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title: Welcoming a new Vice President of Mission, Diversity, and Inclusion
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| Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. July 7, 2022 Committed to the Lasallian mission Alisa Macksey has more than two decades of experience tied to the Lasallian mission and Lasallian education. This month, she arrives on campus as La Salle’s next Vice President of Mission, Diversity, and Inclusion. Here’s more on Macksey, via President Allen’s campus-wide message. In exclusive company Public health professor Candace Robertson-James, DrPH, is one of six professionals nationally to have been selected to a fellowship cohort for black, indigenous, and people of color, aimed at strengthening their leadership skills and supporting community partnerships. Find out more. 50 years of Title IX Since 1972, Title IX has guaranteed equal participation in federally funded educational programs and activities. La Salle Athletics spoke with campus leaders—from faculty and administrators, to athletes and Trustees—to celebrate the landmark legislation. Read President Allen’s message on Title IX’s impact on higher education. Like father, like son A touching family moment caught on camera highlighted a video presentation by Caleb Foy, MSN ’23, a student in the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program. After he graduates, Foy and his wife, Gracie, aspire to make medical treatment more accessible to people of color. Found in translation Meet Brother Bako Bapio Pierre, FSC, M.A. ’23—the Christian Brother who travelled to Northwest Philadelphia from West Africa to grow his passion for languages and education at La Salle. In the media The hot topics in June ranged from gun legislation to gas prices, and also included a track and field athlete’s appearance at the NCAA Championships. Check out the most-recent media highlights.  Featured Event APA fundamentals Wednesday, July 13, 4 p.m.  This online workshop from the Center for Academic Achievement provides a basic foundation for APA style. It’s open to students and scholars alike. Here’s how to register.  Submit a story idea Submit information for inclusion or email questions to umc@lasalle.edu. © 2022 La Salle University  1900 W. Olney Ave. Philadelphia, PA |
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