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This Week at La Salle

January 12, 2026

La Salle University's Pep Band

Under Turner Gray’s vision, La Salle’s pep band continues to grow providing the energy for the Explorers and the Glaser Arena. Read more

Frank Mosca, Ph.D.

Dean Mosca, who has been serving as interim dean since 2023, will bring a continued commitment to elevating teaching excellence and student engagement, development of strategic partnerships, and showing the value of a liberal arts education. Read more 

Brandon, '10, and Caleb Washington, '23.

Brandon, ‘10, and Colin Washington, ‘13, followed their father’s path to La Salle University. Now they’re honoring his legacy by reviving his business. Read more.   

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 January, including: 

  • January 15: Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday  

  • January 19: Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day  

  • January 26: Commemoration of the Transfer of the Relics of Saint La Salle 

  • January 30: The Feast of St. Mutien-Marie Wiaux 

Campus Events

Monday – Thursday at 1 p.m.  

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

 

Saturday, Jan. 17  

There will be a Vigil Mass held 15 minutes after the end of the men’s basketball game.  

 

Sunday at 5 p.m. 

Mass will take place every Sunday in the De La Salle Chapel. 

Create and Caffeinate: Hot Tea Happy Hour 

Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 12 to 2 p.m. 

Join MIC and Student Wellness Services in the Multicultural and International Center (Union 307) to make your own hot tea at the first Wellness Pop-up of 2026.  

Tri Alpha Information Session  

Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 4 p.m. 

Attend the final virtual information session about joining the Tri Alpha Honor Society for First-Generation Students here.  

Women’s Basketball  

Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. 

vs. Saint Louis at the John E. Glaser Arena  

Men’s Basketball  

Saturday, Jan. 17 at 2:30 p.m.  

vs. St. Bonaventure at the John E. Glaser Arena  

Women’s Basketball  

Sunday, Jan. 18  

vs. Davidson at the John E. Glaser Arena 

MLK Day of Service 

Monday, Jan. 19 from 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join the La Salle community for Dr. Rev Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service. Activities will include neighborhood clean-up and volunteering with local nonprofit organizations. T-shirts and lunch will be provided. Learn more and sign up here

Graduate Open House  

Thursday, Jan. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. 

Head to Founders' Hall to learn more about how you can advance your career goals with graduate programs at La Salle. Learn more and RSVP here.  

Submit information for inclusion or

email questions to umc@lasalle.edu.

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