October 12, 2026

The Explorer visited the State Capitol on Sept. 29 for the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania’s Mascot Day. Here’s what he thought about his day off campus. Read more.  

Third-generation Explorer, Stacey Chandler, MSW ‘26, is utilizing the knowledge and experience she gained in the Master of Social Work Program to make a positive difference in her community. Read more.  

Join the La Salle University Career Center, Success Coaches, faculty, and advisors from across the University on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Union Ballroom to explore all the majors and minors La Salle has to offer.  

Major Mania is the perfect time to get your questions answered about the academic offerings at La Salle. Students will also have the opportunity to take the Focus 2 Assessment to find majors that match their personality, speak to faculty to understand more about their courses, and meet with an advisor to understand the steps needed to change and/or add a major or minor.  

Learn more and RSVP here.  

Monday – Thursday at 3:30 p.m.  

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

Sunday at 5 p.m. 

Mass will take place every Sunday in the De La Salle Chapel, with Confessions from 4 to 4:45 p.m. 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 

Join OLAS and other campus groups as they celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events and programming. Learn more about how to take part here. 

Lasallian Days of Peace

Sept. 21 through Oct. 21 

Join the global Lasallian family and observe International Lasallian Days of Peace. Led by the Commission on Youth of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, the 2026 theme of Lasallian Days of Peace is "Peace by Piece: Building a Fraternal World." The month-long observance, the start of which coincides with the United Nations International Day of Peace on Sept. 21, provides an opportunity for reflection, prayer, and activities.

The University community is invited to gather at the Peace Pole on the Quad, located between College Hall and the Lawrence Administration Building, at 12 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, for a brief but sincere prayer service for peace in the world.  

Month of the Rosary  

Throughout October  

The Catholic Church celebrates the month of October as the Month of the Rosary. Originally, it was a celebration to mark the Christian victory at the battle of Lepanto in 1571, a naval victory over the Turkish fleet.  The rosary is a popular devotion among the Christian faithful. Through its four mysteries—joyful, sorrowful, glorious, and luminous—Christians meditate on the life of Jesus and our salvation. 

Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day  

Monday, Oct. 12  

Columbus Day marks Christopher Columbus's arrival to the Americas while honoring Italian-American heritage. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday that celebrates and honors Indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. Both are celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October and is an official city and state holiday in various localities.   

Clothesline Project 

Monday, Oct. 12 through Friday, Oct. 16 

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month, stop by the Student Union Center to see The Clothesline Project, a visual display of shirts with messages and images that have been created by survivors of sexual violence or allies. The purpose of the project is to increase awareness of the impact of violence and abuse, to honor a survivor’s strength to continue, and to provide another avenue for them to break the silence that often surrounds their experience. This year's display showcases voices from La Salle University students.

Stenton House Service Opportunity  

Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 12 to 1 p.m. 

Join Mission & Ministry at Stenton House for the afternoon to help with gardening projects on their property. To sign up or for more information please contact Eric Starrs at starrs@lasalle.edu 

Tie Dye and Unwind  

Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. 

Take a break from exams and classes to add some color to your day! Join First Year Experience on the Hansen Quad to tie-dye shirts, socks, headbands, and more. Unwind, get creative, and spend time with friends. 

WAVE Empowerment Self Defense Class 

Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. 

Join Women In Transition, a local domestic violence center, for an empowerment self-defense program. Each class integrates discussion and practice of awareness and intuition, assertive communication, de-escalation, boundary setting skills, and physical self-defense techniques. Presented in partnership with the Sexual Assault and Violence Ends program. 

Men's Soccer  

Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. 

vs. NJIT at McCarthy Stadium  

Food Truck Wednesday   

Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

Head to 20th Street by the Nocella Walkway and Connelly Library weekly for a new food option on campus. Grab lunch from a variety of food truck options. Cash or card accepted.   

Ballots and Brushes  

Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. 

Join the Black Student Union in the Dunleavy Room to learn more about voting and having a voice within your community while painting.  

Field Hockey  

Friday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. 

vs. Saint Louis at the Proving Grounds in Conshohocken, Pa.  

Diwali  

Tuesday, Oct. 20  

Diwali or Deepavali is also known as the Festival of Lights and is a significant festival for Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, it symbolizes the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.” 

Inglis House Fall Break Service Opportunity  

Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

Join Mission & Ministry at the Inglis House for a daylong service opportunity during Fall Break! Volunteers will interact with residents at the Inglis House and help set up games and activities for the day. Space is limited. For more information, please contact Eric Starrs at starrs@lasalle.edu  

Men's Soccer 

Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. 

vs. George Mason at McCarthy Stadium  

Women’s Soccer 

Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. 

vs. St Louis at McCarthy Stadium 

Rugby  

Saturday, Oct. 24 at  

vs. West Chester at DeVincent Field 

Philosophy of Business Series featuring Brian Schaller, '97, MBA, CPA  

Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. 

Join the President of Wawa, Inc., Brian Schaller, '97, MBA, CPA, in the Founders' Hall Auditorium to hear about his professional journey, business philosophy, and the accounting-driven decisions he makes every day. Learn more and RSVP here.