During winter break, Temple University student veterans traveled to Colorado to take part in the 17th annual Student Veterans of America® National Conference (“NatCon”)! While at the conference students were able to listen to some inspiring speakers, meet with leading employers, higher education professionals, and more! It's always an amazing experience to meet student veterans from across the country.
While visiting the students were able to experience the iconic Garden of the Gods, and went on a walk through the park and experienced beautiful Colorado nature! Our...
Last semester, student veteran, Jes Scott, traveled to Italy to study abroad at Temple University's Rome campus! Jes served with the Air Force and is now a senior at Temple University studying Art Therapy at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture. We asked Jes about her time in Italy and what it was like using Chapter 31 while abroad!
What was the most interesting thing you experienced while in Rome?
Being able to experience another culture, more fully and deeply than I normally would if I was simply on vacation.
What have you learned...
In the beginning of May, the Temple Veterans Association and MVSC were able to visit Temple Ambler campus and participate in a challenge course to foster team-building! It was a fun opportunity to get away from the main campus during finals week, get active, and reflect on mindfulness!
It's that time of the year once again when the graduation festivities take over Temple's campus! Earlier this month, the MVSC celebrated our graduating student veterans and service members with a military stole ceremony. Families and friends gathered in Shusterman Hall to commemorate their graduate's achievement and honor their service. The stoles were worn by graduates as they attended their graduation, symbolizing their resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to both their country and education. The stoles have been embroidered with the branch each student served,...
Last month, Assistant Director of Military and Veteran Services, Kristie Furiosi, had the experience of a lifetime parachuting with the U.S. Army Golden Knights! Kristie is a proud Temple University ROTC alum from the Class of 2017, and a recent Army veteran.
When asked her reason for jumping she said, “I am jumping on behalf of the military connected students at Temple to prove that Temple is the finest institution for our student veterans!”
Reflecting on her jump, Kristie expressed deep gratitude for the opportunities the Army has provided her. She is...
Last month, Temple University students traveled to Nashville, TN, for the 16th annual Student Veterans of America® National Conference (NatCon)! Every year NatCon offers opportunities to bring student veterans together from across the country. Students had the chance to listen to some inspiring speakers, meet with leading employers, higher education professionals, and more! While in Nashville they were able to explore the city and attend a country concert. Our students had an excellent time and cannot wait for next year's NatCon!
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This past April, Temple University student Renieal Campbell was featured in a VICE documentary, “America’s Top Environmental Beauty Pageant: Miss Earth USA”!
Renieal spoke about her experiences in pageantry, serving in the military as an army drill sergeant, and entrepreneurship, all while being a Temple student! #TempleMade
Watch the full documentary at VICE News Youtube: https://youtu.be/bTZ50r8v5dw.
It's time for a Student Summer Spotlight! We will be sharing our OUR/MVSC student workers summer experiences, starting with Bendu Chowoe!
Bendu is a rising senior, majoring in psychology, with a minor in cognitive neuroscience, and an Applied Behavior Analysis certificate. Bendu is a business owner: The Great Commission, and is an Air Force National Guard member!
This summer, Bendu will be working as an Owl Team Leader and an employee of Temple University's New Student and Family Programs!
"This summer I will be working as an owl team leader and an employee of...
Looking back on last month’s Woman History Month, the Military and Veterans Services Center invited two women veterans, mother and daughter, to come share their stories from their time in the military. Ethel Marsh (Navy) and Linda Gilstrap (Army) recalled their past experiences of what it was like to serve in their branches as women at the time and reflected on how far women have come.
Ethel served in the Navy, enlisting in 1957. Her active-duty time was done in 1959, and she joined the reserves 15 years later. When asked why she decided to join the military she...
Each year around Thanksgiving, Temple University takes pride in helping families in need that live in North Philadelphia. Local Philadelphia media outlets, including CBS3
Meet Captain Kristie Furiosi, the newer Assistant Director of Military and Veterans Services Center at Temple University. Capt. Furiosi sat down with us in order to share her story in the military, as a Temple Alumn and now Temple staff. Q: When did you attend Temple University and what did you major in? A: Actually, I attended Temple University because I was offered a four year scholarship from ROTC in 2013. My undergrad, I majored in Communications and now I am a graduate student at Temple University's Klein College for Communications Management. Q: When did you graduate from...
Ever since Amani Chery started high school, her dream was to attend Temple University's Klein College of Media and Communications. Amani was born and raised in Virginia Beach where her father was stationed with the U.S. Army. Her younger self had some difficulty understanding the commitment her father had to his career in the military. Over the years, the relationship between Amani and her father has since flourished, especially when she took her first trip out of the U.S.A to visit him on deployment. Through his dedication to his career in the military, she understood and...
The Temple University Ambler Library Building didn't escape the wrath of the EF2 tornado that ravaged campus on September 1, 2021. Ferocious winds and debris tore holes in the building's roof and blew out most of the large windows, threatening the collection of 130,000 books, periodicals, research material and historical archives inside."Our first concern was the care of the materials. That was paramount in our thinking — how to save what we had because we knew there was major damage to a number of books," said Sandi Thompson, Head of the Ambler Campus Library. "We...
Dear Hero, As you read this letter, you may not even be aware that it's for you. You might not even be here, on Earth, to read these words. Or you might think the person next to you is the reason why we annually remember this day. That you were just doing your duty in order to protect and serve. On this day, 20 years ago, you were more courageous than you ever thought you could be. You were called and unbeknownst of the dangers waiting for you, you sacrificed everything you knew. No matter what you did and/or where you were, your life was priceless. A hero comes in many shapes...
Temple University's military-connected student of the month is Bendu Chowoe. Earlier this month, we sat down and interviewed Bendu about her personal experience at Temple
Temple University's military-connected student of the month is Bendu Chowoe. Earlier this month, we sat down and interviewed Bendu about her personal experience at Temple, while continuing her military career. Q: Can you start by giving us a little bit of background on where you're from? A: I am originally from Liberia, I lived there until 2008. I moved to South West Philly when I was eight years old, and just recently moved to the Delco area. My fathers dream was to move to America to create better opportunities for his kids. My family saw all of the various cultures in...
Last year, we sat down with the Papazian Family to learn more about their experiences at Temple University. Susie Papazian, a Temple alumni, Navy Veteran and soon to retire USPHS officer, is the mother of two sons (Christopher and Ryan) who currently attend Temple University. Before joining the Navy, Capt. Papazian attended Temple in the Fall of 1989 majoring in Physical Therapy. She stated, "Growing up in Philadelphia, and with my parents close by, influenced me to apply to Temple University." Not only was she influenced by her location, but her friend was a part of the Alpha...
Here at Temple University, and all over the country, Military and Veteran Students hold a significant role. Ivan Thomas is a current Temple student who stands out due to his dedication to the military, Temple Veteran Association, and online class work. He is currently a squad leader, military police officer, staff sergeant. Ivan started out at University of Delaware as an undergraduate student. After taking classes there, he later decided to take a break and strive to further his education by entering into the military. He joined active duty as a Patriot Missile Operator...
Megan Maxwell's military career and academic pursuits have taken her across the country and around the world. She wants to shape policy and gain global experiences. Her
Beyond going to class, studying and taking full advantage of their college experience, the dedicated young men and women of Temple's Army ROTC Red Diamond Battalion spend
