Oglethorpe’s Student Government Association (SGA) is hosting its second annual Diversity Week, a tradition founded by the current SGA President Taylor Roberts ’21 and this year led by Junior Class Senator Courtland Davis ’22. Davis collaborated with Natasha Byrd, associate director of residence life, Essence Washington, associate director of the counseling center, and OU’s Student […]
The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art has announced the premiere of its 360-degree virtual tour. Fully immersive and high-definition, the tour allows the user to get up close to the exhibitions and learn more about each piece through informative pop-ups. In March, OUMA closed its doors to in-person visitors due to COVID-19 precautions. With the […]
In a creative twist on live performance, Oglethorpe University Theatre will present an original, virtual program titled Cultivating Brave Spaces: an exploration of race, equity and visions for the future. Performed live and completely online, Cultivating Brave Spaces is a show that explores the emotions and experiences of younger generations during the current period of social unrest […]
Ana Castillo Lopez ’21 is among artists selected to be featured in the exhibition “Strange Time” currently on view at Atlanta Photography Group gallery. The exhibition is free and open through October 10, and may also be viewed online. The works in this “fun, small print exhibition, featuring unique images” were selected by juror Barbara […]
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art will host a virtual conversation with Latinx artist Maria Cristina Tavera, an independent curator and activist influenced by her transnational upbringing in Minnesota and Mexico. The conversation will cover Tavera’s upcoming exhibition “Promesas de Papel/ Paper Promises,” which is set to premiere at […]
Oglethorpe’s expansive Hermance Stadium will welcome the Atlanta Opera for a limited run of two operas. The Atlanta Opera will open its fall 2020 season in an innovative new open-air venue that celebrates a return to the stage, while prioritizing the health and safety of its audiences, performers, backstage personnel, and the campus community. The […]
As this semester-like-no-other begins, it’s important Petrels find ways to stay connected and keep a sense of campus community, whether you’re on or off campus. Here’s a list of how to stay “in the know” at Oglethorpe this semester: Read the latest. The Source website keeps the campus community informed about the latest university news. […]
Ivi (Wicks) D’vynne ’23 recently released a single “Running Out of Time” with producer and University of Memphis Professor Kurt “KC” Clayton. The rising Oglethorpe sophomore was first introduced to the two-time Grammy nominee at a 2016 Juneteenth talent competition in Memphis, which Clayton judged. “Working with him was magic, honestly,” D’vynne said about the […]
Dayla Jackson, Oglethorpe University’s first Achieve Atlanta scholar, graduated this year with a major in Studio Art and minor in Environmental Studies. Achieve Atlanta is a nonprofit working to dramatically increase the number of Atlanta Public Schools students who graduate college. The organization addresses the obstacles students face in completing post-secondary education by increasing college […]
Oglethorpe’s Lidia Labrada ’23 is among only 15 undergraduates selected for the next Mellon Summer Academy hosted at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. This is the third consecutive year an Oglethorpe student has been selected, and she will be accompanied by fellow Petrel Hayleigh Stonham ’22. During the week-long immersive experience, the students […]