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Community invited to attend open forums on the University’s Mission and Core Values


Continuation of dialogue started in spring semester

The campus community is invited to participate in one of two community forums on Sept. 17 and Oct. 11 to dialogue on the University’s mission and core values. Both forums will take place in Chapel Auditorium from 1-4 p.m. and refreshments will be served. The forums are continuation of the events held during the spring semester and those who were unable to attend in the spring are strongly encouraged to attend one of the fall forums. Supervisors should work with employees to allow time to attend one of the forums.

Those interested in attending should RSVP at www.ollusa.edu/CommunityForum. OLLU seeks to fully express its mission and core values in our daily activities. We are at an exciting point in OLLU’s history where, with student, staff, and faculty involvement, the University can expand its capacity to continually transform itself through collaborative thinking, interaction, creativity, and the ability to learn from each other. OLLU’s Forums on Core Values in our Collaboration will generate dialogue on the potential to transform the way we serve our mission.

The OLLU community is encouraged to join in an open dialogue at one of the community forums as the group explores the transformative opportunities of a learning organization.

Information session for Spring Break trip to Europe

Lisbon 130There will be an informational meeting for the Spring Break trip to Spain and Portugal on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Casa Caritas conference room. Travel is one of the best educational opportunities for anyone. Every year, OLLU travels with alumni, friends and families to Europe. There is still space available for 2014. Register now at www.acis.com. For more information, contact Paula Parrish, executive director of development at 210-431-4128.

Join the CDPs during ‘Trivia Night’

The Sisters of the Congregation of Divine Providence will be having their annual “Trivia Night” fundraiser Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. in Chapel Auditorium. The cost is $10 per person to play, or $100 for a table of 10 players. All organizations and individuals are invited to play. Hamburgers, nachos, snacks and drinks will be available.

To register a player space or table, contact Naomi Nanez at 210-587-1132 or nnanez@cdptexas.org.

OLLU community invited to reading by Beatriz de la Garza

The OLLU Center for Mexican American Studies and Research and the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences are hosting a reading and book signing with author Beatriz De La Garza, Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 7p.m. Providence Hall, West Social Room (PWSR).

De La Garza’s stories take place in Texas through various eras, and are often told through a feminine voice. De La Garza’s books include, “Pillars of Gold and Silver,” “A Law for the Lion: A Tale of Crime and Injustice in the Borderlands,” and “From the Republic of the Rio Grande: A Personal History.”

There will be a reception prior to the reading at 6 p.m. in the Main Building Renaissance Parlor.

Books will be available for purchase during the event. The 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.

Time to vote for the University Newsletter’s new name

The submissions are in and now it is time for the OLLU community to choose the University newsletter’s new name. Below are the finalists:

  • Blue Nation News
  • Lake Update
  • The Blue Nation Bulletin
  • The Lake Weekly
  • The Saints’ Scoop

Voting Rules:

  • Open to all current OLLU students, faculty and staff.
  • Only one vote per person
  • Votes must be made using the poll below.
  • Voting will close Friday, Sept. 13 at noon.

The winner will be announced Monday, Sept. 16.

 

OLLU mourns the loss of former professor

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Sister Virginia Clare Duncan.

OLLU mourns the loss of Sister Virginia Clare (VC) Duncan, CDP, PhD, former OLLU Professor of Education. Sister VC first came to Our Lady of the Lake College to earn her Bachelor of Arts in English. Later, while working on her doctorate at the University of Texas at Austin, she taught education courses at OLLU. She was a member of the OLLU faculty off and on from 1964 to 1983.

After leaving OLLU, Sister VC became director of Physical Facilities at the Convent, did pastoral work and teaching in Louisiana, and served as the first Director of Development for the Congregation of Divine Providence. She retired in 1996 after 56 years of religious service.

The Rosary is Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. and the Wake is at 6:30 p.m. A Memorial Service will be Thursday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. All services will be in Annunciation Chapel at Our Lady of the Lake Convent Center.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Sisters of Divine Providence, 515 S.W. 24th Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207.

 

Cultural Focus on Puerto Rico at the IFCC

Experience the food and dancing of Puerto Rico, Friday, Sept. 13 from 7-9 p.m. at the International Folk Culture Center (IFCC).

A $5 donation is requested for the evening to help cover the food. Anyone who would like to help prepare the meal may eat for free. Dinner preparation will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday.

Dinner will be served from 7-8 p.m., and members of Ballet Folklorico Boriken will teach the dances of Puerto Rico.

To RSVP for the event or as a kitchen helper, contact Lissa Bengtson at 210-431-3922 or lbengtson@lake.ollusa.edu.