Building a stronger Oglethorpe

A Message to the Oglethorpe Community

Dear Oglethorpe Community,  Almost a year ago, the murder of George Floyd sparked an intense period of increased awareness and discussion about the crisis of race-based, specifically anti-Black, violence in America. We are still in a period of turmoil, as evidenced by the recent killings of Adam Toledo and Daunte Wright and the palpable tensions […]

Grief and Outrage Over the Killing of Daunte Wright

Dear Petrel Community: Last night, we watched as Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, erupted in pain and outrage for a second night over the senseless killing of Daunte Wright. It is a story that is all too familiar, as his killing is part of a long history of state violence committed against communities of color. The fact […]

Two Weeks of Remembrance, Tuesday, March 30 at 5:30 p.m.

Please join Campus Life and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Tuesday, March 30 at 5:30 p.m. in remembrance of the lives recently lost to anti-Asian violence in Atlanta. This will be a time to reflect and show support for members of the community. All are welcome. If you need accommodations, please contact the […]