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Fiscal Year End Reminders

📌 Friendly Reminder: Fiscal Year-End Procedures

As we approach the end of fiscal year 2025, please keep the following important deadlines in mind:

  • Goods & Services: Must be received by May 31, 2025 to be recorded in FY25.
  • Invoices: Accounts Payable will process FY25 invoices through June 30, 2025. Invoices received after this date will be recorded in FY26.
  • Credit Card Purchases: Any charges made after the May 2025 statement cutoff will be processed in FY26.
  • Employee Reimbursements: All FY25 reimbursements must be submitted by June 30, 2025.

Thank you for your attention to these deadlines to ensure a smooth fiscal year-end process.

OLLU Prepares for Lake Day Orientation and Camp Blue Nation

The entire Our Lady of the Lake community can’t wait to welcome our newest Saints this summer! We’re thrilled to help our first year and transfer students kick off their journey with an orientation experience that’s energizing, informative, and packed with resources to set them up for success.

Whether students are coming straight from high school or transferring from another college, our two-part orientation program — Lake Day Orientation and Camp Blue Nation — is designed to help students fully prepare and connect with our community before their first day of classes.

🌊 Part 1: Lake Day Orientation

All incoming freshmen and transfer students are required to attend one of the following dates:

  • Monday, June 9
  • Thursday, June 26
  • Monday, July 14
  • Saturday, July 26
  • Thursday, August 14

Lake Day Orientation is a fun and informative full-day event for students and their families to get a feel for what life at OLLU is all about.

At Lake Day, students will:

  • Connect with professors, staff, and fellow Saints
  • Dive into OLLU’s mission, values, and vibrant campus culture
  • Explore support services and resources for their academic and personal success
  • Chat directly with faculty about their major and minor
  • Get personalized support for financial aid, advising, and more!

💙 Part 2: Camp Blue Nation

Student will be able to kick off their OLLU adventure with energy and confidence! Camp Blue Nation is a dynamic, two-day program taking place Friday & Saturday, August 15–16, 2025, right before classes begin. Students will meet their classmates, get familiar with campus, and be ready to start their first semester strong!

👉 Ready to learn more? Head over to the Orientation web page today!

We can’t wait to see our new students on campus — Go Saints!

Saints Claim 2025 RRAC Tournament Championship

May 04, 2025

PINEVILLE, Louisiana — A 3-0 victory over LSU Alexandria on Sunday, earned the Our Lady of the Lake (OLLU) softball team the 2025 Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Softball Tournament championship. The Saints completed the season sweep, also winning the RRAC regular season title. OLLU stormed through the tournament, outscoring the opposition, 31-5 in four games including a pair of shutouts. 

The Saints, who were the tournament’s overall No. 1 seed began play with a 15-0 with over the University of the Southwest on Thursday before taking down Houston-Victoria by a score of 8-3 on Friday. 

Saturday would be the first of two games between the Saints and the tournament’s No. 2 seed Generals of LSUA. A five-run third inning for the Saints turned out to be the difference as they took down LSUA 5-2 to earn a spot in today’s championship game. The Generals took down Texas A&M San Anotonio earlier today to setup a rematch against OLLU. 

OLLU got their offense going in the championship game after Yezenia Perez singled to start the second inning. Perez would go first-to-third on a double down the left field line by Ava Hernandez. Alyssa Garcia put the Saints in front with a sacrifice fly, making it 1-0 through two complete. 

The Generals’ best scoring chance came in the top half of the sixth after a leadoff walk and single to put two runners on with no outs. A sacrifice bunt put two runners in scoring position, giving LSUA a chance tie or take the lead. Hernandez came up huge for the Saints in the circle as she struck out the next two Generals batters to end the threat and keep the Saints on top heading into the bottom of the sixth. 

Caitlin Casas lead off the sixth for the Saints and drew a walk. Hernandez recorded her second hit of the game, a single that sent Casas to third to put Saints at the corners. After Hernandez stole second, Garcia struck again, this time singling up the middle to score Casas and Hernandez to add two insurance runs for the Saints. 

A leadoff single for LSUA in the top of the seventh gave the Generals life, but the Saints’ pitching and defense stepped up again as Hernandez induced a 6-4-3 double play to take the wind out of the sails for LSUA. A diving catch by Lexie Escamilla in left field ended the game, securing the Saints’ second Tournament Championship in the last three seasons. 

The Saints await the NAIA Softball selection show on Wednesday, May 7 at 5:00 p.m. CT. OLLU was named one of the 10 host sites for the 2025 NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round, which will be played from May 12-15. 

For the latest news, updates, and information on the OLLU Saints, fans can visit ollusaintsathletics.com. Fans can also stay up to date on the latest Saints news by following @ollusaintsathletics on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Raise Awareness For Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Join Counseling & Wellness Services as we “Chalk the Walk” to raise awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We will write messages of hope, support, and empowerment for survivors, while promoting consent and prevention in Renaissance Parlor to display throughout campus.

This creative and inclusive event is a simple yet powerful way to stand in solidarity with survivors and spark important conversations in our community. All are welcome!

