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Feb. 24, 2025

Fran Dunphy to retire at season's end 

La Salle University is launching its newest academic offering: the Bachelor of Science in aviation administration. This innovative program, enrolling its first cohort for fall 2025, is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in one of the world’s most dynamic and essential industries. Read more.

2025 Women in Leadership Award Luncheon

The Alumni Association will honor Kristina (Tina) L. Wahl, '97, president of The Barra Foundation, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. Recognized for her leadership and commitment to service, Wahl has an extensive background in philanthropy, public policy, and community development, earning her La Salle University's 2025 Women in Leadership Award. For more information or to RSVP by March 2, click here.

Nominate a Distinguished Lasallian Educator  

Each year, La Salle University presents a member of our community with the Distinguished Lasallian Educator (DLE) Award. This award gives witness to the educational vision and spirit of Saint John Baptist de La Salle. Submit a nomination by March 14 of a La Salle faculty OR staff member for the 2025 award. All full-time employees are eligible for consideration, except for those who have already been honored (see list in nomination form). You may submit multiple nominations.

Submit ideas for honorary doctorate candidates

The Honorary Degree Committee is turning its attention to identifying potential honorees for 2025 and beyond. The La Salle community is invited to submit recommendations for possible future honorary doctorate candidates. Find the submission form here.  

Commencement 2025

La Salle University is seeking 20 enthusiastic and dedicated leaders to assist new students and families in their transition to campus. This paid leadership opportunity offers a $1,900 stipend (April–August), plus on-campus housing and meals on workdays. Along with Ready, Set, Explore responsibilities, the Senior Explorientation Leader will also be working Explorientation events in August. Additionally, leaders will continue serving as First-Year Experience (FYE) mentors throughout the fall semester, earning additional compensation. Click here to apply by March 1, 2025. For more information please contact: Kyra Spoto, Director of Orientation and Campus Operations, at spotok@lasalle.edu.

Featured events

Mass  

Monday through Thursday at 1 p.m.  

Daily Mass will take place in De La Salle Chapel.  

Weekly Mass in De La Salle Chapel 

Sunday, March 2 at 5 p.m.

Looking to join a vibrant musical community? Whether you are a student, faculty, staff, alumni or member of the La Salle community, you are invited and welcomed to sing with the choir. No prior experience needed, nor do you need to be a practicing Catholic. All are welcome! Rehearsals are held in the De La Salle Chapel on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. before convening on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. to provide music for the 5 p.m. Mass. If you have any questions or want to learn more, contact director John Lewis at Lewisj@lasalle.edu.

Black History Month Event: Family Feud 

Monday, Feb. 24 from 5 – 7 p.m.   

Join the African American Student League (AASL) for an evening of Family Feud games in Founders' Hall Auditorium.  

Explorer for a Day

Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.   

Prospective high school and potential transfer students visit La Salle to be an Explorer for a Day. Students will experience a day in the life of a La Salle University student on campus, speak with current students, attend classes, meet professors, and learn about life at La Salle. Attendees will also receive help navigating financial aid. Register here.    

Health Sciences Career Forum  

Tuesday, Feb. 25 from noon – 2 p.m.  

Join the Career Center in Founders’ Hall Auditorium for a panel discussion with representatives from top companies and organizations across health, science, and human services industries about tips for navigating the hiring process and transitioning from student to professional. RSVP here.

Black History Month Event: Afro Jam

Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Celebrating Black culture with food and music in the Union Lobby (co-hosted with African Student Association - ASA).

SNAP Blood Drive 

Tuesday Feb. 25 from 1 ‒ 6 p.m. 

Participate in SNAP’s American Red Cross blood drive in the Union Ballroom. Register here.   

Black History Month Event: State of the Students

Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 5 – 7 p.m.

Stop by the Music Room and join Student Government Association (SGA) and African American Student League (AASL) for a discussion about the life of the student at La Salle. 

SEC Pop-Up: Celebrating Black Authors

Thursday, Feb. 27 from 12:30 – 2 p.m.

In the Union Lobby. Get a FREE book from various Black authors. Books provided by Harriett’s Bookshop - Black History Month | Bookshop.org

Accounting for the Business of Sports Panel  

Thursday, Feb. 27 from 5 – 6:15 p.m.  

Join alumni panelists Philadelphia Phillies Vice President, Finance and Controller Shannon Snellman, ’05, Philadelphia Eagles Vice President of Finance and Accounting Andrea Sorli, ’11, and Philadelphia 76ers Vice President and Controller Tina Szwak, ‘01, in Founders’ Hall Auditorium for a behind-the-scenes conversation of accounting in the sports world. Open to all but RSVP is required. Networking reception to follow discussion.

How I Became an Originalist  

Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m.  

The John Henry Newman Lecture Series presents Randy Barnett, the Patrick Hotung professor of constitutional law at Georgetown University Law Center. The lecture will be held in the Holroyd Hall Atrium. Light refreshments will be provided.

Women in Leadership Award Luncheon  

Saturday, March 8 from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  

The Alumni Association will recognize alumna Kristina (Tina) L. Wahl, '97, president of the Barra Foundation, in the Founders’ Hall Atrium at 11 a.m. For more information, sponsorship details, or to register by the March 2 deadline, click here.

Save the Date: Annual Charter Dinner 

Thursday, March 27 from 6 – 10 p.m.

The 32nd Annual Charter Dinner at the Switch House will honor CFO and vice president of finance, North America Innovative Medicine at Johnson & Johnson, Sue Hohenleitner, ’92, with The Lasallian Leadership Award and The Catholic Philopatrian Scholarship Foundation with The Lasallian Impact Award. Learn more.

Save the Date: The Masque’s 95th Anniversary Alumni Celebration

Saturday, March 29 from 5 – 11 p.m.
Join current and past Explorers as they reconnect for an evening of theatre celebration in the Union Ballroom. 

Save the Date: Day of Giving  

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Save the Date: Classic Black Reception
Friday, April 11 at 6 p.m.
The African American Student League will host their annual event in Founders’ Hall Atrium to celebrate the incredible students, professors, and administrators who have made a lasting impact on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment for Black students at La Salle. 

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 February and March, including:

The Muslim community begins their sacred month of Ramadan the evening of February 28 following the sighting of the moon in Mecca and will end on March 28. Muslims consider Ramadan one of the holiest months of the year to commemorate when the first verses of the holy book Qur’an were revealed to the Prophet Mohammad (Peace be upon him) more than 1,400 years ago. During this time, Muslims will fast from food and drink during sunlit hours as a means of learning self-control, gratitude, and compassion for those less fortunate.

Women’s History Month is an annual celebration held in March to recognize the contributions, achievements, and impact of women across various fields, including politics, science, the arts, and social movements. It originated as Women’s History Week in 1981 and was later expanded to a month-long observance. The celebration coincides with International Women’s Day on March 8, which has been recognized since the early 1900s.