OLLU’s 2014 Best of the West Fiesta® medal won first place in the Education category of the first-ever San Antonio Express-News Fiesta Medal Contest. There were 140 entries to the contest and 34 winners in 13 categories. OLLU Marketing Brand Manager Cathy Maule designed the medal.

The medal can still be purchased in the Alumni Office for $6 or at the Fiesta® Store for $8. Read more about the Fiesta® Medal Contest here.

In addition to “Best of the West,” OLLU also participates in other Fiesta® events.

On April 21, OLLU will have a float in the Texas Cavaliers River Parade. The parade’s theme for this year is, “Stars on the River,” and OLLU’s float will highlight the Harry Jersig Center.

On April 26, OLLU will have a float in the Fiesta® Flambeau® Night Parade. This year’s parade theme will be, “A Time to Remember,” and OLLU’s float will have an 80s theme.

Both parades will be broadcast live on KSAT 12 News.