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| Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. November 11, 2021 Plan your Homecoming and Family Weekend It’s almost here! Have you registered for Homecoming and Family Weekend? There’s still time to reserve your spot for events like the Festival on the Quad and the women’s and men’s basketball doubleheader. Learn more. A first-gen celebration Each year on Nov. 8, universities around the country celebrate National First-Gen College Student Day—a date marked to recognize the successes of those who were and are the first in their families to attend college. Did you know La Salle exceeds the national average, with first-gen students making up more than 30 percent of its student body? Biology major has the ‘write’ stuff Nhi Nguyen, ’22, noticed a gap in early education: A workbook that could guide children who are learning how to write through disability or injury. So last summer, she wrote, illustrated, and published one herself. Learn more about Nguyen, a future occupational therapist. Determined to make a difference National statistics suggest that students with learning disabilities are less likely to earn a bachelor’s degree. Social work major Nick Barbella, ’22, explains how he overcame the odds stacked against him—and describes what he calls his “life’s purpose.” “A true Explorer” Computer science and mathematics major Andi La, ’23, questioned whether college was the right path for her. Find out how the Honors Triple helped La find her way at La Salle.  Featured events Homecoming and Family Weekend Friday–Sunday Activities and fun for the whole family await. See the full events listing. Basketball doubleheader Saturday At 12 noon, the women’s team tips off a Homecoming doubleheader against Rider, and the men’s team follows at 4 p.m. against Albany. Purchase your tickets. World Day of the Poor Sunday The Lasallian District of Eastern North America encourages participation in this global day of prayer and reflection. Read a message from the Vatican to learn more. Family Mass Sunday, 11 a.m. Visit De La Salle Chapel or live-stream to celebrate Family Mass on the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time as part of Homecoming Weekend. Sunday Mass at 5 p.m. is also available in-person or via Facebook live-stream. Emerging Business Analytics Trends series Monday, Nov. 15, 3:30 p.m. What roles await new business analytics grads? Mukesh Kumar, a senior software engineer with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, shares more during this speaker series from the Business Systems and Analytics department. Register for the session. More to explore Health and Safety Guidelines Read up on La Salle’s efforts to keep La Salle’s campus a safe place to live, learn, and work. La Salle Magazine Flip through the digital pages of the Fall 2021 edition of La Salle Magazine, available now. Submit a story idea Submit information for inclusion or email questions to umc@lasalle.edu.  La Salle University  1900 W. Olney Ave. Philadelphia, PA © 2021 La Salle University |
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