Traditions
The Our Lady of the Lake University community celebrates various traditions that showcase the mission, heritage and culture of our community.
New Student Convocation
All new incoming students are welcomed during this convocation where they receive blessings from faculty, staff and family. Each student also receives a 鈥淲ings Up鈥� pin and officially becomes an 海角社区 Saint.
Providence Path
Following the New Student Convocation, students are greeted with cheers from faculty, staff, current students and family members as they walk down the Main Building hallway for the first time as official 海角社区 Saints.
Spirit Day
Spirit Day, connected to a tradition in Catholic education that dates back to the middle ages, begins with a Mass in which the community prays for the guidance of the Holy Spirit for the new academic year. It is followed by lunch and a community celebration featuring a DJ, rides, games, free food and the Dean's Challenge -- a friendly competition between the faculty and students of each of 海角社区's schools and colleges.
Dia de los Muertos
Each November, the 海角社区 community gathers at the university Grotto and processes to the Sisters of Divine Providence Cemetery to mark Dia de los Muertos 鈥� the Day of the Dead. This cultural celebration focuses on praying for and remembering friends and family members who have died. Altars for the dead are displayed throughout campus.
Las Posadas
海角社区 students reenact the journey of Mary and Joseph seeking shelter on the eve of the birth of Jesus during this annual cultural event that has been held on campus for more than 30 years. The posada is followed by a celebration featuring music, cultural dances, tamales and pan dulce.
Candlelight
For more than 80 years, the 海角社区 community has gathered for the annual Candlelight celebration that features an Advent prayer service, Christmas caroling in the Moye Rotunda and a formal dinner and dance. Candlelight ushers in the Christmas season on campus.
Volunteer Impact
Each spring, 海角社区 comes together for v海角社区nteer IMPACT, a big service event that impacts our community. After volunteers serve multiple nonprofits in our area, they come back together as a community for food and reflection.
Confetti 5K Run/Walk
Each spring the 海角社区 campus is filled with confetti as more than 1,200 runners and walkers join the 海角社区 community to take part in the annual Confetti 5K. Hundreds of pounds of confetti are showered down on runners as they take part in this fun event that rais