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April 7, 2022

Welcome home, Coach

Fran Dunphy, ’70, a former La Salle University basketball player who has won more games than any other coach in Philadelphia Big 5 history, is the new head coach of La Salle’s men’s basketball team, the Department of Athletics announced this week. Read more about Dunphy.

Ready for Commencement?

There are only five weeks to go until Commencement. Here’s what you need to know before the big weekend.

Listening and learning

The Most Reverend Nelson J. Perez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, visited La Salle this week for a diocesan-wide student listening session, attended by representatives of more than a dozen regional colleges and universities. Learn more about the synod.

Scholarship on display

An event at Connelly Library celebrated the collective academic scholarship of 40 faculty members from the School of Arts & Sciences, who since 2016 have authored more than 50 books, journals, and academic texts.

Featured events

Financial literacy fair

Today, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Stop by Founders’ Hall for this TruMark Financial-sponsored event, offering sessions geared toward building a sustainable financial future. There’s still time to register.

St. La Salle Memorial Mass
Today, 1 p.m.

Honor the feast day of St. La Salle with a memorial Mass at the De La Salle Chapel.

Scheiter Lecture Series

Tonight, 7 p.m.

Mission and Heritage Month closes with inaugural Scheiter lecturer and American University professor Cynthia Miller-Idriss visiting campus to discuss social justice and the threat of domestic terrorism. There’s still time to register.

Blue and Gold Day

Saturday, 9 a.m.

For a second straight weekend, La Salle welcomes admitted students and their families for academic breakout sessions, activities on the Quad, and more.

Water polo doubleheader

Saturday, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The Explorers host Wagner, then Iona, in a doubleheader at Kirk Pool.

Easter egg decorating

Saturday, 8 p.m.

Stop by The Point in the Union to enjoy Easter treats and decorate Easter eggs.

Mass

Sunday, 5 p.m.

Celebrate the sixth Sunday of Lent with Mass at the De La Salle Chapel, also available via live stream.

Opioid crisis in Philadelphia: What’s next?

Tuesday, April 12, 5:30 p.m.

The Department of Social Work welcomes all to the Dunleavy Room for this discussion, featuring guests from Philadelphia nonprofit public health organization Prevention Point. Pre-registration is requested, if you wish to attend.

Art Museum’s special exhibit

The Art Museum celebrates creativity and invention with its special exhibition, open to the public through the end of May. Learn more about Beyond 2D: Surface Play with Paper.

More to explore

Staying healthy
The University’s mask guidance has changed. So has the location of the testing center. Stay up to date on the latest health and safety guidelines at La Salle.

The Basket

La Salle’s on-campus food pantry in St. Benilde Tower will operate today (11 a.m.–5 p.m.) and Friday (11 a.m.–2 p.m.)

Information Technology survey

La Salle IT invites employees and students to complete a brief technology survey by April 29. Your feedback will help IT in prioritizing projects and defining the department’s next strategic plan.