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De La Salle Week schedule

Saint Mary’s has celebrated Founders’ Day for many years to commemorate its founding in 1912. It has been a time of celebration and recognition of individuals within the Lasallian community. With so much to celebrate about our Lasallian history and mission, the annual day of celebration has been expanded to become De La Salle Week.

Students, staff and faculty members are invited to participate in the final two days of opportunities for learning, reflection, discussion and connection with others.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4
“Concern for the Poor and Social Justice”

7:30 to 10 a.m. — Fair Trade Friday, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall, hosted by the Peace and Justice Club; donations to benefit Christ the Teacher Institute for Education in Nairobi.

12:10 p.m. — Liturgy in Saint Thomas More Chapel
7:30 p.m. — SMU jazz ensemble, Page Theatre

Lenten retreat Friday and Saturday evenings — Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary. This OCM-sponsored retreat for all students is a great opportunity to deepen your relationship with God. The retreat will draw on some of the themes and techniques of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Contact Eric Styles in the Office of Campus Ministry for more information. Register  online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/LentenRetreat2014.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5
“Concern for God’s Creation”

1 to 4 p.m. —  Volunteer outdoors. Contribute to the removal of invasive species on campus and allow native flora to flourish. Join Patrick Sweet and others in removing the oriental bittersweet from the bluffs. Contact pksweet11@smumn.edu to sign up.

3 p.m. — Music Department recital, Figliulo Recital Hall.

7:30 p.m. — Earth Rally, Room B of the Toner Student Center. Plant vegetables and microgreens to get your garden started. Organic snacks and refreshments will be served.

Lenten retreat Friday and Saturday evenings — Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary. This OCM-sponsored retreat for all students is a great opportunity to deepen your relationship with God. The retreat will draw on some of the themes and techniques of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Contact Eric Styles in the Office of Campus Ministry for more information. Register  online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/LentenRetreat2014.

De La Salle Week schedule

Saint Mary’s has celebrated Founders’ Day for many years to commemorate its founding in 1912. It has been a time of celebration and recognition of individuals within the Lasallian community.

With so much to celebrate about our Lasallian history and mission, the annual day of celebration has been expanded to become De La Salle Week.

Students, staff and faculty members are invited to a week of participation in these opportunities for learning, reflection, discussion and connection with others.

SUNDAY, MARCH 30

10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. — Opening liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel, followed by refreshments

3 p.m. — SMU Concert Band, Page Theatre

MONDAY, MARCH 31
“Faith in the Presence of God”

7:30 a.m. — Donuts on the first floor of Saint Mary’s Hall

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Lasallian Luncheon for faculty and staff, President’s Room: “Experiencing the Reign of God: The Ecology of the Lasallian Spirituality and Doing Justice” with Brother Ernest Miller, FSC. RSVP to richmond@smumn.edu or Ext. 1643.

12:10 p.m. — Liturgy in Saint Thomas More Chapel

5:30 p.m. — Dine with the Divine for students at Saint Mary’s Press: “Experiencing the Reign of God: The Ecology of the Lasallian Spirituality and Doing Justice” with Brother Ernest Miller, FSC. RSVP in Campus Ministry

TUESDAY, APRIL 1
“Quality Education”

7:30 a.m. — Donuts on the first floor of Saint Mary’s Hall

10:45 a.m. — Founders’ Day Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel with the Most Rev. John Quinn, Bishop of the Diocese of Winona

1:15 p.m. — Convocation in Page Theatre. To watch a live stream, go to  http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/smuadmin.portal.

3 p.m. — Convocation reception, Hall of Fame Room

5 to 6 p.m. — Hunger Banquet, President’s Room. At this interactive event, the place where you sit and the meal that you eat are determined by the luck of the draw, just as in real life some of us are born into relative prosperity and others into poverty.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
“Inclusive Community”

7:30 a.m. — Donuts on the first floor of Saint Mary’s Hall

12:10 p.m. — Liturgy in Saint Thomas More Chapel

4:45 p.m. — Interfaith prayer experience for students, faculty and staff, Toner Student Center lounge. Sponsored by the International Center and the Office of Campus Ministry, this event will include sacred texts, reflections and prayers from a variety of faith traditions.

7:30 p.m. — Sustainability Forum Series, “SMU Solar Initiative,” Watters Hall. The students behind the solar panel initiative will explain the details behind this renewable energy project.

THURSDAY, APRIL 3
“Respect for All Persons”

11:45 a.m. — Lasallian Luncheon for faculty and staff, Toner Student Center, Room 9 with presentation at noon. Students will reflect on their experiences from the SOUL mission trip to India and the Holy Land pilgrimage. Hear how the Lasallian mission is lived across the globe. Lunch is provided. RSVPs are required to Campus Ministry.

8 to 9 p.m. — India and Holy Land trip presentations for students, Toner Student Center lounge. Students will reflect on their experiences of the SOUL mission trip to India and the Holy Land pilgrimage. Free T-shirts to the first 50 students. Grab a snack and support international mission-inspired programs at SMU.

9 p.m. — Open mic night, Toner Student Center Lounge

FRIDAY, APRIL 4
“Concern for the Poor and Social Justice”

7:30 to 10 a.m. — Fair Trade Friday, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall, hosted by the Peace and Justice Club; donations to benefit Christ the Teacher Institute for Education in Nairobi.

12:10 p.m. — Liturgy in Saint Thomas More Chapel

7:30 p.m. — SMU jazz ensemble, Page Theatre

Lenten retreat Friday and Saturday evenings — Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary. This OCM-sponsored retreat for all students is a great opportunity to deepen your relationship with God. The retreat will draw on some of the themes and techniques of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Contact Eric Styles in the Office of Campus Ministry for more information. Register  online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/LentenRetreat2014.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5
“Concern for God’s Creation”

1 to 4 p.m. —  Volunteer outdoors. Contribute to the removal of invasive species on campus and allow native flora to flourish. Join Patrick Sweet and others in removing the oriental bittersweet from the bluffs. Contact pksweet11@smumn.edu to sign up.

3 p.m. — Music Department recital, Figliulo Recital Hall.

7:30 p.m. — Earth Rally, Room B of the Toner Student Center. Plant vegetables and microgreens to get your garden started. Organic snacks and refreshments will be served.

Lenten retreat Friday and Saturday evenings — Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary. This OCM-sponsored retreat for all students is a great opportunity to deepen your relationship with God. The retreat will draw on some of the themes and techniques of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Contact Eric Styles in the Office of Campus Ministry for more information. Register  online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/LentenRetreat2014.

De La Salle Week schedule announced

Saint Mary’s has celebrated Founders’ Day for many years to commemorate its founding in 1912. It has been a time of celebration and recognition of individuals within the Lasallian community.

With so much to celebrate about our Lasallian history and mission, the annual day of celebration has been expanded to become De La Salle Week.

Students, staff and faculty members are invited to a week of participation in these opportunities for learning, reflection, discussion and connection with others.

SUNDAY, MARCH 30

10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. — Opening liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel, followed by refreshments

3 p.m. — SMU Concert Band, Page Theatre

MONDAY, MARCH 31
“Faith in the Presence of God”

7:30 a.m. — Donuts on the first floor of Saint Mary’s Hall

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Lasallian Luncheon for faculty and staff, President’s Room: “Experiencing the Reign of God: the Ecology of the Lasallian Spirituality and Doing Justice” with Brother Ernest Miller, FSC. RSVP to richmond@smumn.edu or Ext. 1643.

12:10 p.m. — Liturgy in Saint Thomas More Chapel

5:30 p.m. — Dine with the Divine for students at Saint Mary’s Press: “Experiencing the Reign of God: the Ecology of the Lasallian Spirituality and Doing Justice” with Brother Ernest Miller, FSC. RSVP in Campus Ministry

TUESDAY, APRIL 1
“Quality Education”

7:30 a.m. — Donuts on the first floor of Saint Mary’s Hall

10:45 a.m. — Founders’ Day Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel with the Most Rev. John M. Quinn, Bishop of the Diocese of Winona

1:15 p.m. — Convocation in Page Theatre including the presentations of the Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award, the Bishop Patrick Heffron Award and the Outstanding Senior Awards. To watch a live stream, go to  http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/smuadmin.portal.

3 p.m. — Convocation reception, Hall of Fame Room

5 to 6 p.m. — Hunger Banquet, President's Room. At this interactive event, the place where you sit and the meal that you eat are determined by the luck of the draw, just as in real life some of us are born into relative prosperity and others into poverty.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
“Inclusive Community”

7:30 a.m. — Donuts on the first floor of Saint Mary’s Hall

12:10 p.m. — Liturgy in Saint Thomas More Chapel

4:45 p.m. — Interfaith prayer experience for students, faculty and staff, Toner Student Center lounge. Sponsored by the International Center and the Office of Campus Ministry, this event will include sacred texts, reflections and prayers from a variety of faith traditions.

