January 2017 – Page 2

Julia Rendon’s record 10 threes paced women’s basketball to a 123-66 win over LSU-Alexandria

Julia Rendon set a new women’s basketball single-game record for most threes in a game to lead the Saints to a 123-66 win over LSU-Alexandria (LSUA). The Saints improve to 13-7 overall and 8-1 in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC), while LSUA drops to 5-8 overall and 3-6 in conference. The Saints trail LSU-Shreveport in RRAC standings as the Pilots remain undefeated with a 9-0 record and 13-6 overall.

Track and field teams began indoor season last weekend in Missouri

The track and field teams have added three indoor meets — the most in three years of existence — and will compete in 10 outdoor events in 2017. The Saints began their season this Friday and Saturday at the indoor Southern Open in Joplin, Mo., sponsored by Missouri Southern State University. Last season, the women finished in second place at the Red River Athletic Conference meet, while the men finished in third place.

Lake Elmendorf grand opening set for Saturday

The grand opening celebration for the newly improved Lake Elmendorf Park will take place on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 10:30 a.m. at Elmendorf Lake Park near the playground. The OLLU community is invited to join OLLU administration and San Antonio dignitaries as they celebrate the completion of the improvements that began spring 2015.

The event will feature remarks by San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor, County Judge Nelson Wolff, City Councilwoman Shirley Gonzalez, County Commissioner Paul Elizondo and other elected officials.

Sister Ann Petrus, Superior General for the Congregation of Divine Providence, will present a blessing.

Following the ceremony, there will be a fireworks show. There will also be a variety of activities available throughout the afternoon including:

Mobile Fit
Zumba
Fishing
Nature Walks
Boot Camps
Bike rides
Yoga

OLLU participates in 2017 MLK Jr. March

OLLU students, staff and CDPs joined the estimated 300,000 people during San Antonio’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. March yesterday.

The annual march is organized by the MLK Jr. Commission to pay tribute to Dr. King. It is also part of a 16-day celebration of events known as Dreamweek.

OLLU’s participation in the march is coordinated by the Center for Service-Learning and Volunteerism (CSLV). For more information on future volunteer opportunities, visit the CSLV in Worden School, Room 23.

Students recognized for their service-learning work with area nonprofits

During the fall 2016 semester, more than 245 students offered service to the San Antonio community through one or more of the 21 service-learning courses offered in partnership with area nonprofit organizations. One of the semester’s service-learning projects was in COMM 3338 “Marketing for the Media” with Dr. Eilene Wollslager. As part of the course, students worked in teams to develop holistic media marketing plans for two area nonprofits: Green Spaces Alliance and Christian Assistance Ministry.

Pictured are the two winning student teams whose overall marketing plans were most favored by their nonprofit community partner.

Each semester, the OLLU Center for Service-Learning & Volunteerism collaborates with faculty across various departments to offer academic service-learning classes. The classes provide opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience that connects back to and enhances their classroom learning, as well as meets the needs of nonprofit organizations in the greater San Antonio community.

OLLU’s Joe Jackson chosen for Small College Basketball’s Watch List of 2017

Small College Basketball (SCB) announce its first Watch List of 2017 for the Bevo Francis Award consisting of 100 of the finest men’s basketball players in the country, who compete in the affiliations of NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA Division I, NAIA Division II, USCAA and NCCAA.

OLLU’s Joe Jackson (SR/San Antonio, Texas) has been selected to the list. He leads the Saints in scoring with 19.93 points per game and is close to becoming a member of the Saints 1,000 Club — the fastest Saint to achieve this feat in history. He is already the Saints all-time leader in rebounds average and blocks. Jackson is third in the NAIA in blocks/game (2.643), fifth in total blocks (37) and 14th in points per game. He is in the top 50 in steals/game (1,786), total scoring (279), field goal percentage (.506), defensive rebounds/game (5.071) and total rebounds/game (7.071). Jackson leads the Red River Athletic Conference in scoring/game and blocks/game. Read more at ollusaintsathletics.com.