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Javier Segovia Receives GADE Student Award for Leadership and Service

OLLU Social Work doctoral student Javier Segovia has been recognized by the Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work (GADE) with the Student Award for Leadership and Service.

This annual award recognizes a doctoral student who has shown notable leadership and service to their school, university, and professional associations. Segovia’s contributions reflect a commitment to advancing the goals and mission of the social work profession. We recognize his leadership and dedication, both at Worden and within the community.

See here for more: https://www.gadesocialwork.org/student-award-leadership-service.

Construction continues on ‘makerspace’ in Metz Hall

Construction continues on the third floor of Metz Hall for makerspace, an area that will  facilitate hands-on active and collaborative experiential learning activities. 

A subfloor has been installed in the makerspace. Framing is going up and electrical and plumbing work are in process. Sheetrock installation should begin this week.

Completion is expected in August.

Men’s track and field qualifies for nationals in four events

The men’s track and field team performance at the University of Texas at San Antonio Invitational on March 15-16 included four events that qualify for nationals. The meet featured NCAA D1 schools from throughout the country.

Head Coach Patrick Torres commented, “We had a lot of good things happen especially on the sprints and hurdles side. Our relay team Jayden in the 400m hurdles and Jalen in the 100m and 200m qualified for nationals in very convincing fashion. It was just an overall good early season meet.”

The men’s 4x100m relay team consisting of Spencer Williams, Jesus Riefkohl Delgado, Jimmie Salas and Jalen Bell placed second and qualified for nationals with a time of 40.95.

Jayden Erikewe placed fourth in the 400m hurdles and qualified for nationals with a time of 54.13.

Jalen Bell‘s 100m time was 10.55 for second place and 200m time was 21.27 for third place to qualify him for nationals. His 200m time is an OLLU record.

For full results, visit the Saints Athletics website.

Spring Career and Internship Expo set for Wednesday

Get ready to unlock endless possibilities at our Spring Career and Internship Expo! Join us on Wednesday from 11:30 am – 2 p.m. in the OLLU Mall Area (rain location: Chapel Auditorium) to connect with top employers, snag internships, and supercharge your career journey.

Plus, don’t miss out on exclusive hybrid seminars and workshops during our SLAM DUNK YOUR CAREER WEEK, designed to prep you for success and help you land your dream job!

Campanas de America concert packs Thiry Auditorium

Mariachi Campanas de America performed their annual Valentine’s concert in Thiry Auditorium on Saturday in front of a packed crowd. The spectacular event was nearly sold out.

Opening for Campanas was Southwest Legacy High School and Lanier High School mariachis. Special guests included Johnathan Palomar, of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán fame, and Mateo Lopez, the world’s youngest mariachi (son of Janelle Lopez, OLLU alumna).

The is the first Campanas Valentine’s concert since the passing of Belle Ortiz. One of the founders of Campanas, Belle helped bring the Valentine’s concert to OLLU, her alma mater, almost 20 years ago. There was a special tribute to Belle during the show and her favorite front-row seat was left empty in her memory.

The annual concert is produced by Elizabeth Longoria, OLLU Director of Campus and Community Engagement, and the University Events team.

Special guests Mateo Lopez and Johnathan Palomar perform “Llorar y Llorar” during the concert.

Lavender graduation ceremony set for Dec. 13

The OLLU Alliance Club is hosting a LGBTQ+ and Ally Graduating students ceremony to celebrate their accomplishments on Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room.

All students who want to participate need to sign up and any faculty, staff or administrators who would like to participate/volunteer their time may also sign up.

Registration and sign-up ends on Wednesday.

For questions, email: cheimann@ollusa.edu.

Sign up online.

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Women’s basketball begins 15th season on Friday

The OLLU women’s basketball program surges into its 15th season on Friday with an exhibition at Sam Houston State. The Saints play a second exhibition on Nov. 7 on the road against the University of the Incarnate Word.

OLLU hosts Texas Wesleyan University (6-4) on Nov. 10 in the OLLU Halo Classic to open regular season play. 

Head Coach Tanya Ray will look to build after her first season and welcomes Candice Chaney as her new assistant coach.

The Saints finished the 2022-2023 season with a 15-13 overall record and a 12-8 mark in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC). OLLU ranked in the NAIA top five by limiting opponents’ three-point percentage to 23.1 percent. The Saints qualified for the conference postseason tournament and lost to Xavier University of Louisiana in the quarterfinals to end the season.

The Saints return three seniors and one graduate student. The senior class includes Carrie Barrera-Lacy, Ariadna Gallardo and Cormia Lewis. Deja Williams joins the group from Eastern Oklahoma State College. Tiffany Lopez and Lorena Ramirez will play as graduate students, and both are the longest-tenured athletes on the team. Lopez was named to the RRAC All-Conference Second Team last season. Lewis and Ramirez were Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes the previous year.

Julissa Garza is back for her junior year, while Hailee Brandon and Kalista Niu arrive in San Antonio as transfers. Brandon played at Dawson Community College, while Niu competed at Central Wyoming College. Jillian Torres starts her second year, joined by Deja Hinson from Cisco College.