Category: News

OLLU women’s soccer extends winning streak to six after beating Houston-Victoria 1-0

Stephanie Diaz scored the one goal for the Saints.
Stephanie Diaz scored the one goal for the Saints.

The women’s soccer team extended its winning streak to six games after winning 1-0 over the University of Houston – Victoria at the UHV Soccer Field Saturday afternoon. The Saints have not lost since they played NCAA Div. I University of the Incarnate Word early September and junior Stephanie Diaz made sure that things stayed that way as she scored the only goal on a rebound in the 23rd minute. The record for the women’s team is now 9-1-1 overall and 1-0 in the Red River Athletic Conference, while UHV dropped to a 5-6 record overall and suffered its first loss of the season at home. The Saints play Bacone at the OLLU Soccer Field on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 1 p.m.  The Saints have played the team from Muskogee, Okla., six times since 2008 and have won all six games. Read more online.

OLLU volleyball sneaks by Southwest in three sets

Gloriana Villarreal hits the ball over the net against Southwest last Friday.
Gloriana Villarreal hits the ball over the net against Southwest last Friday.

The volleyball team returned to Mabee Gym on Friday after 10 straight matches on the road, and the Saints did not disappoint the home crowed as they won against the University of the Southwest, 3-0 (25-19,25-22,25-18 ). The win improves the Saints record to 8-5 overall and 3-1 in the Red River Athletic Conference, while the Mustangs move to 6-7 overall and 2-2 in the RRAC. The Saints will return to Mabee Gym on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m., to host the University of Texas at Brownsville. The Saints have faced Brownsville 13 times since 2007, and OLLU has won just one of the matches back in November of 2008 by the score of 3-1. The Ocelots. which have won the NAIA championship tournament several times, have overpowered the Saints 3-0 11 times and once beat the Saints 3-2. They are currently 4-0 in the conference and 12-0 overall. Read more online.

Guest speaker coming to OLLU on behalf of Accounting Department

Todd Burchett, CPA will lead a presentation on Oct.1 at 3 p.m. in Main Building, Room 325. Burchett has more than 20 years of experience in providing client solutions in tax matters, consulting and accounting.

He is a partner with BKD’s Forensics and Valuation Services division in Texas. He is Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF). Burchette also has experience in forensic investigations, reconstruction of financial records, tracing of transactions, financial analysis and much more.

The event is sponsored by the OLLU Accounting Department.

Community invited to ‘An Evening with a Poet’

LaurieAnnGuerreroPoet Laurie Ann Guerrero will be on campus Oct. 8 for “An Evening with a Poet” at 6:30 p.m. in Providence Hall, West Social Room. Guerrero is the author of, “A Tongue in the Mouth of the Dying,” and is the winner of the 2012 Andres Montoya Poetry Prize.

Guerrero is OLLU’s Spring 2014 Visiting Writer.

This event is sponsored by the OLLU English Department.

OLLU community invited to screening of ‘Prejudice and Pride’

valadezFilm producer John Valadez will lead a screening of his film, “Prejudice and Pride,” Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in Thiry Auditorium.

The film, which is an installment of the six-part PBS series “Latino Americans,” focuses on key events and people that led to the formation of the Chicano identity during the 60s and 70s as the labor leaders organized farm workers in California. The film also chronicles how activists pushed for better education opportunities for Latinos, the inclusion of Latino studies, and empowerment in the political process.

A discussion panel will follow featuring Valadez, OLLU professor Steven Wise, and host-producer for Catholic Television of San Antonio, and OLLU alumna, Martha Tijerina.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact the Center for Mexican American Studies and Research at 210-431-4148 or cmasr@ollusa.edu.

OLLU community invited to celebrate National Day on Writing

The Writing Center invites the OLLU community to take part in the weeklong celebration of National Day on Writing, Oct. 21-Nov. 1. The theme this year is, “Writing Transforms All.” The celebration will include workshops and various events for the community.

Faculty, staff, students and alumni are encouraged to submit their best memory of OLLU for a special display that will be constructed.

Anyone who needs assistance putting his or her words on paper can stop by the Writing Center and work with a consultant.

Submit memories in person or via email at writing@lake.ollusa.edu.

Look for more information on events and workshops in the coming weeks.

New Legislation: Notification of Penalty for False Alarms (House Bill No. 1284)

The following message is mandated by Texas Law, House Bill 1284 

Making a false threat at any Texas higher education institution is now considered a state jail felony, not a Class A misdemeanor, according to a new law passed this summer by the Texas Legislature.

House Bill 1284 was enacted in response to several threats this past year at several universities across the U.S. that disrupted classes and prompted evacuation of campus property, even though the reports turned out to be a hoax.

The Texas bill relates to the offense of making or causing a false alarm or report involving a public or private institution of higher education. A person commits an offense under Section 42.06, Texas Penal Code, if he or she knowingly initiates, communicates or circulates a report of a present, past, or future bombing, fire, offense, or other emergency that he or she knows is false or baseless and that would ordinarily:

1.    Cause action by an official or volunteer agency organized to deal with emergencies;

2.    Place a person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury; or

3.    Prevent or interrupt the occupation of a building, room, place of assembly, place to which the public has access, or aircraft, automobile, or other mode of conveyance.

An individual adjudged guilty of a state jail felony shall be punished by confinement in a state jail for any term of not more than two years or less than 180 days and, in addition to confinement, may be punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000.

Two students receive academic scholarships

OLLU students Naila Ramiro and Kevin Meraz have been selected to receive the Adelante/Ford Motor Company Future Leaders Scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Miller Brewing and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) established Adelante U.S. Education Leadership Fund, a nonprofit organization focused on breaking the trend of Hispanic non-graduates and furthering their educational future.

This scholarship is for college students of Hispanic descent who have completed at least 30 credit hours of college course work. To qualify, applicants must be majoring in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics).

Both recipients will receive $2000 this academic year.

Affordable Care Act OLLU employee notice

Under The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (also known as the ACA, Healthcare Reform, or even Obamacare), Our Lady of the Lake University is required by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide employees with the attached notice.

To answer general questions about healthcare reform or the operation of the Healthcare Insurance Marketplace, visit the following resources:

For more information, read the following resources: