Since shelter-in-place orders have taken effect to prevent the spread of COVID-19, San Antonio has seen a 23-percent increase in domestic violence cases. Members of the OLLU community are reminded that if they are experiencing domestic violence, or any form of abuse, to contact Cynthia Squiabro, OLLUCares confidentiality adviser, at 210-668-0016.
Month: April 2020
Biliterate Certificate Program capstone presentations
Four OLLU seniors will give their Biliterate Certificate Program capstone presentations at 2 p.m. on April 29 via Skype. The student presenters are criminal justice major Brianna Munoz-Rabb and communication disorders majors Daniel J. Garza, Valeria Sanchez-Perales and Olga Perez.
To RSVP for the Skype link, email mlarraga@ollusa.edu.
Reminder: register for summer and fall 2020 classes
All current OLLU students are now able to register for summer and fall 2020 classes.
Freshmen and transfer students with less than 30 earned hours will need to meet with their academic adviser prior to completing registration. Sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students should contact their faculty adviser to schedule an appointment prior to registering.
How to register for classes
- Log in to the myOLLU Portal and select “Student Planning”
- Register for courses that have been planned during advising session
Town Hall meeting set for Thursday
There will be a virtual Town Hall meeting for staff on Thursday at 2 p.m. During this time, President Melby and OLLU administrators will share updates and answer questions. The team will take questions during the Town Hall, but employees are encouraged to submit questions before hand so the team can better prepare.
Submit questions at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDRD3WK.
Login information can be accessed at https://ollusa.sharepoint.com/sites/AdministrationDivision/SitePages/Staff-Town-Hall-Webex-Information.aspx.
Reminder: last week to submit nominations for 2020 Staff Awards
The Staff Advisory Council’s award selection committee is currently seeking nominations for the annual staff awards. Employees are encouraged to nominate a coworker who goes above and beyond in their service to the OLLU community.
One recipient will be selected for each award. Click on the award name below to view the nomination form and criteria.
- Rosemary Saenz Award for Customer Service
- Rosemary Saenz Award for Staff Excellence
- Robert Davis Award for Service to Students
- Robert Davis Award for Community Building
View an overview of each award here.
Anyone can nominate a colleague. Questions can be emailed to sac@ollusa.edu.
Completed nomination forms should be emailed to sac@ollusa.edu by Friday, April 24.
Work from home safety guidelines
The Zenith Insurance Company, OLLU’s work compensation insurance provider, has issued safety guidelines to prevent work-from-home injuries for staff and faculty. Here are Zenith’s recommendations:
Posture Guidelines
- If standing, align ears, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles.
- If sitting at a desk, adjust seat, the computer monitor, if applicable, and any articles in use in order to meet the following conditions:
- Feet are flat on the floor
- Knees are bent at a 90° angle or greater
- Thighs are horizontal to the floor and at a right angle with hips
- Arms and forearms are at right angles.
- Wristsshould be straight lines with forearms, not bent vertically or horizontally.
- Elbows should hang close to your body
- Shouldersshould be relaxed
- Head should be in line with the torso or bent slightly forward, not tilted back or twisted to the side.
In addition to using neutral posture, break up tasks and stretch regularly.
OLLU Senior Spotlight: Kasey Saldana
The basketball team had a season to remember in 2019-2020. The Saints set the single-game scoring record twice this season, first with a 131-63 win over the University of the Southwest and then a 136-104 win against LSU-Alexandria later in the season – the NAIA’s record this year.
Senior Kasey Saldana became the all-time leading scorer in Saints history when she scored 23 points against Texas College on Feb. 6. She led the Saints in scoring by averaging 17.47 points per game and shooting 42 percent from the field.
Saldana reflected on the season saying, “I really thought this team could shock the nation with our performance at nationals. We had so much potential and the opportunity just got pulled away so quickly. Right now, I think all we can do is be thankful for the memories we do have and pray that God continues to bless us all in the future.”
OLLU Senior Spotlight: Jose Lima
Track and Field senior Jose Lima is looking forward to another year of eligibility and a chance to continue his success at OLLU.
The Cibolo, Texas, native has consistently performed well at track and field events in his four years as a Saint. He competed in the Trinity Invitational on March 9 before the 2019-2020 season was cut short. Lima placed 33rd in the 200m and 11th in the 4x400m relay.
Lima addressed the season ending short by saying, “I thought this would’ve been the best season that we would have had during my time here at OLLU. All we can do now is keep the mentality and train for the next year since our eligibility has been reinstated!”
OLLU Senior Spotlight: Xavier Solis
The baseball team was second in conference with a 5-1 conference record before its season ended abruptly. Four-year senior Xavier Solis finished the season having played 89 games, with 166 at-bats, 31 runs, 35 hits, five doubles, two home runs, 20 RBIs, 46 total bases, 15 walks and six stolen bases. He had a career-best .278 batting average and .381 on-base percentage.
Solis summed up his career at OLLU saying, “I would tell the younger players to live in the moment. Play every second of the game with respect and like it’s your last. I enjoyed every minute of my senior year and I enjoyed growing with this team and my coaches. I have love for each member of the team. I’ll never forget my time here with my brothers.”
OLLU Senior Spotlight: Miki Romain
OLLU senior Miki Romain had a fantastic indoor track and field season with a third trip to the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships, where she set personal records. She was getting set for outdoor season before it was cut short.
Romain has had an illustrious career at OLLU. At the Texas Tech Matador Qualifier this season, she qualified for the NAIA nationals in the 60m hurdles. “It came down to just one more chance for Miki to qualify,” Sherman commented. “And she handled it with the composure of a senior and multi-time national qualifier. Her race was a textbook display of composure, desire and technique. Obviously, we are very proud of her.”
Romain’s awards and accomplishments include 2017 NAIA National Meet Indoor Qualifier, 2018 NAIA National Meet Outdoor Qualifier, 2019 NAIA National Meet Indoor. This year, at the NAIA National Indoor Meet, Romain recorded her best-ever finish. She ran the 60m hurdles in 8.96 and finished 16th. Romainaddressed the sudden end to the season saying, “One thing I can say is that every athlete should treat each time they step on the track as if it were their last. Shout out to my amazing teammates and coaches who worked hard every single day and kept the positivity going even when it felt impossible.”