A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD March 2 - March 9, 2001OFFICE OF NEWS AND MEDIA RELATIONS (215) 204-7476 Fax: (215) 204-4403
GOING AU NATUREL AT THE PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW -- Visitors to this year's Philadelphia Flower Show, which runs through March 11, will see more than blooming begonias and robust roses. They'll also learn how to use natural resources to build environmentally safe gardens through an exhibit created by landscape architecture and horticulture students from Temple University Ambler. Titled "Improving Plant Health with IPM (Integrated Pest Management)," the exhibit provides visitors with a tangible example of how nature can be used to attract helpful insects and animals while defending against unwanted pests and diseases. "The project demonstrates the beauty and ecological significance of our natural resources, including woodlands, wetlands, open meadows and streams," says S. Edgar David, a landscape architecture professor who is directing the project. "The use of native plants and restoring native landscapes forms an important buffer between our buildings and natural areas." In addition to planning the exhibit, which was developed in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency, students built bridges, boardwalks and pergolas for the display. "A lot of the studies that we do are on paper, conceptual. Here they are producing something meaningful with an educational message," says David. Reach Dr. David through the Marketing and Public Relations Department at Temple Ambler, 215-283-1291.
WARM-UP IS KEY WHEN RETURNING TO SUMMER SPORTS -- As the days get longer and the temperatures warmer, many people are breaking out the golf clubs and softball gear. But be sure to do a little warm-up before you hit the links or batting cage, says Temple exercise physiologist Joe Libonati. "A lot of people think of stretching as a warm-up but it's not. You actually need to warm up your body with some light activity." Even on the golf course Libonati suggests starting out with a quick five minutes of jogging or some other activity to get the blood pumping. Once you've warmed up, then do your stretching and finish up with plenty of slow practice swings. "Anyone who goes out there and just starts swinging the club or bat at full speed is asking for trouble," says Libonati. In addition to the proper routine immediately prior to exercise, Libonati recommends easing your way back into any activity. "If you haven't played golf all winter, go out and play three holes, then nine, and work your way up to 18," he says. Reach Dr. Libonati through the Office of News and Media Relations, 215-204-7476.
STUDENTS ON SPRING BREAK TRADE IN SWIMSUITS FOR HARD HATS -- While their classmates are making their way to Cancun or Fort Lauderdale, 15 Temple University students will board a bus for the airport at 11 a.m. Sunday, March. 4, out front of the Johnson and Hardwick residence hall to spend spring break in Raleigh, NC, building houses through Habitat for Humanity's Collegiate Challenge program. The students will stay in Raleigh until March 11 volunteering with other students from throughout the United States. In addition to donating their time and energy to help build houses, the students raised more than $1,500 for Habitat for Humanity to help finance the construction. For more information, contact the office of News and Media Relations. (Johnson and Hardwick is located on Broad St. between Diamond and Norris Sts.)
PHILADELPHIA STUDENTS DISPLAY CREATIVITY AT GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER SCIENCE FAIR -- More than 500 Philadelphia public,parochial, and private schoolchildren will showcase their creativity and innovation at the annual George Washington Carver Science Fair hosted by Temple University. Students from the 7th through 12th grades will compete for medals and college scholarships in a dozen categories, including botany, engineering, zoology, mathematics, biochemistry, computer science, and medicine. The top two winners in each category will advance to the Delaware Valley Science Fair in April. Students in Temple's College of Science and Technology will serve as judges for the Carver Fair. Set-up: Monday, March 5, 1-7 p.m. Judging: Tuesday, March 6, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Temple's Pearson and McGonigle Halls, Broad St. and Montgomery Ave. For more information, contact the Office of News and Media Relations. This Week at Temple . . . Tuesday, March 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ FESTIVAL -- More than 100 students from six area high school jazz bands are coming to Temple to practice their craft with world renowned members of Temple's jazz studies department. Among the highlights of the day will be a master class with Terell Stafford and Ben Schachter and a festival-ending recital featuring jazz faculty and selected students. (Tomlinson Theater, 13th and Norris Sts.)
Cheryl AfonsoTemple UniversityOffice of News andMedia Relations215.204.7476[email protected]
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