, Ron Howerton, Tom Lowery and Cuco Aponte on Latin percussion, Steve Beskrone on bass, and Liliana Ruiz Davis, a Latin/Flamenco dancer. The Philadelphia-based Latin Fiesta ensemble is a pioneer in the presentation of “crossover concerts.”
The unorthodox composition of this ensemble lends itself to exciting and versatile programming. Rarely does one hear a crossover concert that shifts from a hot salsa tune to a classical work by Albeniz, and then incorporates a contemporary Latin version of a Baroque Concerto Grosso, or a recent commissioned piece by Oscar Hernandez, Carlos Franzetti, Arturo O’Farrill or Tania Leon, ending with the audience rising out of their seats to join in an Afro-Cuban conga line.
The October 3 event was sponsored by the Office of Student Life.
VISIT HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS SPECIAL PROGRAM. |
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Tuesday, October 2, 2007, Learning Center Auditorium
The Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple University began its 2007-08 Tuesdays at Noon Concert Series at the Ambler campus October 2. The program was made possible through the generous support of the University General Activities Fund (GAF).
The inaugural October 2 concert showcased a wide array of faculty and student talent from the Boyer College.
Faculty members Charles Abramovic (piano) and Lawrence Indik (baritone) performed Professor Maurice Wright’s Song Cycle. Mr. Abramovic also performed selections from the solo piano repertoire. The Semes Sisters, who are string students at Temple’s Music Preparatory Division, also performed.
Rebecca Bogers, a student of Boyer faculty member and Philadelphia Orchestra principal harpist Elizabeth Hainen, performed Saint-Saëns’ Fantasie. Two violin students of Professor Eduard Schmeider performed solo works by Ysaÿe and Paganini. Jazz offerings included a student trio from Boyer’s Jazz Department.
VISIT HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS SPECIAL PROGRAM.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2007, Beth Or, Upper Dublin
Temple University Ambler Dean Dr. James Hilty and Marylou Delizia, Director of Temple University Fort Washington were part of the committee that chose the Upper Dublin Medal winners for the 23rd annual program, which is supported by the School District of Upper Dublin, Upper Dublin Township, the Fort Washington Business Alliance, and the Upper Dublin Education Foundation. Medal for 2007 winners were: Kathryn Stockbower and Christopher Tralie, Upper Dublin High School seniors; Randi Windheim, Upper Dublin School District teacher; Judy Herold, citizen; and the Upper Dublin Junior Athletic Association, non-profit organization. |
Saturday, April 28, 2007, Learning Center Auditorium
United Voices of Praise held its Annual Spring Concert on Saturday, April 28, in the Learning Center Auditorium — the first time the organization held a program in the new location. The program, which was free and open to students, faculty, staff, and the public, featured United Voices of Praise in concert in addition to poetry readings and guest speakers. |
Thursday, April 26, 2007, Learning Center Commons
Program Board's annual spring carnival, Spring Fling, was certainly a blast, bringing together students, staff, faculty, and area businesses for a fun day to blow off steam before finals.
For the first time, Spring Fling was held near the newly opened Learning Center. The day featured crazy games like "bouncy" Twister, a Velcro wall, vendors, games, food, and certainly a lot of fun! |
Friday, April 6, 2007, Learning Center Auditorium
Jubilee continued its growing worship concert series with a Shalom Good Friday Worship concert featuring two bands, including The Bridge Band from Downingtown, PA; the Ambler campus gospel choir; United Voices of Praise; speaker Phil Carnuccio who is pastoring a new church in West Chester; and a testimony from a young missionary about to leave for Africa with his wife. Jason Zimpfer and Adam Ruff opened the program with “acoustic worship.” The focus of the night was “how the death and resurrection of Christ affects humanity and creation and how we can and have to respond to this through our actions, lifestyle, and vision.” This highly successful event, which won a Special Achievement Award at the 2006-2007 Student Leadership Awards Banquet, welcomed more than 140 visitors to campus. |
Wednesday, February 28, 2007, Bright Hall Lounge
Brothers and Sisters United invited the campus and surrounding communities to remember the past and celebrate the future with a special Multicultural Show and Open Mic Night to celebrate Black History Month. |
Wednesday, February 7, 2007, Dining Center
If you blinked during Temple University Ambler’s kickoff of Black History Month you might have missed something truly magical. From the history of African American magicians to the remarkable story of Coach Herman Boone, which inspired the film Remember the Titans, Temple University Ambler planned events and activities throughout February that highlighted the cultural achievements of African-Americans. All events were free and open to the public. The celebration began with a performance by magician Randy Shine on February 7, in the Temple University Ambler Dining Center. An authentic Soul Food dinner was also served during the Black History Month Kickoff. Shine not only dazzled the audience with his prestidigitation, he also placed the role of African Americans in the field of magic into a cultural and historical context. |
Sunday, December 10, 2006, Learning Center Auditorium
United Voices of Praise, the gospel choir/student organization of Temple University Ambler, held its 6th Annual Winter Concert on Sunday, December 10, in Bright Hall Lounge. The program, which was free and open to students, faculty, staff, and the public, combined traditional gospel and holiday music for a concert that offered something of interest to everyone. |
Friday, December 8, 2006, Bright Hall Lounge
All students, faculty, and staff and the public were invited to a special worship musical concert hosted by the Jubilee student organization. The program, open to all faiths, was followed by a coffeehouse/social event. |
Sunday, November 12, 2006, Bright Hall Lounge
Everyone was invited to join in fellowship with United Voices of Praise, the student gospel choir of Temple University Ambler as they presented a special “Church on Campus” event. The program featured the Reverend Dr. Hezekiah Adesanya of Reconciliation Ministries World Outreach. |
Wednesday, November 1, 2007, Bright Hall Lounge
Temple University Ambler own student radio station, WRFT 1610-AM played host to an indoor music festival of live music from five bands!
The bands included: Easter Kids (from Doylestown, PA); Ten and Two (from Pennsville, NJ); Ampere (Ebullition Records, from Amherst, MA); Some Girls (Epitaph Records, from San Diego, CA); and Das Oath(Dim Mak Records, from New York, NY and Holland, Netherlands). |
Thursday, October 19, Hooter’s Nest — Bright Hall
Those who had a song, poem, or spoken word performance to share had a place to share it at the Brothers and Sisters United “Rock the Mic” event in the Hooter’s Nest. |
Wednesday, October 4, 2006, Dining Center
Temple University Ambler brought a piece of Latino culture to its faculty, staff, and students, starting with a Latino Heritage Month Kick-off Celebration. Students and the public were invited to experience Latino heritage through music, demonstrations, dancing, and food.
Joining the celebration was Latino community organization Raices Culturales with “Fiesta Flamenco,” who gave an interactive demonstration in traditional Flamenco in addition to providing a workshop on how to use the castanets.
The October 4 event was hosted by the Office of Student Life and the Latinos Unidos at Ambler student organization.
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Philadanco's D/2 Dance Performance 
Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Student Association Annual Haunted House
Ghost Hunt — Patti Starr and Chip Coffey
Latin Fiesta 
Boyer School of Music and Dance Concert Series: "Tuesdays @ Noon" 
Spring Fling 2007 
Jubilee Shalom Good Friday Worship 
Black History Month Celebration: Magician Randy Shine
WRFT Rock Show
Latino Heritage Month Kick-Off Celebration