Month: September 2013

OLLU unveils brand-new Saints Athletics website

The athletics web site was launched last Friday.
The athletics web site was launched last Friday.

In 2009, the OLLU Athletic Department and the Office of Marketing and Communications launched a new athletic Web site, and this year, the University has announced a new and improved version that went live at noon last Friday. The site, which has the same address —  www.ollusaintsathletics.com — will be managed by the OLLU news and sports information office. “Our intercollegiate program is entering its seventh year, and I am proud to say that we have enjoyed a lot of success. We have won conference championships, we have qualified for nationals, and all of our teams have experienced winning seasons despite being so ‘young,'” said Jack Hank, OLLU Athletic Director. “Our website has done a great job in showcasing our students and their achievements, and with the brand-new design and added flair, our University will continue to reap the benefits of having one of the best websites in the NAIA.” Read more online.

OLLU’s Jorge Cantu’s hat trick propels Saints to 3-0 victory over Houston-Victoria

Jorge Cantu scored three goals for the Saints.
Jorge Cantu scored three goals for the Saints.

OLLU’s Jorge Cantu‘s hat trick helped the men’s soccer team bounce back from two straight losses as the Saints defeated the University of Houston – Victoria 3-0. The Saints arrived in Victoria with two consecutive losses on their minds and were determined to turn things around as they played their fourth straight game on the road. The Saints outshot the Jaguars in the first half 9 to 7, but did not manage to find the back of the net. OLLU keeper Zackery Brewer kept the Saints in the match with four saves. The next game for the men will be the conference home opener at the OLLU Soccer Field on Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. The Saints will take on Bacone College from Muskogee, Okla. In six previous matchups, the Saints have won five and lost one. Bacone is currently 0-2 in the conference and 1-8 overall. Read more online.

OLLU women’s soccer extends winning streak to six after beating Houston-Victoria 1-0

Stephanie Diaz scored the one goal for the Saints.
Stephanie Diaz scored the one goal for the Saints.

The women’s soccer team extended its winning streak to six games after winning 1-0 over the University of Houston – Victoria at the UHV Soccer Field Saturday afternoon. The Saints have not lost since they played NCAA Div. I University of the Incarnate Word early September and junior Stephanie Diaz made sure that things stayed that way as she scored the only goal on a rebound in the 23rd minute. The record for the women’s team is now 9-1-1 overall and 1-0 in the Red River Athletic Conference, while UHV dropped to a 5-6 record overall and suffered its first loss of the season at home. The Saints play Bacone at the OLLU Soccer Field on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 1 p.m.  The Saints have played the team from Muskogee, Okla., six times since 2008 and have won all six games. Read more online.

OLLU volleyball sneaks by Southwest in three sets

Gloriana Villarreal hits the ball over the net against Southwest last Friday.
Gloriana Villarreal hits the ball over the net against Southwest last Friday.

The volleyball team returned to Mabee Gym on Friday after 10 straight matches on the road, and the Saints did not disappoint the home crowed as they won against the University of the Southwest, 3-0 (25-19,25-22,25-18 ). The win improves the Saints record to 8-5 overall and 3-1 in the Red River Athletic Conference, while the Mustangs move to 6-7 overall and 2-2 in the RRAC. The Saints will return to Mabee Gym on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m., to host the University of Texas at Brownsville. The Saints have faced Brownsville 13 times since 2007, and OLLU has won just one of the matches back in November of 2008 by the score of 3-1. The Ocelots. which have won the NAIA championship tournament several times, have overpowered the Saints 3-0 11 times and once beat the Saints 3-2. They are currently 4-0 in the conference and 12-0 overall. Read more online.

Guest speaker coming to OLLU on behalf of Accounting Department

Todd Burchett, CPA will lead a presentation on Oct.1 at 3 p.m. in Main Building, Room 325. Burchett has more than 20 years of experience in providing client solutions in tax matters, consulting and accounting.

He is a partner with BKD’s Forensics and Valuation Services division in Texas. He is Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF). Burchette also has experience in forensic investigations, reconstruction of financial records, tracing of transactions, financial analysis and much more.

The event is sponsored by the OLLU Accounting Department.

Community invited to ‘An Evening with a Poet’

LaurieAnnGuerreroPoet Laurie Ann Guerrero will be on campus Oct. 8 for “An Evening with a Poet” at 6:30 p.m. in Providence Hall, West Social Room. Guerrero is the author of, “A Tongue in the Mouth of the Dying,” and is the winner of the 2012 Andres Montoya Poetry Prize.

Guerrero is OLLU’s Spring 2014 Visiting Writer.

This event is sponsored by the OLLU English Department.

OLLU community invited to screening of ‘Prejudice and Pride’

valadezFilm producer John Valadez will lead a screening of his film, “Prejudice and Pride,” Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in Thiry Auditorium.

The film, which is an installment of the six-part PBS series “Latino Americans,” focuses on key events and people that led to the formation of the Chicano identity during the 60s and 70s as the labor leaders organized farm workers in California. The film also chronicles how activists pushed for better education opportunities for Latinos, the inclusion of Latino studies, and empowerment in the political process.

A discussion panel will follow featuring Valadez, OLLU professor Steven Wise, and host-producer for Catholic Television of San Antonio, and OLLU alumna, Martha Tijerina.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact the Center for Mexican American Studies and Research at 210-431-4148 or cmasr@ollusa.edu.

OLLU community invited to celebrate National Day on Writing

The Writing Center invites the OLLU community to take part in the weeklong celebration of National Day on Writing, Oct. 21-Nov. 1. The theme this year is, “Writing Transforms All.” The celebration will include workshops and various events for the community.

Faculty, staff, students and alumni are encouraged to submit their best memory of OLLU for a special display that will be constructed.

Anyone who needs assistance putting his or her words on paper can stop by the Writing Center and work with a consultant.

Submit memories in person or via email at writing@lake.ollusa.edu.

Look for more information on events and workshops in the coming weeks.

New Legislation: Notification of Penalty for False Alarms (House Bill No. 1284)

The following message is mandated by Texas Law, House Bill 1284 

Making a false threat at any Texas higher education institution is now considered a state jail felony, not a Class A misdemeanor, according to a new law passed this summer by the Texas Legislature.

House Bill 1284 was enacted in response to several threats this past year at several universities across the U.S. that disrupted classes and prompted evacuation of campus property, even though the reports turned out to be a hoax.

The Texas bill relates to the offense of making or causing a false alarm or report involving a public or private institution of higher education. A person commits an offense under Section 42.06, Texas Penal Code, if he or she knowingly initiates, communicates or circulates a report of a present, past, or future bombing, fire, offense, or other emergency that he or she knows is false or baseless and that would ordinarily:

1.    Cause action by an official or volunteer agency organized to deal with emergencies;

2.    Place a person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury; or

3.    Prevent or interrupt the occupation of a building, room, place of assembly, place to which the public has access, or aircraft, automobile, or other mode of conveyance.

An individual adjudged guilty of a state jail felony shall be punished by confinement in a state jail for any term of not more than two years or less than 180 days and, in addition to confinement, may be punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000.