7:30 p.m. — Sustainability Forum Series, "SMU Solar Initiative," Watters Hall. The students behind the solar panel initiative will explain the details behind this renewable energy project.

THURSDAY, APRIL 3
“Respect for All Persons”

11:45 a.m. — Lasallian Luncheon for faculty and staff, Toner Student Center, Room 9 with presentation at noon. Students will reflect on their experiences from the SOUL mission trip to India and the Holy Land pilgrimage. Hear how the Lasallian mission is lived across the globe. Lunch is provided. RSVPs are required to Campus Ministry.

8 to 9 p.m. — India and Holy Land trip presentations for students, Toner Student Center lounge. Students will reflect on their experiences of the SOUL mission trip to India and the Holy Land pilgrimage. Free T-shirts to the first 50 students. Grab a snack and support international mission-inspired programs at SMU.

9 p.m. — Open mic night, Toner Student Center Lounge

FRIDAY, APRIL 4
“Concern for the Poor and Social Justice”

7:30 to 10 a.m. — Fair Trade Friday, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall, hosted by the Peace and Justice Club; donations to benefit Christ the Teacher Institute for Education in Nairobi.

12:10 p.m. — Liturgy in Saint Thomas More Chapel

7:30 p.m. — SMU jazz ensemble, Page Theatre

Lenten retreat Friday and Saturday evenings — Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary. This OCM-sponsored retreat for all students is a great opportunity to deepen your relationship with God. The retreat will draw on some of the themes and techniques of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Contact Eric Styles in the Office of Campus Ministry for more information. Register  online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/LentenRetreat2014.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5
“Concern for God’s Creation”

1 to 4 p.m. —  Volunteer outdoors. Contribute to the removal of invasive species on campus and allow native floral to flourish. Join Patrick Sweet and others in removing the Oriental Bittersweet from the bluffs. Contact pksweet11@smumn.edu to sign up.

3 p.m. — Music Department recital, Figliulo Recital Hall.

7:30 p.m. — Earth Rally, Room B of the Toner Student Center. Plant vegetables and microgreens to get your garden started. Organic snacks and refreshments will be served.

Lenten retreat Friday and Saturday evenings — Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary. This OCM-sponsored retreat for all students is a great opportunity to deepen your relationship with God. The retreat will draw on some of the themes and techniques of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Contact Eric Styles in the Office of Campus Ministry for more information. Register  online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/LentenRetreat2014.

De La Salle Week continues

Today, Friday, April 12
• 8 to 9 a.m. — Fair Trade Coffee with donuts, provided by the Peace and Justice Club, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall. Pick up coffee while you “check in” for the Celebration of Scholarship.
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Celebration of Scholarship (www.smumn.edu/studentscholars)
• 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Lunch to benefit CTIE in the student dining hall. $1 from each lunch will be given to CTIE in Nairobi.
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 6:30 p.m. — Honors Convocation, Page Theatre

Saturday, April 13
3 to 6 p.m. — Student Centennial Celebration, RAC
8 to 10 p.m. — Decade Dance, cafeteria

De La Salle Week schedule announced

A variety of activities are scheduled for this year’s De La Salle Week, which will run Sunday, April 7, through Saturday, April 13. For more detail, go to www.smumn.edu/delasalleweek.

Sunday, April 7
• 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. — Opening Liturgies, Saint Thomas More Chapel; refreshments served after Mass
• 1 to 4 p.m. — Join volunteer mentors in removing invasive species from Saint Yon’s Valley and the bluffs; register in Campus Ministry

Monday, April 8
• 7:30 a.m. — Donuts, first floor, Saint Mary’s Hall
• 11:30 to 1 p.m. — Lasallian Luncheon for faculty and staff, faculty dining room. “Lasallian Higher Education: Bethlehem University — Expanding Horizons, Building Bridges” with Brother Robert Smith who is returning to SMU after serving at Bethlehem University from 2007-13, and special guests Brother Joseph Loewenstein and Brother Jean Manuel
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 5:30 p.m. — Dine with the Divine for students, Saint Mary’s Press. “Lasallian Higher Education in the Holy Land: Bethlehem University” (see speakers above). RSVP in Campus Ministry