Chalk the Walk normally occurs outside with actual chalk on walkways, but due to weather concerns, we are moving it inside with creative art supplies.

We hope you will join us to help send a powerful message of support to survivors ❤

Chalk The Walk FlyerDownload

OLLU Digital First Textbook Program

Our Lady of the Lake University’s New Textbook Program is excited to announce that all required course materials for participating courses will be provided through the OLLU Digital First Textbook Program, ensuring that students do not need to purchase textbooks separately. There is no need to purchase any required course materials independently for the participating courses, as the cost will be billed directly to your account.

Benefits:

  • Improves required course material access and affordability.
  • Students save up to 60% on required course materials.
  • Increases student success outcomes.
  • Reduces student stress and unpreparedness.

For more information, please visit the FAQ page.

Inductions: Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society

The following students pursuing Spanish as a major, minor or the Biliterate Certificate, were inducted into Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society on two separate Induction Ceremonies this spring 2025.

Dr. Maribel Lárraga, professor of Spanish and faculty advisor for Xi Upsilon, OLLU’s Sigma Delta Pi’s Chapter, organized and conducted both ceremonies on April 4 and April 19, respectively.
Students’ parents, siblings, and other family members accompanied them to celebrate this academic achievement.

Arianna Ambriz,
Isis Almanza,
Ana Carvajal-Sánchez,
Esmy-Angelee García,
Jacqueline Gloria,
América Ibarra,
Odet Mota López,
Paloma Montiel,
Leilani Leza,
Vanessa Magallanes,
Alma Rodríguez, and
José Saucedo were inducted on April 4, 2025.
Khristian Harden and Katalina Herlinda Vásquez were inducted on April 22nd.

Celebrate Culture Through Dance at the San Antonio Folk Dance Festival – March 28-30!

Join us for a vibrant celebration of international dance and music at the San Antonio Folk Dance Festival (SAFDF) hosted at Our Lady of the Lake University’s International Folk Culture Center (IFCC) from March 28-30. Now in its 67th year, this beloved festival brings a global cultural experience to OLLU through workshops, performances, and live music.

OLLU Exclusive Dance Workshop – March 28
📅 Thursday, March 28
🕒 3:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 MARC Ballroom, 2nd Floor
🎟 FREE for OLLU students, faculty, staff, and alumni

Led by master teachers Franklin Houston, John Rodi, and Andy Taylor-Blenis, this interactive workshop will introduce attendees to traditional Mexican, French, Romanian, Cajun, and Zydeco dances. No experience needed—just bring your energy and enthusiasm!

Folk Dance Party – March 28
🕖 7:00 PM – Midnight
📍 MARC Ballroom
💃 All OLLU community members are invited to stay and dance the night away!

RSVP

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn, dance, and celebrate cultural traditions from around the world! For more details, contact aortega@ollusa.edu.

Honoring Alonso S. Perales: A Night with Dr. Cynthia E. Orozco & Student Exhibits

Join the Sueltenfuss Library as we welcome renowned historian/author Dr. Cynthia E. Orozco on Thursday, March 20th  from 6:00pm–7:30pm, for a special reception and keynote address, “Mexican American Civil Rights Leader of San Antonio: 1930-1960”.   

Visit our 3rd floor loft to view the exhibit, “Alonso S. Perales: Civil Rights Trailblazer” by Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) to learn more about Perales’ lifelong dedication to civil rights, social justice, and educational access.  Following the keynote address on the 2nd floor, Orozco will be signing copies of her biography on Perales.

Alongside MACRI’s exhibit, the Sueltenfuss Library also presents exciting student work: 

“Legacy in Motion: Creatively Reinterpreting Alonso S. Perales for a New Generation.”  Curated by the library, this showcase features historical photographs alongside creative projects developed by OLLU students reflecting on Perales’ impact on Mexican American civil rights. Highlights include: 

  • “A Legacy in Linocut” — This exhibit showcases a series of linocut prints created by students in OLLU’s Visual & New Media Arts printmaking course to honor the legacy of Alonso S. Perales. Led by Dr. Suzy González, the works reflect artistic interpretations of Perales’ impact and contributions.  
  • “A Geographic Timeline: Alonso Perales’ Life-Long Legacy of Justice & Equality” – This interactive, bilingual multimedia presentation, created by students in Dr. Kim Kennedy’s Reading Comprehension course (EDUC), explores key moments in Perales’ lifelong fight for justice and equality. 
  • “Explorando El Legado de Alonso Perales: Hands-On Learning Activities” – Designed for students, this interactive experience enhances the Perales exhibit with engaging, hands-on activities for school aged children. It was developed by students in Dr. Kim Kennedy’s undergraduate and graduate education courses. 
  • “Perales in Photos” – A photographic display curated by The Sueltenfuss Library, featuring images courtesy of Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage, Arte Público Press, University of Houston. 

Web, Marketing, & Lake Weekly Reminders

Given recent operational changes, please remember to use the links below in regards to changes needed on the website, marketing requests, and lake weekly submissions so we can ensure all inquiries are addressed.

These resources can be found on your Brand Guidelines Sharepoint under “Requests.”