Communications studies major and future journalist Julissa Canas Escobar served as editor of The Stormy Petrel campus newspaper for two years, and now her latest internship with the Decatur Book Festival has her turning the next page. The graduating senior first learned of the opportunity from Oglethorpe’s Atlanta Laboratory for Learning. Erin Sherrill, director of career development, and Dr. […]
Women of Color in the Workforce Dinner and Dialogue was held on January 15 in the Philip Weltner Library atrium. This empowering event welcomed more than 120 Oglethorpe students and alumni, faculty and staff, and accomplished Atlanta professionals from varied career fields. “This event not only celebrated the accomplishments of 14 women in professional fields, […]
While most seniors spent winter break preparing for their final semester, Amani Moore ’19 was busy packing for Washington D.C. The International Studies major graduated last semester and landed a coveted spot with freshman Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib of Michigan as part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) Emerging Leaders internship program. From Birmingham, Moore first learned of […]
Over winter break, five economics students, along with faculty members Dr. Cassandra Copeland and Dr. Peter Kower, attended the annual conference of the American Economic Association. The national conference, primarily attended by professionals and graduate students, was held in Atlanta January 4-6 and featured panels, job fairs, and other networking opportunities. Student attendees included economics majors […]
Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Citizens’ Climate Education work in partnership to educate about climate change to lobby for policy changes. Oglethorpe Trustee Ted Heintz, who volunteers with the California-based group, shared with Oglethorpe’s A_LAB the ways that students can get involved. As a result, senior Skyler Stlrling, an international studies major, pursued and landed an internship focused […]
Senior Max Hannon has always had a destination, but not a map. “For years and years, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do,” Hannon said. “But I’ve always wanted to travel.” Through a series of connections made via Oglethorpe, Hannon will achieve his goal when he graduates this month, and joins Deloitte New […]
Careers in Communications: Sports Careers in Communications: Sports panel hosted by Oglethorpe’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter. Featuring Adreinne Midgley, Sr. Manager of Baseball Communications for the Atlanta Braves; Sam Crenshaw, weekend morning host on sports radio 92.9 The Game and broadcaster for GPB Sports and Georgia State Athletics; and Michael Braxton, […]
Fall 2018 Rikard Lecture with Atlanta United’s Darren Eales Oglethorpe welcomed Darren Eales, President of Atlanta United FC, as the fall 2018 Rikard lecturer on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Sponsored by the Division of Economics and Business, the Rikard Lecture Series brings Atlanta business leaders to campus to speak with students. Oglethorpe welcomed Darren Eales, […]
More than 80 Oglethorpe University students flocked to the Turner Lynch Campus Center to learn more about post-grad opportunities from graduate schools in attendance, showcasing the different programs available to students. Campus grad school fairs are held annually and are hosted by Oglethorpe’s A_LAB (Atlanta Laboratory for Learning).
Vert, an award-winning full-service digital marketing and advertising agency, recently hosted Oglethorpe students interested in pursuing public relations and communications careers. The Oct. 19 event was sponsored by Oglethorpe’s new PRSSA chapter (Public Relations Student Society of America), advised by Dr. Kate Keib and supported by University Communications and the A_LAB (Atlanta Laboratory for Learning). The […]