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.

Reserve Your Room

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

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

3 p.m.

Registration and check-in
University Center Lobby

3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Shuttles depart hotel for University Center

4 p.m.

Opening Prayer
University Center, Ballroom West

4:30 p.m.

Welcome
Dr. Timothy Gossen, Vice President of Student Affairs and Student Life
University Center, Ballroom East

5 p.m.

Keynote Address
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

6 p.m.

Social, Sponsored by Saint Mary’s Press
University Center, Trustees Lounge

7 p.m.

Dinner
University Center, Banquet East

8 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Shuttles depart University Center for hotel

Saturday, Sept. 21

7:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast
University Center, Ballroom East

7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

Shuttles depart hotel for University Center

8:30 a.m.

Morning Prayer
University Center, Ballroom West

9 a.m.

Keynote Address
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

10 a.m.

Coffee Break
University Center, Ballroom East

10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Large Breakout Sessions

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

11:45 a.m.

Lunch
University Center Banquet East

12:30 p.m.

Shuttle bus departs University Center for Brother Louis Hall

1 - 5:05 p.m.

Breakout Sessions
The following break-out sessions will be held in various classrooms in Brother Louis Hall.

1-1:50 p.m

Session I

2-2:50 p.m.

Session II

2:50-3:10 p.m.

BREAK

3:15-4:05 p.m.

Session III

4:15-5:05 p.m.

Session IV

5:10 p.m.

Shuttle departs Brother Louis Hall for University Center

5:30 p.m.

Mass
University Center West

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Social with Substantial Appetizers
University Center, Second Floor

8:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Shuttles depart University Center for hotel

Sunday, Sept. 22

7:30 a.m.

Breakfast Buffet
University Center, Ballroom East

7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

Shuttles depart hotel for University Center
Please bring luggage to University Center; secure storage will be available.

8:30 a.m.

TBD

9:30 a.m.

Roundtable/Thematic/Topical Discussions
University Center, Ballroom East

10:45 a.m.

Prayer/Closing of Symposium
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”

The 2017 symposium featured three keynote presentations:

Dr. Carlos Costa, dean of the School of Engineering at De La Salle University in Bogota, Colombia, spoke on the intersection of climate change, sustainable development, and how it relates to Lasallian higher education.

Dr. Olaf Gruess, technology manager and global connector, and Dr. Christine Nowakowski, principal scientist, both of General Mills, discussed research, entrepreneurship, nutrition, and philanthropic health practices of their company.

Tracy Adams, CEO of yourtown in Australia, spoke on the Lasallian mission and the dedication to serving children. Her organization attempts to break the cycle of disadvantaged youth through support, resources, and social services.

The 2016 symposium featured three keynote presentations:

Dr. Todd Reinhart, Saint Mary’s University dean of sciences and health professions, discussed his 15 years of research on HIV/AIDS and the Lasallian concern for people who don’t have access to resources to combat the disease.

Dr. Melchor Victor G. Frias, vice chancellor for research at the De La Salle Health Sciences Institute in the Philippines, presented on the challenges and concerns of conducting Phase 1 of a clinical trial on a new drug for Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) among children.

Dr. Judy A. Van Wyk, Department of Sociology & Anthropology at the University of Rhode Island, and Dr. Camela Steinke, program assessment and effectiveness research specialist at Lasalle School in New York, discussed Lasallian- and trauma-informed care in Lasallian youth and family ministries.

The 2015 symposium featured two keynote presentations:

Brother Robert Schieler, The Superior General of the De La Salle Christian Brothers presented on Lasallian Research of the 21st Century

Dr. Hashem Shahin of Bethlehem University presented genetics research at Bethlehem University and the impact of research on the lives of people within Palestine

The 2014 symposium featured three keynote presentations:

Dr. Rebecca Proehl, Professor, Kalmanovitz School of Education, Saint Mary’s College of California presented “The Transformative Nature of Lasallian Research”

Dr. Thomas F. Clasen, Professor, Water, Sanitation, and Health at the University of London’s School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the Rose Salamone Gangarosa Chair of Sanitation and Safe Water at Emory University in Atlanta presented “The Global Water and Sanitation Scandal: A Challenge for Lasallian Universities”

Chris Fay, President, Lasallian Association of Secondary School Chief Administrators and Principal, Christian Brothers High School, Memphis, TN; Phil Pusateri, Chairperson, Midwest District Lasallian Mission Council, Principal, De La Salle Middle School, St. Louis, MO; Jolleen Wagner, Chair, RELAN Young Lasallians Committee, Director of Lasallian Volunteers; and Bill Wolff, Mission Executive Council, District of Eastern North America, Executive Director, La Salle School, Albany, NY were on an Education Practitioner Panel: “A Call for Research Assistance from RELAN Ministries”

The 2013 symposium featured three keynote presentations:

Dr. Arnulfo Ascarraga, professor, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines presented “Lasallians in the World Solving Real World Problems”

Brother Diego Munoz, director of Lasallian research and resources, Brothers of the Christian Schools, Rome, Italy presented “Looking at the Future from a Challenging Memory”

Dr. Susan Hines, director of faculty development, Saint Mary’s Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs presented “A Response to the White Paper from the 2012 Symposium on Lasallian Research”

The 2012 symposium featured two keynote presentations:

Brother Robert Schieler, General Councilor, presented “The Call from the Institute for Lasallian Research”

Dr. Mary Catherine Fox, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, presented “Capturing Our Time for Theirs: Considerations for the Context of Our Future”

International Symposium on Lasallian Research