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September 09, 2021

12 Oglethorpe students cast in Actor's Express co-production of 'Heathers: The Musical'

OU Theatre students Wynne Kelly and Chloe Campbell pose in front of Lupton for a promotional photos for "Heathers: The Musical"
By: Grant Utter

An impressive 12 Oglethorpe Theatre students have been cast in the upcoming dark comedy "Heathers: The Musical," a co-production with Atlanta-based professional theatre company Actor's Express, set to hit the Conant Performing Arts Center stage on Sept. 29. Two of those students, Chloe Campbell '24 and Wynne Kelly '24, earned starring roles as the two of the titular Heathers. Campbell takes …

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Remembering alumnus John P. Salamone on the 20th anniversary of September 11

Remembering alumnus John P. Salamone on the 20th anniversary of September 11
By: David Allen

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001. As observances are held throughout the country to remember the events that unfolded that day, the Oglethorpe community mourns and honors John P. Salamone who tragically lost his life in the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. Salamone graduated …

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Oglethorpe among Princeton Review's 2022 "Best Colleges: Region by Region"

Oglethorpe among Princeton Review's 2022 "Best Colleges: Region by Region"
By: Renee Vary

The Princeton Review has once again recognized Oglethorpe University as one of the Best Colleges in the Southeast. The well-known education services company included Oglethorpe in its 2022 Best Colleges Region by Region--recommended schools that are "academically outstanding and well worth consideration" in a college search.  Only 143 colleges in 12 Southeastern states and 655 overall made the select group of …

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Get stormy with Oglethorpe’s new intramural sports program

Intramural sign-up at student activity fair
By: David Allen

Students, faculty and staff can now channel their competitive side through a new intramural program at Oglethorpe University! The athletics department has introduced this program as a fun way for the entire Oglethorpe community to get active and participate in athletic competitions in a supportive social environment. “Intramurals offer a great way to build relationships across campus, while taking part …

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Oglethorpe University welcomes new students with virtual Convocation [VIDEO]

OU Provost and VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Kathryn McClymond speaks at Convocation 2021
By: Grant Utter

Last Friday, Oglethorpe University hosted a virtual convocation to kick off the academic year and officially welcome new students to their Oglethorpe journey. The ceremony included a host of speakers, including Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Dr. Laura Renée Chandler, President Dr. Nick Ladany, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Kathryn McClymond, Student Government Association President Justin …

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Stormy Petrel Athletics: A week in review

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This week in Stormy Petrel Athletics:

Cross Country
Women's Soccer
Men's Soccer
Volleyball
Visit gopetrels.com for more Stormy Petrel Athletics news and to learn more about the fall season COVID-19 policies.

Oglethorpe to celebrate Constitution Day 2021

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By: Makayla Adams '22

Constitution Day, a commemoration of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, is observed annually at Oglethorpe University with a Constitution Day Lecture featuring an esteemed guest speaker. This year's lecture will occur on Thursday, September 16 at 4 p.m. EDT and is open to all faculty, staff, students, and the public. Visit OU Connect for details and Zoom information. Guest …

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Office of DEI update: Task Force, Open House, and Title IX

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In an update today from Dr. Laura Renée Chandler, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: all are invited to an upcoming Open House / Coffee with the DEI Office (Sept. 20); call for applications to serve on the DEI Task Force (applications due Oct. 4); Miriam Smith named Sr. Director of Title IX and Equity ...
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Identities in the Workplace

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Oglethorpe's Career Development presents the virtual event "Identities in Workplace," in partnership with OUtlet, on Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. LGBTQ+ Oglethorpe alumni share how their identities have influenced their work, and vice versa. Hear from: Jerry Portwood '99, who has worked at Rolling Stone and Out magazines; Mark DeLong '03, who works in higher education communications and marketing; and Carly Stewart '10, HR Technology Content Manager at Asurion.
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COVID-19 Task Force Update: 9/9/21

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In this week's update from Oglethorpe's COVID-19 Task Force: Current campus policies, information for those feeling sick, testing for unvaccinated individuals, where to get a COVID-19 test, the difference between isolation and quarantine, where to get a COVID-19 vaccine, athletics policies ...
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