De La Salle Week 2008 Schedule
Sunday, April 27th
De La Salle Week 2008 Kick-Off
- College Mass (8:00 p.m., Chapel)
Gather in a spirit of faith, celebration, and community as our College Community celebrates the life of Saint John Baptist de La Salle and our Lasallian Heritage with the beginning of De La Salle Week 2008!
In partnership with the SMC and Joseph Alemany Christian Brothers Communities - Kick-off Reception (9:00 p.m., Mission and Ministry Center)
Come to the Mission and Ministry Center to get De La Salle Week 2008 started. This year’s give-away and t-shirt will be released!
Monday, April 28th
“Celebrating Inclusive Community”
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Barbeque on the Chapel Lawn (11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Chapel Lawn)
Gather on the Chapel Lawn with the Saint Mary’s College Community to celebrate the beginning of De La Salle Week 2008. Enjoy lunch, play volleyball, and check out this year’s surprises! In partnership with Sodexho and Recreational Sports - CILSA & Faculty Showcase (3:00 – 4:30 p.m., Soda Center, Claeys Lounge)
Come hear engaged faculty colleagues who are exemplifying the Lasallian mission by combining quality education with the promotion of social justice. Faculty will discuss their service-learning and community-based research courses. Refreshments provided.
In partnership with CILSA - D.C.D.C.! Diversity Career Development Conference: Embracing Cultural Identity Through Career Development (5:00 – 8:30 p.m., Soda Center)
Engage with fellow students, alumni and employers for this highly interactive and powerful networking event that will enable you to flourish more fully in the real world of careers and life after SMC. All are welcome.
In partnership with SMC Diversity Clubs and the Career Development Center
Tuesday, April 29th
“Celebrating Faith in the Presence of God”
- Soup & Substance: Super-sized! (11:30am – 12:30 p.m., Soda Center)
Share a meal and discuss a recent Lasallian publication, “‘The’ Mission Becomes ‘Our’ Mission” by Greg Kopra with faculty, staff, and students of the College Community.
In partnership with the SMC and Joseph Alemany Christian Brothers Communities - De La Salle Production (3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Claeys Lounge)
Who was De La Salle? Where is Rheims, France? Come learn about Saint John Baptist de La Salle in this lively performance of his life by one of our own SMC performers and artists!
In partnership with Faculty Member, Michael Cook - Tuesday Night Live: De La Salle Week Edition (9:00 – 10:30 p.m., Dryden)
Get out of your room and indulge in free entertainment and late night munchies in Dryden Hall.
In partnership with Dryden Hall and ASSMC Enlivenment
Wednesday, April 30th
“Celebrating Quality Education”
Celebrating De La Salle and Our Lasallian Heritage
Anniversary of the Birth of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, April 30, 1651
- Saint Mary's College Annual Convocation (12:45 – 1:45pm, Community Time, Chapel)
This annual College event will honor Brother Jose Cervantes, FSC, internationally known Lasallian Scholar, Educator, and University Administrator from Mexico.
- Convocation Reception (2:00 p.m., Soda Center)
Celebrate with our Convocation honoree, Brother Jose Cervantes, FSC!
In partnership with the President’s Office - "First to College: The Foundation Generation" (4:00 – 5:30 p.m., Soda Center)
Participate in this 3rd Annual Saint Mary’s College Conference. Making Connections: Lasallian Universities, College Bound and Alumni
In partnership with the Anthropology & Sociology Departments - College Community Mass (5:15pm, Chapel)
All members of the College Community are invited to the Chapel to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, Patron Saint of Teachers and Founder of the Christian Brothers.
