| Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. July 28, 2025 Meet the Class of 2029: Charity Sawyer, '29 Charity Sawyer, ‘29, a social work major and women’s basketball player, talks about making her decision to come to La Salle. Read more.   The human side of numbers Jack Eckhardt, ‘11, used the hard work ethic and critical eye he developed at La Salle to help communities through his career and non-profit. Read more.  LEAP receives funding boost from Connelly Foundation  A $50,000 grant from the Connelly Foundation is going to support 15 Catholic high school students enrolled in La Salle’s Early Achievement Program (LEAP) for 2025-2026. Read more.  Volunteer for the Move-In Crew Move-in day for the Class of 2029 starts at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 21!  This year, the move-in crew will be unloading cars for new students and their families. The Welcome Week Committee is asking for volunteers who can commit to at least two one-hour shifts on the day.  Jobs on the day don't all include lifting and volunteers will be scheduled accordingly from sign-up sheet information. Click here to register to help the newest Explorers move in to their new home. Make La Salle Philly’s Best for the second year running La Salle was voted best in Philadelphia in three of Metro Philly’s Best 2024 categories. Let’s do it again this year! Click here to vote La Salle for 2025. Campus Events Open House   Friday, Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Summer Open House allows high school students and those interested in transferring a chance to learn more about La Salle and being an Explorer. Register for the Open House here. Academic Year Convocation    Monday, Aug. 18  Join faculty, staff, and Christian Brothers to kick of the 2025 – 2026 school year and celebrate La Salle. Community Hour at the Union Hideaway  Aug. 20 from 4 – 6 p.m. Join the La Salle community every third Wednesday this summer at the Union Hideaway featuring $4.50 Miller Lite, $5.50 Explorer Ale, $6.50 wine, and other non-alcoholic beverages, plus $8.50 Buffalo wings.   New Student Move In and Convocation  Thursday, Aug. 21 starting at 8 a.m.  New students will be moving into their on-campus housing all morning and then beginning their La Salle experience with the First Expedition Walk and New Student Convocation. Look out for more information and volunteer opportunities. Staff and faculty sign up to volunteer. Submit a story idea Submit information for inclusion or email questions to umc@lasalle.edu. © 2025 La Salle University  1900 W. Olney Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19141 |
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