Tag: Abel Chavez

President Chávez to speak at Educational Luncheon on June 20

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

President Chávez to speak at Educational Luncheon on June 20

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 hosts Latina Leadership Institute

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.

Forty four student-athletes receive diplomas at spring commencement

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. 

In The News

On April 29, a story in MySA.com about alumna Rosie Castro and her service to San Antonio:

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/rosie-castro-district-7-city-council-17918462.php

On April 28, a story in the San Benito News about San Benito High baseball player Rowen Garcia signing a letter-of-intent with OLLU:

Garcia signs on to play ball

On April 27, a story in San Antonio Magazine about OLLU President Abel Chávez:

Our Lady of the Lake University President Abel Antonio Chávez Celebrates One Year on the Job

On April 22, a story on KENS-5 about OLLU’s Confetti 5K Run & Walk:
https://www.kens5.com/article/entertainment/events/fiesta/our-lady-of-the-lake-university-annual-confetti-5k-run-walk-fiesta/273-12e8bd10-376e-4655-a9a1-059f84e10ca6

On April 22, a story on FiestaSanAntonio.org about OLLU’s Confetti 5K Run & Walk:

OLLU 5k Confetti Walk and Run

On April 19, a story in the San Antonio report about a new public art monument created by the late Jesse Trevino, an alumnus (BA 1974): 

New veterans monument by Jesse Treviño gets $34K boost

On April 19, a story in Axios.com about the origins of Fiesta quotes Yolanda-Escobar-Rodriguez, Director of the Center for Mexican American Studies and Literature, and paraphrases Valerie Martinez, PhD, OLLU Assistant Professor of History: https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/04/19/why-do-we-celebrate-fiesta-in-san-antonio

Recent media coverage that brought attention to OLLU

On April 29, a story in MySA.com about alumna Rosie Castro and her service to San Antonio:

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/rosie-castro-district-7-city-council-17918462.php

On April 28, a story in the San Benito News about San Benito High baseball player Rowen Garcia signing a letter-of-intent with OLLU:

Garcia signs on to play ball

On April 27, a story in San Antonio Magazine about OLLU President Abel Chávez:

Our Lady of the Lake University President Abel Antonio Chávez Celebrates One Year on the Job

On April 22, a story on KENS-5 about OLLU’s Confetti 5K Run & Walk:
https://www.kens5.com/article/entertainment/events/fiesta/our-lady-of-the-lake-university-annual-confetti-5k-run-walk-fiesta/273-12e8bd10-376e-4655-a9a1-059f84e10ca6

On April 22, a story on FiestaSanAntonio.org about OLLU’s Confetti 5K Run & Walk:

OLLU 5k Confetti Walk and Run

On April 19, a story in the San Antonio report about a new public art monument created by the late Jesse Trevino, an alumnus (BA 1974): 

New veterans monument by Jesse Treviño gets $34K boost

On April 19, a story in Axios.com about the origins of Fiesta quotes Yolanda-Escobar-Rodriguez, Director of the Center for Mexican American Studies and Literature, and paraphrases Valerie Martinez, PhD, OLLU Assistant Professor of History: https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/04/19/why-do-we-celebrate-fiesta-in-san-antonio

Seventh Annual Confetti 5K Run & Walk a rousing success

The 7th Annual 5K Confetti Run & Walk concluded on Saturday with cannon blasts of colorful confetti, the presentation of awards and a host of excited runners and walkers.

An official Fiesta event, the 5K race attracted more than 800 participants and raised money for student scholarships.

“This was an outstanding event – not only for OLLU and the West Side but for the City of San Antonio,” said OLLU President Abel Chávez, MBA, PhD. “The 5K Confetti Run & Walk attracted people from across the metropolitan area. I am thrilled with the turnout, the enthusiasm and, of course, the money we raised for student scholarships.”

More than 800 runners and walkers participated. Medals were awarded to the top three finishers in each age group.

Transition ceremony and farewell celebration set for July 14

The OLLU community is invited to a transition ceremony and farewell reception for President Diane E. Melby on July 14.

The event will begin in Sacred Heart Chapel at 1 p.m. Dr. Melby will transition presidential responsibilities to Dr. Abel Chávez, OLLU’s 10th president, during the special ceremony.

During the event, there also will be a special presentation for the transition of the Convent Building from the Congregation of Divine Providence to the care of the university.  

Following the ceremony, there will be a farewell reception in Chapel Auditorium for Dr. Melby.

Offices can close during the ceremony and reception to allow employees to attend.