OLLU and new Head Baseball Coach Freddy Rodriguez will hold tryouts for the University’s inaugural 2014-2015 Saints Men’s Baseball Team on June 11 and July 9. The team will begin competing in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as part of the Red River Athletic Conference. Tryouts will take place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11 and 1 p.m. on July 9 at the Missions Baseball Academy located at 5707 State Highway 151 (Callaghan Rd. exit.), San Antonio, Texas 78227. The phone number is 210-269-6725. Visit the website for complete directions at http://missionsbaseballacademy.com. Those interested in trying out for the team should fill out the baseball information form two days before the tryout date. Participants should bring their own equipment, i.e., bat, glove, ball, to the tryout. Ā For additional information, contact Coach Rodriguez at baseball@lake.ollusa.edu. Go online for full story.
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Volleyball announces dates for summer camp
The OLLU volleyball team will hold its annual summer camp for beginners and intermediate players. Dates for the two separate sessions are June 16-20 and July 28-Aug. 1. The camp on Monday-Thursday will be from 9-11 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m.-noon and again from 12-2 p.m. On Friday, the camp will run from 9-11:30 a.m. Admission is $160, or $140 if the camper brings a friend, sibling or teammate. For additional information, visit http://www.ollusaintsathletics.com/f/Summer_Volleyball_Camp.php
āØGear up for summer grilling with Saints gear
Get set for grilling this summer with a bevy of tailgating gear perfect for outdoor barbecues and family picnics. Order now online at www.ollusaintsgear.com and receive 10 percent off through June 16. Proceeds go toward Our Lady of the Lake University.
OLLU community invited to meet candidates for AVPAA position
The OLLU community is invited to meet the candidates for the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs position. Candidates will be introduced to the community and will be available to answer questions following a community presentation. All open forums will take place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Main Building, Room 220. The schedule to meet the candidates is as follows:
Today – Dr. Juan Raymundo Iglesias
Wednesday- Dr. Elizabeth Nagel
Friday – Dr. Edwin Imasuen
Stromberg upgrade scheduled for tomorrow
An upgrade of the Stromberg time keeping system will occur Wednesday. During the upgrade process, employees who use Stromberg physical clocks can still punch in/out; however, the Stromberg web products (e-Supervisor, e-Kiosk) and Stromberg Administration module will not be accessible. This upgrade will hopefully resolve issues of punches not displaying until the server is rebooted. Users are asked to notify the Payroll Office if they experience any unusual changes during the upgrade.
Community invited to attend āAjua! Arriba el Norteā
The Alianza Latino Americana (ALASARTE) is presenting a musical tribute to NorteƱo music, dance and culture. āAjua! Arriba El Norteā takes place on Saturday at 7 p.m. in Thiry Auditorium. The show pays tribute to the musical and cultural legacy of Lalo Gonzalez, known affectionately as āEl Piporroā by his legions of fans throughout Mexico, the United States and Latin America.Ā As one of the first superstars of the NorteƱo music genre, āEl Piporroā was a Mexican actor, singer-songwriter, radio personality and film director who earned fame during the early days of radio and the golden age of Mexican cinema.
Tickets for the show are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.Ā There is also a prepaid option that includes a light dinner and āMeet the Artistsā reception for $15 per person.Ā Call 210-385-3877 or 210-431-3922 for ticket information, or purchase tickets online at www.alasarte.com
Employees serve the community during OLLU Service Day
About 30 faculty and staff took part in the OLLU Spring Service Day at the Family Service Association KidShare facility. OLLU volunteers painted playrooms and work spaces to freshen up the spaces used by families and children dealing with difficult separation or divorce situations. A special Spurs theme was created in the teensā room, and a special movie theater theme was designed for the childrenās playroom. Following the day of service, participants took part in a reflection led by University Ministry.
The Center for Service-Learning and Volunteerism organizes two employee service days each year. Faculty and staff are allowed to take part in one service day each year without using leave time. The next service day is scheduled for Oct. 17. Details on the service project and sign up will be available closer to the date.
Softball’s Arocha and Hinojosa named to NFCA All-Region First Team
TheĀ National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) has announced its 2014 NAIA All-Region teams. This season, 160 student-athletes representing 62 institutions were chosen for either a first or second team from the Association’s five regions — East, Great Lakes, Midwest, Southwest and West Regions. OLLUās Katrisha ArochaĀ andĀ Amanda HinojosaĀ were selected to the First Team in the Southwest Region, marking the first time in the program’s five years that OLLU has received a first-team selection.Ā Brittany StoneĀ was selected to the Second Team. NFCA member coaches in each of the five regions select the NFCA All-Region teams and first-team honorees are now eligible to be selected to the 2014 NFCA NAIA All-American teams.Ā The 2014 NFCA All-American teams will be announced on Tuesday, June 3 and will be available on NFCA.org. Go online for full story.
OLLU softball announces the signings of nine student-athletes
The softball team has announced the signings of nine student-athletes to its 2014-2015 squad. The women joining the team in August 2014 include: Jana Arenas from Sugarland, Texas; Cheyanne Carter from Hempstead, Texas; Kim Chaves from Sharyland, Texas; Taylor Doege from San Antonio; Lauren Elizabeth Garza from McAllen, Texas; Lesly Martinez from San Antonio;Ā Samantha Perales from San Antonio; Amanda Sanchez from San Antonio; and Brooke Vasquez from Austin, Texas. The Saints finished the 2014 season with it best-ever overall record of 39-12-1 and 18-2 in the Red River Athletic Conference. The Saints were crowned regular season and tournament champions and they qualified for the opening round of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National ChampionshipĀ for the first time in history. OLLU will play a few games in the fall of 2014 and will begin its official schedule in spring 2015. Go online for full story.
OLLU community invited to meet candidates for AVPAA position
The OLLU community is invited to meet the candidates for the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs position. Candidates will be introduced to the community and will be available to answer questions following a community presentation. All open forums will take place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Main Building, Room 220. The schedule to meet the candidates is as follows:
- Tuesday, May 27 – Dr. Juan Raymundo Iglesias
- Wednesday, May 28 – Dr. Elizabeth Nagel
- Friday, May 30 – Dr. Edwin Imasuen