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Rachel Dziuba - Biomathematics and Environmental Science and Sustainability - Spring 2024 Senior Spotlight
Rachel Dziuba
Major: Biomathematics and Environmental Science and Sustainability
Campus Activities: PALs (CDP PenPals), Student Government Association (SGA; Director of Records and Finance, Vice President, President), Sigma Zeta Honor Society, Women's Soccer (Captain), EcoJedi grant program (Environmental Science Writing Fellow), NextGen grant program (summer internship with the USDA Farm Loan Program)
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has impacted my life on so many levels. OLLU has shown me the importance of the community you surround yourself with. That community for me includes my teammates, roommates, and co-workers. These are people who I know I can always lean on for support. Additionally, OLLU has shown me the importance of service in every single industry, especially in environmental science. I am extremely grateful for my time at OLLU and for my opportunity to go out into the world with an OLLU experience.
Massimo Garcia - Biology and Kinesiology - Spring 2024 Senior Spotlight
Massimo Garcia
Major: Biology and Kinesiology
Campus Activities: Men's Golf Team
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has impacted my life in many ways. My grandmother attended and graduated from OLLU, so OLLU has always had a special place in my heart. OLLU has taught me nothing but great values and being a better version of myself. The atmosphere at OLLU is unmatched by any other institution and I am glad to be forever a Saint!
Saskia Vogelzang - Business Administration Economics - Spring 2024 Senior Spotlight
Saskia Vogelzang
Major: Business Administration Economics with a minor in Finance
Campus Activities: OLLU's Women's Tennis Team, Center for Student Involvement Student Worker
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has played an important role in shaping me into the person I am today. Being an international student living far from home comes along with many challenges. Starting this journey by myself has taught me many things about myself and the world around me. I've gained new friendships worldwide and learned to stay strong on my own when times were rough. I am immensely grateful for the opportunities and experiences OLLU has provided me, and I am excited to continue growing and thriving into the future.
Simon Kayser - Social Work - Spring 2024 Senior Spotlight
Simon Kayser
Major: Social Work
Campus Activities: Worden Social Work Organization Secretary, National Society of Leadership and Success, OLLU Volunteer and Internship Fair participant.
Impact of OLLU: My OLLU education has been a transformative experience. Before starting at the school, I'd been on a journey to becoming the best version of myself for two decades, battling self-defeating and alienating thoughts and habits. My metamorphosis, which began in earnest after a somewhat rocky start in life, accelerated exponentially with each semester of my social work schooling. Sitting here, days away from walking the stage with my BSW, I marvel at how far I've come, and I cannot help but be excited about how much more I will grow as I pursue my MSW.
Ana Fernandez - Education - Spring 2024 Senior Spotlight
Ana Fernandez
Major: Education Major- EC-6 and Special Education Certification
Campus Activities: Volleyball Team Manager for 4 years, TAFE Vice President (Texas Association of Future Educators), BESO Secretary (Bilingual Education Student Organization), Future Teacher Ambassador, where I visited high schools and community colleges working to recruit future teachers for the university's education department.
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has provided me with great experience before entering the classroom for this upcoming school year. The OLLU Education Department has guided me in what is needed for a great education.
Johan Favelin - Kinesiology - Spring 2024 Senior Spotlight
Johan Favelin
Major: Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology
Campus Activities: Men's Tennis Team
Impact of OLLU: OLLU gave me opportunities that I never thought I would have. When I look back three years ago, I didn't know what I was going to do after college, and OLLU helped me to figure out what I like in life and what is really important for me.
Jazmin Montanez - Criminal Justice and Psychology - Spring 2024 Senior Spotlight
Jazmin Montanez
Majors: Criminal Justice and Psychology with a minor in Education
Campus Activities: OLLU Cheer, OLLU campus Tour Guide, Kappa Delta Chi, Peer Mentor
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has impacted my life by giving me great opportunities, lifelong friends, and providing me a home away from home! The whole reason why I chose OLLU because of the welcoming environment I felt when I stepped on campus for the first time!
James Mallard - Communication Sciences and Disorders - Spring 2024 Senior Spotlight
James Mallard
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders with a Minor in Psychology
Campus Activities: National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), Delta Alpha Pi (DAPi) honor society for ADA students, Survivor Representative at Alamo Head Injury Association.
Impact of OLLU: Our Lady of the Lake University has impacted my life by being a part of my spiritual journey in academics as a non-traditional student.
Elizabeth Muñoz - Business Administration Management and Business Administration Marketing - Spring 2024 Senior Spotlight
Elizabeth Muñoz
Major: Business Administration Management and Business Administration Marketing
Campus Activities: Undergraduate Admissions Student Ambassador (Tour Guide), Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority Inc. Theta Chapter President, Delta Mu Delta Honor Society, Order of Omega Honor Society, National Society of Leadership and Success
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has had a profound impact on my life. Throughout my college career, I have made wonderful friendships and unforgettable memories that I will cherish forever. Since the moment I visited campus, I knew it was home. I will forever be thankful for the faculty and staff who have helped me become the person that I am today.
Angelique Luna - Kinesiology - Fall 2023 Senior Spotlight
Angelique Luna
Major: Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science
Campus Activities and Achievements: McNair Scholars Program, First-Generation Student Organization President, Tri-Alpha Honor Society President, Society of Health and Exercise Science Vice President, Campus Recreation Student Supervisor and National Society of Leadership and Success.
Impact of OLLU: OLLU gave me the opportunity to grow and explore possibilities that I never imagined for myself. OLLU has helped me discovered new possibilities professionally and personally. I have been faced with challenges that I never would have overcome if it wasn't for the support from the university.