Where We Stand
The work we have ahead of us is difficult. Yet, the Blessed Mother, high above the building, remains intact. Under her feet, with a century's strength abiding the hearty stone walls, we must restore the collapsed spires and rebuild the interior. We must completely reconstruct the fourth floor. The remaining floors, with their intricate woodwork and tiling, require extensive restoration and renovation to counter smoke, water, and heat damage. No records have been lost. Presently, structural engineers are examining the building to see where and how we go from here.
Adjacent buildings, thankfully, faired better. The strong wind from the south and west billowed smoke into Moye Hall and water from the fire department ladder hoses flooded the School of Business and Leadership and caused damage to other offices in Moye Hall; thus we've temporarily closed that building until it can be ventilated, the water pumped out and then cleaned and repaired. The furniture from the Renaissance Parlors (recently renovated) is in safekeeping on the third floor of Our Lady of the Lake Convent . Some of our classes are meeting in the convent until we end the semester next week, and some of our personnel will have offices in the convent until they can return to their space in Main.
What You Can Do
We ask for prayers and support for our students. Some 100 resident students were displaced, and the thirty-five students who lived in Theresian Hall (formerly a Sisters' residence on third floor Main ) have been waiting for approved access to retrieve essential personal items. We are so proud of the San Antonio alums who have stepped forward to help the Theresian Hall residents obtain needed items in the mean time.
We also ask for your patience as we restore phone lines, email, and internet service to the University. The Alumni Homepage is up and running, so please visit us there for updated information and to register to join our online alumni community.
Currently, donations are being accepted at Our Secure Online Giving Page. Checks will also be accepted: please make payable to OLLU and mail to OLLU Development Office, 411 SW 24th Street , San Antonio , Texas 78207 . In addition, Frost Bank has set up the "Our Lady of the Lake Rebuilding Fund" to also accept donations. If you wish to make a gift in this way, visit any Frost Bank location and donate to account number 01-0494593.
Our OLLU community-alumni, students, faculty, administration, Sisters of Divine Providence, Board of Trustees, friends and benefactors are rallying in the spirit and tradition of our heritage. We go forward in faith, relying on our Provident God who protects and cares for us in so many, many ways. Please keep all of us in your prayers.
You will hear from us again soon with updated information as we move forward with our restoration and ways you can continue to help your beloved Our Lady of the Lake.
Information Phone Numbers: 210-436-0824---210-436-9678---210-436-6558
Updated -- 2:30 p.m., July 16, 2008
IF ALUMNI HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT:
the Office of Alumni Relations at
210-434-6711 ext 8146 or ext. 8147
alumni@lake.ollusa.edu
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Houston Social. Date & location will be announced.
Austin Social. Date & location will be announced.
Upcoming Events
Dallas - Fort Worth area Mix and Mingle. Location will be announced. First drink & appetizers on us. Bring a friend. To suggest a location, e-mail: alumni@lake.ollusa.edu or call: 210-431-3985.
Special Alumni Mixer - Rescheduled for fall semester. Special guests: Dr. Tessa Martinez Pollack, President; Jack Hank, VP Student Life & Athletic Director; Adrienne Rodriguez, Associate Athletic Director; Shane Hurley, Head Soccer Coach; and Mark Lee, Head Volleyball Coach. Drinks and appetizers provided. Bring a guest.
Alumni Weekend - October 31-November 2
Caroling on the River - December 2
Breakfast with Santa - December 6
Travel
Europe's Christmas Market
Experience a holiday program featuring Christmas markets, historic towns and spectacular scenery of Europe. You will depart on December 2, 2008 for 9 days to enjoy one of Strasbourg's finest restaurants while visiting France. Explore European Christmas markets in Innsbruck, Strasbourg and Bern. Experience the holiday spirit in four different countries. Shop for the famous woodcarvings in Oberammergau and enjoy a traditional cheese fondue dinner while in Switzerland.
The cost of this trip is at 2,299 per person, based on double occupancy. Single is 2,599 per person. Included in the cost of the trip is round-trip airfare from San Antonio, lodging, hotel transfers, cancellation waiver and insurance and 12 meals.
The first deposit is $370 per person with final payment due on October 2, 2008.
Trip brochure and reservation forms for this trip are available by contacting the OLLU Alumni Office at alumni@lake.ollusa.edu or (210) 431-3985.
Rome & Florence Getaway
Experience the magic of Italy. You’ll enjoy magnificent art, architecture and history as you explore Rome and Florence. In Rome, see the Colosseum, the Forum, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. Visit the religious city of Assisi and tour the Basilica of St. Francis. A walking tour of Florence features the city's artistic and architectural gems, including the Piazza del Duomo, the Palazzo Vecchio and the Church of Santa Croce.
You will depart on March 9, 2009 for 8 days in Italy. The cost of the this trip is at $2,749 per person, based on double occupancy. Single is $3,149 per person. Included in the cost of the trip is round-trip airfare from San Antonio, cancellation waiver and insurance 
of $150 per person, and hotel transfers.
The first deposit of $400 per person is due by September 9, 2008. Final payment is due on January 9, 2009.
Trip brochure and reservation forms for this trip are available by contacting the OLLU Alumni Office at alumni@lake.ollusa.edu or 210-431-3985.
For more information about this Rome & Florence Getaway trip, click the link. www.collettevacations.com
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Worden School of Social Service Scholarship
The Worden School established a scholarship to honor Sister Immaculate Gentemann, CDP, the first dean of the Worden School. You can help by contributing to the scholarship. For information on how you can give, call 210-431-4080 or visit www.ollugiving.org.
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June sessions for Summer Soccer Academy cancelled
The June sessions for the OLLU 2008 Summer Soccer Academy have been canceled. OLLU employees are encouraged to sign up their siblings or children for the July 20 session and receive a $10 discount off the registration fee. The camp is planned for children, ages 4-18. Full-day, half-day, recreational , team and residential camps will be offered July 20-25 . The camp will be overseen by OLLU head soccer coach Shane Hurley , with assistance by Arthur Salazar, Manuel Buentello and Hector Sandoval. For details on each camp, pricing and registration, visit the men's or women's soccer page .
Volleyball camp slated for July and August
Volleyball Camp for high school and middle school boys and girls will take place July 29-Aug. 1 and Aug. 4-7. Morning session is from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; lunch and campus tours are from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and afternoon session is from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. General skills, position specialty, team programs and group competitions will be featured, along with personal evaluations and a training manual. Training for the camp is under the direction of OLLU head volleyball coach Mark Lee, and assisted by OLLU women's volleyball players. Registration deadline is July 25 and Aug. 1 with walk-ins accepted. To register or for additional information, contact Coach Lee at ext. 2174 or at malee@lake.ollusa.edu .
Wanted
If you are a former OLLU NAIA athlete or know one, contact the alumni office at alumni@lake.ollusa.edu, 210-431-3985 for more information.
The Alumni Executive Committee needs you! We are looking for members to join us from outside the San Antonio area. Contact the Alumni Office at alumni@lake.ollusa.edu, 210-431-3985 for more information.
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