El Segundo de Febrero Community Conference: Stories of Resilience Since the Treaty of Guadalupe
Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas- February 2-6, 2026

A five-day observance of the treaty that shaped diverse communities across the Southwest. This observance will highlight stories in our Westside community and the role that Our Lady of the Lake has had in shaping the first commemoration of the Treaty of Guadalupe as well as the university’s role in building relationships through education and service on the Westside.

All Events are Free and Open to the Public
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DAY 1
Monday, February 2
9:00 a.m. – Blessing of the Throat Mass, OLLU Sacred Heart Chapel
9:30 a.m. – Blessing of the Seeds Ceremony with Grupo Xinatli Danza Azteca, OLLU St. Anne’s Courtyard
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. – Screening: “The Face of Hispanic Higher Education” with reflecting notes from President Dr. Chavez, OLLU IFCC MARC Ballroom
4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. - Press Conference with Terri Castillo TBD Plática: “Restoring the Treaty Mural” with Jose Cosme and Anastacio Torres, moderated by San Anto Cultural Arts TBD Tuesday,

DAY 2
February 3
12:30 p.m. – Presentation, Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo : Land Violence with Dr. Maria Zentella, OLLU Suentenfuss Library
6:00 p.m.- “Cultural Language Resilience in Coahuiltecan and other Indigenous Communities” with Miguel Acosta, OLLU IFCC MARC Ballroom
6:00–8:00 p.m. or 5:00-7:00 p.m. – Community Mural Restoration Wednesday TBA

DAY 3
February 4
12:30p.m.-1:30p.m.- Los Inocentes music & dance presentation, OLLU IFCC MARC Ballroom
5:00 p.m. – Segundo Exhibition Viewing, OLLU Suentenfuss Library
6:00 p.m. – Documentary Screening: “They Buried Us but Didn’t Know We Were Seeds: 10 Years Germination of El Segundo at Christ the King Church” with Carlos Gonzales and Guests from Christ the King Church, OLLU Suentenfuss Library Community Room

DAY 4
Thursday, February 5
5:00 p.m. – Segundo Exhibition Viewing, OLLU Suentenfuss Library
6:00 p.m. – Panel Discussion: “What is the Consequence of Losing Historical Memory? How Academia Impacts Community Remembrance.”
Moderator: Dr. Maria Zentella
Panelists: Dr. Christopher Carmona, Dr. Liliana Saldaña, Gabriel Quintero Velazquez, OLLU Suentenfuss Library

DAY 5
Friday, February 6
12:30pm-2:00pm- Closing Ceremonies, OLLU Mall

CONTACT
aeortega@ollusa.edu

LOCATION
Our Lady of the Lake University
411 SW 24th St.
on Providence Rd.

Parking is Free on Campus