REMINDER: The Maestro Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Our Lady of the Lake University, the first Hispanic Serving Institution in the country, is proud to participate in the Maestro Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with tabling scheduled from 9:00 to 10:15 AM inside Room 108 of the Convent.

This event will draw over 150 attendees—small business owners, funders, nonprofit leaders, elected officials, and community champions—who may benefit from learning more about what OLLU offers.

REMINDER: NEXT Lake Day Orientation – Thursday, August 14

Our Lady of the Lake University will host Lake Day Orientation (LDO) #5 on Thursday, August 14, 2025, for our newest group of incoming international and out-of-state undergraduate students.

LDO is a vital part of the onboarding experience for new students, offering a first look at OLLU’s academic expectations, support services, and community values.

🎓 Faculty and staff participation is essential—thank you to everyone who is volunteering, presenting, advising, or welcoming families throughout the day. Your presence and engagement help our new students feel supported and excited to begin their college journey.

REMINDER: Download InformaCast & Campus Safety

On behalf of Our Lady of the Lake University, we extend our sincere gratitude to all faculty, staff, and students for your cooperation, support, and active participation in the recent speaker system checks conducted through InformaCast.

Your engagement in these tests plays a vital role in ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of our emergency communication systems. These checks are part of an ongoing initiative to enhance campus safety and preparedness, and your involvement helps us identify areas for improvement and maintain a secure environment for everyone.

Our next scheduled speaker system check will take place in September. As we continue to refine and strengthen our emergency notification capabilities, we encourage all members of the OLLU community to download the InformaCast Mobile App. This app is a critical component of our communication strategy, allowing users to receive real-time alerts and updates directly to their mobile devices, regardless of location.

  • Testing Date: September 4th
  • Time: TBD
  • Location: Campus-wide – mobile devices, desktops, landlines.

To stay informed during real emergencies and important campus alerts, we encourage all students, faculty, and staff to download the InformaCast Mobile app. You can find it in your device’s app store by searching for “InformaCast Mobile.” Once installed, follow the setup instructions provided by our IT department to ensure you are properly connected to the university’s notification system.

We appreciate your continued dedication to campus safety and thank you once again for your participation in this important initiative. If you have any questions or need assistance with the app, please don’t hesitate to contact the IT Help Desk.

Thank you for helping us keep OLLU safe and informed.

Historic New Student Convocation: August 15, 2025

Greetings OLLU Staff and Faculty!

You are invited to join the community in welcoming OLLU’s historic 130th Incoming Class at this year’s New Student Convocation, on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel. We will conclude this cherished tradition with Providence Path, where the community lines the hallway of the Main Building to cheer on and welcome in our newest Saints!

Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. (participating administration, faculty, and staff are asked to arrive by 10:45 a.m. on the 2nd floor of the Main Building)
Location: Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel
Dress Code:

  • Faculty – please wear regalia
  • Staff – please wear OLLU polo or similar

We look forward to seeing you!