In partnership with the SMC and Joseph Alemany Christian Brothers Communities - Lasallian Star Search (9:00 – 11:00 p.m., Late Night, Dryden Hall)
So, you say you have talent? Check out Late Night and bring your talent, energy, and lip singing ability to this lively event in Dryden Hall. In partnership with the Lasallian Community, Santiago Community, and Residence Hall Association
Thursday, May 1st
“Celebrating Respect for All Persons”
- SMC Uncovered (1:00 p.m., De La Salle Statue)
Walk the campus with Brother Raphael, Patton, FSC as he “regaels” us with the stories, history, and lore of the College! In partnership with the Office of Residence Life and Community Life, Admissions Ambassadors, Orientation Leaders, and Brother Raphael Patton, FSC - Brother Kyran Marathon (3:00 – 5:00 p.m., De La Salle Statue)
We are bringing back this SMC event again this year so grab your walking or running shoes, put air in your bicycle tires, or cruise your skateboard around the campus. Meet at the De La Salle statue. Prizes to be awarded and free De La Salle Week 2008 t-shirts to the first to sign up!
In partnership with Recreational Sports - Iron Chef: Christian Brothers Edition
(5:30 – 7:00 p.m.)
Check out the culinary craft of the Brothers and Resident Directors, and enjoy a great dinner!
Canyon Area
Ageno C 2nd Floor
RD, Brother Michael Meister, FSC
Central Area
Justin 1st Floor
RD, Dan Rott, cooking with Brother Richard Lemberg, FSC
Augustine 2nd Floor
RD, Kory Hayden, cooking with Brother Dominic Berardelli, FSC
Townhouse Area
Guerrieri East
RD, Jim Sciuto, cooking with a Mystery Brother
In partnership with the SMC and Joseph Alemany Christian Brothers Communities; Residence and Community Life - XALT (7:30 – 8:30 p.m., Chapel)
Participate in this opportunity for song, prayer, and reflections about living our Lasallian Mission!
Friday, May 2nd
“Celebrating Concern for the Poor and Social Justice”
- Social with the Christian Brothers (11:00am – Noon, Fenlon Hall)
Gather in Fenlon Hall of the Christian Brothers Community to celebrate the end of De La Salle Week 2008. Enter via the north end of the Arcade or across from Brother Alfred Brousseau Hall.
In partnership with the SMC and Joseph Alemany Christian Brothers Communities; Staff Activities Committee and Staff Council - Carnival 4 Kids (Afternoon, Central Campus)
Be a part of this exciting annual event at Saint Mary’s College! In partnership with CILSA - San Francisco Evening & Alcatraz Night Tour
Free tickets for this event are available in the Office of Residence Life. For more information, please contact RHA at (925) 631-8158 or rha@stmarys-ca.edu.
In partnership with the Residence Hall Association
Saturday, May 3rd
- Meditation Workshop (9:00am – 2:00 p.m.; Delphine Intercultural Center)
Enjoy this opportunity to reflect, renew, and rejuvenate with meditation!
In partnership with Brother Camillus Chavez, FSC - Gael Spring Athletics (2:00 p.m.)
Enjoy your Saturday outdoors by supporting the Gaels with Women’s Softball versus Loyola Marymount University. In partnership with the Athletic Department
Sunday, May 4th
- College Sunday Mass (8:00 p.m., Chapel)
Gather for Mass as the College Community celebrates the culmination of De La Salle Week 2008 and life of Saint John Baptist de La Salle! We will also celebrate with those receiving the Sacraments of Initiation!
In partnership with the SMC and Joseph Alemany Christian Brothers Communities - Celebration Reception
Come to the Mission and Ministry Center to celebrate the end of De La Salle Week 2008 and with those who received the Sacraments of Initiation!
In a Spirit of Faith . . .
Join the Saint Mary’s College Community in the liturgical celebrations of the week.
All are Welcome!
| LITURGICAL CELEBRATION | DATE, TIME, LOCATION |
| Saint Mary’s College Sunday Mass | Sunday, April 27th, 11:00am and 8:00 p.m. Saint Mary’s College Chapel Sunday, May 4th, 11:00am and 8:00 p.m. Saint Mary’s College Chapel |
| Daily Mass | Monday – Thursday, 5:15pm Friday, 7:15am Saint Mary’s College Chapel Side Chapel |
Check out this year’s t-shirt, find out about this year’s give-away, collect this year’s set of Christian Brothers Trading Cards, and enjoy all the events throughout De La Salle Week 2008!
