| Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. October 14, 2025 Celebrating the Humanities at La Salle From Monday, October 20 to Thursday, October 23, the Explorer community will be celebrating the humanities with panel discussions held in the Art Museum. Speakers will include President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D., faculty and staff members, and alumni. Learn more about the programming for Virtus Scientia: Celebrating the Humanities at La Salle here and below in the events calendar.   Volunteering with heart  Kenny Lynch, ‘27, found deeper purpose and personal connection during a 12-day trip to the Philippines. Read more.  Dr. R. Scott Mattingly named as assistant vice president of student success La Salle University announced the appointment of R. Scott Mattingly, Ed.D., as its new assistant vice president of student success, effective Sept. 22, 2025. Read more.  Are you a first-generation faculty or staff member? Let us know! The Division of Student Development and Campus Life is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, especially for our first-generation students.    First-generation students often look to faculty and staff for mentorship, guidance, and inspiration. If you are a first-generation college graduate yourself, your journey and experience are invaluable assets to our community. You are a powerful role model!    To better recognize and celebrate the first-generation individuals among our faculty and staff, and to ensure you are informed about the impactful initiatives and programs we offer for our first-gen students, we are launching a brief, voluntary, and confidential survey. Your participation will help us:  Acknowledge and celebrate the diverse experiences within the La Salle community. Inform you of upcoming events, resources, and mentorship opportunities for our first-gen student population. Connect you to a network of like-minded colleagues.  Please take two minutes to complete this short survey.   Thank you for your partnership in making La Salle a place where all students can thrive. Compete in the America250PA Challenge! Explorers, this is your chance to launch marketing campaigns for America250PA! The three-round marketing challenge provides a team of students the opportunity to compete to design and launch their own marketing campaign, as part of the Direct EffectTM Innovation Challenge (DEIC).  The 2025 theme is "Miles of Impact: America's First Superhighway," celebrating the 85th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.  Learn more and register here.  Upcoming Holidays, Observations, and Commemorations Throughout the year, we celebrate the wide array of individuals, groups, and cultures at La Salle by calling to mind various holidays, observances, and commemorative days that provide our campus with an opportunity to learn and to become involved as they desire. Learn more about the recognitions taking place across the globe and throughout the country during the month of October, including:  Month of the Rosary   Italian American Heritage Month   Hindu American Month   Domestic Violence Awareness Month    Breast Cancer Awareness Month  National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month   October 20: Diwali  Campus Events Mass Monday – Thursday at 1 p.m.   Daily Mass will take place from Monday through Thursday in the De La Salle Chapel.  Sunday at 5 p.m.  Mass will take place every Sunday in the De La Salle Chapel. Throughout October, there will be the opportunity to pray the Rosary after Sunday Mass for the Month of the Rosary.  Festival of Praise  Thursday, Oct. 23 from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m.  Come to the De La Salle Chapel for Festival of Praise. Come for an evening of adoration, music, and community with fellow Explorers! All are welcome! Men’s Soccer   Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.  vs. Arcadia at McCarthy Stadium   TALA 2025 Fall Leadership Forum: Revolution or Reengineering?  Wednesday, Oct. 15 at from 2 to 6 p.m.  Join nearly 100 human resources and talent acquisition professionals in Founders' Hall for the Talent Acquisition Leadership Alliance (TALA) Leadership Forum. Brian Schaller, '97, president of Wawa, will be delivering a keynote speech at 2:30 p.m. in the Auditorium and there will be a speed-networking session from 5 to 6 p.m. Learn more about the forum and register here.  Organization of Latin American Students and Alumni Association Networking Event  Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 5 p.m.  All Explorers are welcome to join OLAS in Holroyd Atrium to conclude Hispanic Heritage Month with a networking event.    Learn more about Study Abroad!  Thursday, Oct. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m.  Head to the Quad or the Union Patio to visit with representatives from Arcadia University and the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia to learn more about Study Abroad opportunities!    Black Student Union’s Meet the Greeks   Thursday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m.  