Tuesday, April 9
• 7:30 a.m. — Donuts, first floor, Saint Mary’s Hall
• 10:45 a.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel with Bishop John M. Quinn, Diocese of Winona, celebrant
• 1:15 p.m. — Convocation, Page Theatre
• 3 p.m. — Convocation reception, Hall of Fame Room
• 8 p.m. — Evening Prayer, Common Room. Join the international Christian Brothers for an evening of prayer and conversation

Wednesday, April 10
• 7:30 a.m. — Donuts, first floor, Saint Mary’s Hall
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 3:30 p.m. — Wine and cheese social for faculty and staff, Toner Student Center Lounge. Join Brother Terence McLaughlin, author of Silent Acceptance, for conversation and discussion
• 9 p.m. — Campus movie, Waiting for Superman, Salvi Lecture Hall

Thursday, April 11
• 8 a.m. — Morning Prayer with the Christian Brothers, Toner Student Center Lounge.
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 3:30 to 4 p.m. — Anniversary celebration, Plaza, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Christian Brothers on campus. Anniversary T-shirts will be given away to the first 80 students. Enjoy cake and punch.
• 4 p.m. — Lasallian Higher Education in Winona, President’s Room, featuring Dr. Bill Crozier, university archivist, with highlights of 80 years of Lasallian higher education with the Brothers at Saint Mary’s

Friday, April 12
• 8 to 9 a.m. — Fair Trade Coffee with donuts, provided by the Peace and Justice Club, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall. Pick up coffee while you “Check in” for the Celebration of Scholarship.
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Celebration of Scholarship (www.smumn.edu/studentscholars)
• 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Lunch to benefit CTIE in the student dining hall. $1 from each lunch will be given to CTIE in Nairobi.
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 6:30 p.m. — Honors Convocation, Page Theatre

Saturday, April 13
3 to 6 p.m. — Student Centennial Celebration, Plaza (or RAC)
8 to 10 p.m. — Decade Dance, Saint Mary’s Park (or Common Room).

De La Salle Week schedule

A variety of activities are scheduled for this year’s De La Salle Week, which will run Sunday, March 25, through Saturday, March 31.


Sunday, March 25
• 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. — Opening Liturgies, Saint Thomas More Chapel; refreshments served after Mass
• 1 to 3 p.m. — Help care for disc golf course. Register in Campus Ministry

Monday, March 26
“Faith in the Presence of God”
• 7:30 a.m. — Free donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 5:30 p.m. — Dine with the Divine — Brother Larry Schatz, FSC, to lead conversation with students. RSVP in Campus Ministry

Tuesday, March 27 (Founder’s Day)
“Quality Education”
• 7:30 a.m. — Free donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• 10:45 a.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel — by the Most Rev. John M. Quinn, Bishop, Diocese of Winona, Celebrant
• 1:15 p.m. — Convocation, Page Theater; with presentation of the Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award; Bishop Patrick Heffon Award; and Outstanding Senior Awards
• 3 p.m. — Convocation Reception, Hall of Fame Room
• 8 p.m. — Lasallian Collegians Meeting, President’s Room, with Brother Claude Reinhardt, FSC

Wednesday, March 28
“Inclusive Community”
• 7:30 a.m. — Free donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 4 p.m. — Young Lasallian Gathering with Joseph Gilson, President’s Room
• 7:30 p.m. — SPLaSH performances, Valéncia Arts Center
• 8 p.m. — Evening prayer, Common Room
• 9 p.m. — Campus movie, “The Human Experience,” Salvi Lecture Hall. Pizza will be served in honor of De La Salle Week

Thursday, March 29
“Respect of all persons”
• 8 a.m. — Morning Prayer, Toner Student Center Lounge. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join the Christian Brothers for morning prayer. Breakfast will follow – all are welcome
•Noon — Lasallian Luncheon for faculty and staff with Brother Claude Reinhardt, President’s Room. By invitation to participants in Lasallian formation programs
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 2 p.m. —  Cookies and milk, first floor, Saint Mary’s Hall
• 4 p.m. — Wine & Cheese Social for faculty and staff with Brother Claude Reinhardt. Attendees should read this article in advance — http://axis.smumn.edu/index.php/axis
• 5:30 p.m. — Recognition dinner: students, President’s Room with Theresa Breault ‘11. By inviation
• 7:30 p.m. — SPLaSH student performances, Valéncia Arts Center

