Movers & Shakers - The Temple News

Movers & Shakers: Diane Isser

06 February 2012 Priscilla Ward

She is the curly-haired rebel with a cause, known for organizing protests and counter-protests around Main Campus. Diane Isser, a junior political science and sociology major, takes political action unapologetically, and was the driving force

Movers & Shakers: Connor Hesketh

06 February 2012 John Corrigan

Connor Hesketh is shaking up the status quo of Philadelphia’s universities and moving campuses toward a more accepting future. A native of South Kingston, R.I., Hesketh said he chose higher education in the “City of

Movers & Shakers: Scott Gratson

26 April 2010

Communications Program Director Scott Gratson and senior film and media arts major Ryan Heller were star struck at the 2009 Emery Awards in New York City.

Movers & Shakers: Dennis Lynch

26 April 2010 Matt Finn

Temple students saved a little money this year thanks to Dennis Lynch, the man who successfully worked to prevent a hike in this year’s tuition.

Movers & Shakers: Jeffrey Montague

26 April 2010

Draped above the desk of Jeffrey Montague, assistant dean of the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, is a banner that reads: “I don’t make friends; I make alumni.”

Movers & Shakers: Gary Foster

26 April 2010 Manuel Agurto

Most people could care less about the habits of obese people, but Dr. Gary Foster, director of Temple’s Center for Obesity Research and Education, is doing something about it.

Movers & Shakers: Lori Tharps

26 April 2010 Maria Santilli

Whether they’re rewiring students’ minds to engineer this generation’s own Wall-E or slapping wrists with tough love in Speakman Hall, some Temple faculty and administrators are going out of their way to make a splash on Main Campus, with waves that reverberate beyond. The Temple News gives teachers’ apples and gold stars to a few of them in our first ever Movers & Shakers issue.