Lasallian Heritage Days 2024

April 17 – April 28, 2024

We are excited to share with you our calendar of events for this year’s Lasallian Heritage Days: “Spirit of Community”

Blue poster announcing 2024 SMC Lasallian Heritage Days with the image of a handing holding a dove with a leaf in it's beak

This year’s theme is inspired by our five Lasallian Core Principles and the recent publication from the Brothers of the Christian Schools, entitled Lasallian Spirituality Today (2023). This document, written by a diverse group of Lasallian educators from around the world, thoughtfully captures the foundations of Lasallian Spirituality rooted in our Catholic heritage and also authentically encompassing diverse cultural, religious, and human experiences. All of us are invited to consider how our roles at Saint Mary’s can be informed by, and indeed contribute to informing, a Lasallian Spirituality which calls us to live integrated lives of faith and zeal, together as one community dedicated to transforming lives through education.

Lasallian Heritage Days honors Saint John Baptist de La Salle, founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (often called “De La Salle Christian Brothers”), and celebrates the work of the many Brothers and Partners in the mission who respond to signs of the times to meet educational needs in 80 countries around the world. We are all part of this 300+ year mission. More information on the De La Salle Christian Brothers and other Lasallian universities worldwide can be found on these sites:

Brothers of the Christian Schools – lasalle.org

International Association of Lasallian Universities (IALU) – ialu.org

Lasallian Heritage Days 2024 Events

There are many special events taking place April 17–28, some new and some favorites from across the years. We thank the many students, faculty, and staff who are hosting events this year!

We will be updating events to this page, so watch for email announcements and check back as we approach April 17! If you are hosting an event you think would fit well with our theme specifically, or our Lasallian heritage generally, please reach out to Carrie Davis, Mission & Ministry Director. We are confident that there is something for everyone during our Lasallian Heritage Days this year! You are part of the spirit that creates our community!

**April 15 (Getting an early start on Lasallian Heritage Days!)**
Bubbly & New Beginnings	4:45pm-8:30pm Faculty & Staff Dining Room & Fenlon Hall	Graduating students are invited to this 3rd annual event combining a Senior Reflection Night and "Bubbly with the Brothers" champagne reception. RSVP HERE	Image
April 17
Kick-off BBQ	11 am – 2 pm SMC Chapel Lawn Free to all	Hosted by Mission and Ministry, Alumni Engagement, Student Life and Advancement Office, Join the campus community to share a meal, listen to music, and enjoy live perfomances and activities as we kick off Lasallian Heritage Days and our tenth annual giving day One Day One SMC. All are welcome and we look forward to celebrating the "Spirit of Community" with you!	Image
One Day One SMC	All Day Online and across campus	One Day One SMC is back for its 10th year running! This year, One Day will span 1,863 minutes (just over 31 hours) with the goal of reaching 1,863 donors in honor of the College's founding year. One Day is a time to celebrate all of the things that make SMC special	Image
GaelConnect	5:30–7pm Claeys Lounge	Hosted by the Career Center Stop by to connect with SMC alumni, and make new connections to advance your post-graduation career! Register Here	Image
April 18
One Day, One SMC	All Day Online and across campus	One Day One SMC is back for its 10th year running! This year, One Day will span 1,863 minutes (just over 31 hours) with the goal of reaching 1,863 donors in honor of the College's founding year. One Day is a time to celebrate all of the things that make SMC special	Image
Living Religious Vocations Today	2-3:30pm Mission and Ministry Center Lounge	Come hear the vocation stories of 5 individuals who have chosen Religious Life, as a Sister, Brother, and Priest. Your questions are welcome! Light refreshments will be provided. Hosted by the Mission and Ministry Center	Image
April 19
APASA Night Market	3–6pm Chapel Lawn	Hosted by APASA	Image
April 20
First Generation Community Celebration: 50 Years of High Potential	12–3pm Chapel Lawn RSVP Here	Hosted by High Potential Program, in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the High Potential Program at SMC, we invite you to join us for the First Gen Community Celebration! Music, food, performances from Baile Folklorico Guadalupano, art activities and much more! This event is open to all - students bring your families! Local high schools have been invited. Alumni, staff, faculty are all welcome :)	Image
April 21
Initiation Sunday	5pm SMC Chapel	Hosted by the Mission & Ministry Center, all are welcome and invited to witness and take part in the Celebration of the Sacraments for our beloved students and stay for a reception following the liturgy.	Image
April 23
Lasallian Spirituality Today Reading	12–1:30pm Hagerty Lounge	Hosted by Office of Mission	Image
SMC at SF Giants Night	6:45pm Off Campus	Calling Gaels everywhere—this year's Saint Mary's Night at the San Francisco Giants is against the NY Mets. This year's special event ticket includes a co-branded Gaels/Giants beanie, perfect for foggy days from SF to Moraga. Limited tickets on sale now! Hosted by Alumni Engagement and Events	Image
April 24
Academic Convocation	1–2:30pm SMC Chapel	Honoring our special guest Brother William Mann, FSC, with special reception to follow at the Soda Center	Image
Solidarity Supper	5–6pm Chapel Courtyard	Hosted by the Mission & Ministry Center	Image
Take Back the Night	6:30-8pm SMC Chapel Plaza	Join CARE (Campus Assault Response and Education) and SCAAR (Student Coalition Against Abuse and Rape) for this annual evening event to support survivors of sexual violence.
April 25
Sport and Spirituality	3:00pm-4:30pm Hagerty Lounge	Join in a panel discussion on the intersection of sport and spirituality with SMC coaches, student athletes, faculty, and staff.	Image
April 26
Staff Breakfast with the Brothers	8:00 -10:00am Alemany Brothers Community	Hosted by the Staff Activities Committee, SMC Staff are invited to join the Brothers for a light breakfast upstairs in the Alemany Brothers Community Residence.
Cultural Night Showcase	Soda Center	Hosted by the Intercultural Center, this captivating evening of music, food, pre-show entertainment, and performances is dedicated to welcoming folks of all backgrounds to share their different forms of artistic expression with the Saint Mary’s community. Tix & Food: 4:00pm tickets open, food trucks, activities, and musical entertainment Show Time: 6:00pm show begins (includes intermission w/ beverages and dessert)	Image
April 28
De La Salle Christian Brothers Vow Renewal (and National Religious Brothers Day)	8pm during Student Community Liturgy SMC Chapel	Hosted by the Mission & Ministry Center, with reception to follow	Image