
International Symposium on Lasallian Research
Twin Cities Campus
This yearly symposium gathers creative minds to discuss and explore the key characteristics or key areas that comprise the field of Lasallian research today; look beyond a study solely of the origins, tradition, and heritage in Lasallian research; break open the possibilities for Lasallian research in the 21st century; and propose avenues or topics for future-needed Lasallian research. The goal is to develop a community of scholars committed to supporting, conducting, and publishing Lasallian research.
More than 120 Lasallian educators and scholars from numerous countries gather to present and discuss current research.
While International Association of Lasallian Universities promotes and fosters research collaboration among Lasallian researchers in strategic areas, these themes certainly must not preclude the pursuit of other lines of research according to the individual missions and visions of IALU member institutions. Past themes have included::
- Food, Nutrition, and Health (biochemistry of food products, science and engineering of potable water, cancer risks and cures from food, and economic impact studies of nutrition programs in schools)
- Sustainability and the Environment (dealing with climate change, eco-design of houses and urban centers, industrial ecology, and air and water quality monitoring in megacities)
- Education and Learning Innovations (access to education among the poor, impact of use of tablets for learning math and science, coping mechanisms among children with learning disabilities, and predicting the academic emotions of young learners based on physiological signals)
Registration
Friday through Sunday, Sept. 20-22, 2019
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Twin Cities Campus
2500 Park Ave.
Minneapolis, Minn.
Registration for the three-day symposium is $260/person and includes all meals during the event.
No refunds will be issued after September 1.
Conference Hotel Information:
The hotel for the 2019 International Symposium on Lasallian Research is the Sheraton Minneapolis Midtown, 2901 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The group rate is $145-$165 per night. Rooms must be reserved by September 9 to qualify for the group rate.
You can also call 866-837-4196 and reference Saint Mary’s International Research Symposium Room Block to receive the group rate.
Keynote Speakers:
Friday, Sept. 20

Brother Andrés Govela, FSC
Internationally recognized leader in Lasallian higher education
Presentation: Reflections on the Role of Research in the Development of Lasallian Higher Education in Light of the Discourse of the Last Three Decades
Brother Andrés Govela, FSC was elected president of the International Association of La Salle Universities (IALU) in 2018, and was named rector of Universidad La Salle Nezahualcóyotl, in Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico that same year. Prior to that, he was rector of Universidad La Salle Bajío from 2007-2018 and a member of the IALU executive committee.
Brother Andrés has a degree in theology from ULSA Mexico, a degree in basic education from the Normal School of Christopher Columbus, a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Normal Superior F.E.P., and a master's degree in project management from the Ramón Llull University of Barcelona, Spain.
Saturday, Sept. 21
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Peter Stemp
Associate Director, De La Salle Solidarietà Internazionale – ONLUS, Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, Rome, Italy
Presentation: Deepening Our Collaboration: De La Salle Solidarieta Internazionale and Lasallian Tertiary Institutions
Peter Stemp joined the De La Salle Solidarietà Internazionale – ONLUS staff as associate director in October 2017 to support fundraising efforts in the United States and Europe. Prior to moving to Rome to work with ONLUS, Peter worked with Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, serving as an associate program director. Peter also served with Solidarity with South Sudan, an inter-congregational response to provide teacher and nurse training in South Sudan, assisting with fundraising and grant management. Peter holds a master’s degree in international relations from Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, and a master of science in education from Pace University in New York City. He is a proud alumnus of Saint Mary’s College of California in Moraga, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and communications.
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Symposium Schedule
Friday, Sept. 20
University Center Lobby
University Center, Ballroom West
Dr. Timothy Gossen, Vice President of Student Affairs and Student Life
University Center, Ballroom East
Brother Andres Govela, FSC
Rector, Universidad La Salle Nezahualcóyotl, in Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico
President, International Association of Lasallian Universities (IALU)
Reflections on the Role of Research in the Development of Lasallian Higher Education in Light of the Discourse of the Last Three Decades
University Center, Ballroom East
University Center, Trustees Lounge
University Center, Banquet East
Saturday, Sept. 21
University Center, Ballroom East
University Center, Ballroom West
Peter Stemp
Associate Director, De La Salle Solidarieta Internazionale
Deepening Our Collaboration: De La Salle Solidarieta Internazionale and Lasallian Tertiary Institutions
University Center, Ballroom East
University Center, Ballroom East
Session I:
Brother George Van Grieken, FSC
Director of Research and Resources
Lasallian Generalate, Rome
Sources and Support for Lasallian Research
University Center, Banquet West
Session II:
Lynn Albee, Ed.D.
School of Education - Assistant Dean and Program Director of M.A. in Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
University Center, Ballroom East
University Center Banquet East
The following break-out sessions will be held in various classrooms in Brother Louis Hall.
University Center West
University Center, Second Floor
Sunday, Sept. 22
University Center, Ballroom East
Please bring luggage to University Center; secure storage will be available.
University Center, Ballroom East
University Center, Ballroom West
Past Speakers
The 2018 symposium featured three keynote presentations:
Brother Louis DeThomasis, FSC, Ph.D., President Emeritus, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota - “From Chaos to Ethical Clarity: The Quest for Lasallian Higher Education in Today’s Global Society”
Carmelita Quebengco, AFSC, Ph.D., Consultant to the President and Chancellor Emeritus, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines, “Conversations on Cross Institution Research”
Brother Cristhian Diaz, FSC, Ed.D., Principal, Gigante, Huila, Colombia, “Making Peace Possible: Grassroots Peacebuilding Leaders”