Friday, March 30
“Concern for the Poor and Social Justice”
• 7:30 a.m. — Free donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• 7:30 to 10 a.m. — Fair Trade Friday, first floor, Saint Marys Hall
• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — CTIE lunch and ceremony, Hall of Fame Room. Soup and salad for $5 donation, to benefit CTIE in Nairobi. Brother James Miller Social Justice Grant to be given to Rev. Warren Green of Winona’s “Fresh Start”
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel.
• 7:30 p.m. — SPLaSH student performances, Valéncia Arts Center

Saturday, March 31
• 12:30 p.m. — Kickball and refreshments, Leo Ochrymowycz Soccer Field
• 1 p.m. – Baseball and softball, Max Molock Baseball Field/softball field
• 6 p.m. – Gather at the Christian Brothers’ residence for a pasta dinner (limited to 25 people; sign up in Campus Ministry by March 28)
• 7:30 p.m. — SPLaSH student performances, Valéncia Arts Center

De La Salle Week schedule

A variety of activities are scheduled for this year’s De La Salle Week, which will run Sunday, March 25, through Saturday, March 31.

Sunday, March 25
• 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. — Opening Liturgies, Saint Thomas More Chapel; refreshments served after Mass
• 1 to 3 p.m. — Help care for The Woods disc golf course. Register in Campus Ministry

Monday, March 26
“Faith in the Presence of God”
• 7:30 a.m. — Free donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 5:30 p.m. — Dine with the Divine: Students — Brother Larry Schatz, FSC, to lead conversation with students. RSVP in Campus Ministry

Tuesday, March 27 (Founder’s Day)
“Quality Education”
• 7:30 a.m. — Free donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• 10:45 a.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel — by the Most Rev. John M. Quinn, Bishop, Diocese of Winona, Celebrant
• 1:15 p.m. — Convocation, Page Theater; with presentation of the Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award; Bishop Patrick Heffon Award; and Outstanding Senior Awards
• 3 p.m. — Convocation Reception, Hall of Fame Room
• 8 p.m. — Lasallian Collegians Meeting, President’s Room, with Brother Claude Reinhardt, FSC

Wednesday, March 28
“Inclusive Community”
• 7:30 a.m. — Free donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 4 p.m. — Young Lasallian Gathering with Joseph Gilson, President’s Room
• 7:30 p.m. — SPLaSH performances, Valéncia Arts Center
• 8 p.m. — Evening prayer, Common Room
• 9 p.m. — Campus movie, “The Human Experience,” Salvi Lecture Hall. Pizza will be served in honor of De La Salle Week

Thursday, March 29
“Respect of all persons”
• 8 a.m. — Morning Prayer, Toner Student Center Lounge. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join the Christian Brothers for morning prayer. Breakfast will follow – all are welcome
•Noon — Lasallian Luncheon for faculty and staff with Brother Claude Reinhardt, President’s Room. By invitation to participants in Lasallian formation programs
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 2 p.m. —  Cookies and milk, first floor, Saint Mary’s Hall
• 4 p.m. — Wine & Cheese Social for faculty and staff with Brother Claude Reinhardt. Attendees should read this article in advance — http://axis.smumn.edu/index.php/axis
• 5:30 p.m. — Recognition dinner: students, President’s Room with Theresa Breault ‘11. By inviation
• 7:30 p.m. — SPLaSH student performances, Valéncia Arts Center

Friday, March 30
“Concern for the Poor and Social Justice”
• 7:30 a.m. — Free donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• 7:30 to 10 a.m. — Fair Trade Friday, first floor, Saint Marys Hall
• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — CTIE lunch and ceremony, Hall of Fame Room. Soup and salad for $5 donation, to benefit CTIE in Nairobi. Brother James Miller Social Justice Grant to be given to Rev. Warren Green of Winona’s “Fresh Start”
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel.
• 7:30 p.m. — SPLaSH student performances, Valéncia Arts Center

Saturday, March 31
• 12:30 p.m. — Kickball and refreshments, Leo Ochrymowycz Soccer Field
• 1 p.m. – Baseball and softball, Max Molock Baseball Field/softball field
• 6 p.m. – Gather at the Christian Brothers’ residence for a pasta dinner (limited to 25 people; sign up in Campus Ministry by March 28)
• 7:30 p.m. — SPLaSH student performances, Valéncia Arts Center

De La Salle Week activities continue

The SMU community joined the Christian Brothers for morning prayer in honor of the feast of Saint John Baptist de La Salle.

