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There's nothing scarier than not finding a club that matches your interests 🫣 But OU students don't have that problem! Happy Halloween, Petrels! 🎃👻
There's nothing scarier than not finding a club that matches your interests 🫣 But OU students don't have that problem! Happy Halloween, Petrels! 🎃👻
Meet the Class of 2028
Our newest Petrels are shaping their academic journeys through personal passions and experiences 🌟 Hear from the #Classof2028 as they share the stories behind why they chose their majors!
President McClymond Shares Her Vision for Oglethorpe
Oglethorpe University’s 18th president, Dr. Kathryn McClymond, marked a historic moment with her inauguration on September 19-20, 2024. In this special video message, she shares her inspiring vision for the university’s future, with a focus on the journey ahead as we look towards Oglethorpe’s Bicentennial in 2035.
Inauguration Recap
“At Oglethorpe, you can be truly, fully successful while being truly, fully, authentically yourself.” - Dr. Kathryn McClymond, 18th President of Oglethorpe University
Inauguration Service Project
From building birdhouses to cleaning up the Oglethorpe creek, today's inauguration service project will leave a lasting impact for future Petrels 🌱🐦
Presidential Inauguration
President McClymond is excited about Oglethorpe's future, so you should be, too! 🌟 This Thursday and Friday, join the OU community in celebrating her historic inauguration as the university's 18th president and hear her vision for the university's next chapter. RSVP for the ceremony and other events using the link in our bio or on OUConnect! Faculty Lecture:September 19, 11:30 a.m. Community Picnic Lunch:September 19, following the lecture Inauguration Service Project:September 19, 1:30 p.m. Investiture Ceremony: September 20, 10:00 a.m. Community Celebration LuncheonSeptember 20, following the ceremony
Meet the Class of 2028
The #Classof2028 is full of unique experiences and ambitious dreams. Get to know a couple of our newest Stormy Petrels as they share the inspirations behind their creative work 🎨📝
There's still time for students to RSVP for the historic inauguration of Dr. Kathryn McClymond! Join the Oglethorpe community on September 19 and 20 as we celebrate the university's future and officially inaugurate Dr. McClymond as the 18th president. Be sure to RSVP here: https://oglethor.pe/4ez6qjY Faculty Lecture: September 19, 11:30 a.m. Community Picnic Lunch: September 19, following the lecture Inauguration Service Project: September 19, 1:30 p.m. Investiture Ceremony: September 20, 10:00 a.m. Community Celebration Luncheon September 20, following the ceremony
Whether it's a sorority or a book club, getting involved at Oglethorpe is easy with over 60 clubs and organizations to choose from! Today’s Student Activities Fair gave Petrels the opportunity to find where they belong with a club that matches their interests. Discover more clubs on OUConnect!
The Petrel Moving Company if helping first-year students move into their dorms was an Olympic sport 🥇🥇🥇
Day in the Life as a Coca-Cola Intern in Atlanta
Oglethorpe’s prime location in Atlanta unlocks incredible opportunities, like interning at Coca-Cola! Join physics-engineering student Neal Nakani '25 as he takes you through a day in the life of a Coca-Cola intern in Atlanta. #internship
Nestled behind the Turner Lynch Campus Center, Oglethorpe's vibrant community garden is thriving with tomatoes, peppers, watermelons, and more — all nurtured by the dedicated efforts of students, faculty, and staff! Heidi Ulman '26 offers some quick tips on how she grew peppers in Petey's Garden. Learn more about this flourishing green space here: https://oglethor.pe/4bHpGcH #gardening
Dream role? ✅ Art history major Kaleigh Gillette '26 has nurtured a love for art since childhood. After curating her very own exhibit during her internship at Spruill Center for the Arts, she's now one step closer to making a career out of her passion. Learn more about Kaleigh's internship: https://oglethor.pe/4egAgtJ