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March 3, 2022

Drawing on St. La Salle’s vision

It’s Mission and Heritage Month—an annual opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the University’s mission and core values. Want to get involved? Check out the events listing.

Connelly Library’s “treasures”

Mission and Heritage Month extends to La Salle’s Connelly Library, where you can experience rare prayer books and bibles that date to the 15th century. Learn more about the library’s Susan Dunleavy Collection of Biblical Literature.

Prayers for peace

In a campus message last week, Interim President Tim O’Shaughnessy, ’85, called the University community to prayer in solidarity with Ukraine and others around the world who pursue peace.

Featured events

Busy-person's retreat

Today, 1:30 p.m.

This weekly exercise in peacefulness is held throughout Lent in the De La Salle Chapel.

Women’s basketball at A-10 Championship

Today, 1:30 p.m.

The Explorers begin their quest for the conference crown with a second-round game on ESPN+.

Stations of the Cross

Friday, 1 p.m.

This Lenten devotion takes place weekly in the De La Salle Chapel.

Ani-March
Friday, 8 p.m.
Head to Rodden Theater for an anime event with films, shows, raffles, and snacks.

Women’s lacrosse vs. Manhattan College

Saturday, 1 p.m.

Head to McCarthy Stadium for the Explorers’ meeting with the Jaspers.

Mashed potato bar

Saturday, 8 p.m.

Stop by The Point for late-night loaded mashed potatoes, sponsored by Late Night La Salle.

Mass

Sunday, 5 p.m.

Celebrate the first Sunday of Lent with Mass at the De La Salle Chapel, also available via live stream.

Mindfulness sitting session

Monday, March 7, 12 noon

Practice mindfulness throughout Lent, including this weekly session in the Interfaith Prayer Room in College Hall.

Men’s basketball at A-10 Championship

Wednesday, March 9, TBD

The Explorers open the first round of the conference tournament on ESPN+.

A weekend of champions

A half-dozen Explorers earned Atlantic 10 Conference championships at the A -10’s Indoor Track Championship last weekend. Liz Mancini, ‘22; Christine Mancini, '23; and El Mancini, ‘22, claimed titles on the women's side, and Dennis Manyeah, '22; Liam Rivard, '23; and Luke Jaciw-Zurakowsky, '22, led the way for the men's team. Read a full recap of the championship meet.

More to explore

Save the date
La Salle’s Women in Leadership award ceremony and luncheon is back, with honoree Rosalind Wilson Sutch, ’02, and keynote speaker Lorraine Niba, ’07, Ph.D., MBA. Reserve your spot for this March 19 event.

The Basket

La Salle’s campus food pantry is open today from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Student wellness survey
The National College Health Assessment has launched a survey for La Salle undergraduate students. Check your email, beginning Feb. 23, for a link to complete the survey, which tracks health attitudes, behaviors, and needs. It takes roughly 20 minutes and, upon completing the survey, students are eligible for Amazon gift cards of varied denominations.

Health and safety guidelines

Stay up to date on the University’s protocols for a safe campus.