T E M P L E TIPSHEET
A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD March 17 - March 24, 2000
OFFICE OF NEWS AND MEDIA RELATIONS, (215) 204-7476, Fax: (215) 204-4403, [email protected]
SUFFERING THROUGH GAS AND TAXES -- With the nation's trade deficit at a record $338 billion and gas prices pushing the outer limits, what's it all mean?
If oil prices stay where they are (at $33 per barrel, up from $11), the United States will be facing the equivalent of a $70 billion tax increase on its oil bill for the year, says Fred Murphy, professor of management science/operations management in Temple's Fox School of Business and Management and an energy policy analyst.
"We may be facing a slowdown of the economy, and if the inflated prices persist for several years, forget urban sprawl--it won't be an issue." Reach Professor Murphy at his office, 215-204-8189, or through the Office of News and Media Relations, 215-204-7476.
GOT GAS? RISING PRICES LEAVE SUMMER VACATION PLANS IN THE DUST--As gas prices continue to escalate, more and more Americans may have to alter their travel plans this summer.
"It's basic economics that whenever you increase price, it lowers demand," says Temple tourism and hospitality assistant professor David West, whose research interests include areas of consumer behavior, e-commerce, and economics. Given the two basic factors of seasonality and the rise in gas prices, expect a slight reduction in travel this summer, he says.
"The rise in gas prices will definitely make it more costly to travel by air or by car. This will cut into travelers' disposable income, and tourists may have to find alternative methods of travel, such as rail. They may even choose to stay closer to home. That means there's a silver lining locally, with more people enjoying the various festivals, museums and nightlife around the Delaware Valley this summer." Reach Professor West at his office, 215.204.1474, e-mail [email protected], or through Temple's Office of News and Media Relations.
NCAA'S WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT RETURNING TO ITS PHILLY ROOTS --
This year's NCAA women's Final Four will be something of a homecoming for the sport, says Temple sports psychology professor Carole Oglesby.
"With the West Chester teams of the late '60s and the 'Mighty Macs' of Immaculata, this area of the country has been absolutely central to the history and development of women's collegiate b-ball," says Oglesby, who served as president of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) during it's inaugural year in 1972.
"The AIAW was the historical 'Mom' of all the women's collegiate events so popular today," she says. The AIAW was taken over by the NCAA in 1972, but Oglesby says she still sees the organization's influence today. "Some of the best of what made the AIAW unique has emerged in the NCAA programs of late, such as student-athlete representation in governance, emphasis on the student-athlete as student, and equity for women's programs." Reach Dr. Oglesby through the Office of News and Media Relations.
This week at Temple...
Sunday, March 19, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: ADMITTED STUDENT RECEPTION -- More than 2,000 high school seniors and their parents will spend the day touring Temple's campus. The students start their day at the Liacouras Center and then get a chance to tour individual schools and colleges, meet with academic advisers, and get a feel for March Madness at Temple. (Main Campus)
Wednesday, March 22, 10 a..m.-4 p.m.: SPRING CAREER FAIR 2000 -- Hosted by the Office of Career Development, Temple's career fairs attract more employers than any other college job fair held in the Delaware Valley. Career Fair 2000 is expected to attract more than 150 employers offering full- and part-time work, as well as summer employment. (The Liacouras Center, Broad St. and Montgomery Ave.)
Wednesday, March 22, 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.: NEW HORIZONS CONFERENCE -- Internationally known experts in the field of conflict resolution will be gathering to discuss ways college students and others can peacefully resolve their differences. (Kiva Auditorium, Ritter Hall Annex, 13th St. And Cecil B. Moore Ave.)
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