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This Week at La Salle

March 2, 2026

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The two-year program will position students for employment in entry-level IT support and technical assistance roles after graduation. Read more

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La Salle Acrobatics and Tumbling’s first season is off to a flying start with a win against Morgan State in their opening meet. Find out where and when you can support the team here.  

Dionisio Munoz

Through La Salle University’s Computer Science and Cybersecurity Programs, Dionisio Munoz, ‘27, has had the chance to turn a lifelong interest in tech into a future career. Read more.  

Apply to be a part of Commencement 2026 

There are many ways to play a part in the 2026 commencement ceremonies. Learn more about and apply for the different opportunities at the links below:


Sing the National Anthem at the undergraduate or graduate ceremony – application deadline: March 4.  


Share your story as the undergraduate commencement speaker – application deadline: March 4. 


Recite original opening or closing prayers – application deadline: March 20. 


Participate in Baccalaureate Mass – application deadline: April 10. 


Be a part of the Annual Multicultural Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, May 7 – application deadline: March 13.  


Reach out to the Student Development and Campus Life office at 215-951-1370 or via email at commencement@lasalle.edu with any questions. 

As an ACE, you will assist with daily campus tours, group tours, office work, event prep, and support at evening or weekend yield events. 


The role of an ACE is to cultivate a memorable and informative campus experience to assist prospective families in making an informed decision about their university selection. 


It pays $13/hour and the application is due April 5. Apply today

Help Us Restock the Basket @ Union and Benilde! 

Join Explorers CARE in a four‑week campaign to restock the Basket and support students who rely on this resource throughout the year. Your contributions—big or small—make a meaningful difference. 

How to Support: 

  • Donate Online via Our Amazon Wish List: Donate needed items that ship directly to campus. 

  • Drop-Off Donations: High‑need items include non‑perishable foods, spices, household supplies, and personal care products. Drop-off locations: • Union 119 • Union Info Center • Basket in Benilde (ground floor) 

  • Monetary Donations: Support the purchase of gift cards and essential items. Visit the Office of Student Advocacy and Support (Lawrence Building, 4th Floor) or email reels@lasalle.edu to coordinate. 

 

Your generosity directly strengthens our Explorer community. Thank you for helping us care for one another this spring. 


The season of Lent invites us to spiritual growth and renewal, through intentional practices, Lent aims to deepen faith, and align one's life with Jesus' teachings, to foster inner transformation. During the 40 days of Lent, leading to Easter, Father Frank will share weekly reflections coordinated by University Mission and Ministry.

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 March, including:  

  • Throughout March: National Women’s History Month  

  • March 8: International Women’s Day  

  • March 8: UN Day for Women’s Rights & International Peace 

  • March 17: St. Patrick’s Day  

  • March 19: Feast of Saint Joseph 

  • March 19: Ramadan concludes; Eid al-Fitr 

  • March 29: Holy Week begins 

Campus Events

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. 

National College Health Assessment Survey  

Starting Monday, Feb. 23 to Monday, March 16

Check your student email account for a link to take the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) Survey. Completing the survey takes between 20 and 30 minutes, and all participants will be entered to win a $25 to $100 Amazon gift card. The survey will be open until Monday, March 16. 

Voices of La Salle  

Tuesday, March 3 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 

Join the Business of Sports Club and former La Salle Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Fran Dunphy, ‘70, in the Dan Rodden Theatre for a panel discussion moderated by Mike Sielski, ’97, author, columnist and radio host, featuring Renee Washington, ’14, sports anchor and analyst, Amy Fadool, sports anchor, reporter, and host, and COO of the Philadelphia 76ers, Lara Price. Learn more and RSVP here

Education Department Career Forum  

Tuesday, March 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

Education majors are invited to the Music Room for a chance to talk with employers and gain insight into the job market.  Learn more and register here

Men’s Basketball  

Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. 

vs. Fordham at John E. Glaser Arena.  

Active Shooter Training Presentation by the FBI  

Thursday, March 5 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

All are welcome to attend an information held in the Dan Rodden Theatre. 

Late Night La Salle: Greek God and Goddess  

Friday, March 6 from 8 to 11 p.m. 

Join Late Night La Salle in the Dan Rodden Theatre for the annual Greek God and Goddess competition!

Women’s Lacrosse  

Saturday, March 7 at 12 p.m. 

vs. George Mason at McCarthy Stadium.  

Late Night La Salle: Terrarium Making  

Saturday, March 7 from 8 to 10 p.m. 

Head to the Union Lobby to make your own terrarium with Late Night La Salle.  

Commuter Appreciation Week Social Media Giveaway 

Sunday, March 8 

Visit the La Salle Commuter and Off Campus Office Instagram @lasalle_coco to take part in a social media giveaway to kick off commuter appreciation week. 

Commuter Brunch  

Monday, March 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m  

Head to the Compass Club for a brunch celebrating La Salle’s Commuter students.  

Cake Decorating  

Tuesday, March 10 from 12 to 1:45 p.m.  

Commuter Appreciation Week celebrations continue with cake decorating in the Compass Club.  

Yoga and Hygiene Bags  

Wednesday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Head to Union 301 for a yoga experience with free toiletries and hygiene products available to take away with you as a part of Commuter Appreciation Week.  

Fireside Chat with William J. Burns, ‘78 

Wednesday, March 11 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. 

Join University President, Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D., in Founders’ Hall for Fireside Chat with William J. Burns, ‘78, former director of the CIA. Learn more and RSVP here.  

Ceramic Painting  

Thursday, March 12 from 12 to 1:45 p.m.  

Get creative during Commuter Appreciation Week with ceramic painting in the Music Room.  

The Chernobyl Roulette: Atoms for Peace at the Time of War  

Thursday, March 12 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 

Serhii Plokhii, a professor of Ukrainian History at Harvard University, will be giving a talk followed by a reception and book signing in Founders’ Hall for the second Joseph P. O’Grady, ‘56, lecture. Learn more and reserve a spot here.  

Microintervention Strategies to Disarm and Dismantle Bias and Bigotry: A Call to Action  

Tuesday, March 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. 

Join La Salle’s Psychology Department for the 42nd Annual Grimes-Burke Lecture in the Founders’ Hall Auditorium and Atrium to hear featured speaker Derald Wing Sue, Ph.D., a professor of psychology and education at Columbia University. Hear Sue discuss his work, connect with fellow psychology enthusiasts, learn from experts in the field, and expand your knowledge on the topic. Learn more and RSVP here.   

Women in Leadership Award Luncheon  

Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. 

Explorers are invited to attend the 2026 Women in Leadership Award Luncheon in Founders’ Hall, honoring Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton, ‘03. Learn more and RSVP here.  

Submit information for inclusion or

email questions to umc@lasalle.edu.

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