Mask Up Temple
Protecting our nest
Owls, it’s time to mask up.
Protecting each other is a community effort and that is exactly what Mask Up Temple is about—protecting yourself and others. And masking up can mean many things: Wearing a face covering you made yourself; wearing a mask that shows your Temple pride; or wearing a face shield because that’s what is the safest and most comfortable for you.
Students, faculty and staff came together to share why wearing their face coverings along with practicing the other pillars of public health— physical distancing, hand hygiene and health monitoring—is important to them and why we need to stick together.
How do you mask up? Show us by using #MaskUpTU and tagging @TempleUniv.
“The university is doing everything it can to put these safety and health measures into place. But it’s on us students to make sure we’re following through.”
Quinn Litsinger
Political Science Major
President, Temple Student Government
“Our job, when we came back, was to sanitize. And that’s what we’ve been doing—sanitizing. And wishing y’all would come back soon.”
Valerie Gibson
Housekeeping
Temple University Facilities Management
“There are a lot of employees who are essential to making this place run, and I am so grateful for how hard they work to keep us safe.”
Katie D’Angelo
Assistant Vice President
Financial Administration and Planning
“Now is the time to come together ... I know that Temple being the strong and forthright community we are, we can definitely get things done.”
Kamryn Scrivens
Broadcast Journalism Major
Klein College of Media and Communication
“Each and every last student who comes back to our campus, know that you’re not in this alone, you have support.”
Maurice “Mo” Penn Jr.
Resident Director
Housing and Residential Life
“It’s very important that we all know each one of us has a role in this area, in this community. We’re not just looking to protect ourselves. We want to protect those around us.”
Jeffrey Chapman, CLA ’14, STHM ’19
Temple University Campus Safety Services
“We’re all here together to better ourselves, get a good education. And if wearing a mask is one of the steps that we could [do to] do that, I think that’s something that we should all take part in, not only for ourselves, but for the larger Temple community.”
Jesse Torres
Political Science Major
College of Liberal Arts
Mark Rey Public Health Major and Vice President of Services, Temple Student Government
Mark Rey Public Health Major and Vice President of Services, Temple Student Government
Valerie Harrison, CLA ’07, ’15 Senior Advisor, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Office of the President
Valerie Harrison, CLA ’07, ’15 Senior Advisor, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Office of the President
Issa Kabeer, CLA ’10, ’17 Diversity Leadership major and Speaker of the Parliament, Temple Student Government
Issa Kabeer, CLA ’10, ’17 Diversity Leadership major and Speaker of the Parliament, Temple Student Government
Stanley Harris Housekeeping, Facilities Management
Stanley Harris Housekeeping, Facilities Management
“Some might have underlying conditions, someone might have asthma. Someone might be going through chemo. Someone might have an immune deficiency. We just want to keep everyone safe.”
Shawn Aleong
Legal Studies Major
Accessibility Director, Temple Student Government
“The reality is that there are people I know who have gotten the virus and I want to make sure that all the loved ones around me stay safe.”
Valerie Dudley
Director of Multicultural Education and Training
Institutional Diversity Equity Advocacy and Leadership
“I’ve seen 75,000 people come together as one to cheer on our student athletes. And so, it’s that same group of people we need to do the same thing now.”
Kevin Copp
Associate Athletic Director, Video Production
Temple University Athletics
“Wearing the mask and getting things under control sooner allows all of us faculty members to get back in the classroom and get back to interacting with students face to face, so that we can create the next generation of leaders that graduate from Temple University.”
Lauren Bullock, STHM ’03
Assistant Professor
Klein College of Media and Communication
“This is nothing anybody ever expected ... It’s really important to stay productive and stay motivated. Help encourage others when they’re feeling down.”
Dana Senour
Nursing Major
College of Public Health
“If you’re anything like me, you know all too well that there’s no place quite like Temple. Our faculty, our staff, our students always pull together to do the unthinkable. And just like we would do in our very own homes, we care about our families. I would encourage us all at this time to be mindful, thoughtful and considerate for the Temple University family at large.”
Marnice Charles, KLN ’16, FOX ’22
Undergraduate Recruitment
Klein College of Media and Communication
“I miss Temple. This is my home away from home and I miss this place and in order for us to return to normalcy, in order for us to return to society, we all must take these proper precautions.”
Andrea Swan, KLN ’98, CLA ’11, EDU ’18
Director of Community and Neighborhood Affairs
Temple University Community Relations
“As Owls, it’s part of our mission to be caring members of the community, and that includes protecting each other from illness.”
Sydni Young
Political Science Major
College of Liberal Arts
Where to get a mask on campus
Each student will be able to get two cloth, reusable masks at the following locations. All students will be asked to swipe their OWLcard when picking up a mask to track the two mask allotment.
- Charles Library Security Desk
- Temple Police Station in the Bell Building
- Howard Gittis Student Center Information Desk
- TECH Center Security Desk
Disposable face mask will be more widely available across campus at every building’s security desk for any employee, visitor or student who needs ones.
Facial coverings: where, when and why
Read more about Temple's facial covering guidelines.
Return to Campus
How will you mask up?
On campus, you’ll probably see all types of face coverings and you may see people without them. One size doesn’t fit all, and different masks work for different people and their needs. Remember: what counts is that we’re all doing our part.
We break down for you the types of face coverings you’ll see around campus.
Facial coverings
A facial covering is any cloth fabric that is worn so it completely covers a person’s face and mouth. Cloth, reusable facial coverings, whether they are handmade or manufactured are sufficient. Coverings with a vent, handkerchiefs and gaiters are not considered acceptable.
Disposable face masks
A disposable face mask is commercially manufactured and is typically worn once or twice.
Face masks with windows
These face masks have been adapted to include a clear window so the mouth of the person wearing it is visible. The clear window easily allows for visibility of lip movements or facial expressions.
#MaskUpTU
When you do your part, you inspire others to do theirs. Show us how you mask up by using #MaskUpTU and tagging @TempleUniv.
Remember Owls, we’re in this together, so we can be together.
Credits
Photography by: Joseph V. Labolito and Ryan Brandenberg
Video Production by: Gina Poulos and Hanna Marcinak
Words by: Elizabeth Clay, Edirin Oputu and Samantha Krotzer
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