Gardening is a rewarding activity, but safety shouldn’t be forgotten! Here’s how to cultivate a healthy and hazard-free garden: Avoid repetitive motions: Digging, pruning, planting, and raking should be divided into 15-minute chunks and interspersed with other activities. Wear proper PPE: Protect your hands with a quality pair of gardening gloves and wear proper footwear to help combat fatigue and
On Thursday, June 19, Teams will replace Zoom in the Blue Navbar in Brightspace. Zoom will remain available until July 20. If you want to keep using Zoom in Brightspace after June 19, you’ll need to add a link to it in your course’s content area: Log into your course. Go to Content > Existing Activities > External Learning Tools.
Johnson Controls, the University’s fire alarm system and suppression vendor, will be on campus Monday, June 16–Friday, June 27, to complete the annual testing of all campus fire alarm systems, as required by the National Fire Protection Association. This includes both the academic/administrative buildings as well as all residence halls. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival proudly presents “The Producers,” the uproarious, Tony Award-winning musical comedy that took Broadway by storm. Based on Mel Brooks’ Oscar-winning 1967 film, this side-splitting satire hits the Main Stage at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts at DeSales University, delivering nonstop laughs, show-stopping dance numbers, and an outrageously entertaining story. The show previews today, June 11, and
Outdoor and indoor heat exposure can be dangerous, but we can take action to prepare ourselves. Drink cool water, even if you are not thirsty. Drink at least one cup every 20 minutes. Take rest breaks in a designated shady or cool location. Dress for the heat by wearing a hat and light-colored, loose-fitting, breathable clothing if possible. Watch for
DeSales University is proud to host the Officer Petzold Foundation’s Forensic Investigator Training Experience. On Monday, June 16, 2025, from 9:45AM-noon, the Lehigh County Municipal Emergency Response Team will perform an equipment demonstration outside of Dooling Hall. The demonstration will include the use of a “flash bang,” which emits several loud pops and flashes of light. The area will be secured by law
The following position is currently posted internally. Please click on the position title to apply on Paycor. Housekeeper. Questions? maura.conroy@desales.edu
Thank you for your attention to the following tasks for 2025 Fiscal Year end. Purchase orders for Fiscal 2025 should be completed by June 12. Please bring all cash and checks to the treasurer’s office on or before 10AM, June 30. Please bring any uncashed DeSales checks in your possession to the treasurer’s office for proper cancellation and/or reissue. All
Trexler Library’s regular summer hours have been updated: Monday-Thursday: 9AM–8PM. Friday: closed. Saturday-Sunday: closed. Questions? reference@desales.edu
As temperatures rise, insects have started to emerge. Aside from causing itching pain, redness, and swelling, many bug bites can also spread diseases. To help prevent insect bites: Wear light-colored clothing that covers your body. Avoid standing water where mosquitoes like to lay eggs. Avoid outdoor activities during dawn and dusk. If you are bitten, try not to scratch. Scratching