President Hart talks pay and travel freezes, financial decisions

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President Ann Weaver Hart released an announcement today outlining budget preparations the university is making as it braces itself for drastic cuts in commonwealth appropriation for the upcoming 2011-12 fiscal year.

Acknowledging that Temple cannot deal with the cuts solely through tuition increases, Hart announced a freeze to non-union salaries at the FY 2011 level, a university-wide hiring freeze and restriction on travel, examination of personnel’s benefits package to reduce its cost and consolidation of administrative positions throughout the university.

Dean searches for the Tyler School of Art, the School of Communications and Theatre, the College of Education, the College of Health Professions and Social Work and University Libraries will also be suspended, meaning there will be some shuffling of positions to fill the vacant leadership.

“Our collective commitment to Temple’s current and future students remains steadfast,” Hart said in the statement, “and the guiding principle of keeping the highest quality education within reach of middle- and working-class students and their families will continue to direct our budgeting efforts.”

Hart said the university is also looking for other ways to cut costs. What do you recommend? Do you find the solutions the administration is offering now will be effective?

Corbett suggests gas to replenish dry budgets

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In the midst of potential state budget cuts to higher education, colleges across the state may have to start drilling untapped resources to make up for lost money. And, apparently, Gov. Corbett is suggesting some colleges do just that.

According to the Erie Times-News, Corbett said today, to the Pennsylvania Association of Councils of Trustees, that six state colleges are resting on the Marcellus Shale formations currently being tapped for natural gas. He reportedly suggested the universities tap into the Shale’s deposits beneath their campuses.

So what does that mean for Temple and the other state-related universities? Well, nothing. At Temple, tuition increases and spending cuts across the university are likely if state appropriations do decrease – especially if they’re as severe as originally proposed by Corbett.

What do you think about the governor’s suggestion to the state schools?

Pro-Palestinian Demonstration

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From the river to the sea,
Palestine will be free.

Students might hear this chant on their way past the Bell Tower. It’s drawn quite a crowd. It’s pretty cool to see students
passionate about something.

Check out more information about the event here, and check back in next week’s issue of The Temple News for full coverage.

Matt Langel to be named head coach at Colgate

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Matt Langel, an assistant on the men’s basketball team, will be named head coach at Colgate University, according to a report by OwlScoop.com

Langel, who came over from the University of Pennsylvania with Temple coach Fran Dunphy before the 2006-2007 season, spent five years on North Broad Street. During his time at Temple, Langel focused primarily on the guards and was instrumental in the recruitment of a number of players, including junior guard Juan Fernandez.

At 32 years old, Langel will be the second-youngest Division-1 coach in the nation behind IPFW’s Dane Fife.

A Castle on Beury Beach?

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At some point during the night a small castle was put up on Beaury Beach, and no one appears to have any idea why it’s there.

The doors and windows of the castle are secured with heavy duty padlocks so you can’t break in, and don’t try to climb it! Freshman urban studies major, Ed Budnick tried climbing on top of the castle to get a better view but hurt his hand on one of the nails sticking out of the roof.

Budnick then tried to get on the roof by climbing onto one of the tree branches hanging over the castle but that attempt failed as well when he saw that the roof was probably too weak to support his weight.

Ed Budnick attempts to get on top of the castle.

Arrest made in subway shooting

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According to Philly.com, police arrested a 17-year-old man in connection with the shooting and robbery at the SEPTA subway station at Broad Street and Susquehanna Avenue.

Additionally, the 23-year-old victim, who was shot in the back of the head, was discharged from Temple University Hospital earlier today.

For more information, read the Philly.com article.

Shooting at Susquehanna subway

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Moments ago, a TU Advisory was sent out concerning a robbery and shooting of a non-Temple male at the northbound subway entrance at Broad Street and Susquehanna Avenue that occurred at approximately 3:25 p.m. today.

Philadelphia and SEPTA police are looking for the unknown black male who, according to the advisory, fled northbound on Broad Street.  Temple is asking students to avoid the area as there is increased police activity, and if anyone has information regarding the crime to call 9-1-1.

 

Former sociology chair, radio host dies at 87

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Jack V. Buerkle, former chairman of the sociology department during the 1960s and ‘70s,  passed away this month at age 87 due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease.

Buerkle, in addition to working for the sociology department, was a jazz musician and hosted shows about music on WRTI, Temple’s radio station, into the 2000s, according to his obituary on philly.com.

 

 

A pony at Spring Fling

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I saw a pony as Spring Fling was ending today. It was the first time I had ever seen one in person. I took a picture to document the moment to share with you, the reader.

If you have any idea why there was a pony at Spring Fling, please let me know in the comments.

Pairing coffee with campus tunes

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In coincidental accordance with the annual Music Issue of The Temple News, which hit newsstands today, Temple MEISA hosted its last open mic night of the semester at Saxbys tonight.

Students, some with guitars in hand, packed into the coffee shop on Liacouras Walk for performances by what a flyer called the “creme de la creme” of the organization’s members.

During Spring Fling tomorrow, MEISA, Temple’s Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association, will be hosting performances by All Nation, Bad News Bears, the Lawsuits, and Mount Joy at the Bell Tower, according to the organization’s website.

That is, if the weather cooperates, I assume. Because while I can see the the appeal of pairing hot cup o’ joe with live music, I can’t exactly say the same for downpours and outdoor performances.

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