Updates

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 […]

A message in light of recent events in Atlanta

To our Stormy Petrel Community: As a community, we continue to weather the devastating effects of coronavirus – isolation from our friends and family, missed milestones and experiences, economic hardship, and the tragic loss of life. This past year has also brought to light many prejudices towards minoritized populations: Black, Queer and Trans, Immigrants, Latinx, […]

Oglethorpe selects Laura Reneé Chandler, PhD as inaugural Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Oglethorpe University has named Laura Renée Chandler, PhD as its first Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, a member of the senior administrative leadership team, effective March 5. Currently, Dr. Chandler is Director of the Center for Diversity and Community at University of South Dakota. In this new role, Dr. Chandler will lead the strategic discussion […]

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 […]

DEI Taskforce Update: 8/17/20

Dear OU Community, When President Ladany announced the creation of this Taskforce, he challenged us to strengthen our institutional core value of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Our aim is to foster a campus environment that seeks to include those who have been traditionally excluded, to promote a culture that respects and values […]

Building a Stronger Oglethorpe

Dear Oglethorpe Community, As many of you know, there is an Instagram page where presumably current and former students have anonymously expressed traumatic personal experiences. It is evident that the people sharing these posts are in pain and warrant our compassion. No one deserves to experience the hurt they are expressing. As a university we […]

DEI Taskforce Announcement

Dear Oglethorpe Community, I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. As I begin the presidency as a new member of the Petrel family, I have been impressed with the resilience, perseverance, and outstanding efforts of students, faculty, staff, parents, board members, alumni, and our friends over the past few months. All exemplify our university’s […]