The OLLU community is invited to meet the candidates for the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs position. Candidates will be introduced to the community and will be available to answer questions following a community presentation. All open forums will take place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Main Building, Room 220. The schedule to meet the candidates is as follows:
Today – Dr. Juan Raymundo Iglesias
Wednesday- Dr. Elizabeth Nagel
Friday – Dr. Edwin Imasuen
An upgrade of the Stromberg time keeping system will occur Wednesday. During the upgrade process, employees who use Stromberg physical clocks can still punch in/out; however, the Stromberg web products (e-Supervisor, e-Kiosk) and Stromberg Administration module will not be accessible. This upgrade will hopefully resolve issues of punches not displaying until the server is rebooted. Users are asked to notify the Payroll Office if they experience any unusual changes during the upgrade.
The Alianza Latino Americana (ALASARTE) is presenting a musical tribute to Norteño music, dance and culture. “Ajua! Arriba El Norte” takes place on Saturday at 7 p.m. in Thiry Auditorium. The show pays tribute to the musical and cultural legacy of Lalo Gonzalez, known affectionately as “El Piporro” by his legions of fans throughout Mexico, the United States and Latin America. As one of the first superstars of the Norteño music genre, “El Piporro” was a Mexican actor, singer-songwriter, radio personality and film director who earned fame during the early days of radio and the golden age of Mexican cinema.
Tickets for the show are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. There is also a prepaid option that includes a light dinner and “Meet the Artists” reception for $15 per person. Call 210-385-3877 or 210-431-3922 for ticket information, or purchase tickets online at www.alasarte.com
About 30 faculty and staff took part in the OLLU Spring Service Day at the Family Service Association KidShare facility. OLLU volunteers painted playrooms and work spaces to freshen up the spaces used by families and children dealing with difficult separation or divorce situations. A special Spurs theme was created in the teens’ room, and a special movie theater theme was designed for the children’s playroom. Following the day of service, participants took part in a reflection led by University Ministry.
The Center for Service-Learning and Volunteerism organizes two employee service days each year. Faculty and staff are allowed to take part in one service day each year without using leave time. The next service day is scheduled for Oct. 17. Details on the service project and sign up will be available closer to the date.
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) has announced its 2014 NAIA All-Region teams. This season, 160 student-athletes representing 62 institutions were chosen for either a first or second team from the Association’s five regions — East, Great Lakes, Midwest, Southwest and West Regions. OLLU’s Katrisha Arocha and Amanda Hinojosa were selected to the First Team in the Southwest Region, marking the first time in the program’s five years that OLLU has received a first-team selection. Brittany Stone was selected to the Second Team. NFCA member coaches in each of the five regions select the NFCA All-Region teams and first-team honorees are now eligible to be selected to the 2014 NFCA NAIA All-American teams. The 2014 NFCA All-American teams will be announced on Tuesday, June 3 and will be available on NFCA.org. Go online for full story.
The softball team has announced the signings of nine student-athletes to its 2014-2015 squad. The women joining the team in August 2014 include: Jana Arenas from Sugarland, Texas; Cheyanne Carter from Hempstead, Texas; Kim Chaves from Sharyland, Texas; Taylor Doege from San Antonio; Lauren Elizabeth Garza from McAllen, Texas; Lesly Martinez from San Antonio; Samantha Perales from San Antonio; Amanda Sanchez from San Antonio; and Brooke Vasquez from Austin, Texas. The Saints finished the 2014 season with it best-ever overall record of 39-12-1 and 18-2 in the Red River Athletic Conference. The Saints were crowned regular season and tournament champions and they qualified for the opening round of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Championship for the first time in history. OLLU will play a few games in the fall of 2014 and will begin its official schedule in spring 2015. Go online for full story.
The OLLU community is invited to meet the candidates for the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs position. Candidates will be introduced to the community and will be available to answer questions following a community presentation. All open forums will take place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Main Building, Room 220. The schedule to meet the candidates is as follows:
OLLU claimed its first Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) All-Sports Award, taking the 2013-2014 distinction as the conference’s top athletic program. OLLU won three postseason titles and registered points in nine of the 10 sports in which it competes.
The All-Sports Award is given annually to the RRAC member institution that performs best in the conference’s sponsored sports in a given academic year. Points are awarded to the top five teams in each sport’s conference tournament or championship event with each sport using a 10-8-6-4-2 scoring system for the top five finishers. The RRAC’s 12 member institutions competed in five fall, two winter and four spring sports. The OLLU women helped the Saints with championships in women’s cross-country, women’s soccer and softball. OLLU finished third or tied for third in men’s cross-country, volleyball and men’s basketball. Saints teams also registered points in men’s soccer and women’s outdoor track and field. Read full article online.
OLLU staff members are invited to attend Staff Organization’s Spring Picnic, Friday from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. in the Mall Area. Staff members can enjoy a free hamburger, soda, popcorn and paletas. There will also be a “Potluck Dessert Table” for staff to bring goodies to share. There will be music and door prizes throughout the event.
Staff Organization is requesting that those who wish to attend should RSVP using this link: www.ollusa.edu/bbqsignup.
Staff members must have an ID to receive a free meal.
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced that 101 Women’s Tennis student-athletes have been named 2014 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes. OLLU’s Leslie Cooper has been selected. In order to be nominated by an institution’s head coach or sports information director, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and must have achieved junior academic status. Cooper, a native of San Antonio and graduate of Holmes High School, received her degree in early childhood education from OLLU earlier this month. Read full article online.
