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This Week at La Salle

December 9, 2021
Image of Santa at the Christmas village and tree-lighting.

Step into Christmas

A Christmas village and tree-lighting ceremony on Hansen Quad had lights aglow, hot cocoa, and even a cameo from Santa. Flip through photos from the event.
Image of students posing for a photo at graduation.

Top of their class

La Salle Athletics ranked No. 1 nationally in student-athlete graduation success rates, among all Division I programs, according to the NCAA’s latest report. Find out more about the Explorers’ honor.
Maureen O’Connell, Ph.D., speaking to students on a tour.

“Connected to their neighborhood”

Religion and public health professors collaborated this semester to deliver an innovative first-year seminar hyperfocused on the Belfield neighborhood where the University resides. Learn more about the course, including how it came together and how it bursts what one student called “our comfortable bubble.”

Featured events

Men’s Basketball vs. Penn
Saturday, 2 p.m.

The Explorers host the Quakers in a Big 5 rivalry game, during which the Hall of Athletes inducts its newest class. The Coca-Cola holiday caravan rolls onto campus, too, offering chances to enjoy product tastings and meet Santa from 12–3 p.m. Grab tickets.

Mass

Sunday, 5 p.m.
Celebrate Mass on the third Sunday of Advent, either by visiting De La Salle Chapel or via Facebook live-stream.
Photography of a container terminal.

Supply chain strain

Holiday presents might be harder to come by this year. Three faculty from the School of Business break down the bottle-necked supply chain, and what to expect while shopping.
Christmas Advent candles

Advent reflections

Give yourself the gifts of quiet time and reflection this Advent. Free of charge, the Lasallian District of Eastern North America (DENA) is offering a weekly virtual Advent retreat and an interactive Advent calendar available in four languages.

More to explore

Diapers and books drive

The University’s Public Health programs are collecting diapers, pull-ups, and wipes, as well as new or gently used children’s books, for Cradles to Crayons. Tomorrow (Dec. 10) is the last day to drop off a donation to St. Benilde Tower Room 3329.

Professional clothing drive

Tomorrow (Dec. 10) is your last chance to contribute to the Career Center’s collection of business-professional attire. Help ensure La Salle students look their best for interviews, presentations, and shadowing opportunities by making a donation in the lobby of the Union and the Communication Center, or Founders’ Hall 128.

The Inn: Housing the Holy

Each Sunday of Advent, La Salle University Ministry, Service, and Support will share videos that encourage reflection, and allow time and create space for moments of prayer.

The Basket

The on-campus food pantry in St. Benilde Tower is open today from
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
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