Temple University is mourning the sudden death of their acting president, JoAnne Epps, who passed away on Tuesday after becoming ill at a memorial service. University officials spoke highly of Epps, noting her “amazing ability to be the calming force in troubled waters and pull everyone together.” Temple is working to honor her legacy and her many contributions to the school.
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Temple University is mourning the loss of its beloved acting president, JoAnne Epps, who passed away on Tuesday. She was known for her ability to bring people together and make every day at work enjoyable, and was appointed as Temple University’s acting president in 2018. University officials said that Epps “embodied everything that is great about Temple University” and President Richard M. Englert said that “her commitment to our students, faculty, staff, and alumni was unparalleled.” The university is planning a memorial service to honor her legacy.
A man attempted to set fire to a synagogue in Bloomfield, New Jersey early Sunday morning, but fortunately the Molotov cocktail he threw at the door caused minimal damage. The Bloomfield Police Department is currently searching for the suspect and have increased patrols of the area, and the synagogue released a statement expressing gratitude that no one was hurt.
Early Sunday morning, a masked man threw a Molotov cocktail at Temple Ner Tamid synagogue in Bloomfield, New Jersey, but the fire went out on impact and the synagogue was undamaged. The Bloomfield Police Department is currently investigating the incident and has increased security around places of worship, asking for the public's help in identifying and apprehending the suspect.