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Volleyball crushes Texas College 3-0

The volleyball team crushed Texas College (TC) 3-0 in both Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) matches on Oct. 25 an 26. The Saints’ defense kept the Lady Steers offense at bay, limiting them to a first-day -.134 and a second-day-.093 hitting percentage. The Saints improve to 18-7 overall and 11-1 in the conference, while Texas College drops to 0-14 and 0-12 in the conference.

History
The Saints have maintained an impressive record of 30-0 against the Lady Steers, never allowing a set win in these matches.

Match one – Oct. 25
The Saints quickly went up 6-0 before the Lady Steers could add a point. They kept TC to single-digit scoring until set point, and the Saints put the first set away 25-10.

In the second set, the Saints jumped to a 5-0 lead. After the Lady Steers added their first point of the set, OLLU went on a 6-0 run to pull ahead 11-1. The Saints’ power was on full display as they won the set 25-5.

The final set was more of the same. Carly Dossett served five points to move the Saints to an 18-8 lead. TC added four more points as the Saints dominated to a 25-12 set win and a 3-0 match victory.

The Saints made only 10 errors on 85 total attacks for a .353 hitting percentage. They had 40 kills, 39 assists, and 56 digs while limiting the Lady Steers to 11 kills, 11 assists, and 30 digs.

Camila Ramirez led the Saints with eight kills on 14 total attacks for a hitting percentage of .429. Carly Dossett tallied 16 assists, and Chanisty Villarreal Bermea turned in nine digs.

Match two – Oct. 26
The Saints’ last home match of the regular season was a celebration of the achievements of seniors Julissa Casas, Camila Ramirez, and Tina Trevino. All four-year seniors with record-setting stats and impressive academic achievements—were honored and presented with a photo montage and flowers. In addition, spirit team member and senior Ginobili Cobarrubias was honored during the match.

The Lady Steers had a better outing on Saturday. While they were no match for the Saints, they reached double-digit scoring and trailed by only five points at 10-15. They got as close as four points against the Saints, but the OLLU closed out the first set 25-16.

In the second set, the teams tied at three, seven, and 14 before the Saints went on a 6-0 run to lead 20-14. OLLU completed the closest set of the series with a 25-16 win.

The Lady Steers continued to put plenty of effort in the third set, staying close to OLLU at the beginning. The Saints turned in multiple point runs to finish the set 25-13 and the match 3-0.

Anais Velasquez tallied seven kills in the match, while both Carly Dossett and Lauren Reynard added 11 assists each. Dossett also added four service aces, while Tina Trevino turned in 11 digs.

What’s next
Several of the Saints’ starting lineup stayed on the sidelines and only played one or two sets in the matches. They will get set for the series against Xavier University of Louisiana Nov. 1-2 at New Orleans and the University of the Southwest Nov. 8-9 at Hobbs, N.M. OLLU will host the RRAC Championship Tournament Nov. 15-16.

OLLU serving as polling site, early voting starts today

Early voting for Bexar County starts today and OLLU is once again serving as a polling location hosting voting in the Library Community Room.

The early voting schedule is as follows:

  • Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Oct. 25: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 26: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 27: noon to 6 p.m.
  • Monday, Oct. 28 to Friday, Nov. 1: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Election day is Nov. 5. The polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is a presidential election as well as a joint general, special, charter and bond election.

Visit the Bexar County election site for sample ballots and additional information: https://www.bexar.org/1568/Elections-Department.

Take part in fitness challenges for EIM week

The Kinesiology Program is hosting a week of fitness challenges as part of Exercise Is Medicine (EIM) on Campus. OLLU is the only area university that is recognized as an EIM campus.

Today – Plank Challenge – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Mall Area
Help us reach our 60 minutes of planking goal in one hour. Stop by and hold a plank position for as long as you can.

Tuesday – Push-Up Challenge – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Outside of UWAC
Help us reach our goal of 150 pushups in one hour. Stop by and do as many push-ups as you can to help us get to 150 pushups.

