June 30 is around the corner and that means the end of our fiscal year. Have you participated this year by making a gift to the Oglethorpe Annual Fund? Donations of all sizes ($10, $50, $100, or more) are important and collectively make an impact on financial aid, academic programs, campus beautification, and greatest needs. […]
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 […]
With winter weather approaching the north Georgia area, it’s a good time to be sure you’re 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. This is asked […]
The Stormy Petrels online store has relaunched, with new designs and new products, just in time for the holiday season. To celebrate the new site, the online store will be running discounts on winter wear and shipping deals all month. First up, hoodies are 20% off. Shop now and save. 20% off hoodies, until 12/11 […]
International Education Week 2018 International students and those who study abroad celebrate International Education Week, November 12-16, 2018 International Education Week (IEW) will be celebrated November 12-16, 2018 throughout the U.S. and the world—and at Oglethorpe. IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education and serves as […]