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February 9, 2023

Pomp and circumstance

This week, the University announced details about Commencement Weekend 2023. Find out more about the festivities, including where and when they are scheduled. 

Fly, Eagles, fly

With the Eagles in the Super Bowl and Phillies reaching the World Series, can Philly fans still cling to their underdog identity? Professor Meredith Kneaval, Ph.D., who studies sports and socialization, shares more in a KYW Newsradio interview. 

“How my career got started”

A multidisciplinary education at La Salle paved the way for Kenneth Brewer, ’17, a senior consultant at Deloitte. Read more about the Trustee and his passion for leadership and innovation. 

Accessibility to Lasallian education

A new articulation agreement will open pathways into La Salle’s nationally ranked undergraduate nursing program. Get the details. 

Featured events

Early Explorer Experience 
Saturday, 9 a.m. 

This enrollment event welcomes admitted students and their families to campus to get a feel for life as a La Salle student. 

Hall of Athletes induction 
Saturday, 11 a.m. 

There's still time to get a ticket to this marquee annual event. 

Men's Basketball vs. Massachusetts 
Saturday, 2 p.m.

Don't miss this key conference battle. 

Mass 
Sunday, 1 p.m. 

Celebrate Mass in De La Salle Chapel for the sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 

Women's Basketball vs. Duquesne 
Sunday, 2 p.m. 

The Explorers look to extend their winning ways. 

Explorer Café 
Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. 

Mark your calendar: This interactive Explorer Café, in Holroyd Hall’s atrium, is a courtroom simulation examining whether former President Trump has violated U.S. statutes. Professors Mark Thomas, Ph.D., and Nicholas Staffieri, J.D., will serve as the prosecuting and defense attorneys—and you are the jury! 

Men's Basketball vs. Duquesne 
Wednesday, 7 p.m.

The Explorers host the Dukes in another A-10 matchup. 

Cite This: When and how you need citations 
Thursday, Feb. 16, 12:30 p.m. 

The Center for Academic Achievement hosts this virtual session, where you can learn about the citation essentials. 

Save the date 

Philadelphia, Afrofuturism, and the future of Wakanda 

Thursday, Feb. 16, 5:30 p.m. 

Visit Founders' Hall to hear from Macalester College professor Walter Greason, Ph.D.—the creator of the Wakanda Syllabus, a bibliography of resources meant for exploring the artistic and cultural context of Marvel's Black Panther comics and the fictional African nation of Wakanda. Register for the event as an in-person or virtual attendee.