• Wednesday, Sept. 23, 20206
Welcome OLLU’s Fall 2026 Artist in Residence, Dr. G. Beatriz “Triz” Rodríguez
The OLLU community is invited to welcome Dr. G. Beatriz “Triz” Rodríguez, the university’s Fall 2026 Artist in Residence, during a special event from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 23, in the MARC Ballroom, second floor. The event is free and open to the public. A San Antonio-raised educator, scholar and Hip Hop practitioner, Rodríguez has nearly 30 years of experience working in public schools and community spaces across the United States. Her doctoral research led to the development of a “True” Hip Hop Education model, which she later implemented in her own classroom to promote student engagement, empowerment, excellence, empathy and equality.
Rodríguez also co-founded Universal Style School in San Antonio and is a leader in advancing Hip Hop pedagogy as a transformative, justice-centered approach to education. Her aerosol artwork, created to uplift and celebrate community, can be seen throughout San Antonio, across the United States and in Mexico.
The first-floor elevator for the MARC building is located outside at the rear of the building.
• Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Volleyball Game
Come out and cheer on OLLU Saints Volleyball as the Saints take on the University of the Southwest Mustangs at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Mabee Gymnasium. OLLU enters the matchup with a 7-9 overall record and a 3-1 mark in Red River Athletic Conference play.
The evening is also Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night. The volleyball team will recognize five faculty members before the match, and all faculty and staff who attend and complete a short survey will be entered into a drawing for a $125 wine and cheese basket from Otto’s Cheese Shop in New Braunfels.
It’s also Hawaiian Theme Night, so wear your best island attire, arrive early and get ready to cheer the Saints on to victory. #WINGSUP!
• Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026
Step Up for San Antonio’s West Side at the Casita del Barrio 5K
Lace up your running shoes and support a great cause at the 4th Annual Casita del Barrio Steps to Brighter Tomorrows 5K/1K, benefiting House of Neighborly Service, which provides vital community services to families and residents of San Antonio’s historic West Side.
The walk/run will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, at Our Lady of the Lake University, 411 S.W. 24th St. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the race starting at 8:30 a.m.
Registration is currently $40, but members of the OLLU community can receive 25% off by entering promo code OLLU25 at checkout at HNS 4th Annual Steps to Brighter Tomorrow Walk/Run | Athlete Guild Productions. Participants may register through the morning of the race, although late registrants are not guaranteed a T-shirt or other race materials.
Please come out and help House of Neighborly Service continue making a difference for our West Side neighbors.
• Saturday, Oct. 2, 2026
The OLLU community is invited to run, walk or roll for a cause at the 14th Annual Purple Run 5K, Saturday, Oct. 3, at Our Lady of the Lake University, 411 S.W. 24th St. Hosted by Family Violence Prevention Services and the Battered Women and Children’s Shelter of Bexar County, the family-friendly event honors domestic violence survivors, remembers those who have lost their lives and raises awareness during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Even family dogs are welcome.
The issue has particular significance locally. Event organizers note that one in three Texas women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime and that Bexar County has one of the highest reported rates of domestic violence in the state.
Race-day activities begin at 6:30 a.m., with an opening ceremony at 7:50 a.m., a free Kids Fun Run at 8:15 a.m. and the 5K beginning at 8:30 a.m. Participants can choose a timed or non-timed 5K. Registration is $40 beginning Sept. 22; teams of five or more can register for $30 per person.
For complete event details and registration, visit the Purple Run website. Purple Run registration and information.