We’re thrilled to announce that Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) is now live on The College Tour website, marking a significant milestone in our journey to share our unique story with prospective students, families, and the world!
Visit our Tour Page on The College Tour to see the highlights of OLLU’s culture, academic offerings, campus life, and more. We are incredibly proud of this collaboration with The College Tour and the official launch of our episode on AmazonPrime which aired on February 19, 2025, as part of Season 13.
🗓️ Tuesday, March 4 2025 📍Mabee Gymnasium 🕛 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
OLLU has hosted the National Hispanic College Fair on campus for more than 15 years, sponsored by The Career Council Inc. and National Hispanic College Fairs Inc. Don’t miss out!
Due to the forecasted frigid temperatures expected this weekend, Our Lady of the Lake has made changes to its athletic schedules.
The OLLU Softball series scheduled for Saturday, February 22 at 12:00 p.m. against Unviersity of the Southwest (USW) has been moved to Monday, February 24. The first pitch of the doubleheader will be at 12:00 p.m.
OLLU Baseball is scheduled to hit the road to Hobbs, New Mexico for a three-game series with USW. That series has been moved to Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23. The first pitch of the doubleheader in Hobbs will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday and the finale will be at 1:00 p.m. (all times listed are CT).
The Development team baseball games scheudled for today against Schreiner have been postponed.
For the latest news, updates, and information on the OLLU Saints, fans can visit ollusaintsathletics.com. Fans can also stay up to date on the latest Saints news by following @ollusaintsathletics on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Kristee Salas‘ performance at the plate last week earned her Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Player of the Week Honors as announced by the league office on Tuesday.
Salas helped the Saints to a 3-1 record at the Saints Classic, hitting .667 (6-for-9) with two homeruns and seven RBI. The graduate student from Edinburg, Texas is third on the team in hits (11) and second in double (10). The Saints are 8-3 on the season.
For the latest news, updates, and information on the OLLU Saints, fans can visit ollusaintsathletics.com. Fans can also stay up to date on the latest Saints news by following @ollusaintsathletics on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The OLLU International Folk Culture Center is honored to host Niurca Márquez, a renowned religious studies and dance scholar, for a series of engaging events exploring identity, ritual, and movement. Márquez, a Latinx artist and activist, is known for her work on cultural memory, resistance, and the intersection of religion and the body.
Upcoming Events:
🗓 February 24 | 5:30–7 PM | Plática: Dance As Resistance Márquez will discuss her research on the Arará of Cuba and the role of ritual as a living archive, sharing insights from resistance theatre and Flamenco practices.
🗓 February 25 | 3:30–5 PM | MARC Ballroom | Presentation: Sacred Dance/Sacred Ritual An exploration of sacred dance within global religious traditions, examining how cultural, political, and historical events shape these practices and their connection to worship.
🗓 February 28 | 6–8 PM | MARC Ballroom | Movement Workshop: Writing Our Body’s History A hands-on workshop guiding participants through somatic practices that reveal how the body records and expresses personal and cultural histories.
This week, we invite you to reflect on the concept of Cultural Humility, which is an ongoing process that encourages understanding and self-awareness when interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds. It’s about growing through curiosity, self-reflection, and an openness to learn and adapt.
To help foster that growth, we encourage you to watch the video Culturally Informed Care for BIPOC & Indigenous Sexual Assault Survivors (available here). The video highlights important cultural considerations when supporting BIPOC and Indigenous survivors of sexual assault. It offers insight into culturally sensitive techniques and practices to ensure survivors receive the best care and support possible.
As a reminder, it’s also important to familiarize yourself with the university’s Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy. You can also learn more about the Title IX team and confidential services available to you and other survivors. These resources are in place to ensure a safe, supportive campus community for all.
Title IX Coordinador Guadalupe (Lupita) Marquez, PhD., MLS Email: gmarquez@Ollusa.edu | Phone: 210-431-4122 | Cell: 210-214-2764
Let’s continue working together to support each other and create a space where everyone can thrive.
