Tag: Education Department

University community invited to create DĂ­a de los Muertos ofrendas

The Education Department, Center for Mexican American Studies and Research, and Sueltenfuss Library invite you to view DĂ­a de los Muertos ofrendas created by students, faculty, and staff, and contribute a photo of your loved one. The ofrendas will be on display beginning Thursday and will remain until Nov. 3. Ofrendas will be display on the second and third floors of Moye Hall and at the front entrance of the library.

Additionally, OLLU will welcome and greet approximately 139 students from neighboring Rodriguez Montessori Elementary who will be on site Thursday from 12:25 to 3 p.m. to view the ofrendas.

Everyone is invited to create their own ofrenda or contribute a photograph of your loved one.   Please let Dr. Belinda Schouten know how you would like to participate in this event. Email her at btschouten@ollusa.edu.

Annual Lake-O-Ween set for Oct. 24

Get ready for a frightfully fun evening at Lake-O-Ween! The annual event is hosted by TAFE, Education Department and Residence Life. They are pulling out all the stops to make it the most memorable Halloween celebration yet.

Event Details:

  • Date: Oct. 24
  • Time: 6-8 p.m.
  • Location:  Library Circle

What’s in Store:

  • Haunted Hall: Dare to enter if you’re brave enough!
  • Costume Contest: Show off your best Halloween attire and win exciting prizes.
  • Trick-or-Treating: Fun for all ages with plenty of candy to go around.
  • Live Music and Entertainment: Enjoy spooky tunes and thrilling performances.
  • Food and Activity booths: Delicious treats and eats to satisfy your cravings.

This event is open to the public, so bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a night of spooky fun. Don’t miss out on the chance to create unforgettable Halloween memories at OLLU!

OLLU preparing for Lake-O-Ween on Oct. 24

Get ready for a frightfully fun evening at the annualLake-O-Ween! The annual event is hosted by TAFE, Education Department and Residence Life. They are pulling out all the stops to make it the most memorable Halloween celebration yet.

Event Details:

  • Date: Oct. 24
  • Time: 6-8 p.m.
  • Location:  Library Circle

What’s in Store:

  • Haunted Hall: Dare to enter if you’re brave enough!
  • Costume Contest: Show off your best Halloween attire and win exciting prizes.
  • Trick-or-Treating: Fun for all ages with plenty of candy to go around.
  • Live Music and Entertainment: Enjoy spooky tunes and thrilling performances.
  • Food and Activity booths: Delicious treats and eats to satisfy your cravings.

This event is open to the public, so bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a night of spooky fun. Don’t miss out on the chance to create unforgettable Halloween memories at OLLU!

OLLU education students named Charles Butt Scholars, receive $80,000 in scholarships

Ten students in OLLU’s Education Department have been named Charles Butt Scholars. The students, who are preparing for teacher certification, have each received an $8,000 scholarship for a total of $80,000 awarded.

OLLU is one of only 20 universities where students can apply for the scholarship. OLLU scholarship recipients are:

Yadira Hernandez
Tanya Barrientos
Sabastian Moreno
Gabriela Guadarrama
Dean Martinez
Andrew Vanover
Analia Lopez
Aliana Hartman
Lyndee Rheinberger
Joselinn Perez

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be committed to teaching in the Texas public school system in either a Title 1 or majority economically disadvantaged school or in a shortage subject area (math, science, special education, or bilingual).

The Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers is designed to encourage and support the state’s most promising students to pursue a career in teaching through one of the state’s best university-based teacher preparation programs. Scholarship recipients are selected by the Charles Butt Foundation in partnership with those universities through a rigorous application process.

OLLU has been preparing teachers of excellence for more than 113 years. Participation in the Charles Butt Scholars program is a testament to our students, faculty and staff and the tremendous work we have been doing for more than a century.

The Charles Butt Scholarship selects talented and diverse aspiring teachers who demonstrate leadership potential, and ensures they are supported financially and professionally throughout their journey to becoming a teacher.

Mark your calendars for Oct. 6 guest speaker event for World Teachers Day

OLLU alumna Dr. Flodonna A. Jackson (BS 1995) will be the guest speaker on Oct. 6 when the OLLU Education Department and TAFE Education Club host a speaker series event in honor of World Teachers Day.  Dr. Jackson will speak from 4-5 p.m. in Main Building, Room 225.

Dr. Jackson, an assistant principal in one of the largest school districts in Georgia, credits OLLU for giving her a strong foundation to be an excellent educator and leader.  Her career spans 25 years and includes teaching at elementary and middles school levels, academic coach, reading specialist, trainer and center director of an alternative high school. She also has held State Department of Education and district level positions as instructional support specialist and assessment specialist.

RSVP for the event online.