Atlanta artist and activist Shanequa Gay will be concluding her inaugural residency at Oglethorpe University this weekend with the closing of her exhibition “shanequa gay: thought and memory.” As the institution’s visual artist-in-residence, Gay transformed newly dedicated space in the Turner Lynch Campus Center into a vibrant studio, hosting students, faculty and guest speakers for workshops, […]
Together with student organizations Models of OU, Black Student Caucus, DYNA.STTY, and Art Flow, student interns in the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art organized and hosted the annual OUMA Nights on April 18. The 100+ students who attended enjoyed live performances, supported student entrepreneurs, and admired OUMA’s current art exhibits. OUMA Nights is a tradition launched by alumna Abbie […]
Studio art major Sophia Sobrino ’25 recently shared her experience working a preservation internship at the historical May Patterson Goodrum House, a 1930s Regency-era estate in the heart of Atlanta. For this unique internship, Sobrino joined the house’s sole keeper, Barbara Hyde, to assist in its preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and reconstruction. This involved cataloging some […]
For more than 50 years, Earth Day has been celebrated to raise awareness of the need to protect our planet’s natural resources for future generations. This year, Earth Day will be observed at Oglethorpe in multiple ways across campus. Campus Initiatives & Student Events At Oglethorpe, efforts to be more sustainable and environmentally conscious through […]
Oglethorpe University’s Film and Media Studies Program hosted its annual “Last Looks” Film Festival on March 10, with a standing room-only crowd in Lupton Auditorium. Attendees “walked the red carpet” and enjoyed screening the 37 student film entries. Students submitted their film projects to be judged by industry professionals for cash prizes in four categories […]
Last summer, four students began a new organization: Disabled, Neurodivergent Students of Oglethorpe. A relatively new organization, the student leaders are already making waves across campus through special programming and advocacy. DNSO was founded by Oglethorpe students Elle Newbern ’24, Ambrose Blanchard ’24, Sam McCalla ’24 and Lacey Frye ’24. The four founders wanted to create […]
Looking for a creative outlet to channel stress from classes or personal issues? Looking for ways to collaborate and make connections with other students across campus? Oglethorpe’s Art Flow is a newly formed student group that incorporates those elements to provide students with a healthy and artistic release. Developed by Oglethorpe students Nicole Buruse ’23, […]
Brookhaven community leaders gathered Monday at Oglethorpe University’s Conant Performing Arts Center to announce the launch of a photo contest highlighting the “Wings of the City” travelling sculpture series currently installed in locations throughout the City of Brookhaven. Administered by the Consulate General of Mexico and the Jorge Marín Foundation, the #WingsoftheCityBrookhaven photo contest is a social […]
In an exciting start to the spring semester, the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art will open an exhibition featuring new artwork created by nationally-acclaimed artist Shanequa Gay during her time as the university’s inaugural visual artist-in-residence. Titled “shanequa gay: thought and memory,” the exhibition will transform the museum’s Skylight Gallery into a whimsical, multimedia dreamscape […]
The 78th Annual Boar’s Head Celebration on Dec. 2 marked the traditional beginning of the holiday season at Oglethorpe with a great turnout from students, alumni and faculty. After the 2021 edition adapted for COVID safety concerns, the 2022 event returned to familiar settings. This year’s celebration included the induction of 19 new Omicron Delta […]