In our continued commitment to supporting survivors of sexual harassment and assault, we emphasize the importance of Cultural Humility. This concept is about embracing self-reflection and recognizing that our interactions with individuals of different cultural backgrounds are ever-evolving. It’s not a destination but an ongoing process of curiosity, learning, and growth.
This week, we encourage you to take a moment to watch the Culturally Informed Care for BIPOC & Indigenous Sexual Assault Survivors video (available here). The video explores culturally informed care practices specifically tailored to BIPOC and Indigenous survivors of sexual assault. It offers valuable techniques and approaches that can help you provide the most empathetic, culturally sensitive, and effective support.
Remember, your role as a faculty or staff member can make a significant difference in creating a safe and supportive environment for survivors. We also encourage you to continue to familiarize yourself with the university’s Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and learn more about the Title IX team and confidential services available to all members of our community.
Together, we can be better equipped to offer meaningful support to every survivor we encounter.
Title IX Coordinador Guadalupe (Lupita) Marquez, PhD., MLS Email: gmarquez@Ollusa.edu | Phone: 210-431-4122 | Cell: 210-214-2764
Let’s continue working together to support each other and create a space where everyone can thrive.
Our Lady of the Lake (OLLU) softball earned a sweep over Baker on Sunday afternoon. The Saints had a big inning in each game to propel them to two victories over a talented Baker Wildcat squad.
The Saints drew eight walks and were hit by four pitches in the doubleheader.
How it Happened
The Wildcats plated two runs in the top of the first inning on an RBI single and a wild pitch, giving them the early lead.
Caitlin Terrazas led the game off with a hit by pitch and Alyssa Flores followed by earning a walk. Grace Ross roped a double down the left field line to plate the Saints’ first two runs of the game.
Castaneda put her stamp on the first inning with a two-RBI single to centerfield, making it 7-2 in favor of the Saints.
A two-run homerun by the Wildcats in the fifth inning made it a 7-4 game.
Baker added another run in the sixth to make it 7-5.
Hernandez retired the Wildcats in order in the seventh to secure the victory for OLLU.
Baker once again struck first in the second game, this time with a solo homerun to take a 1-0 lead in the fourth.
Kristee Salas led off the bottom of the fourth with a triple down the right field line. After giving way to pinch runner Ayanna Trejo. Terrazas tied the game with a sacrifice fly, scoring Trejo.
Flores put the Saints ahead in the fifth with a solo homerun to left field. Caitlin Casa picked up an RBI to make it 3-1.
Salas had a two-RBI double to extend the Saints’ lead to 5-1 and Danika Jimenez picked up her first hit and RBI of the season to make it 6-1 after five innings.
Baker added a run in the sixth and the seventh.
Up Next
OLLU will return to the diamond on Friday as they host Langston and Missouri Baptist on Friday.
For the latest news, updates, and information on the OLLU Saints, fans can visit ollusaintsathletics.com. Fans can also stay up to date on the latest Saints news by following @ollusaintsathletics on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The Our Lady of the Lake (OLLU) men’s tennis team earned two road wins this weekend, taking down Schreiner University and Southwestern University by scores of 5-2 and 7-0, respectively.
Against the Pirates on Friday, the Saints earned the doubles point with wins at the No. 1 and No. 3 lines before winning 4-of-6 singles matches in straight sets to clinch the victory.
The Saints were dominant against the Mountaineers on Saturday winning all six singles matches in straight sets along with all three doubles contests to earn the point.
OLLU improved to 3-1 on the season with the two victories.
Up Next
The Saints will travel to Lawrenceville, Georgia to participate in the Georgia Gwinnett Grizzly Invitational February 21-23.
Congratulations to Dr. Briana Hauff Salas, Associate Professor of Environmental Science, on her recent publication in the journal Water. Her manuscript, “Cellular Responses of Astrangia poculata and its Symbionts to Experimental Heat Stress,” explores coral responses to heat stress.
