What: Oglethorpe Day, an annual campus celebration celebrating
the rich history and interesting traditions
of one of Atlanta’s oldest universities. This year's celebration is
a tribute to the integral role of the performing and fine arts
within the liberal arts curriculum at Oglethorpe University. The
students will be showcasing their artistic (musical, dramatic,
literary, and visual) talents during the convocation at Conant
Performing Arts Center.
When: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11
Why: Oglethorpe University is steeped in English
traditions, beginning with its founding in 1835. Oglethorpe Day was
created for the campus community to heighten awareness and foster
appreciation for the school’s history and traditions. In recent
years, it has grown to become a neighborhood community celebration.
Schedule of Events
11:45 a.m: Bagpipe summons the crowd to the Academic
Quadrangle
12:00 p.m.: “Petrels of Fire” Race. Is this the year
for a winner? Watch students as they race to complete a 270-yard
loop around campus before the campus chimes strike twelve. Only a
few students in Oglethorpe history have been able to do this.
12:15 p.m.: Conant Performing Arts Center Program (A
Celebration of the Arts) includes a performance by the University
Singers, a sketch written and performed by Oglethorpe students, a
literary reading by members of the literary magazine staff, and a
student art show on display in the Conant Lobby.
1:15 p.m.: Lunch in the Emerson Student Center
Photo and Video Opportunities:
- “Petrels of Fire,” when students race to complete a 270-yard
loop around campus before the campus chimes strike twelve. Only a
few students in Oglethorpe history have been able to do this.
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