The Step Group from DeLaSalle High School in Minneapolis

Students play "Minute to Win It" at LasalleFest.

A variety of activities are scheduled for this year’s De La Salle Week, which will run through Saturday, April 9.

Today, Friday, April 8
• 8 a.m. – SMU Community Gathering in celebration of SMU Lasallian heritage with free donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Lasallian Luncheon for faculty and staff, President’s Room. The guest speaker will be Kevin McCloskey from Manhattan College
• 12:10 p.m. – Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel.
• 7 p.m. – Rugby match, athletic field
• 8 p.m. – Gaslight, Dining Room

Saturday, April 9
• Volunteer event – hosted by Campus Ministry
• 1 p.m. – Baseball, Max Molock Field
• 5 p.m. – Gather at the Christian Brothers’ residence for a pasta dinner (limited to 20 people; sign up in the Office of Campus Ministry)
• 7 and 10 p.m. – Gaslight, Dining Room

De La Salle Week activities announced

A variety of activities are scheduled for this year’s De La Salle Week, which will run Sunday, April 3, through Saturday, April 9.

Sunday, April 3
• 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. – Opening Liturgies, Saint Thomas More Chapel; refreshments served after Mass
• 3 p.m. – SPLaSH (three one-act student plays) by the Department of Theatre and Dance, Valéncia Arts Center’s Academy Theatre, 1164 W. Howard St.

Monday, April 4
• 8 a.m. – SMU Community Gathering in celebration of SMU Lasallian heritage with free donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• 12:10 p.m. – Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel.
• 4 p.m. – SOUL Reception for faculty and staff, Toner Student Center Lounge. All employees are invited to this informational session and to hear stories from fellow colleagues’ experiences on the Faculty/Staff SOUL Trip.

Tuesday, April 5 (Founder’s Day)
• 8 a.m. – SMU Community Gathering in celebration of SMU Lasallian heritage with free donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• 10:45 a.m. – Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel – by the Most Rev. John M. Quinn, Bishop, Diocese of Winona, Celebrant
• 1:15 p.m. – Convocation, Page Theater
• Presentation of the Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award
• Presentation of the Brother H. Charles Severin Award for Excellence in Teaching
• Presentation of honorary doctorates
• Presentation of the Outstanding Senior Awards
• 3 p.m. – Convocation Reception, Hall of Fame Room
• 8 p.m. – Lasallian Collegians Meeting, President’s Room

Wednesday, April 6
• 8 a.m. – SMU Community Gathering in celebration of SMU Lasallian heritage with free donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Lasallian Luncheon for faculty and staff, Faculty Dining Room. This is an opportunity for faculty and staff to learn more about Lasallian Leadership Institute, Buttimer, Lasallian Social Justice Institute and the International Association of Lasallian Universities. All are welcome.
• 12:10 p.m. – Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel.
• 5:30 p.m. – The Step Group from De La Salle High school in Minneapolis, Student Dining Hall
• 6 to 8 p.m. – La Salle Fest, Hall of Fame Room. Join other students and faculty/staff in an enjoyable environment with fun and games; monetary donations will be accepted for CTIE.
• 7 p.m. –The Step Group from De La Salle High school in Minneapolis, Hall of Fame Room
• 9 p.m. – Campus movie, “October Sky,” Salvi Lecture Hall. Pizza will be served in honor of De La Salle Week

Thursday, April 7
(Feast of Saint John Baptist de la Salle)
• 8 a.m. – Morning Prayer, President’s Room, Toner Student Center. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join the Christian Brothers for morning prayer in honor of the feast of Saint John Baptist de la Salle. Breakfast will follow in the Toner Student Center Lounge – all are welcome. •12:10 p.m. – Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 4 p.m. – Winona Campus Service Awards, Common Room.
• 4 p.m. – Softball, softball field
• 6:30 p.m. – “Stuart Little,” Page Theater (Tickets may be purchased at the box office.)
• 7 p.m. – Student Life Awards, Common Room. All Saint Mary’s faculty, staff, and students are welcome.

