Dates and details on Charter Dinner, President’s Cup, and more

Mark your calendars and save the dates for some of La Salle University’s marquee annual events.

Keep an eye out for registration links and more information on the following:
Homecoming and Family Weekend
Nov. 12-14
Make your way back to 20th and Olney for a series of exciting events around Homecoming and Family Weekend 2021, including a men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader, a festival on the Quad, 50th reunions for Golden Explorers and more. Review the full itinerary.

Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, Nov. 30
Celebrated annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday has become a global generosity movement that encourages philanthropic contributions. Support the University through La Salle’s second Giving Tuesday campaign. Your generosity, passion, and belief in La Salle can make a difference. Make a gift today.

2021 Hall of Athletes
Saturday, Dec. 11
The La Salle University Alumni Association and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will induct four members into its Hall of Athletes as the Class of 2021. The ceremony will take place during a men’s basketball game against Penn. Register and learn more.

Economic Outlook
Jan. 11
This annual event returns to an in-person format held at the Union League of Philadelphia, following a one-year transition to a virtual setting. Since 2002, La Salle has partnered with leaders in the business community and welcomed distinguished speakers to discuss finance, business, government, and more. This year’s speaker is Tony Roth, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Wilmington Trust. Learn more.

Charter Dinner
March 12
The Charter Dinner celebrates La Salle’s founding and the receipt of its charter from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Charter Dinner has raised more than $5 million toward the University’s Scholarship Fund in 27 years.

Women in Leadership Conference and Awards Ceremony
March 19
The second installment of this annual event is an opportunity to gather alumnae for a day of leadership and professional development, featuring alumni panels, breakout sessions, and keynote speaker. Proceeds support scholarship opportunities to students at La Salle University.

Day of Giving
March 22
The ninth-annual Day of Giving is an opportunity to support student scholarships and other key initiatives at La Salle. In 2021, Day of Giving inspired more than 1,800 unique donors to contribute more than $1 million—setting single-day fundraising totals at the University.

President’s Cup
May 2
In its 24th year, the President’s Cup unites alumni and friends of La Salle over camaraderie, competition, and celebration at Blue Bell Country Club in Blue Bell, Pa. This premier event, which has raised more than $6 million, features a round of golf, lunch, dinner, silent and live auctions, and a raffle. If you would like to golf or sponsor the event, or donate an auction item, please contact Trish Vastano at vastano@lasalle.edu or call 215-951-1539. All proceeds benefit the La Salle Scholarship Fund.

 

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