Category: Student News

Lake Effect, OLLU’s collegiate a cappella group is holding tryouts on Thursday from noon-1:30 p.m. in Fine Arts Building, Room 200.

Students who like singing pop and jazz, or want to join a group like those in the film “Pitch Perfect” are encouraged to try out.

During the audition, those trying out will be able to display their vocal range, sing a part of their favorite pop or jazz song (keep it clean), and read a part of a song with the group.

All voice parts welcome, but the group is especially seeking baritone and bass II.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Dyer at 210-434-6711, ext. 2247 or edyer@ollusa.edu.

The deadline for students to submit a health insurance waiver for spring 2015 is Jan. 16.

The waiver can be completed online by logging in to the myOLLU Portal (found in the “Current Students” link at the top of the homepage on the university website) and completing the form under “Links to Forms.” After the waiver is completed and submitted, a confirmation email will be sent to the email on file.

Per Our Lady of the Lake University policy, International Students are not allowed to waive coverage. Students who submitted a waiver for fall 2014 do not need to submit a new waiver.

Students who are enrolled in less than seven semester hours or who are taking 100 percent online classes do not need to complete a waiver.

The Charles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship was established to help needy Texas students attend college. In an agreement with Bank of America, Midland College reviews and recommends the scholarships for Texas residents entering or enrolled in any college or university in the United States. The Slough Scholarship awards up to $5,000 per year ($2,500 per fall and spring semesters) for a total of five years or the completion of a bachelor’s degree, or a total accumulation of 136 semester hours or 36 credits, whichever comes first. Smaller amounts may be awarded on a one-time basis with no guarantee of future awards. All applications must be submitted online ONLY. Click here for application instructions.

The South Texas Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (STC-ACHE) awarded Allison Winney a $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship award is based on academic achievements, professional society service activities, community outreach activities, a personal statement, and letters of reference.

Students should complete registration now for spring 2015 courses. Registration runs online 7 a.m.-midnight, and in person (at the Registrar’s Office) 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

The San Antonio branch of the American Association of University Women is offering $2,000 graduate student scholarships as well as $500 textbook scholarships. Textbook scholarships are open to undergraduate and graduate students. To view application requirements, click here.

The Emma Freeman Memorial Scholarship is awarded to individuals who are legally blind, have a 2.5 GPA or higher and would like to attend an accredited college or university. For more information, contact Angela Gray-Eagle at 210-533-5195, or visit the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind website.

Students are able to register for spring 2015 courses. Registration runs online 7 a.m.-midnight, and in person (at the Registrar’s Office) 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

The OLLU community is invited at attend the Biliterate Certificate and Spanish capstone presentations Dec. 3 from noon-1 p.m. in the Library, Room 103. All presentations will be in Spanish. The schedule is as follows:

• Erasmo Martinez – Biliterate Certificate Psychology/Spanish – “Servicios mentales: A mi manera”
• Cesar Rodriguez – Biliterate Certificate Accounting – “State Farm: La culture del Spanglish en el Oeste de San Antonio”
• Angelica Casas – Biliterate Certificate Journalism/Spanish – “Univision: Un trabajo en equipo motivado por la comunidad”

During the first week of November, OLLU psychology department students and alumni, along with the master’s program director, traveled to Santiago, Chile, for an educational and immersion experience. The group was hosted by the Diplomado en Psicoterapia Sistémico Narrativa Infanto-Juvenil at the Faculty of Social Science, Universidad de Chile. The coordinators welcomed the group into their clinical training facility and classroom activities for a rich training experience on their systemically oriented program. Marcela Polanco, OLLU’s master’s program director, also offered a one-day workshop for the Chilean students on a Latin American perspective of narrative therapy as a therapy of solidarity.

Students are able to register for spring 2015 courses. Registration runs online 7 a.m.-midnight, and in person (at the Registrar’s Office) 9 a.m.-6 p.m.