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Parent Information

Welcome to Temple, Parents! We are thrilled that you too will be becoming a part of the Temple family. We recognize that while this is an exciting time for your families, it will also be an emotional time. Please know that Temple has provided Welcome Week programs for students and parents alike. Some of the programs are specifically for you. We have listed some of these events that you might want to stop by once you have moved in your new Temple Owl! Also in this section, we have included information about food vending locations and hotels. Please don't hesitate to contact Student Activities or Housing and Residential Life with questions!

 

Events

Thursday, August 27, 2009

10:00AM Campus Tour Welcome Center
10:00AM-3:00PM Legacy Parents Welcome Reception Alumni Center, Sullivan Hall
12:00PM-2:00PM Disability Resources and Services Open House Ritter Annex
1:00PM-5:00PM TempleFest Liacouras Walk
1:00PM-5:00PM Parents' Tent Founder's Garden
2:00PM Band Exhibition Performance Geasey Field
2:00PM Campus Tour Welcome Center
2:00PM Mom! Dad! Help! I have to write a research paper Paley Library 130
3:00PM-4:00PM Separation from the Empty Nest 1810 Liacouras Walk

 

Friday, August 28, 2009

10:00AM Campus Tour   Welcome Center
10:00AM Mom! Dad! Help! I have to write a research paper Paley Library 130
10:00AM- 12:00PM Disability Resources and Services Open House Ritter Annex
10:00 AM-3:00PM Legacy Parents Welcome Reception Alumni Center, Sullivan Hall
1:00PM– 5:00PM TempleFest Liacouras Walk
1:00PM-5:00PM Parents' Tent Founder's Garden
2:00PM Campus Tour Welcome Center
3:00PM-4:00PM Separation from the Empty Nest 1810 Liacouras Walk,
3:00PM-4:00PM Tyler School of Art Parents Information Session Tyler Building, Room B004

Special Event Details

Mom! Dad! Help! I Have to Write a Research Paper

Paley Library Room 130 (mezzanine level)

College level research writing assignments can present a real challenge to freshmen. The experts at Temple University Libraries are here to help students succeed. Come to this session and learn about the resources and services provided by Temple’s Libraries. So when you get the call for help, you’ll know how to respond.          

Separation and the Empty Nest       

1810 Liacouras Walk, President’s Suite

Meet with the Counseling Center Director to discuss the transition for parents and families when your student starts to attend college. This presentation will also include a discussion during which you can ask questions and add information based on your experiences.

 

Food Locations

Johnson and Hardwick's Louis J. Esposito Dining Center will be open on a cash and diamond dollar basis during Move-In. Below are the meal times for customers.

Thursday, August 27th and Friday, August 28th

7:30AM – 11:00AM

Breakfast

Johnson & Hardwick

11:00AM – 4:30PM

Lunch

Johnson & Hardwick

 

Saturday, August 29th

10:00AM-2:30PM

Brunch

Johnson & Hardwick

4:30 PM- 8:00PM

Dinner (meal plan begins for students)

Johnson & Hardwick

Sunday, August 30

10:00AM-2:30PM

Brunch

Johnson & Hardwick

4:30 PM- 8:00PM

Dinner

Johnson & Hardwick

 

West Side of Broad Street

Wendy's Restaurant

The Draught Horse Restaurant

Subway Deli

7-Eleven at the ECEC

Barnes & Noble Bookstores - 1700 N. Broad St.

Rita's Water Ice

QDOBA Mexican Grill

The Noshery

Koja Grille

Plaza Pizza

Starbucks

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches

Wing Stop

Dunkin Donuts

City View Pizza

Owl's Nest

12th Street Food Pad Vendors

Orient Express

Richie's Deli

Tai's Vietnamese

Ali's Middle Eastern

Temple Salad

Fame's Pizza

Eddie's Pizza

Liacouras Walk Vendors

Maxi's

7-Eleven

Saxby's

Master Wok

Local Hotel InFoRmation

Property
Address Phone Number Distance to Temple
The Conwell Inn

1331 Berks Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

215-235-6200 On Campus
 
Local properties with Temple rate agreements

DoubleTree Hotel Broad Street at Locust
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-893-1600 2.2 miles
Club Quarters - Philadelphia 1628 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-282-5100 2.2 miles
Holiday Inn Express (Midtown) 1305 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-735-9300 2.0 miles
Hilton Garden Inn 1100 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-923-0100 1.9 miles
Hampton Inn 1301 Race Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-665-9100 1.8 miles