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| Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. November 10, 2022 The woman behind the mask This week brought National First-Generation Student Day and the start of basketball season. That means something to Alexis Sanchez, ’24, a first-gen student who will roam the Gola Arena sidelines as the first woman to play the Explorer mascot in at least seven years. Find out more about this marketing and finance major.  Remembering Dr. Rooney John J. “Jack” Rooney, ’46, Ph.D., professor emeritus of psychology, was a fixture on La Salle’s campus for more than seven decades. He died in October at 99 years old. Read about his legacy as an educator, program director, and department chair.  A new champ to crown John McCarthy, ’14, got his start at 20th and Olney. Now, he’s an MLS Cup champion. He and the Los Angeles Football Club won Major League Soccer’s top prize in last Sunday’s championship game. Read up on McCarthy and his storied career at La Salle.  Ribbon-cutting for commuters A gift from Trustee Robert Cottone, right, financed the impressive updates to La Salle’s Commuter Lounge in the Union. Read about the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Trustee Cottone’s generous gift, and the room’s amenities.  Featured events My Life, My Story Today, 12:30 p.m. Stop by Founders’ Hall auditorium, where veterans share stories that underscore the importance of listening to their healthcare patients. All are welcome. This event is presented by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences’ Interprofessional Education Committee.  Homecoming and Family Weekend 2022 Friday–Sunday Check out the full schedule of events and reserve your spot.  Veterans Day remembrance Friday, 11 a.m. Join a solemn reflection and prayer service on Hansen Quad, honoring the nation’s veterans. Community and Family Mass Sunday, 11 a.m. Celebrate Mass in the De La Salle Chapel as part of Homecoming Weekend. (Regularly scheduled Sunday Mass will follow at 5 p.m.)  Employee Thanksgiving luncheon Tuesday, Nov. 15, 12 noon Faculty and staff: Visit the Union Ballroom for an early-Thanksgiving luncheon, courtesy the Office of the President.  Women’s Basketball vs. Drexel Tuesday, Nov. 15, 12 noon Stop by Gola for the Explorers’ home opener.  Men’s Basketball vs. Queen’s University Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m. The Explorers host the first round of the Jersey Mike’s Jamaica Classic.  Submit a story idea Submit information for inclusion or email questions to umc@lasalle.edu. © 2022 La Salle University  1900 W. Olney Ave. Philadelphia, PA |
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