OLLUNewsletter

Not too late to donate to United Way

Every year, OLLU participates in the United Way Campaign. Money raised by the campaign will help provide support for children, families and individuals across San Antonio and Bexar County. Last year, the OLLU community contributed more than $11,000, which represented a 31 percent employee participation rate. Pledge forms have been distributed to all employees and the deadline to return them is Nov. 15.

Forms should be returned to Amelia Guzman, assistant to the vice president for Student Life, in Providence Hall, Room 104.

Jonathan Yanez finishes in ninth place out of 111 runners in UIW meet

Jonathan Yanez broke a school record during the meet.

Freshman runner Jonathan Yanez erased the old school record of the 8000 meter (8K) when the OLLU men’s cross country participated in the Eighth Annual University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) Cardinals Invitational held Saturday morning at the Live Oak City Park in San Antonio. The meet was hosted by the NCAA Division I UIW Cross-Country program and featured 15 universities representing NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and the NAIA. The total number of participants was 111 runners. Read more online.

OLLU men’s soccer defeats No. 6-ranked Brownsville 2-0

Marcelo Chapa helped keep the Brownsville team scoreless.

The men’s soccer team controlled the No. 6 team in the NAIA — University of Texas at Brownsville for most of the competition and delivered the Ocelots their first loss in the Red River Athletic Conference. The 2-0 win moves the Saints to 3-1 in the conference and 10-2 overall, and the Ocelots drop to 3-1 and 10-2 overall. The two teams, along with the University of St. Thomas (2-0/6-2-2), are tied for second place and one game behind league leader Huston-Tillotson University (4-0/5-4-2). Graduate Assistant Coach Gary Hamilton said, “The team got the job done. It’s always good getting a win against Brownsville because they are our biggest rival and they always have quality teams.” Read more online.

OLLU women’s soccer stuns No. 15-ranked Brownsville with 1-0 win

Stephania Vazquez led her team in shooting with five, three on goal.

The women’s soccer team stunned the No. 15 team in the NAIA University of Texas at Brownsville by a score of 1-0 last Thursday. The win keeps the Saints undefeated in the Red River Athletic Conference with a 4-0 record and 12-1-1 overall. Brownsville, which previously was tied with the Saints for first place, has dropped to third place with a 3-1 conference and 8-3 overall record. Huston-Tillotson University (3-0-1/4-4-2) is ½ a game behind the No. 1 Saints. OLLU keeper freshman Gabriela Lopez recorded four saves, while Brownsville’s starting keeper Maria Eriksen recorded one and allowed the one goal. Second-half keeper Amanda Fulton finished with four saves for the Ocelots. Read more online.

Boxing legend Jesse James Leija helps OLLU men’s basketball close out preseason

World Boxing Champion Jesse James Leija poses with the men’s basketball team.

The men’s basketball finished its preseason Oct. 4, with a boxing session held by San Antonio boxing legend Jesse James Leija at his ChampionFit Gym. This was the fifth time that the men’s basketball team ended its preseason at Leija’s gym located on San Pedro Avenue in San Antonio. Head Coach Russell Vanlandingham started the tradition five years ago, when he was introduced to Leija by Roy Terracina, chairman of the Board of Trustees of OLLU. Terracina himself has been working out with the two-time world boxing champ for more than 20 years. Terracina worked out alongside the players Friday morning. Vanlandingham hopes that the workout can make his team tougher and play with a different mentality. “Boxing makes you develop a mentality and toughness that we could use,” explained Vanlandingham, “It is also important for the guys to meet a guy like the champ who got the most out of his abilities.” Read more online.

Tennis team to hold tryouts

The Saints women’s tennis team is looking for new players this season. Anyone interested in trying out for the team must have played at least two years of high school tennis or the equivalent of USTA tennis tournament experience. Those interested should contact Coach Sal Castillo at scastillo@ollusa.edu or 210-872-1637 to set up a tryout.

Community invited to attend open forum on the University’s Mission and Core Values

Members of the OLLU community participate in an open forum held in September.

Continuation of dialogue started in spring semester

The campus community is invited to participate in a community forum on Oct. 11 to dialogue on the University’s mission and core values. The forum will take place in Chapel Auditorium from 1-4 p.m. and refreshments will be served. The forum is a continuation of the events held during the spring semester and earlier in the fall semester. Those who were unable to attend a previous forum are strongly encouraged to attend on Friday. Supervisors should work with employees to allow time to attend the forum.

Those interested in attending should RSVP at www.ollusa.edu/CommunityForum. OLLU seeks to fully express its mission and core values in our daily activities. This is an exciting point in OLLU’s history where, with student, staff, and faculty involvement, the University can expand its capacity to continually transform itself through collaborative thinking, interaction, creativity, and the ability to learn from each other. OLLU’s Forums on Core Values in our Collaboration will generate dialogue on the potential to transform the way it serves its mission. The OLLU community is encouraged to join in an open dialogue at the community forum as the group explores the transformative opportunities of a learning organization.

CDIS department hosting ‘Woolfolk Professional Development Conference’

The Communication Disorders program at OLLU is hosting the Woolfolk Professional Development Conference Oct. 12 in Providence Hall, West Social Room.

The conference will feature presenters, Dr. Don Hodges, the Covington Distinguished Professor of Music Education and Director of the Music Research Institute at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and John Nix, associate professor of Voice and Vocal Pedagogy at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

During the conference, participants will explore general principles of brain anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on language and music. They will also learn practical applications for music therapy in speech-language pathology. Additionally, participants will draw from voice physiology, acoustics, exercise physiology and motor learning to structure therapy sessions and individual training.

Registration:
Professional – $90
Student – $25

For more information, or to sign up for the conference, visit the Woolfolk Professional Development Conference page.

Join the Congregation of Divine Providence during the ‘Feast of the Holy Rosary Procession’

There will be a Feast of the Holy Rosary Procession on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. for Eucharistic prayer for world peace. Participants will gather at Mary’s statue in front of Main Building and join in a procession to Sacred Heart Chapel.

For more information, contact Naomi Nunez at 210-587-1132 or Sister Gloria Ann Fielder at 210-854-0837.

The Congregation of Divine Providence’s New Membership Team and Young Adult Associates are sponsoring the event.