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).
Reminder: Blood Drive to take place on Oct. 22
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Annual Lake-O-Ween set for Oct. 24
Get ready for a frightfully fun evening at Lake-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.
Event Details:
- Date: Oct. 24
- Time: 6-8 p.m.
- Location: Library Circle
What’s in Store:
- 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!
Purchase discounted Spurs tickets and cheer on OLLU Dance and Drumline
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).
Career and Internship Expo set for Wednesday
The Career Expo will be back on campus Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Mall Area (rain location: MARC)! Network with top employers, explore exciting careers and internships, and secure your next move.
Learn more at https://ollu.joinhandshake.com/.
Know My Status Bus on campus this week
Counseling and Wellness Services will be hosting San Antonio Metro Health’s “Know My Status Bus” on Wednesday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Moye Circle (in front of UWAC). The “Know My Status Bus” is a FREE walk-in clinic that provides STI testing. No appointment required!
Save the Date: McNair Scholar Undergraduate Research Symposium on Nov. 20
Support undergraduate researchers during the McNair Scholar Undergraduate Research Symposium on Nov. 20 from Noon-2:15 p.m. in the MARC.
Enjoy a light lunch (first-come, first-served basis) as you browse the work of OLLU researchers.
For more information, contact: mcnair@ollusa.edu.
Explore Costa Rica on study tour
Students are invited to take part in a Study Abroad Program to Costa Rica in spring 2025. The study tour, sponsored by OLLU’s Business Programs Department, will take place March 27-April 6, 2025, and will explore Costa Rica’s culture and agriculture. It includes a river safari, visits to sustainable farms, beach visits and a tour of the country’s coffee and chocolate manufacturing.
The cost is $4039.70 (double occupancy) and includes airfare, transportation, hotel, meals, expert guides, cultural excursions and travel insurance. There are limited spots on the tour. If interested, email Professor John Phelps at jcphelps@ollusa.edu.
Spring/summer graduation application information
Students planning to graduate in the spring or summer 2025 semester have until Jan. 3, 2025, to submit the graduation application. Apply online through the “Graduation” tile in Saints Connect.
If you have any questions, email graduate@ollusa.edu.
Reminder: Limited services in some Walter Center offices on Tuesday
To allow for staff training, the following offices will offer limited services on the third Tuesday of each month (beginning tomorrow) from noon to 5 p.m. this fall:
- Financial Aid Office
- Registrar’s Office
- Student Business Office
Please be assured that the offices will remain open, however, there will be limited services in the afternoon on the dates indicated below.
- Oct 15, 2024
- Nov. 19, 2024
- Dec. 17, 2024
Welcome new Director of Assessment and Accreditation
Please help us welcome our new Director of Assessment and Accreditation, Dr. Liliana Gutierrez to the OLLU community.
Dr. Gutierrez has a rich background in higher education, bringing 25 years of experience and expertise in institutions, administration, assessment, and accreditation. She has held positions at St. Philip’s College (SPC), The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). With a B.A. in English from California State University, Los Angeles, and both an M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from UTSA, her research focuses on underrepresented and non-traditional students, particularly the influence of parents’ education on children’s aspirations. She also enjoys teaching as an adjunct faculty member in the Alamo Colleges District. Additionally, she serves as Vice-President for Student Parents Empowered, a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that student parents in Texas have the support and resources needed to succeed in post-secondary education.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Gutierrez has been married for 19 years and is a mother to two daughters, aged 17 and 11. She is dedicated to being a role model for her girls and enjoys family time, outdoor activities, and jewelry making.
