Category: Student News

Early registration for spring semester continues

Students are encouraged to take advantage of early registration in order to secure their schedules for the spring semester. Early registration runs through Jan. 3 for Fast Track A Weekend Session and San Antonio and Houston Weekend Session. Early registration runs through Jan. 5 for traditional session and Fast Track A Weekday session.

Students may register in person at the Registrar’s Office from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday or 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Wednesdays. Students may also register online through WebAdvisor from 7 a.m.-midnight.

For more information about registration dates and deadlines, click here.

Honors Program accepting applications for spring 2014

The OLLU Honors Program is accepting applications for the spring 2014 semester. Current OLLU or transfer freshmen and sophomores with 30-40 hours or less may apply. Application materials are due by Dec. 17. Acceptance decisions will not be made until final grades have been posted for fall 2013.

Requirements for current OLLU or transfer students are:

  • Minimum of 3.25 GPA after completion of one semester at OLLU or equivalent
  • Two letters of recommendation from OLLU faculty members
  • Completion of application and essay (requirements stated on application)
  • Interview with OLLU Honors Program Director (in-person or by phone)

Benefits of the Honors Program include:

  • Greater access to OLLU Honors Program faculty and OLLU administrators
  • Opportunity for interaction with OLLU Honors Program faculty outside of the classroom
  • Smaller classes within the OLLU Honors Program curriculum
  • Paid participation in periodic OLLU Honors Program trips to area special exhibits, concerts, theatrical productions and symposiums
  • Opportunities for various extracurricular educational, service and intellectual opportunities within Texas and around the nation
  • Opportunity to develop leadership skills in selected disciplines, as well as developing community and civic relationships
  • $1,000 scholarship per academic year
  • Special recognition at graduation, including and Honors program ribbon and custom medallion, recognition in the commencement bulletin, a statement on the student’s official OLLU transcript, and a seal on the student’s degree
  • Special letter of recommendation to graduate and professional schools or prospective employers for Honors graduates

The application is available online.

For more information, contact Leda Barnett, PhD, director of the Honors Program, at lmbarnett@ollusa.edu or 210-434-6711, ext. 2693.

24th Street Theater presents ‘Overtones’

OvertonesThe 24th Street Theater’s fall student showcase will be the one-act play “Overtones” directed by OLLU student Lucia Cox. It will take place on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the 24th Street Theater.

Tickets are $3 at the door and all proceeds will go toward the purchase of coloring books and crayons for kindergarten students at Margil Elementary.

SGA hosting pictures with Santa

SantaClausThe Student Government Association (SGA) is hosting pictures with Santa, Dec. 4 from 10 p.m.-midnight in the Mall Area. SGA asks that all participants make a $5 donation or donate school supplies in order to take a photo with Santa. Those who donate school supplies should include their name on the donation. Boxes will be placed in various locations around campus to collect donations.

All proceeds will go to Rodriguez Elementary.

For more information, contact SGA at 210-431-3931 or sga@ollusa.edu.

OLLU cleans up the neighborhood during ‘Make a Difference Day’

The Center for Service-Learning and Volunteerism (CSLV) and the vOLLUnteer Unity Council (VUC) hosted “OLLU Make a Difference Day” on Oct. 26. More than 100 volunteers participated in one of two projects. In partnership with City Council District 5, 85 volunteers helped in a graffiti wipeout in neighborhoods close to the University. At Elmendorf Park, another 20 volunteers helped pull items from the lake, painted, and cleaned up the area.

Many students received feedback from members of the community as they were thanked for their services in beautifying the area. To participate in future service projects, email vuc@ollusa.edu or call 210-431-3990.

Join SGA for ‘Back to the Future’ screening

To celebrate OLLU’s time capsule opening, the Student Government Association will host a screening of “Back to the Future” Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own pillows and blankets. Snacks will be provided.

For more information, call 210-431-3931 or email sga@ollusa.edu.

GRE preparation course available spring 2014

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is the entrance exam for graduate studies and OLLU will offer a preparation course for the test.

PSYC 5362 GRE Exam Preparation will be offered in the spring 2014 semester on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30-2:45 p.m. The course will teach students test-taking skills to help them earn a higher score on the new GRE.

For more information, contact John Gomez, PhD, professor of psychology and instructor for the GRE preparation course, at 210-434-6711, ext. 2728 or jpgomez@ollusa.edu.

Freshmen students can learn about majors and minors at ‘Academicopoly’

All first-year students are invited to attend “Academicopoly,” Oct. 25 from noon-1:30 p.m. in Providence Hall, West Social Room and Providence Hall, Blue Room. “Academicopoly” is an event that gives first-year students the opportunity to learn more about their academic program or consider other majors and minors at OLLU. Deans, faculty and academic advisers will be available to answer questions about programs and majors. There will be food and prizes.

For more information, contact Vanessa Meling at vmeling@ollusa.edu or 210-434-6711, ext. 5521.

The event is sponsored by the Office of Student Success and the Office of Student Life.

Counseling Services helping students manage test anxiety

OLLU Counseling Services is hosting the event, “Managing Test Anxiety,” on Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. in the Providence Hall, Blue Room. The event will include a group discussion to help students learn ways to manage test anxiety.

For more information, contact Victoria Chavez at 210-431-4053 or vchavez@ollusa.edu.