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Madison Polasek - Criminology and Criminal Justice Major - Spring 2021 Senior Spotlight
Madison Polasek
Major: Criminology and Criminal Justice with a minor in Forensic Science
Campus Activities and Achievements: President of Student Government Association, Criminal Justice Society Community Intelligence Officer and Network Administrator, National Society of Leadership and Success
Impact of OLLU: I have built lasting connections, gotten to know my teachers more, learned from my professor's life experiences, and have grown into the woman I am today because of all of the great people supporting me.
Eric Zavala - Criminology and Criminal Justice Major - Spring 2021 Senior Spotlight
Eric Zavala
Major: Criminology and Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology
Campus Activities and Achievements: President of S.T.A.R.S. (Student Team Actively Recruiting Students), Criminal Justice Society, Admissions Office Work Study, Dean Merit Recipient
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has impacted my life by opening up many opportunities out in my preferred field, and even in fields that are not in my major. Also, being here has allowed me to be more social among others and maintain strong personal and interpersonal relationships.
Nichole Infantes - Political Science Major - Spring 2021 Senior Spotlight
Nichole Infantes
Major: Political Science with a minor in Sociology
Campus Activities and Achievements: I have been involved in an internship at the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Office as well as an OLLU Admissions Tour Guide.
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has impacted my life by considering the little things and how personal you can make your education. The personal connection you make with the staff at the university makes you more than just a number on this campus but a family.
Mia Sanchez - Psychology and Mexican American Studies Major - Spring 2021 Senior Spotlight
Mia Sanchez
Major: Psychology Pre-Counseling and Comparative Mexican American Studies
Campus Activities and Achievements: I was a part of Active Minds, a mental advocacy group on campus, for three years and was the president my junior year. I am also an active member of the Mexican American Student Association and am currently the president for the organization. I worked in the University's Counseling services all four years, as well.
Impact of OLLU: I have been exposed to so much knowledge and have grown a lot in my critical thinking, I have had great mentors (Shout out to Dr. Candace Zepeda and Dr. Aimee Villarreal), and I have created beautiful friendships with people.
Jessica Pruneda - Theology and Spiritual Action Major- Spring 2021 Senior Spotlight
Jessica Pruneda
Major: Theology and Spiritual Action with a minor in Political Science
Campus Activities and Achievements: Student Minister, Assistant Program Coordinator for the Center for Women, Intern for the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Pro-Life Saints Officer, Lions Club, Law and Politics Society, Bilingual Education Student Organization, Walking with Poor Intern
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has impacted me in so many ways. It has allowed me to grow both academically and spiritually. It has taught me the value of community, it really did take a village to help me get to where I am now. A special thanks to the Division of Mission and Ministry for being a huge part of that community.
Alexis Romero - Political Science and Sociology Major - Spring 2021 Senior Spotlight
Alexis Romero
Major: Political Science and Sociology
Campus Activities and Achievements: Greek Life, National Student Leadership Society and Volunteer Activities
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has helped me meet people and work in places that have shaped my view of the world and how to help others. My views have changed in various aspects because of it and I have found a way to use my voice in a way where I speak up in a positive light.
Christianna Davies - English Major - Spring 2020 Senior Spotlight
Christianna Davies
Major: English with a minor in Professional and Technical Writing
Campus Activities and Achievements: University Choir, Music Ensemble Association and Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program
Impact of OLLU: Everything that I learned throughout my time at OLLU has made me more confident in what I want to do with my future and has assured me that I can make an impact someday. I have my professors to thank for their guidance in this regard.
Patience Okpe - Mass Communication Major - Spring 2020 Senior Spotlight
Patience Okpe
Major: Mass Communication
Campus Activities and Achievements: Basketball Team, Track and Field Team, work study for the OLLU Sports Information Office, Volunteer
OLLU has taught me to be a more independent young lady.
Joel Gonzalez - Criminal Justice Major - Spring 2020 Senior Spotlight
Joel Gonzalez
Major: Criminal Justice
Campus Activities and Achievements: I was a member of the Men's Soccer Team, and, thanks to OLLU Events Services, I was a part of San Antonio's 2019 Fiesta Flambeau parade, OLLU's 5K Confetti Run. I also volunteered at McCullough Hall with the Sisters. All these events were highlights of my time at OLLU and they will stick with me forever.
OLLU has impacted my life in many ways, but the biggest impact was the friends I made along the way, who I now consider family.
Jazlyn Hernandez - Communication Sciences and Disorders Major - Spring 2020 Senior Spotlight
Jazlyn Hernandez
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Campus Activities and Achievements: Cheer Team, 5-K Confetti Run, Campanas de America Annual Concert, Fiesta Flambeau Parade, University Events work study taking part in many weddings, Quinceañeras, conferences, and the faculty-staff awards.
Before coming to OLLU, I thought I had everything figured out and knew exactly what I wanted to do. Which was to get my bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and to then further my education by getting my master's degree in order to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. However, I have come across so many amazing professors and faculty members that have given me so much knowledge about the different fields of work out there. I do love what I have learned so far, but my plans have changed. I will be graduating with my bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, but I now will be going on and getting my master's degree to become a School Psychologist. I love everything I have learned, and I am so thankful to OLLU and for the impact it has had on me.