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| Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. November 3, 2022 Up to the challenge? At Inauguration, President Allen announced the launch of the Charter Challenge—an ambitious $10 million fundraising initiative for this academic year. Learn more about the Challenge—and its $3 million lead gift, from the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.  Commonwealth of PA awards $3.5 million grant Also at Inauguration, President Allen and State Senator Art Haywood announced that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has awarded a $3.5 million grant to the University to apply toward future campus reinvestment. Read more. Memorable moments from Inauguration Couldn’t make it to Inauguration? No problem. We have you covered. Learn about President Allen’s vision for La Salle and flip through photos from the events. Featured events APA fundamentals Today, 12:30 p.m. The Center for Academic Achievement invites students to this Zoom workshop on the complexities of APA style.  Sig Phive K Saturday, 9 a.m. The 12th annual Coach Charles Torpey Memorial Sig Phive K is an on-campus 5k run or mile walk that is open to all. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the event at 10 a.m., followed by refreshments and T-shirts for participants.  Mass Sunday, 5 p.m. Celebrate Mass on the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time at De La Salle Chapel.  Election day Tuesday, Nov. 8 Learn more about how to participate in the midterm elections—and get out and vote! Veterans Day service Friday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. This remembrance event on Hansen Quad features a playing of the National Anthem and a short prayer by Br. Joseph Willard, FSC, advisor to La Salle’s Army ROTC.  Homecoming and Family Weekend 2022 Friday, Nov. 11–Sunday, Nov. 13 Check out the full schedule of events and reserve your spot.  You win some, you lose some Philadelphians are gripped by the successes of their sports teams—including this year's Phillies. Meredith Kneavel, Ph.D., who studies the relationship between sports, friendship, and stress, explains our affinity for our local teams. La Salle in the media This month, reporters highlighted La Salle’s enrollment rise and memorialized a late alumnus for his contributions on Broadway and the silver screen.  Submit a story idea Submit information for inclusion or email questions to umc@lasalle.edu. © 2022 La Salle University  1900 W. Olney Ave. Philadelphia, PA |
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