OLLU’s Salud Center and Active Minds organization will mark World Mental Health Day on Thursday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Mall Area. The groups will share information on ways to tend to your mental wellbeing.
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing is working to make mental wellbeing a global priority. It is presenting 10 ways to take action. Visit the council’s website at: World Mental Health Day 2024 « Mental Health First Aid.
The Kinesiology Program will hold its first Fitness Field Day on Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. next to the soccer field.
Activities will include relay races, obstacle courses, and team challenges.
Students, faculty and staff are invited to join the fun. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just looking to have some fun, there’s something for everyone! There also will be vendors showcasing fitness gear, healthy snacks, and wellness information.
How to Participate:
– Bring your friends and enjoy a lively evening!
– Dress comfortably and come ready to move!
Fitness classes for October include:
Mondays: Functional Training – 5:30 p.m. – UWAC Aerobics Room
Tuesdays: Walking Club – 7 a.m.—Meet at Library Circle
Wednesdays: Lift and Tone (Students Only) – 6 p.m. — UWAC Aerobics Room
Fridays: Mindful Movement (Faculty and Staff Only) – 12:30 p.m. – Online Via Teams
Need more information? Email: kinesiology@ollusa.edu.
The OLLU community is invited to attend the Congregation of Divine Providence’s 26th annual Heritage Day festival on Sunday at the Moye Retreat Center in Castroville from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. In addition to the highly anticipated quilt raffle, they will also have a silent auction and crafts sale.
Entertainment will be provided by Alsatian dancers and a DJ. BBQ chicken with Alsatian sausage lunch plates will be sold. Food Plate and Quilt Raffle tickets are available online at http://www.cdptexas.org/hd
All proceeds are used to preserve and grow Moye Retreat Center. Moye Retreat Center is the original motherhouse of the Congregation of Divine Providence in Texas and currently is a place for hosting retreats, renewal programs and other activities promoting personal and spiritual growth. It has been an integral part of life in Castroville and the surrounding communities since 1868.
Counseling and Wellness Services and the vOLLUnteer Unity Council will host a Blood Drive on Oct. 22 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Moye Circle (outside UWAC, by Thiry Auditorium).
Get ready for a frightfully fun evening at the annualLake-O-Ween! The annual event is hosted by TAFE, Education Department and Residence Life. They are pulling out all the stops to make it the most memorable Halloween celebration yet.
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This event is open to the public, so bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a night of spooky fun. Don’t miss out on the chance to create unforgettable Halloween memories at OLLU!
The OLLU community can purchase discounted tickets to the Oct. 28 Spurs game vs. the Houston Rockets and celebrate the university’s Dance Team and Drumline who will take center court for a pre-game performance.
Tickets can be purchased online at Our Lady of the Lake University Night (fevo-enterprise.com).
OLLU Social Work doctoral student Javier Segovia has been recognized by the Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work (GADE) with the Student Award for Leadership and Service.
This annual award recognizes a doctoral student who has shown notable leadership and service to their school, university, and professional associations. Segovia’s contributions reflect a commitment to advancing the goals and mission of the social work profession. We recognize his leadership and dedication, both at Worden and within the community.
See here for more: https://www.gadesocialwork.org/student-award-leadership-service.
A group of OLLU students visited the Hindu Temple of San Antonio (HTSA) for a tour on Oct. 5. Professors Jacob Friesenhahn, Deirdre Anne Hendrick, and Chance Juliano accompanied the students. The students are currently enrolled in a Theology or Philosophy course and participated in the trip as an opportunity to learn more about Hindu thought and practice. Professor Maria Tobin (retired) joined the group as well. Professor Tobin initiated the longstanding relationship between OLLU and HTSA.
October is ‘Exercise is Medicine on Campus Month.’ In recognition, Counseling and Wellness Services will be hosting ‘Walk with a Therapist-Mindful Movement’ for faculty and staff every Friday in October. Join Counseling and Wellness for a 30-minute walk, focusing on mindfulness practice as we move our bodies.
Meet at 1 p.m. at the entrance to Walter Student Service Building (Metz side) to start the walk. Please wear comfortable shoes.
