WEDNESDAY
Temple Fest
Wednesday, August 24th
1:00-5:00pm
After you have moved in, join us for this outdoor festival. It’s a perfect mix of business and fun – get all the information you need about student organizations, area vendors and campus departments such as Student Financial Services, Diamond Dollars, Parking, Meal Plans, PNC Bank, and the Bookstore. Enjoy music, food, giveaways, and games while you get your first taste of Temple! Also...
Choose Your Own Adventure
Wednesday, August 24th
8:00pm-11:00pm
Student Center
Head over to the Howard Gittis Student Center for a night of fun! Each room of the Student Center will host an exciting activity to enjoy with your fellow Owls. There will be food, giveaways and opportunities to meet a lot of new people.
Thursday
Temple Fest
Thursday, August 25th
1:00pm-5:00pm
***Please note We will be using our Rain location for this event--- Great Court, Mitten Hall***
After you have moved in, join us for this outdoor festival. It’s a perfect mix of business and fun – get all the information you need about student organizations, area vendors and campus departments such as Student Financial Services, Diamond Dollars, Parking, Meal Plans, PNC Bank, and the Bookstore. Enjoy music, food, giveaways, and games while you get your first taste of Temple!
Residence Hall Tug of War Competition
Thursday, August 25th
9:00 PM
Geasey Field
***Please note We will be using our Rain location for this event--- The Student Pavilion***
Now that you know everything about your roommate, it's time for you guys to meet up with the rest of the people in your residence hall. Team up against the other residence halls in one big Tug of War tournament. Don't wear flip flops! Last team standing brings home the big prize! Sign up in advance here. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GPCYDJ3
FRIDAY
MANDATORY College Meetings
Friday, August 26th
9:30 AM-10:30 AM
Boyer College of Music and Dance
Rock Hall Auditorium
College of Education
Ritter Annex, Walk Auditorium
College of Engineering
Engineering and Architecture Building, Room 126
College of Health Professions and School of Social Work
Gladfelter Hall, Room 13
College of Liberal Arts and School of Environmental Design
Anderson Hall, Room 17
College of Science and Technology
Beury Hall, Rooms 160 and 164
Division of University Studies
Tomlinson Theater
Fox School of Business and Management
Student Center, Room 200
School of Communications and Theater
Mitten Hall, Great Court
School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Alter Hall, Room 031
Tyler School of Art
Tyler Building, Atrium
New students are REQUIRED to attend their respective college meetings. Meet the dean and administration of your college.
Convocation
Friday, August 26th
11:00 AM-12:15 PM
Liacouras Center
Convocation is a special ceremony symbolizing the beginning of your academic journey. Hear important messages from university faculty, administrators and the student body president. Convocation is REQUIRED for all new students.
FreshServe
Friday, August 26th
2:00 PM
Bell Tower
Join hundreds of your classmates serving the surrounding communities in our third annual FreshServe. Last year, over 800 volunteers were introduced to Philadelphia and made immediate, positive impacts by cleaning and painting, and meeting their new neighbors. Help us make this year even more successful for Temple and the city!
Hypnotist
Friday, August 26th
9:00 PM-10:30 PM
Temple Performing Arts Center
Now that you have spent some time with your new classmates, come watch them bark like dogs, speak alien languages, and other wild antics. Our Hypnotist will have you crying with laughter at the sight of the hypnotized students. Sponsored by Student Activities.
SATURDAY
Philly 101: Temple Student’s Crash Course for Philadelphia
Saturday, August 27th
noon – 7:00 PM
Pick up FREE SEPTA day passes at the Student Center
Campus Philly and Temple have teamed up to create a day in the city for Temple students. Pick up your FREE SEPTA day pass and city guide at the Student Center and enjoy a day in the city with your friends. Enjoy special discounts available throughout the city for Temple students only.
Chiddy Bang in Concert
Saturday, August 27th
Concert DOORS ARE NOW OPENING AT 7PM; THE SHOW WILL START AT 8PM.
Liacouras Center
OWLcard required. Only Temple University gives you a free concert like THIS!
SUNDAY
Buses to South Philadelphia Shopping
Due to the impending hurricane, this event will be held next Saturday, September 3rd at the same time and location.
1:00 PM-6:00 PM
Depart from the Student Center
Make your new room feel like home! Hitch a free ride to and from the South Philly shopping area located off Delaware Avenue. Visit stores: Wal-Mart, Target, and IKEA. Buses leave from the Student Center and South Philly every hour. The last bus will depart South Philly at 7 PM.
100’ Banana Split
Due to the impending hurricane, this event will be held Monday, August 29th at the same time and location.
Mitten Hall, Great Court
You’ve never seen this much dessert in one place—100 FEET! Enjoy delicious chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice cream with whipped cream and your favorite toppings. Join Student Activities and your new friends for one last party before classes start on Monday.
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