Month: October 2016

The Division of Mission and Ministry invites the OLLU community to 2016 Founder’s Week. Founder’s Week celebrates the heritage of OLLU’s founders, the Sisters of Divine Providence.

Tuesday
Journey to Mictlan – 6-8 p.m. – Chapel Auditorium
An event presented by Kalpulli Ameyaltonal Tejaztlan on the pre-Hispanic roots of Dia de Los Muertos!

Sponsored by Theology and Spiritual Action, the Center for Mexican American Studies and Research, and University Ministry.

Wednesday
Dia de Los Muertos service – 12:25 p.m. – Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto
In the tradition of a popular religious ritual, the OLLU community is called to honor and respect all of our dearly departed. The ceremony will begin at the Grotto, followed by a procession to the CDP Cemetery.

Thursday
Father Moye’s Project – 5 p.m. – 24^th Street Theater
See a brief history of Father John Martin Moye’s Project and the Sisters of Divine Providence, who kept his legacy alive. Come experience the impact the CDP’s dedication and hard work has had on the lives of many, who have benefitted from his providential vision to educate young girls who would not have otherwise received an education.

A reception will follow the performance. Space is limited. RSVP to Roxanna Chavez at rchavez@ollusa.edu.

Early voting is underway in Texas and members of the OLLU community have the opportunity to receive a free ride to the polls to cast their votes. The Political Science department, the Center for Women in Church and Society and the Law and Politics Society are sponsoring rides to the polls Tuesday. Those who wish to participate should meet in the Main Building visitor parking lot at 12:30 p.m. for a ride to Las Palmas Library, the early voting site.

Texas law requires identification to vote. Acceptable forms of photo ID include:

• Texas driver license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
• Texas election ID certificate issued by DPS
• Texas personal ID card issued by DPS
• Texas license to carry a handgun issued by DPS
• U.S. Military ID card containing the person’s photograph
• U.S. citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph
• U.S. passport

Earlier this year, a federal court found the Texas Voter ID law to be discriminatory. The court also ruled that a voter without an acceptable form of ID may cast his or her vote after providing alternative identification and signing a reasonable impediment declaration. With the exception of the U.S. citizenship certificate, the identification must be current or have expired no more than four years before being presented for voter qualification at the polling place. Contact OLLU’s Texas Representative, Rep. Justin Rodriguez at 512-463-0669 or 210-521-7100 with any questions regarding identification needed to vote.

Acceptable forms of alternative identification include:

• Valid voter registration certificate
• Certified birth certificate (must be an original)
• Original or copy of a current utility bill
• Original or copy of a bank statement
• Original or copy of a government check
• Original or copy of a paycheck
• Original or copy of a government document with the voter’s name and an address (original required if it contains a photograph)

Early voting ends Nov. 4. For those who do not vote early, Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8.

OLLU will be celebrating its Inaugural Homecoming Weekend Nov. 4-6. This new and exciting event combines Alumni Weekend and Family Weekend and will include such events as a Casino Night, where you can try your hand at Black Jack and Poker, and the Saints Celebration, a party in the Mall Area with food trucks, games and music. The entire OLLU community and their families are invited to attend this weekend of fun. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.ollualumni.com/Homecoming2016.

OLLU is collaborating with the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to host the CORE4 STEM Family Day, Nov. 5, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

The CORE4 STEM program is a celebration of education and career opportunities in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Attendees will learn more about education and careers in STEM from OLLU professors through several interactive sessions.

This is a free community event, but registration is required. To register, visit http://www.sahcc.org/uncategorized/core4-stem/core4-stem/.

 

All ages are welcome.

Art program faculty member, Sabra Booth, lecturer of art, and OLLU alumna, Carrie Avery, will have work on display in the annual Uptown Art Stroll Nov. 5-6. This is a free two-day art stroll through three charming San Antonio communities visiting some of San Antonio’s most exciting artists. Booth will have a variety of work exhibited including sketches from recent trips to Italy, Japan, and Mexico. Avery will exhibit hand-stitched artist’s books and prints. There will be many other artists with their work on display throughout the neighborhood.

Since the artists want to make it easy for attendees to visit all the participating locations, the Art Stroll will feature free pedi-cab rides between the different venues. Maps will be available at every location, or can be downloaded prior to attending the event. Learn more about Art Stroll at http://www.uptownartstroll.org/.

More than 140 members of the OLLU community participated in OLLU Make a Difference Day on Oct. 22 at the San Antonio Food Bank. Volunteers helped pick cauliflower in the field, plant more cauliflower plants, package and sort frozen foods, prepare more than 600 meal kits for senior citizens, and other helpful tasks. The work of volunteers helped to serve more than 3,000 individuals.

OLLU Make a Difference Day is coordinated by the vOLLUnteer Unity Council and the Center for Service-Learning & Volunteerism (CSLV). Visit the CSLV office in Worden Building, Room 23, to learn about volunteer opportunities that are available each week.