Thursday – Stepping Challenge – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Outside of UWAC
Help us reach our goal of 300 steps in one hour. Stop by and do as many step-ups as possible. Snacks will be available for participants. 

University community invited to create Día de los Muertos ofrendas

The Education Department, Center for Mexican American Studies and Research, and Sueltenfuss Library invite you to view Día de los Muertos ofrendas created by students, faculty, and staff, and contribute a photo of your loved one. The ofrendas will be on display beginning Thursday and will remain until Nov. 3. Ofrendas will be display on the second and third floors of Moye Hall and at the front entrance of the library.

Additionally, OLLU will welcome and greet approximately 139 students from neighboring Rodriguez Montessori Elementary who will be on site Thursday from 12:25 to 3 p.m. to view the ofrendas.

Everyone is invited to create their own ofrenda or contribute a photograph of your loved one.   Please let Dr. Belinda Schouten know how you would like to participate in this event. Email her at btschouten@ollusa.edu.

Annual Lake-O-Ween will take place Thursday

The annual Lake-O-Ween event, hosted by TAFE, Education Department and Residence Life, will take place Thursday from 6-8 p.m. in the Library Circle.

The event includes:

  • Haunted Hall: Dare to enter if you’re brave enough!
  • Costume Contest: Show off your best Halloween attire and win exciting prizes.
  • Trick-or-Treating: Fun for all ages with plenty of candy to go around.
  • Live Music and Entertainment: Enjoy spooky tunes and thrilling performances.
  • Food and Activity booths: Delicious treats and eats to satisfy your cravings.

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!

Spotlight Productions hosting haunted house on Friday

Join Spotlight Productions as they present “Five Nights at Griffith, a Haunted House!” on Friday from 6:30 p.m.-Midnight.

This fundraiser is open to the OLLU Community and entry cost is $4 for students and $6 for alumni/faculty/staff. 

Check out the flyer below for any warnings regarding flashing lights, jump scares, and more. 

A waiver will need to be signed before you enter. 

Dr. Chávez to host one-mile walk in recognition of EIM On Campus

President Abel Chávez will host a one-mile walk on Oct. 28 at 9 a.m. starting in front of Sacred Heart Chapel in recognition of OLLU’s status as an Exercise is Medicine campus.

OLLU is the only local university and is one of only 145 universities and colleges around the world to be honored by Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus. Exercise is Medicine is a community-impact initiative of the American College of Sports Medicine.

The university community as well as area elected officials are invited to take part in the President’s Walk. It is an effort to promote physical activity as an essential component of a healthy lifestyle and to raise awareness about the benefits of exercise.

Play about Father Moye’s Project scheduled for Nov. 1

The OLLU community is invited to the performance of “Father Moye’s Project: Providence and Living Legacy” Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. in Thiry Auditorium. This original one-act play was written and is directed by Antoinette F. Winstead, MFA, ACDP, OLLU’s Drama Program Head and Mass Communication faculty member. This play was made possible through funding from a NetVue Grant for Reframing the Institutional Saga, allowing for us to “re-examine and reframe” Our Lady of the Lake University’s (OLLU) “history, identity, and heritage in light of its present context.”

This memory play will take you from the beginning of Father John Martin Moye’s call to “serve the underserved,” and the Sisters of Divine Providence who kept his legacy alive, through the founding of OLLU, and the impact their dedication and hard work has had on the lives of so many who have benefitted from his providential vision to educate young girls who would not have otherwise received an education, to the present day and how his “Project” and the Congregation of Divine Providence continue to impact the lives of those who attend and have attended OLLU.

We ask all who plan to attend to RSVP by Oct. 25 by visiting the following submission form: https://forms.office.com/r/c0c3Vkcbug

For additional information, please contact the Mission and Ministry Division at missionandministry@ollusa.edu or call 210-528-7171. The play is sponsored by the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education, Mission and Ministry and the Drama Program.