Building a stronger Oglethorpe

DEI Taskforce Update: 11/17/20

Dear OU Community, Here are a few updates from the DEI Taskforce on various projects we have been working on during the semester. Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion The search for Oglethorpe’s inaugural Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is well under way under the direction of President Ladany. The DEI Taskforce is […]

In Support of Voting

Dear Petrels, Our Oglethorpe community has a rich history of civic engagement. This election season, it is critically important for all of us to engage in dialogue and action in support of voting and civic participation. While we are exploring more permanent options to support voting, this year the President’s Cabinet encourages all eligible members of the university community to vote on or […]

Fostering Inclusive Classroom Engagement

Dear Oglethorpe Community, The college campus is a place where people from diverse backgrounds come together to grow in knowledge and experience, preparing them for the broader world awaiting them. Classrooms, whether physical environments or remote learning spaces, are most fundamentally places where ideas should be freely and safely exchanged. Part of our mission is […]