La Roche University

We're counting down the days until our second annual Day of Giving. See what's in store and help us meet our goal of 325 donors to unlock an additional $20,000: laroche.edu/gives

From the nest to the coop, birds of all feathers give together. Does your animal make our Pet Hall of Fame? Pose them with this sign after making your gift at laroche.edu/gives, and share your pictures using #LRUGives. Get your Pet Hall of Fame sign http://ow.ly/e4Qe50EdKqM

Let’s band together to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Join our team at the first LRU Out of the Darkness Walk tomorrow Saturday, April 17: laroche.edu/darknesswalk

My time at La Roche has been very special, especially my senior year. I became involved in the Student Government Association (SGA) and initiated the SGA Campaign for a Redhawk mascot carving on campus. I have been a member of the women’s tennis team for the past four years and am a member of the inaugural women’s lacrosse team, which has become a second family to me. I have made many friends at La Roche from all walks of life, which has helped me grow as a person. -Rochell...e Selzer ’21 Tennis and lacrosse Marketing and management major laroche.edu/gives

"La Roche students are not just educated, but also nurtured and helped to grow. This kind of education should be given support to continue. - Phyllis Hartman, M.S. '90 Gift the gift of an education. Join us for the Day of Giving April 27. laroche.edu/gives

Walk to fight suicide in LRU’s Out of the Darkness Walk on campus or virtually next Saturday, April 17. Join our team: http://ow.ly/YDQj50Elpi4

The faculty and staff cared about everyone, and as an international student, I felt like I was at home. La Roche helped me develop into the best person that I can be to help the world. -Shekhah Alrasheed ’19 Help us continue this legacy. Join us April 27 for the second annual Day of Giving: laroche.edu/gives

Meet current students, tour campus, explore majors and learn about merit-based scholarships during Preview Nights April 13-15. Register at laroche.edu/previewnight.

Redhawk baseball and softball begin today! Watch Opening Day live: http://ow.ly/7Cta50EjQD2

"I know firsthand how this small college for Sisters grew into a university for students from all over the world. I teach them. I want my money to provide scholarships, facilities and a future for these students, and a legacy from a grateful alumna. - Sister Rita Yeasted ’68, SFCC, Ph.D. Be part of providing a future to LRU students: laroche.edu/gives

From a small college with a humble beginning to a university with big ambitions, LRU has made an impact on higher education in Pittsburgh since 1963. Help us continue that legacy on April 27 during our second annual Day of Giving: laroche.edu/gives

Learn how you can earn a bachelor's degree in psychology from La Roche without leaving the BC3 campus. Come see us at BC3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates: Tuesday, April 6 and 13 Monday, April 19 Thursday, April 29 ... laroche.edu/BC3

Have a blessed and joyous Easter! Tune in to a virtual LRU mass celebration: laroche.edu/mass

The La Roche University community experienced a great loss on Oct. 23, with the tragic passing of Minh Tran. An international student from Vietnam, Minh came to La Roche to study computer science. Please keep Minh and those who loved him in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Student counseling services are available if you need support. Please contact Lori Arend at 412-918-6372 or [email protected].

"In nursing school they don't really prepare you for a pandemic, but LRU's nursing programs prepare you to be the best possible nurse in the face of just about anything." - Samantha Sham '17, BSN '19 Read about Ms. Sham's experience caring for critical patients in the Medical Surgical ICU Unit at UPMC Passavant: http://ow.ly/NVBc50C0kFT

Distinguished Alumnus Cadwell Turnbull ’09 is a speculative fiction writer. His debut science-fiction novel, The Lesson, made several Best of the Year lists and was optioned by AMC for a television series. Learn more about Mr. Turnbull’s career: http://ow.ly/61Qy50BMvIx

Cynthia Stauber ’84 has worked as a registered nurse for UPMC Passavant for 34 years. Throughout her career she has held a variety of positions, including primary nurse care coordinator and unit director of a Medical/Surgical Stroke Unit. Today she is a unit director for UPMC Passavant. Read about Ms. Stauber’s accomplishments: http://ow.ly/GWKm50BMvGG

As health care providers, volunteers and essential employees, La Roche alumni make a difference on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic every day. Although their roles and responsibilities vary, they all offer their time, talent and resources to help others. Robert Breen, a volunteer for Pittsburgh's Military Entrance and Processing Station and recipient of the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service, is one example. ... Meet Mr. Breen: http://ow.ly/EQ3c50BTUeN

La Roche University will have a modified schedule for the Spring 2021 semester. Visit laroche.edu/coronavirus for the latest updates.

Distinguished Alumna Danielle Shearer began her career with Howard Hanna Insurance Services in 2005 and held various roles, including receptionist, sales assistant and division operations manager. Now she is vice president, implementing and executing overall agency strategy. Read Ms. Shearer’s full biography: http://ow.ly/zdCh50BMvyB

Become an expert in big data, social media, cyber security and project management through La Roche's Master of Science in Information Systems. Learn more & apply today: ow.ly/Ex1Z50BMw38

Real estate captivated John Napolitano's interest at an early age when, at the impressionable and inquisitive age of 10, he had the privilege of working alongside his father building houses. Little did he know that the journey had just begun. Learn more about Mr. Napolitano, a 2020 recipient of La Roche’s Distinguished Circle Award: http://ow.ly/L6Ie50BMvv6

Time to file your FAFSA for 2021-22! Complete it early to potentially receive more federal financial aid. Use LRU's code: 003987 | studentaid.gov

Join us for an open discussion on issues that impact our campus community and greater world tomorrow, Sept. 30 at 12:30 p.m. Check your La Roche email to RSVP.

High school and transfer students: Meet us at the National CCAA Virtual College Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Space is limited. Registration is required: http://ow.ly/fWGU50BAfVe

Distinguished Alumna Patricia Meyer ’96 is a licensed nurse practitioner supervisor for UPMC Passavant, where she has become a mentor for her team and other nursing staff. As a nurse practitioner supervisor, Ms. Meyer has developed a quality monitoring program, an orientation process and coordinates onsite advanced practice educational opportunities. Read about Ms. Meyer’s accomplishments: http://ow.ly/2xZY50Bz4ke