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This Week at La Salle

September 8, 2025

Hansen Quad at La Salle University

The 2025 college rankings also put La Salle as one of the top 10 Catholic schools for tuition and tax dollars. Read more.

La Salle's rising enrollment numbers and new women's rugby team was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Read more here.

The birthday cake at La Salle's 2024 Constitution Day event.

Students and faculty at La Salle University are invited to attend a panel discussion about the Constitution on September 16. Read more.  

La Salle Recreation's fitness and meeting room on the third floor of the Union

Anyone can take advantage of La Salle Recreation's room on the third floor of the Union. Read more.

Save the Date! Check out the fitness room, as well as the gaming room and new Multicultural and International Center at The Union 3rd floor Open House on Tuesday, September 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome and light refreshments will be provided. 

Upcoming Holidays, Observations, and Commemorations  

Throughout the year, we celebrate the wide array of individuals, groups, and cultures at La Salle by calling to mind various holidays, observances, and commemorative days that provide our campus with an opportunity to learn and to become involved as they desire. Learn more about the recognitions taking place across the globe and throughout the country during the month of September, including:

  • September 15: First day of Hispanic Heritage Month  

  • September 21: First day of Lasallian Days of Peace  

  • September 27: Feast of Scubilion Rosseau (revered as The Catechist of Slaves) 

Campus Events

Mass

Monday – Thursday at 1 p.m.  

Daily Mass will take place from Monday through Thursday in the De La Salle Chapel.


Sunday at 5 p.m. 

Weekly Mass will take place every Sunday in the De La Salle Chapel.

Mental Health Lunch and Learn with Joshua Rivedal  

Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. 

In honor of Suicide Prevention Week, join Student Wellness Services in Holroyd Atrium for a mental health lecture from local actor, author, and playwright Joshua Rivedal. Lunch is provided.  

Shuffle Screening  

Wednesday, Sept. 10, starting at 6 p.m. 

Join the Professional Clinical Counseling program and the School of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office in Founders’ Hall Auditorium for a screening of the documentary Shuffle followed by a Q&A session. Click here to RSVP for free and learn more.

9/11 Commemoration 

Thursday, Sept. 11 

In commemoration of the September 11th (9/11) attacks, the La Salle Students Government Association will honor the lives lost by planting flags in an "L" formation outside the quad. This space is intended for students, faculty, and staff to reflect and pay their respects to those affected by the tragedy.

There will also be a large flag bearing the names of all the lost souls displayed outside the Union patio, serving as a reminder of the individuals we remember on this solemn occasion. 

BITCOM Networking Night  

Thursday, Sept. 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

Join the Career Center in Founders’ Hall for an evening of networking with School of Business alumni and employers from diverse industries—including business, communications, and technology. Click here to register and to view what companies are planning to attend! 

Late Night at La Salle: Stuff-a-Bear and Late Night Breakfast Buffet  

Friday, Sept. 12 from 8 to 10 p.m. 

Head to the Union Lobby and spend your start your weekend with a breakfast buffet while you stuff your own bear.  

Men’s Soccer  

Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. 

vs. Drexel at McCarthy Stadium

Fall Fest 

Saturday, Sept. 13  

Celebrate the start of fall at Fall Fest on La Salle’s main campus. 

Women’s Field Hockey 

Sunday, Sept. 14 at 12 p.m. 

vs. Cornell at Ellen Vagelos Field at the University of Pennsylvania  

Unchecked: Separation of Powers and its Viability. Would Madison Recognize It Today?  

Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.  

Celebrate the Constitution’s birthday with a panel discussion in the Holroyd Atrium, followed by refreshments and games with prizes.  

Union 3rd Floor Open House 

featuring MIC, Recreation Room, and Game Room 

Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. 

Check out La Salle Recreation's fitness and gaming room, as well as the new Multicultural and International Center space on the Union's 3rd floor. Everyone is welcome and light refreshments will be provided. 

On-Campus Vaccine Clinic 

Thursday, Sept. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

Student wellness is hosting two on-campus vaccine clinics in the Union Ballroom providing access to COVID-19 boosters, flu vaccines, and immunization services. The clinics are open to all La Salle community members. Reserve your spot here and contact studenthealth@lasalle.edu with questions.  

Public Safety Advisory Group (PSAG) 

Thursday, Sept. 18 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. 

All are welcome to join the PSAG in the McShain Boardroom to address the needs and concerns of the La Salle community members. PSAG will meet monthly throughout the semester following this first meeting.  

Parent and Family Weekend  

Friday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 28  

Get ready to make lasting memories with loved ones at La Salle’s Parent and Family Weekend. Learn more here

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