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March 3, 2025

Happy Commuter Appreciation Week!

Marissa Castro, ’26, balances dance, academics, and an internship while exploring her passion in marketing and communications. Read more.

Ash Wednesday at La Salle 

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Lent commemorates the 40 days Jesus Christ spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan. It is a period of preparation to celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection at Easter. In the Catholic tradition during Lent, Catholics seek the Lord in prayer by reading Sacred Scripture, serving by giving alms, and practicing self-control through fasting. Catholics are called to abstain from certain luxuries during Lent and have a true inner conversation of heart as they seek to follow Christ’s will more faithfully. Lent is practiced by many Christian groups, such as Roman Catholic, Eastern orthodox, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Methodists, Anglicans, and Lutherans. 

Join La Salle Ministry and Service for distribution of ashes as we celebrate the start of Lent. See schedule below.

Nominate a Distinguished Lasallian Educator  

Each year, La Salle University presents two members (one faculty and one staff) with the Distinguished Lasallian Educator (DLE) Award. This award gives witness to the educational vision and spirit of Saint John Baptist de La Salle. Submit a nomination by March 14 of a La Salle faculty OR staff member for the 2025 award. All full-time employees are eligible for consideration, except for those who have already been honored (see list in nomination form). You may submit multiple nominations.

Submit ideas for honorary doctorate candidates

The Honorary Degree Committee is turning its attention to identifying potential honorees for 2025 and beyond. The La Salle community is invited to submit recommendations for possible future honorary doctorate candidates. Find the submission form here.

Commencement 2025

La Salle University is seeking 20 enthusiastic and dedicated leaders to assist new students and families in their transition to campus. This paid leadership opportunity offers a $1,900 stipend (April–August), plus on-campus housing and meals on workdays. Along with Welcome Week responsibilities, the senior leader will also be working summer orientation events in August. Additionally, leaders will continue serving as First-Year Experience (FYE) mentors throughout the fall semester, earning additional compensation. Click here to apply. For more information please contact: Kyra Spoto, Director of Orientation and Campus Operations, at spotok@lasalle.edu.

Featured events

Daily Mass in De La Salle Chapel.  

Monday through Thursday at 1 p.m.

Weekly Mass in De La Salle Chapel 

Sunday, March 9 at 5 p.m.

Distribution of Ashes
Wednesday, March 5

• 10:30 a.m. De La Salle Chapel 

• 10:45 a.m. Communications Center 

• Noon Founders' Hall Atrium 

• 1 p.m. Mass in De La Salle Chapel 

• 3 p.m. De La Salle Chapel 

• 4 p.m. De La Salle Chapel 

• 6 p.m. De La Salle Chapel 

During the Lenten season, beginning the week of March 3, Brothers Robert Kinzler and Leonard Marsh will provide brief reflections on pieces of art from the La Salle University Art Museum. In addition, other Brothers will provide a written reflection each week. Read more. 

Looking to join a vibrant musical community? Whether you are a student, faculty, staff, alumni or member of the La Salle community, you are invited and welcomed to sing with the choir. No prior experience needed, nor do you need to be a practicing Catholic. All are welcome! Rehearsals are held in the De La Salle Chapel on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. before convening on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. to provide music for the 5 p.m. Mass. If you have any questions or want to learn more, contact director John Lewis at Lewisj@lasalle.edu.

Ramadan Begins 

The Muslim community started Ramadan this past weekend. During this time, Muslims will fast from food and drink during sunlit hours as a means of learning self-control, gratitude, and compassion for those less fortunate. Members of our community who are looking for a space to pray during Ramadan there is an Interfaith prayer room on the lower level of College Hall as well as one in the Multicultural and International Center, both are open to all members of the La Salle community. 

Brotherly Love and Direct Action 

Monday, March 3, from 3:30 – 5 p.m. 

Join the Philosophy department for their guest speaker Gabe Christy of the podcast Labor Jawn will give a talk on Philadelphia's working-class radicals in the Union Music Room.

Student Dialogue with Dining 

Wednesday, March 5, from 5 – 6 p.m. 

Join La Salle Dining and provide feedback on menu options and dining services in the Compass Club.

School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SONHS) Admitted Student Reception 

Wednesday, March 5, from 6 – 8 p.m. 

Join the SONHS as you meet and greet with professors, enjoy food and drink, mingle with fellow Explorers, and more in St. Benilde Atrium! RSVP here.

The Black Author Book/Women Entrepreneur Pop Up
Thursday, March 6 at 12:30 p.m. (NEW DATE)

Stop by the Union Lobby and get FREE book at this pop up featuring books and products from Harriett's Bookshop in Philadelphia from shopkeeper Jeannine Cook .

The Arts, Books, and Activism: A Conversation with Jeannine Cook 

Thursday, March 6, from 2 – 3:15 p.m. 

Join La Salle’s Black studies minor and the School of Arts and Sciences for a discussion in the Union Music Room with Jeannine A. Cook, shopkeeper of Harriett’s Bookshop in Philadelphia, Ida’s Bookshop in Collingswood, N. J., as well as Josephine’s Bookshop in Paris. 

Tri Alpha First Generation Honor Society Induction 

Thursday, March 6, from 4 – 7 p.m. 

Celebrate first generation Explorers at the Alpha Alpha Alpha First Generation Honor Society Induction Ceremony in the Union Dunleavy Room.

Around the World with the MIC 

Friday, March 7, from 7 – 9 p.m. 

“Travel” around the world and learn about different cultures and people with Late Night at La Salle and the Multicultural and International Center in St. Basil’s Court.

2025 Women in Leadership Award Luncheon 

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 11 a.m. 

The Alumni Association will honor Kristina (Tina) L. Wahl, '97, president of The Barra Foundation, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. Recognized for her leadership and commitment to service, Wahl has an extensive background in philanthropy, public policy, and community development, earning her La Salle University's 2025 Women in Leadership Award.

Men’s Basketball vs. St. Joseph’s  

Saturday, March 8, at 2:30 p.m. 

Join us at the John Glaser Arena to cheer on the La Salle Explorers and thank the graduating seniors! Purchase tickets here.

LNL: Laser Tag Night 

Saturday, March 8 from 7 – 10 p.m. 

Join Late Night at La Salle for an evening of laser tag fun in the Union Ballroom.

Save the Date: Annual Charter Dinner 

Thursday, March 27 from 6 – 10 p.m.

The 32nd Annual Charter Dinner at the Switch House will honor CFO and vice president of finance, North America Innovative Medicine at Johnson & Johnson, Sue Hohenleitner, ’92, with The Lasallian Leadership Award and The Catholic Philopatrian Scholarship Foundation with The Lasallian Impact Award. Learn more.

Save the Date: The Masque’s 95th Anniversary Alumni Celebration

Saturday, March 29 from 5 – 11 p.m.
Join current and past Explorers as they reconnect for an evening of theatre celebration in the Union Ballroom.

Save the Date: Day of Giving  

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Save the Date: Classic Black Reception
Friday, April 11 at 6 p.m.
The African American Student League will host their annual event in Founders’ Hall Atrium to celebrate the incredible students, professors, and administrators who have made a lasting impact on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment for Black students at La Salle. All are welcome .