Celebrate Franciscan Week at FranU, a vibrant campus tradition honoring our Franciscan foundation through food, fun and fellowship. Join us for a weeklong series of events including engaging activities, inspiring lectures, service opportunities and community gatherings. Whether you're a student, faculty member or visitor, there's something for everyone to enjoy as we reflect on the values that shape our mission.
7:15 – 9:00 a.m. | Complimentary 7 Brew Coffee, Chick-fil-A breakfast and t-shirts in the St. Francis Hall Atrium
12:30 p.m. | Franciscan Crown Rosary lead by Sister Martha Abshire in the St. Francis Hall Chapel of St. Francis at La Verna
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Jeremiah's Italian Ice, LSU Vet School Therapy Dogs and Blessing Bags Assembly in the St. Francis Hall Courtyard
12:30 p.m. | The Canticle of the Creatures and the Purpose of a Franciscan University presented by Dr. David Whidden, Vice President for Mission, in the St. Francis Hall Board Room
10:45 a.m. | Weekly Campus Mass in the St. Francis Hall Chapel of St. Francis at La Verna
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Bioethics Lecture Series 'Human Dignity and Brain Death' in the St. Francis Hall Atrium Classrooms
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Bioethics Lecture Series 'Human Dignity and Brain Death' in the St. Francis Hall Atrium Classrooms
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Jambalaya Lunch provided by Campus Federal Credit Union in the St. Francis Hall Courtyard
4:00 p.m. | Blessing of the Pets in the St. Francis Hall Courtyard
*Pets are not allowed inside any FranU Buildings
10:45 a.m. | St. Francis Feast Day Mass in the St. Francis Hall Chapel of St. Francis at La Verna
A food drive will be going on all week to stock the student food pantry! The school with the most contributions wins lunch with Dr. Bellar. Bins can be found in St. Francis Hall.
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