The Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium/Posters of Research in Science and Mathematics (LASS/PRISM) is an annual event that brings together Oglethorpe University students and faculty in a day-long celebration of exemplary scholarly work produced by Oglethorpe students under faculty mentorship. The 2020 Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium Committee invites proposals for participation in Oglethorpe University’s […]
Petrels with Purpose is an annual faculty and staff initiative focused on promoting philanthropic support for Oglethorpe University. This year’s campaign kicks off Thursday, September 5 and continues through Friday, November 1. The goal is to achieve 100% participation, with donations going to support the Annual Fund, the Student Emergency Assistance Fund, student scholarships, or […]
Athletics Director Todd Brooks and the OU Coaching staff members invite you to the first Stormy Petrels Booster Club event of the semester. Join us outside Howell Tennis Courts near the parking lot area between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All are welcome for a day of exciting match ups, as your Lady Petrels Volleyball […]
Oglethorpe University Oglethorpe University is live now. Can’t make it to campus for graduation? No worries. Oglethorpe commencement will be livestreamed on Facebook. Watch as the Class of 2019 receive their diplomas, honorary degree recipient Donald E. Graham delivers remarks, and the University Singers perform. The live video will start Saturday, May 18, 2019 at […]
On Wednesday, April 24, Oglethorpe University will hold its annual day-long celebration of student excellence at the Liberal Arts & Sciences Symposium (LASS) and Posters of Research In Science & Mathematics (PRISM). Day classes are canceled on this date so that all members of the Oglethorpe community may participate. The symposium features a series of […]
The Mary Jane Stuart Kohler Memorial Scholarship Fund provides a $2000 scholarship to a rising Junior or Senior female student at Oglethorpe University who best exhibits the distinguishing characteristics of Mary Jane Stuart Kohler: “An outgoing, upbeat personality; passionate in the pursuit of personal excellence; active in campus life; and displaying a strong sense of […]
Oglethorpe University has partnered with eCampus to provide textbooks and course materials for purchase online starting with the Summer 2019 term and beyond. In May, we will say goodbye to the Follett company (who will facilitate return of rentals and buy-back for the end of this term) and all course materials from now on will […]
Behind Goodman Hall lives one of Oglethorpe’s best-kept secrets. The Community Garden is governed by ECOS, Environmentally Conscious Oglethorpe Students, but garden beds may be adopted by student, faculty, or staff groups and planted with plants of their choice. ECOS manages this process and maintains contracts to ensure proper care of the garden throughout the year. […]
Oglethorpe University is proud to be a sponsor of the City of Brookhaven’s Cherry Blossom Festival, March 30-31. Just minutes up the road from campus, the music and arts festival takes over Blackburn Park each year with free concerts, artist displays, car show, 5K race, Kids Zone, Pet World, and more. This year’s music headliners […]
Before winter weather approaches, it’s a good idea to be aware of the university’s emergency preparedness plan for severe weather or other events. You can find this information and more on the Oglethorpe University Campus Safety web page. First, be sure to update your contact information in the OU Alert system. Everyone in the Oglethorpe community—students, faculty and […]