Can’t make it to campus for graduation? No worries. This year, Oglethorpe commencement will be livestreamed on Facebook. Watch as the Class of 2018 receive their diplomas, honorary degree recipient Christopher Jackson delivers remarks and the University Singers perform. The live video will start Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 8:55 am on the Oglethorpe Facebook […]
The Liberal Arts & Sciences Symposium brings together the university community in a day-long celebration of exemplary analytic and creative work produced by Oglethorpe students during the academic year. The day began with a PRISM (Posters of Research in Science and Mathematics) poster session, where students presented their class-based and independent research projects. Keynote speaker, Dr. Kate Keib of Oglethorpe University, […]
Oglethorpe is proud to sponsor the fourth annual Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, a music and arts extravaganza which returns to Blackburn Park this weekend, March 24 and 25. The festival features music headliners Five for Fighting, Craig Morgan, Edwin McCain and many others, as well as a 5K/1K benefitting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta on Sunday […]
On the one month anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Fla., many Oglethorpe students joined peers in a nationwide demonstration, walking out of classrooms in protest of gun violence, and to remember the victims. Oglethorpe was founded on the principle that students should be prepared to make a life, make […]
As a result of recent events, many citizens have asked what individuals can do to protect themselves and reduce the dangers faced during an active shooter event. These types of events are often unpredictable and evolve quickly. In the midst of chaos, anyone can play an integral role in mitigating the impacts of an active […]
On Saturday, December 2, The Tower Literary Magazine hosted the biannual Night of the Arts in the TLCC Game Room. Open to any and all students and faculty, Night of the Arts—or, NoTA, as it is affectionately nicknamed—takes place once a semester and is a way for The Tower staff to highlight talents which cannot be […]
The Annual Boar’s Head Ceremony, one of Oglethorpe’s largest campus traditions, will be held on Friday, December 1, 8:00-9:30 p.m. in the Conant Performing Arts Center. Students may attend for free and tickets are available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring your Petrel Pass with you to the Conant box office one hour […]
Coinciding with Food Truck Friday, The Battle of Bloody Marsh is a tradition pitting students versus faculty and staff in a tug-o-war match. Dating back more than 20 years, the tradition commemorates a significant day for Oglethorpe’s namesake. Founded deep in Georgia’s earliest history, the real Battle of Bloody Marsh occurred in July 1742. The battle took place […]
Sponsored by the Library Starting Wednesday, November 1, and running until Friday, November 3, the Library will be hosting our annual used book sale. Paperbacks $1. Hardbacks $2. DVDs $3. Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 am – 9 pm Friday 8:30 am – 4 pm
Hey everyone! Society of Physics Students is having a guest speaker, Dr. Harold Kim, talk to us about his research this Tuesday 24 from 4pm to 5pm at the Fish Bowl. If you are interested in Genetics, Biology, Physics and the study of the human genome you should definitely come! Food and drinks will be […]