Friday, April 8
• 8 a.m. – SMU Community Gathering in celebration of SMU Lasallian heritage with free donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Lasallian Luncheon for faculty and staff, President’s Room. The guest speaker will be Kevin McCloskey from Manhattan College
• 12:10 p.m. – Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel.
• 7 p.m. – Rugby match, outdoor track and field complex
• 8 p.m. – Gaslight, Dining Room

Saturday, April 9
• Volunteer event – hosted through Campus Ministry
• 1 p.m. – Baseball, Max Molock Baseball Field
• 5 p.m. – Gather at the Christian Brothers’ residence for a pasta dinner (limited to 20 people; sign up in the Office of Campus Ministry)
• 7 and 10 p.m. – Gaslight, Dining Room

De La Salle Week activities announced

A variety of activities are scheduled for this year’s De La Salle Week, which will run Sunday, April 3, through Saturday, April 9.

Sunday, April 3
• 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. – Opening Liturgies, Saint Thomas More Chapel; refreshments served after Mass
• 3 p.m. – SPLaSH (three one-act student plays) by the Department of Theatre and Dance, Valéncia Arts Center’s Academy Theatre, 1164 W. Howard St.

Monday, April 4
• 8 a.m. – SMU Community Gathering in celebration of SMU Lasallian heritage with free donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• 12:10 p.m. – Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel.
• 4 p.m. – SOUL Reception for faculty and staff, Toner Student Center Lounge. All employees are invited to this informational session and to hear stories from fellow colleagues’ experiences on the Faculty/Staff SOUL Trip.

Tuesday, April 5 (Founder’s Day)
• 8 a.m. – SMU Community Gathering in celebration of SMU Lasallian heritage with free donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• 10:45 a.m. – Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel – by the Most Rev. John M. Quinn, Bishop, Diocese of Winona, Celebrant
• 1:15 p.m. – Convocation, Page Theater
• Presentation of the Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award
• Presentation of the Brother H. Charles Severin Award for Excellence in Teaching
• Presentation of honorary doctorates
• Presentation of the Outstanding Senior Awards
• 3 p.m. – Convocation Reception, Hall of Fame Room
• 8 p.m. – Lasallian Collegians Meeting, President’s Room

Wednesday, April 6
• 8 a.m. – SMU Community Gathering in celebration of SMU Lasallian heritage with free donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Lasallian Luncheon for faculty and staff, Faculty Dining Room. This is an opportunity for faculty and staff to learn more about Lasallian Leadership Institute, Buttimer, Lasallian Social Justice Institute and the International Association of Lasallian Universities. All are welcome.
• 12:10 p.m. – Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel.
• 5:30 p.m. – The Step Group from De La Salle High school in Minneapolis, Student Dining Hall
• 6 to 8 p.m. – La Salle Fest, Hall of Fame Room. Join other students and faculty/staff in an enjoyable environment with fun and games; monetary donations will be accepted for CTIE.
• 7 p.m. –The Step Group from De La Salle High school in Minneapolis, Hall of Fame Room
• 9 p.m. – Campus movie, “October Sky,” Salvi Lecture Hall. Pizza will be served in honor of De La Salle Week

Thursday, April 7
(Feast of Saint John Baptist de la Salle)
• 8 a.m. – Morning Prayer, President’s Room, Toner Student Center. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join the Christian Brothers for morning prayer in honor of the feast of Saint John Baptist de la Salle. Breakfast will follow in the Toner Student Center Lounge – all are welcome. •12:10 p.m. – Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 4 p.m. – Winona Campus Service Awards, Common Room.
• 4 p.m. – Softball, softball field
• 6:30 p.m. – “Stuart Little,” Page Theater (Tickets may be purchased at the box office.)
• 7 p.m. – Student Life Awards, Common Room. All Saint Mary’s faculty, staff, and students are welcome.

Friday, April 8
• 8 a.m. – SMU Community Gathering in celebration of SMU Lasallian heritage with free donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Lasallian Luncheon for faculty and staff, President’s Room. The guest speaker will be Kevin McCaulsky from Manhattan College
• 12:10 p.m. – Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel.
• 7 p.m. – Rugby match, outdoor track and field complex
• 8 p.m. – Gaslight, Dining Room

Saturday, April 9
• Volunteer event – hosted through Campus Ministry
• 1 p.m. – Baseball, Max Molock Baseball Field
• 5 p.m. – Gather at the Christian Brothers’ residence for a pasta dinner (limited to 20 people; sign up in the Office of Campus Ministry)
• 7 and 10 p.m. – Gaslight, Dining Room

De La Salle Week activities continue

Students joining Brother Finbar McMullen in making cardboard bookshelves during De La Salle Week were, from left: front, Julie Swiderek, Kristina Scherber; middle, Amira Sadek, Samantha Herbst, Mary Glenski, Cullen Gibbons; back, Luis Escobar, Samuel Callisto and Peter Tornquist.

