A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEADSeptember 28 - October 5, 2001OFFICE OF NEWS AND MEDIA RELATIONS(215) 204-7476 Fax: (215) 204-4403
FOR LOCAL DEFENSE, RESURRECT THE TRADITION OF THE MILITIA--The loss of so many emergency personnel at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11 illustrates America's need for a second line of home defense, says Temple military history professor Gregory Urwin. "We must recruit, organize, and train ordinary citizens to function as police auxiliaries and assist with maintaining order in worst case scenarios," he says. Urwin points out that during World War II, large numbers of Americans unfit for military service volunteered for civil defense work, and the neighborhood air raid warden became a symbol of patriotism and reassurance within the community. "It's time for the United States to resurrect the tradition of the militia, and take it back from those fringe groups who have made themselves a menace to America," he says.
To arrange an interview with Urwin, contact the Office of News and Media Relations, 215-204-7476.
COACH CHANEY INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME-- Temple's wise old Owl of basketball, Coach John Chaney, will take his spot among the sport's other immortals when he's inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame at a 7 p.m. ceremony on Friday, Oct. 5, in Springfield, Mass. Chaney has led Temple to five NCAA Regional Finals and 18 post season appearances in 19 years. Chaney's Owls' current streak of 12 straight tournament appearances ranks fifth nationally. "For John, coaching has never been about the victories and the losses--although his record is impressive--but rather about being a teacher and leader of young men," says Temple President David Adamany. Joining Chaney at the induction ceremony will be two busloads of Temple students, who are scheduled to leave from the Tuttleman Learning Center, 13th St. and Montgomery Ave., on Friday, Oct. 5 at 11 a.m.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR STRESS-RELATED PROBLEMS TO BEGIN -- "It's almost three weeks since the terrorist attacks took place. A lot of things are getting back to normal. Now's the time we'll start to see people suffering with real problems," says Temple professor Jay Segal, an expert on stress management. "The first few weeks everyone was grieving and talking about what happened, but there are still people who need to work through this, and they're going to think they should be over it," he says. Segal says people suffering from headaches, loss of appetite, or sleeplessness should continue to talk about their feelings with others and make sure they're doing things like exercising or listening to relaxing music to relieve stress. "The people who don't recognize and deal with their stress related problems now are going to be suffering from serious ailments six months from now." Reach Dr. Segal through the Office of News & Media Relations.
EXPERTS AVAILABLE -- Temple experts continue to be available to discuss a host of issues related to the terrorist attacks on the nation on Sept. 11--and their aftermath. For an overview of available experts--and for their insights on the issues--visit the News & Media Relations web site at www.temple.edu/news_media or call 215-204-7476.
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