Karly Zimmerman, Staff

La Salle University’s September schedule is packed full of events geared toward welcoming students back to campus after the long summer break. Events ranging from arts and crafts, success coaching and student involvement will be keeping students very busy during the month of September!

On Aug. 28, On the Quad kicked off the semester with a Water Ice Welcome event in the Hansen Quad. Students were invited to come out and enjoy delicious water ice to celebrate the first day of classes. Later in the week, La Salle’s wide range of student clubs, academic and Greek life organizations all gathered in the Tom Gola Arena for a Student Involvement Fair on Thursday, Aug. 31 hosted by the Career Center and Campus Activity Center. The event was a great opportunity to introduce La Salle’s freshman class to the many ways to get involved on campus.

On Sept. 5, La Salle University’s Commuter and Off-Campus Coaches hosted a Painting and Sipping event on the Hansen Quad where commuter students were given the opportunity to network, paint and learn more about La Salle.

La Salle Student Wellness Services began their on-campus series on Wednesday, Sept. 6 with a DIY Thriving Kit table that provided students with healthy tips and tricks to “survive” college. Students were allowed to make up their own care package of wellness products, healthy snacks and more.

La Salle became an official partner school for Campus Philly’s annual Collegefest this year, an event that welcomed over 20,000 college students back to Philadelphia with free museum tickets, free SEPTA fare, and a block party on Philadelphia’s Race Street on Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10.

While these events have been a success, La Salle students look forward to the events yet to come. On Friday, September 29, La Salle will host Quietfest, a series of music and wellness festivals held by Depaul USA, a national homelessness services nonprofit organization that fights the homelessness crisis by providing safe and stable housing. The event will take place in the Union Ballroom and will include a workshop, vendors and various physical activities such as yoga, meditation and art therapy. Later that night, Late Night La Salle will partner with Depaul USA and the Union Ballroom will be transformed for a Silent Disco event.

To close out our busy month of September, Late Night La Salle will host a Philly Food event to highlight and celebrate the many cultural and delicious flavors of the city. Students will be invited to come and enjoy in the Union Food Court on Saturday, Sept. 30.