Today, Friday, March 5

• 7:45 a.m. — Free Donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• Noon — Presentation by Brother Christopher Soosai, Common Room
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 3 p.m. — Free Cake, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• 6:00 p.m. — Volunteer event; sign-up in the Office of Campus Ministry
• 7:30 p.m. — SMU Theatre & Dance: “Talking With…,” Valéncia Academy Theatre
• 9 p.m. — Dance for Haiti, West End Historical Theatre (off-campus)

Saturday, March 6

• 9 a.m. — Volunteer event; sign-up in the Office of Campus Ministry
• 1 p.m. — Cardinal Plunge, Goodview Beach
• 6 p.m. — Meal and a Movie at the Christian Brothers’ House (open to the first 25 students). R.S.V.P. in Campus Ministry by March 4.
• 7:30 p.m. — SMU Theatre & Dance: “Talking With…,” Valéncia Academy Theatre

De La Salle Week activities announced

Saturday Feb. 27

• Noon— SMU Tennis “Think Pink,” at the former Saint T’s Tennis Center.
• 7:30 p.m. Africa Night, Student Dining Room (cost is $3 per person)

Sunday, Feb. 28

• 10:30 a.m. Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 9 p.m. Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel

Monday, March 1

• 7:45 a.m. Free Donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• Noon — Presentation, Common Room, Sara Clements ‘09 Current Lasallian Volunteer
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 7 p.m. ‚ Cardboard Construction with Brother Finbar, Gameroom

Tuesday, March 2

• 10:45 a.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 1 p.m. — Convocation, Page Theatre
• 3 p.m. — Reception, Toner Student Center Lounge
• 4:30-7:30 p.m. — Dinner, dining room, open to all SMU community members. Pick up free tickets at the Info Desk by Monday, March 1.
• 8 p.m. — Lasallian Collegians, President’s Room; all are welcome

Wednesday, March 3

• 7:45 a.m. — Free Donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
•Noon — SOUL Presentation, Common Room
•12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
•9 p.m. Campus Movie — Salvi Lecture Hall (Pizza will be served in honor of DLS Week)

Thursday, March 4

• 7:45 a.m. — Free Donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• Noon — Lasallian Teacher Emersion Program Presentation, Common Room
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 5-7 p.m. — Winter Carnival, Gazebo
• 7:30 p.m. — SMU Theatre & Dance: “Talking With…”, Valéncia Academy Theatre

Friday, March 5

• 7:45 a.m. — Free Donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• Noon — Presentation by Brother Christopher Soosai, Common Room
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 3 p.m. — Free Cake, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• 6:00 p.m. — Volunteer event; sign-up in the Office of Campus Ministry
• 7:30 p.m. — SMU Theatre & Dance: “Talking With…,” Valéncia Academy Theatre
• 9 p.m. — Dance for Haiti, West End Historical Theatre (off-campus)

Saturday, March 6

• 9 a.m. — Volunteer event; sign-up in the Office of Campus Ministry
• 1 p.m. — Cardinal Plunge, Goodview Beach
• 6 p.m. — Meal and a Movie at the Christian Brothers’ House (open to the first 25 students). R.S.V.P. in Campus Ministry by March 4.
• 7:30 p.m. — SMU Theatre & Dance: “Talking With…”, Valéncia Academy Theatre

All week events:

• Check out the display cases, first floor Toner Student Center
• Check out the Lasallian bulletin boards (“The Lasallian World” and “Our Lasallian Family in Haiti”), First and Second Floors of Saint Mary’s Hall
• Collect a Lasallian bookmark
• Participate in the student/faculty staff essay contest
• Participate in the student/faculty staff art contest
• Participate in the Lasallian scavenger hunt “Where is the Founder?” (Watch your e-mail for information)
• Lasallian Volunteer Coordinator Martin Richard and Sara Clements, current volunteer and SMU alum, will be available to meet with students by appointment all week; sign up in Campus Ministry
• DeLaSalle T-shirt and note cards will be given away at certain events