School of Nursing and Health Sciences receives 500k grant for upcoming program

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October 9, 2023

Image of two students helping a patient.

State-of-the-art technology

A half-million-dollar grant from the Regina Charitable Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation will help purchase simulation equipment for La Salle’s Nurse Anesthesia Program launching in January 2024. Here’s how the grant will provide an innovative education for students.

With This Light movie viewing and discussion

Tonight at 6 p.m., settle into Founder’s Hall Auditorium for a movie viewing of With This Light. The documentary tells the story of Sister Maria Rosa Leggol and her legacy as an activist and entrepreneur who has helped over 87,000 Honduran children escape poverty. Afterward, participate in a Q & A discussion with the film’s executive producer. Honduran foods will be served. Please RSVP here.

Generation: research

Katie Young, ’24, was recently accepted into an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association program for young researchers. Read more about her recent achievement.

The new lasalle.edu

On Oct. 5, the University launched its newly redesigned website. Learn more about the enhanced user experience.

Annually, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7. Known for several centuries by the alternative title “Our Lady of the Victory,” the day is in honor of the 16th century naval victory which secured Europe against Turkish invasion. Pope Pius V attributed the victory to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who was invoked on the day of the battle through a campaign to pray the Rosary throughout Europe. Join us on October 19th at 1:30 p.m. to pray the Rosary at the Grotto of Mary.”

Annually, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on Oct. 7. Known for several centuries by the alternative title “Our Lady of the Victory,” the day is in honor of the 16th century naval victory which secured Europe against Turkish invasion. Pope Pius V attributed the victory to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who was invoked on the day of the battle through a campaign to pray the Rosary throughout Europe.

Join us on Oct. 19 at 1:30 p.m. to pray the Rosary at the Grotto of Mary.

Featured events

You're In College, Now What: Tips and Strategies for a Successful College Experience

Tuesday, 12:30 p.m.

Make the most of your college experience with advice from this workshop held in the Union Music Room.

Coming Out Café

Wednesday, 5-7 p.m.

To celebrate National Coming Out Day, stop by the Hansen Quad for donuts and cider.

Explorer Café

Tuesday, 12:30 p.m.

Attend this lecture series covering a variety of topics. This week’s session, Angels or Demons: What is Humankind’s Natural Instinct?, includes a panel examining whether humankind is inherently empathetic or brutish toward one another. Both lectures will be held in the Holroyd Atrium.

Internship & Experiential Opportunities Fair
Thursday, 12-2 p.m., Union Ballroom

The La Salle University Career Center provides equal access to career development and employment resources. Students can connect with external employers and University staff about internships, service, research, and international opportunities, as well as other experiential learning on campus. This event will highlight external internship opportunities while featuring internal partners who have experiential learning opportunities both on and close to campus. Professional Dress Required. Bring a printed resume.

Women’s Soccer vs. Fordham

Thursday, 7 p.m.

The Rams visit McCarthy Stadium for a match against the Explorers.

Mass

Sunday, 5 p.m.

Celebrate the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time with Mass at De La Salle Chapel.

Fireside Chat with CIA Director William J. Burns, '78

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 1-2 p.m.

Join La Salle alumnus and CIA Director William J. Burns, '78, for a Fireside Chat hosted by President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D. Register here.

Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day

Today, Oct. 9, (the second Monday of October) commemorates the United States’ Indigenous People’s Day which recognizes the resilience of what past cultures have endured while honoring and celebrating the immense contributions and heritage. This day also recognizes the devastation Columbus wreaked on Native communities in the Caribbean and beyond, and that Indigenous peoples are survivors and continue to thrive. A U.S. President officially recognized Indigenous People’s Day for the first time in 2021. The idea was first proposed by Indigenous peoples at a 1977 United Nations conference to address the discrimination against Natives. South Dakota was the first state to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous People’s Day in 1989, officially celebrating in 1990. Ten states and Washington, D.C., recognize Indigenous People’s day via proclamation while an additional 10 states treat it as an official holiday. Visit the National Museum of the American Indian to learn more.

Commemorating National Coming Out Day

In 1988, Oct. 11 became National Coming Out Day as a way to raise awareness about the LGBTQ+ community and its civil rights movement. The coming out process is exciting, challenging, scary, and beautiful. La Salle knows that every journey of the coming out process is unique and supports all of our LGBTQ+ community members in their self-discovery process.