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Freshman Summer Reading Project
News and Events
Fall 2007
- Author Visit and Book Signing
- Lorene Cary will visit Main and Ambler campuses of Temple University on Thursday, October 4, 2007. She will address the Temple community and will be available to sign students' books.
- Address and Reception Begins:
- 1:10 at the Main Campus, Student Center Room 200
- 5:00 at the Ambler Campus, Bright Hall Lounge
- Film Series
- School Ties: Monday, 9/24 @ 7:30 at The Reel
- Finding Forrester: Monday, 10/1 @ 7:30 at The Reel
- Faculty Forums
- Tuesday, 9/18 (10:10-11:30) - President’s Entertainment Room, 1810 Liacouras Walk
- Tuesday, 9/18 (1:l0-2:30) - President’s Entertainment Room, 1810 Liacouras Walk
- Thursday, 9/20 (2:40-4:00) - Tuttleman 303AB
- Tuesday, 10/02 (3:00-4:30) - Ambler Campus, Learning Center, rm. 309
- Student Forums
- Thursday, 9/20 (11:40-1:00) - Student Center, Room 217
- Student Survey Challenge
- Parameters
- Click here to participate
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Fall 2006
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Author Visit and Book Signing
Julie Otsuka will visit Main and Ambler campuses of Temple University on Thursday, September 7, 2006. She will address the Temple community and will be available to sign students' books.
Address and Reception:
- 1:10 at the Main Campus, Student Center Rm. 200
- 5:30 at the Ambler Campus, Bright Hall Lounge
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Film Series
Free! Students are encouraged to view movies related to the themes of the 2006 Summer Reading Project selection. All students are welcome free of charge. Stop by The Reel box office located in the Lower Level of the Student Center to pick up tickets the day of the film. Sponsored by Main Campus Program Board.
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“Memorable Moments”
In the Community: Japan
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
FREE!
Let us treat you to a taste of authentic
Japanese cuisine at SANGO, a traditional
restaurant in Abington, Pa.
Seating is limited. Stop by the Office of Student
Activities, Suite 219M of the Student Center,
to reserve your seat!
Students must come to the Student Center so the bus can depart at 5 pm.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
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Origami Challenge
A chance to win prizes by creating and submitting an origami crane. Click here for details
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Panel Discussions
Join Temple's excellent faculty as they lead panel discussions related to themes of the 2006 Summer Reading Project selection.
- Main Campus
- Kiva Audutorium and Tuttleman 300 AB
- Tuesday, September 5 (2:40-4:00pm)
- Wednesday, September 6th (2:40-3:30pm)
- Ambler Campus - Bright Hall, Rm. 106
- Wednesday, September 6th (12:30-1:30pm)
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Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd: 1:00 pm
This shoin-zukuri (desk-centered) house, built in
16th-century style, is on the grounds of the
Horticultural Center in the West Philadelphia
section of Fairmount Park.
Tickets are $5 each and include transportation.
Stop by the Office of Student Activities, Suite
219M of the Student Center, to reserve your seat!
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
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Writing Challenge
Have lunch with Julie Otsuka and introduce her to the University on Thursday, September 7, 2006. Click here for details
Congratulations to the winners of the 2006 Summer Reading Project Writing Challenge!
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Fall 2005
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the 2005 Freshman Summer Reading Creativity Contest:
- A. Hanson
- A. Helriegel
- J. Jacob
- K. Wagner
- A. Zizza
* Each will receive a prize of $200 Diamond Dollars *
View pictures from this year's author's visit.
View an image of one of the winning selections
West of Kabul, East of New York by Tamim Ansary has been selected for the 2005 Freshman Summer Reading Project.
The author will visit Temple University on Thursday, September 8:
10:00-11:30am Panel Discussion, Liacouris Center
1:15-2:15pm Book Signing, Student Center, 2nd Floor
2:30-4:00pm Address to University Community Student Center, 2nd Floor
6:00-8:00pm Address to Ambler/Tyler Students, Bright Hall Lounge, Ambler Campus
Book Discussions
Main Campus Residence Halls -- Discussions from 4:00-5:00pm, August 30, 31, and September 1, 6, 7 in the following locations:
Johnson-Hardwick Social Lounge
Peabody 1st Floor Lounge
White Hall 1st Floor
1940 Residence Hall
1300 Residence Hall Multi-Purpose Room
Ambler Campus -- August 31, 12:30-1:30pm, Bright Hall Lounge
Post Film Discussions: Discuss the book and a movie following one of the films featured as part of the Film Series, all showings at The Reel, Lower Level of the Student Center Annex:
September 6, 7: Crash, noon
September 12, 13,14, 15: Osama, noon
September 19, 20, 21, 22: Not Without My Daughter, noon
Also on September 8th:
Student Activities Memorable Moments Field Trip -- Dinner and discussion at the Ariana restaurant. Sign-up in advance in the Student Center, Room 219M.
AND on September 9th, 3:30-5:00pm:
Dissent in America Teach-In
College of Liberal Arts Lounge, 1221 Anderson Hall
History Professor Ralph Young and five students will be leading a discussion about the historical context for West of Kabul, East of New York
View a list of books (in either PDF or Excel) that were considered for the Summer 2005 selection as nominated by Temple University students, faculty, and staff.
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PROJECT COORDINATORS
Michele O'Connor
Assistant Vice Provost for First-Year and Transfer Programs
(215)204-0550
michele.oconnor@temple.edu
Jermaine F. Williams
Coordinator for First-Year Student Programs
(215)204-7596
jermaine.williams@temple.edu
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