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Mission, Diversity, & Inclusion

  1. Mission Statement
  2. Lasallian Heritage
  3. Christian Brothers

    1. Overview
    2. Meet the Christian Brothers
  4. Report of the Joint Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  5. History of La Salle
  6. Mission and Heritage Week
  7. Celebration and Awareness Days

    1. Overview
    2. Black History Month Events
    3. Advent Reflections

First week of February

A Fireside Chat: Career Perspectives and Leadership in Business 
Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 12 p.m.  
The Black Business Student Organization will host a fireside chat in the Founders’ Hall Auditorium. The conversation will focus on the Black men and women making history through careers in finance, accounting, insurance, administration, marketing, and other business areas.    

BSU Hot Takes and Hot Plates  
Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. 
Black Student Union will host an evening of food and conversation in the Dunleavy room. 
Hot Takes & Hot Plates brings together the University’s multicultural student organizations, including the Organization of Latin American Students, the Asian Pacific American Student Association, the Caribbean Student Association, and the African Student Association. Attendees will be able to taste cultural dishes while engaging in discussions on trending and thought-provoking topics in pop culture. 

Second week of February

BSU Pop the Balloon  
Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m.  
The Black Student Unions of La Salle and St. Joe’s will collaborate on an event in Founders’ Hall Auditorium and Atrium for a night of fun and community. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the event will give students the opportunity to meet new faces and make connections. Learn more and register here. 

Third week of February

BSU Paint and Sip: Design with the Divine Nine   
Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.  
Flex your creative muscles with the Divine Nine as the Black Student Union hosts a paint and sip night in the Compass Club.  This event invites students to relax during an evening of painting, mocktails, and sweet treats. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the members of Divine Nine organizations on La Salle’s campus. 

Critical Condition: Health in Black America documentary screening    
Thursday, Feb. 19 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.  
Watch a screening of the documentary, Critical Condition: Health in Black America, in the Dan Rodden Theatre. 

Fourth week of February

Alumni Networking Mixer  
Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 5:30-7 p.m.  
Join Explorer alums for a night of networking and connection. Event location to be announced soon. 

BSU Movie Night: Coming to America   
Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.  
The month’s events will conclude with a showing of Coming to America in the Founders’ Hall Auditorium. Afterwards, attendees will participate in a discussion about Black wealth, cultural representation, and identity. 

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