Recent media coverage that brought attention to OLLU:
On Aug. 5, a story in the Laredo Morning Times about former OLLU Vice President Rosalinda Garcia:
On Aug. 4, a story in the San Antonio Business Journal about OLLU President Abel Chávez:
OLLU and President Abel A. Chávez, MBA, PhD, hosted the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) and area college/university presidents and administrations last week to discuss how to better support students on their professional journeys.
A rich and invigorating exchange of ideas occurred with ALPFA CEO Damian Rivera, ALPFA executives and the presidents and administrators.
“It was inspiring to see so many officials and presidents from universities and colleges come together to have a very honest and open dialogue,” Rivera said. “Ten years from now, we’ll look back and remember, the meeting at Our Lady of the Lake University was the seed that created so much growth. I’m very excited about it.”
It was Rivera’s first visit to OLLU. “The campus is amazing,” he said. “The buildings are beautiful. The welcoming of faculty and staff was warm and the engagement was phenomenal.”
ALPFA is the largest Latino professional organization in the U.S. with 47 professional chapters, 215 student chapters and more than 100,000 members. Its mission is to empower and develop Latino leaders through networking and professional development.
Recent media coverage that brought attention to OLLU:
On July 20, a story on Catholic Television San Antonio about the one-year anniversary of OLLU President Abel Chávez:
On July 19, a story on KSAT-12 about alumna and new Corazon Ministries CEO Erika Borrego:
The OLLU men’s basketball program, in conjunction with the San Antonio Spurs, recently hosted a youth camp at Mabee Gymnasium. The overnight event, held July 9-14, included 63 players ages 14-18 who received the full college experience, from dining at the cafeteria to staying in the Flores Residence Hall.
Saints Head Coach Chris Dial and Assistant Coach David Smith worked with various staff members from the Spurs to host the camp. Spurs Vice President of Youth Sports Joe Clark and Associate Director of Camps and Clinics Austin Peebles work with youth camps year-round and helped bring the clinic to OLLU for the first time. This season marks the 50th anniversary of the camps.
Clark and Peebles have been with the Spurs for many years and bring a wealth of knowledge to the participants. Clark started as an intern in ticket sales for the Spurs and has been with the organization for 38 years. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin prior to joining the program. He commented, “This was the first time we were able to work with the university to put together this camp. We have a great relationship with Head Coach Chris Dial and the men’s basketball staff. OLLU President Chávez (Abel Antonio Chávez, MBA, PhD) supported this idea to bring the Spurs brand to the community. We teach values off the court including being a good teammate and having respect for the game and opponents.” Clark added that players from throughout the United States and different countries are attending the camp.
Peebles has 15 years of experience and started as a coordinator. He also worked with the Chicago Bulls prior to joining the Spurs organization. The Illinois native handles setting up the coaching staff for the camps, managing the equipment, player appearances and more. He notes that having a solid structure of coaches helps the sessions run smoothly.
OLLU President Abel A. Chávez, MBA, PhD, will be the featured speaker today at an Educational Luncheon hosted by the San Antonio Human Resource Management Association (SAHRMA) at the Old San Francisco Steak House.
Dr. Chávez will speak on, “Leadership or Strategy? Reimagining the Use of Today’s Tools and Resources for Tomorrow’s Organizations.”
The event starts at 11:30 a.m. OLLU students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend. For cost and more information, click the following link:
https://sahrma.org/event-5101697
OLLU recently hosted advisers from EducationUSA, which promotes the diversity of U.S. higher education to help international students find their best fit. Advisers from Austria, Brazil, Guatemala and Vietnam spent last week on campus and met with representatives from OLLU and other local colleges and universities.
President Abel Chávez, MBA, PhD, hosted a reception for the advisers in Main Building, Room 220, where they learned about OLLU’s mission and its commitment to international students.
The visit gave OLLU much needed exposure in overseas markets, helping the university build relationships with international advisers that could develop into virtual fairs and future exchanges.
OLLU President Abel Chávez, MBA, PhD, will be the featured speaker at an Educational Luncheon hosted by the San Antonio Human Resource Management Association (SAHRMA) at the Old San Francisco Steak House on June 20.
Dr. Chávez will speak on, “Leadership or Strategy? Reimagining the Use of Today’s Tools and Resources for Tomorrow’s Organizations.”
The event starts at 11:30 a.m. OLLU students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend. For cost and more information, click the following link:
https://sahrma.org/event-5101697
OLLU President Abel A. Chávez, MBA, PhD, will be the featured speaker at an Educational Luncheon hosted by the San Antonio Human Resource Management Association (SAHRMA) at the Old San Francisco Steak House on June 20.
Dr. Chávez will speak on, “Leadership or Strategy? Reimagining the Use of Today’s Tools and Resources for Tomorrow’s Organizations.”
The event starts at 11:30 a.m. OLLU students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend. For cost and reservation information, visit: https://sahrma.org/event-5101697
OLLU recently hosted the Latina Leadership Institute (LLI), a San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce program designed to build the skill set and knowledge base of Latina Leaders.
Held on May 25 in Main Building, the program attracted approximately 50 women for an all-day session on the the following theme: “Embrace Your Cultura and Your Gifts.”
Speakers included Marina Gonzales, CEO of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Erika Prosper, First Lady of San Antonio; Esther Gergen, PhD, OLLU Professor of Leadership Studies, and alumna Marisol Weymouth, PhD, Chief People Whisperer with People Whisperer Solutions.
OLLU celebrated the spring graduating student-athlete class of 2023 on May 11 at Freeman Coliseum. There were 44 student-athletes who graduated from OLLU.
Athletic Director Shane Hurley commented, “We are incredibly proud of our student-athletes as they prepare to launch their careers. Here at OLLU, the student always comes first in student-athlete, and it is our hope to see them prosper and succeed. We look forward to connecting future student-athletes with our alumni at OLLU for years to come.”
De’Jon Lewis from track and field performed the National Anthem at commencement ceremonies. OLLU President Abel A. Chávez welcomed those in attendance and introduced the commencement speaker, Lorena “Lorraine” Pulido, PhD. Tamaj Gordon graduated with a dual degree, while Joseph Baker, Caio Ravagnani and Murilo Salviato graduated with a double major. In addition, several student-athletes received their postgraduate degrees, including Diego Garcia Hernandez, Jacob Montejano, Jose Ramirez III and Caitlin Terrazas.
