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In The News

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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

Volunteers still needed for Confetti 5K Run and Walk

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Students, faculty and staff volunteers are needed to assist with OLLU’s Confetti 5K Run and Walk set to take place on campus April 2. 

The following areas need assistance:

▪ Packet Pick Up Day of Race from 6-9 a.m.
▪ Lost and Found from 7-10:30 a.m.
▪ Vendor Assistance from 7-11 a.m.
▪ Team Command Center from 7-11 a.m.
▪ Volunteer Check in Tent from 7-11 a.m.
▪ Information Table located at packet pick up area from 7:30-11 a.m.
▪ BBQ Sausage Booth from 7:30-11 a.m.
▪ Traffic Control Race Route on Sister Isabel Way from 8-10:30 a.m.
▪ Traffic Control Race Route on Commerce Street from 8-10:30 a.m.
▪ Traffic Control Race Route on 19th Street from 8-10:30 a.m.
▪ Kids Run from 8-9 a.m.
▪ Water Station Mile 1 from 8-10:15 a.m.
▪ Water Station Mile 2 from 8-10:15 a.m.
▪ Water Station Finish Line from 8-10:15 a.m.
▪ Finisher Medal Distribution from 8-11 a.m.
▪ Confetti Popping Team from 9-10:30 a.m.
▪ Breakdown from 11-11:30 am

All volunteers will receive an official Confetti Run T-shirt and access to activities.

To volunteer, sign up here.

For questions, contact Debora Guzman Perez, Director of Alumni and Family Relations at alumni@ollusa.edu or 210-431-3985.

Volunteers needed for Confetti 5K Run and Walk

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Volunteers are needed for the annual Confetti 5K Run and Walk, which will be held on April 2 at OLLU in front of Main Building. 

The following areas need help:

Packet Pick Up Day of Race from 6-9 a.m.

Lost and Found from 7-10:30 a.m.

Vendor Assistance from 7-11 a.m.

Team Command Center from 7-11 a.m.

Volunteer Check in Tent from 7-11 a.m.

Information Table located at packet pick up area from 7:30-11 a.m.

BBQ Sausage Booth from 7:30-11 a.m.

Traffic Control Race Route on Sister Isabel Way from 8-10:30 a.m.

Traffic Control Race Route on Commerce Street from 8-10:30 a.m.

Traffic Control Race Route on 19th Street from 8-10:30 a.m.

Kids Run from 8-9 a.m.

Water Station Mile 1 from 8-10:15 a.m.

Water Station Mile 2 from 8-10:15 a.m.

Water Station Finish Line from 8-10:15 a.m.

Finisher Medal Distribution from 8-11 a.m.

Confetti Popping Team from 9-10:30 a.m.

Breakdown from 11-11:30 am

All volunteers will receive an official Confetti Run t-shirt and access to activities.

To volunteer, sign up here.

For questions, contact Debora Guzman Perez, Director of Alumni and Family Relations at alumni@ollusa.edu or 210-431-3985.