Lasallian Heritage Days 2023
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See https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/lasallian-heritage-days for this year's event information
April 19 – 30, 2023
We are excited to share with you our calendar of events for this year’s Lasallian Heritage Days:
“One La Salle ~ Global Inspirations.”
In light of Saint Mary’s strategic plan, Transformation 2028, and the emphasis on how Saint Mary’s is committed to work with and across the global Lasallian network, we chose this theme to explore and affirm our work in this worldwide educational network that engages hearts and transforms lives.
Lasallian Heritage Days honors Saint John Baptist de La Salle, founder of the 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 other Lasallian universities worldwide can be found on these sites:
There are many special events taking place between April 19–30, some new and some that are time old traditions, and we thank the many students, faculty, and staff who are hosting events this year!
We will be adding events to this page as they are announced, so check back as we get closer to these dates. We are confident that there is something available for everyone during our Lasallian Heritage Days this year!
April 19
- Kick-off BBQ and Global Fair hosted by Center for International Programs, 11:00am-2:00pm (SMC Chapel Lawn)—free to our entire community (Students with meal plans - please bring cards to swipe)
- One Day One SMC, All Day (Online and across Campus)
- Strategic Plan Feedback Session, 2:30–4:00pm (Hagerty Lounge) - Our SMC community is invited to see our heritage enacted in the forward-looking opportunity strategic plan.
- Solidarity Supper, hosted by Mission & Ministry Center, 5:00–6:00pm (Chapel Courtyard)
April 20
- Global Dialogue on Sustainability, 6:00am (Online)
- Make'n'Take Plants, hosted by SIL, 8:00pm (Pub)
April 23
- Initiation Sunday, hosted by Mission & Ministry Center, 5:00pm (SMC Chapel and Chapel Plaza) with special reception to follow.
April 24
- Reception with IALU EXEC Board/Brothers, hosted by Office of Mission, 3:30pm (Claeys Lounge)
- Eid Celebration, hosted by the Muslim Student Association (time and location TBD)
April 25
- Bubbly and New Beginnings, an event for graduating seniors, hosted by Mission & Ministry Center and Alumni Engagement & Events RSVP here
- Senior Reflection Night, 5:15-7:30pm (Claeys Lounge)
- Bubbly with the Brothers, 7:30pm (Faculty/Staff Dining)
April 26
- Academic Convocation, 1:00-2:30pm (SMC Chapel) - Honoring our special guest Joan Landeros, Ph.D., AFSC. Special Reception to follow at the Soda Center.
- Disney Forum, hosted by the Department of Communication, 4:00-5:30pm (Hagerty Lounge) An evening with Naomi Ostwald Kawamura, Executive Director of DENSHO.org
- Take Back the Night, hosted by the CARE Center, CWGE, and the SCAAR Team, 6:00-8:00pm (SMC Chapel Plaza)
April 27
- Regenerative Runway, 1:00pm-2:30pm (Ferroggiaro Quad)
- Trivia Night, hosted by SIL, 7:00pm (Pub)
April 28
- Breakfast with the Brothers, hosted by Staff Activities Committee, 8:00am (Fenlon Hall) - SMC Staff are invited to join the Brothers for a light breakfast in Fenlon Hall, heart of the SMC Brothers Community Residence
- EFFLORESCENCE (Cultural Night Showcase), hosted by the Intercultural Center (Soda Center)
- 4:00pm - Ticket Booth Opens / Pre-Reception Event w/ 6 Food Trucks, Music, Art and Vendors
- 5:30pm - Doors open
- 6:00pm - Showcase Begins
April 30
- De La Salle Christian Brothers Vow Renewal (and National Religious Brothers Day), hosted by Mission & Ministry Center, 8:00pm during Student Community Liturgy (SMC Chapel), reception to follow
The Lasallian Heritage Days Planning Committee
-Frances Sweeney, Office of Mission
-Sally Jamison, Office of Mission
-Elizabeth Schroeder, Marketing and Communications
-Karina Del Rio, Student Involvement and Leadership
-Brother Charles Hilken, FSC, Alemany Community
-Carrie Davis, Mission & Ministry Center staff
-Colleen O'Healy da Silva, Mission & Ministry Center staff
-Anthony Campos, Mission & Ministry Center student leader
-Ryan Christ, Mission & Ministry Center student leader
-Brianna Gonzalez, Mission & Ministry Center student leader