Student Organizations
Business Honors Student Association (BHSA)
Philabundance Food Bank
BHSA members volunteered their time at the Philabundance Food Bank during Hunger Action Month in Philadelphia. For nearly four hours, the members helped package and load 120 boxes full of food for those in need in the Philadelphia area.
Light the Night Walk
BHSA members walked the streets of Philadelphia during the Light the Night Walk in order to raise money for the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Through their efforts, the volunteers were able to raise $329.14 in support of the foundation.
Pamper for Parents Workshop
BHSA members devoted four hours of their time to mother’s in need at the Pamper for Parents Workshop. They assisted in a workshop designed to teach parents how to take care of themselves, in order to be better parents for their children. The student volunteers had fun while doing a good deed as they explored interactive games for kids, aromatherapy and massage techniques, and listened to a speaker on how to recognize your children’s talents.
Holiday Cards for Children
BHSA members decided to spend their time making cards for patients in the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; their efforts showed the true meaning of the holiday spirit!
Beta Alpha Psi (BAP)
Philly AIDS Walk
Beta Alpha Psi participated in the 2008 AIDS walk of Philadelphia; participants consisted of both BAP members and candidates. Both members and candidates are encouraged to volunteer in community events in order to gain points toward promotion and/or induction within the organization. Beta Alpha Psi exceeded the required donation and raised a total of $420 for the fund. The walk lasted until noon, and the participants had a great time for a great cause!
Philadelphia Cares Organization/Ray of Hope Foundation
Beta Alpha Psi members teamed up with the Ray of Hope Foundation and Philadelphia Cares Organization to refurbish a dilapidated home for a South Philadelphia family in need. The house was in such a bad shape due to water damage that the family of four – two adults and two young children who lived in the house were forced to occupy only one room. First, the group helped the children organize their belongings so that they could be safely transferred out of the house while work was being done. Next, the floors were prepped for new flooring and the walls were cleaned and prepped for a new paint job. By the end of the day, the BAP members and the Ray of Hope crew had really accomplished something great for a deserving family.
International Business Association (IBA)
Red Cross Blood Drive
IBA members volunteered during the blood drive held at Temple’s Fox School of Business. They also helped distribute information to volunteers and gave out cookies and juice to donors.
MANNA Soup Kitchen
IBA members traveled to the MANNA soup kitchen in Center City were they assisted staff to prepare food for people in need and those with special needs. IBA members packaged food and organized meals, which were then delivered by the MANNA staff.
Philly AIDS Walk
IBA members participated in and finished the AIDS Walk- Philadelphia that was held on the Parkway. The event was an eight mile walk in support of fighting HIV/AIDS and finding a cure. The IBA donated over $120 to the HIV/AIDS fund.
“Students of the Light”
IBA members raised $200 to support Students of the Light, a humanitarian mission project benefiting displaced children from war, violence, and social problems in Columbia. In addition to the money raised, members took time from their busy schedules to support the cause by attending a dinner in Glenside, Pennsylvania.
Purple Heart Clothing Drive
IBA members organized a clothing drive in order to give back to the less fortunate in the community. The clothing drive lasted over a month, and members were able to collect and donate over ten bags of clothing to those in need.
Bake Sale- Susan G. Komen Foundation
IBA members held several bake sale events and other activities to increase awareness of breast cancer. Members raised close to one hundred dollars ($99.41), which was sent to the Susan G. Komen Foundation in support of the race to find a cure for breast cancer.
Bake Sale- Delaware Valley Children’s Charity
The IBA in conjunction with other Fox School of Business Student Professional Organizations (SPO) conducted a fund raiser for the Delaware Valley Children’s Charity to buy Christmas presents for less fortunate children. Each SPO was tasked to raise one hundred dollars for the foundation as well as buy a present for their sponsored child. The IBA raised $80 through a bake sale event and donated the remaining twenty dollars to meet the goal.
Bake Sale- Hurricane Ike Victims
IBA members also conducted a fundraiser for the American Red Cross in support of displaced victims of Hurricane Ike that ravaged the Southern part of the country. Members baked goods and volunteered their time for the cause. Their efforts were well appreciated.
IBA Mentoring Program
IBA developed a mentor program comprised of juniors and seniors with the sole purpose of providing assistance to incoming freshmen and transfer students. They understood that sometimes new students don’t know where to turn, but having someone at their disposal to answer questions and share tips about their experiences is a great way to relate to other people and learn new things about Temple University.
Carnival of Cultures
IBA members organized the Carnival of Cultures, a one day event dedicated to cultural learning at Temple University. Many student groups participated and some performed dances from their native culture.
Passport Night
IBA co-hosted Passport night in conjunction with the Center for International Business and Educational Research at the Fox School (CIBER). Passport night is designed to simplify the process for any student wishing to travel abroad. Services provided include document processing, passport photos and technical assistance related to travel. The IBA has become a strong advocate for the study abroad program at Temple University by engaging in such activities.