T E M P L E TIPSHEET
A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD April 7, 2000-April 14, 2000
OFFICE OF NEWS AND MEDIA RELATIONS,(215) 204-7476, Fax: (215) 204-4403, [email protected]
NOTHING FISHY ABOUT THESE TROUT--When thousands of Pennsylvania fishermen take to the streams for the first day of trout season on April 15, they'll have little to worry about when it comes time to eat the "catch of the day." Temple biologist Stuart Neff says that although most of the streams were polluted over 100 years ago by the steel industry, most of the trout that will be caught have been raised in hatcheries.
"The trout don't pick up pollutants because they don't live that long in the streams," says Neff. He does, however, caution against other fish caught in local rivers like the Schuylkill. "I'd be wary. But as long as the fish is cleaned well and cooked well, it should be OK."
Neffs adds that when he wants trout, he heads to the nearest supermarket and buys one. "As relaxing as fishing looks, I'm just not patient enough to wait for the fish to bite."
Reach Dr. Neff at his office, 215/204-7238, or through the Office of News and Media Relations, 215-204-7476.
THE MARKET IS...DOWN?...UP? -- Volatile continues to be the operative word on the stock market, notes Temple finance professor Bruce Rader on the heels of this week's precipitous dive and recovery.
"The market may actually be poised to make a move upward, although how far upward isn't clear," he says. Rader's bullish about the beginning of the coming week, but backs off any long-range forecasting. "Even by mid-week it's anybody's guess."
With an economy that is strong and stable, Rader attributes market instability to the in-and out activity of daytraders.
Reach Dr. Rader at his office, 215-204-5231, or through the Office of News and Media Relations, 215-204-7476.
A YEAR AFTER COLUMBINE SHOOTING RAMPAGE -- With the anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting approaching, April 20, Temple has faculty experts available to comment on the deadliest school shooting in the nation's history.
Here are some who may be resources for your coverage: Temple communications professor Tricia Jones, whose research centers on children and conflict, has studied the impact of school based conflict resolution programs in San Francisco, Denver, Laredo, TX, and Philadelphia; Temple psychologist Laurence Steinberg, a recognized authority on adolescence, parenting and developmental child psychology, is widely known for his extensive work on parent child relationships and conflicts; and Temple criminal justice professor Joan McCord, a nationally known authority on juvenile delinquency,has researched crime and heredity, families with criminal fathers and children at risk for criminal behavior. Reach them and others through the Office of News and Media Relations.
This Week at Temple...
Saturday, April 8, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.: GREECE IN PRINT/PHILADELPHIA -- Dramatic performances, poetry readings, a book exhibit, discussion panels, films and a photo exhibit will highlight Greece in Print/Philadelphia, a day-long celebration of Greek history, folklore and literature (Mitten Hall, Broad St. and Berks Mall).
Monday, April 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: EDUCATOR MICHAEL W. APPLE -- Nationally recognized educator Michael W. Apple, a professor at the University of Wisconsin at Madison who researches cultural politics and education, education and power and curriculum theory and research, will present a talk titled "Markets, Standards & Inequality." (Kiva Auditorium, Ritter Annex, 13th St. and Cecil B. Moore Ave.)
Monday, April 10, 3 p.m.: PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARS -- Temple President Peter J. Liacouras and the deans of all the University's schools and colleges will be in attendance as the best and brightest of Temple's students are recognized for their achievements. President's Scholars are students who have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.74 or higher during their first seven semesters at Temple. (Great Court, Mitten Hall, Broad St. and Berks Mall).
Monday-Tuesday, April 10-11, 7:30 p.m.: JAZZ PERFORMANCES CELEBRATE LOUIS ARMSTRONG -- Celebrated jazz artists Jon Faddis and Steve Turre will join Temple's Boyer College of Music in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Louis Armstrong. Faddis will perform with the Temple University Jazz Band on Monday and Turre will jam with the Jazz Ensemble on Tuesday night. Both concerts are free and open to the public. (Tomlinson Theater, 13th and Norris Sts.)
nb-621 *** April 7, 2000
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