Step into a night of Greek excellence in the Dan Rodden Theatre for BSU’s annual Meet the Greeks: La Salle Edition event, where students can meet members of the Divine Nine organizations. Don’t miss this incredible celebration of tradition, inspiration, and community.    Women’s Soccer   Thursday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m.  vs. Fordham at McCarthy Stadium  Women’s Rugby   Saturday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m.  vs. Army at DeVincent Field   Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving   Saturday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m.  vs. Drexel at Kirk Pool   Men’s Basketball Open Practice  Saturday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m   John E. Glaser Arena   Putting humanities in perspective: a conversation with President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D.  Monday, Oct. 20 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.  President Allen will join philosophy professor Cornelia Tsakiridou, Ph.D., in the art museum for a question-and-answer session on how his education and experience with the humanities contributed to his career success.   Making Sense of Things: the need for the humanities in the age of A.I.  Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.  Former La Salle professor of Philosophy William Sullivan, Ph.D., ‘68, will give a talk on what work will be like in the age of artificial intelligence, as well as how educators should try and prepare their students to thrive in the La Salle Art Museum.  How to Bounce Back! Getting Back on Track in your Courses at Midsemester  Tuesday, Oct. 21 and Thursday, Oct. 23 from 12:30 to 1 p.m.  Join the Center for Academic Achievement either virtually on Tuesday or in Connelly Library 111 for a workshop to help stay on top of your work this semester. Register for the virtual workshop here.   Humanities for life  Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.  Join Christopher Schwartz, Ph.D., M.A. ‘08, ‘04, research scientist at the Rochester Institute of Technology, and Anthony Delcollo, Esq. ‘08, former Delaware State Senator and principal of Offit Kurman’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, in the Art Museum to hear more about how they’ve made careers out of their humanities education.  Exploring the Humanities through Faculty Research   Thursday, Oct. 23 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.  Head to the Art Museum to learn more about how faculty research can help understand the humanities. Panelists include Barabra Allen, Ph.D., professor of history Mey-Yen Moriuchi, Ph.D., associate professor of art history, and Carolyn Greene, Ph.D., director and chief curator of the La Salle Art Museum.  Major Mania   Thursday, Oct. 23 from 12 to 2 p.m.   Explore majors and minors with the support of the Career Center, Success Coaches, faculty from each major, and advisors in the Union Ballroom.   Trips, Tricks, and Treats Career Readiness Fair   Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 12 to 2 p.m.  Head to the Union Ballroom and Music Room for a trick-or-treat style career fair hosted by La Salle University Career Center. Meet employers, collect giveaways, and get advice in a fun, interactive atmosphere. There will also be Career Readiness Stations throughout, to help you prepare for the working world. Learn more and register here.   Black Light Tour in the Art Museum   Thursday, Oct. 30 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.  Find out some of the secrets of La Salle's Art Museum on a black light tour, led by Siobhan Conaty, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of Art History.  Financial Reality Fair   Thursday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.   Head to Founders’ Hall Atrium to test your money skills at the Financial Reality Fair. Hosted by the Financial Literary Club in partnership with La Salle School of Business and TruMark, you’ll have a 50-minute slot to work make real-life money decisions. All students who register and check in at the Financial Reality Fair will be entered into the raffle. Four lucky winners will each receive a $50 La Salle University Bookstore gift card. Learn more and register here.   Homecoming Events Kick-off to Homecoming: Kindness Kits  Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 12 to 2 p.m.  All students are invited to the Union Ballroom to kick-off Homecoming Weekend festivities by participating in a community service project making Kindness Kits that will be donated to St. John’s Hospice. Register here.  Homecoming   Thursday, Nov. 6 to Sunday, Nov. 9   Calling all Explorers! La Salle's Homecoming Weekend is a chance for all alumni to return to campus for a weekend full of events and new memories. See the full schedule and RSVP here.    Submit a story idea Submit information for inclusion or email questions to umc@lasalle.edu. © 2025 La Salle University  1900 W. Olney Ave. Philadelphia, PA |
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