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This Week at La Salle

April 22, 2025

With great sadness, La Salle University joins the Catholic Church in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. He died on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 in Rome. Read more.

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Celebrate the grand opening of the Union Hideaway on Tuesday, April 22 at 12:30 p.m. when we cut the ribbon on the new campus destination for food and drink! Enjoy free samples, giveaways, prizes, and more. Learn more.

The votes are in: La Salle University takes the gold—once again—in the colleges and universities category of The Philadelphia Inquirer Philly Favorites competition, making us a back-to-back winner. Read more.

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La Salle accounting and finance major Hammed Fofana, ‘25, is channeling ambition and experience into career capital. Read more.

First Destination Survey

If you are graduating this May, please take 3-5 minutes to fill out the First Destination Survey by clicking this link (no sign-in required) and let us know what’s next—whether it’s a full or part-time job, continuing education, military service, volunteering, or still seeking employment. If your plans change after completing the survey, you can use the same link to update your response. 

Mission and Ministry

Mass  

Monday through Thursday at 1 p.m.

Daily Mass will take place in De La Salle Chapel.

Confession
Contact Fr. Frank at berna@lasalle.edu.

Eucharistic Adoration 
Every Thursday, 1:30 4 p.m.

A prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament, sitting quietly and listening in the presence of God or Jesus or reflecting on Bible or other spiritual writings. 

Featured Events

Career Center Summer Sendoff Series

Throughout April, the Career Center will be hosting events and tabling to provide you with essential resources, expert tips, and guidance to keep your job search going strong.


Download for Donuts

Tuesday, April 22 from 9 11 a.m.

Stop by the Career Center table in the Founders' Hall Atrium to download the Handshake app and learn how to navigate it like a pro.

All are invited to celebrate with our graduating first-generation students at the cord celebration on April 24 at 4 p.m. in the Compass Club. We look forward to a fun time together celebrating this first-gen accomplishment. RSVP before April 22. Cord recipients must be registered for graduation to participate.

Visions of Rapture Concert   

Saturday, April 26 at 1 p.m. 

The La Salle Choir presents their spring concert at the Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal (500 E. Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144). All are welcome to attend this free concert to hear the sounds of the season. 

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Join the campus community this April in raising awareness, supporting survivors, and fostering a safer community. Be on the lookout for events, workshops, and activities throughout the month that promote education, prevention, and empowerment. Together, we can create change. 

 

April 1–25, 2025 

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this year's theme is Together We Act, United We Change. In honor of the importance of community in combating sexual violence, La Salle Wellness is collecting support for survivors and those affected by sexual violence. 

  1. Print and fill out one (or more!) of the prompts here

  2. Take a picture of yourself holding it.

  3. Email the picture to Maggie Szeder at szeder@lasalle.edu.

  4. Include your (a) name, (b) department or student organization, and (c) Instagram handle if you'd like to be tagged.

More Campus Events

Earth Day Hike 

Tuesday, April 22 from 4 – 7 p.m. 

Celebrate Earth Day with a hike. Meet at 1900 W. Olney for a bus trip to Blue Bell Park. 

MBA Virtual Info Session

April 22 at 12:30 p.m.

Join La Salle graduate program representatives and learn more about our graduate programs in business. RSVP here.

African Student Association’s Afro Ball 

Tuesday, April 22 from 7 – 10 p.m. 

Join ASA for their first year anniversary celebration. Enjoy a night of African food, music, and fashion in the Union Ballroom. 

M.S. Business System and Analytics Virtual Info Session

April 23 at 12:30 p.m.

Join La Salle graduate program representatives and learn more about our graduate program in Business System and Analytics. RSVP here.

Disrupted: Injustice, Trauma, and Healing

Wednesday, April 23 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Director John Pace, who was a juvenile lifer, will join the screening and take part in Q&A in the Music Room. Email Caitlin Taylor taylorc@lasalle.edu with any questions.

Graduate Education Virtual Info Session

April 23 at 3:30 p.m.

Join La Salle graduate program representatives and learn more about our graduate programs in education. RSVP here.

Accounting Awards 

Wednesday, April 23 from 6 – 9 p.m. 

The end of semester accounting awards presentation will take place in the Union Ballroom. 

Goats and Crafts Destress 

Thursday, April 24 from noon – 2 p.m. 

Join the Center for Academic Achievement for some pet therapy outside the Union (or inside pending weather).

School of Arts and Sciences Awards 

Thursday, April 24 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 

The School of Arts and Sciences presents its annual awards presentation in the Union Ballroom.

Bankers Day 

Friday, April 25 from 2:30 – 6 p.m. 

Spend an afternoon with La Salle School of Business students in Founders’ Hall as they receive practical feedback on their business plans.

Celebration of Faculty Achievement
Friday, April 25 from 3:30 – 5 p.m.
 

Recognizing faculty accomplishments and scholarly activity in the Union Ballroom.

Spring Fest with Monster 

Friday, April 25 from 4 – 8 p.m. 

Join Late Night La Salle for their Spring Fest sponsored by Monster. Enjoy food trucks, live music, lawn games, and more!

Spring Fest Carnival 

Saturday, April 26 from 2 – 6 p.m. 

Join the Campus Engagement Center for their Spring Carnival on Hansen Quad.

Annual Flubacher Awards Dinner  

Saturday, April 26, at 6 – 9 p.m.  

The Economics Department celebrates their annual awards dinner in the Dunleavy Room.

Late Night La Salle Movie Night

Saturday, April 26 from 8 – 10 p.m.  

Not quite unlimited…but certainly unforgettable as Late Night La Salle screens “Wicked” in the Dan Rodden Theatre.

Holroyd Research Symposium and Alumni Reception

Wednesday, April 30 from 5:30 – 9 p.m.

Celebrate student and faculty research in Founder’s Hall Atrium as well as the opportunity to connect with La Salle science faculty, students, and fellow science graduates while recognizing 2025 Holroyd Award recipient Robert McNamara, '78, MD, FAAEM.

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