Softball Signs Five to NLIs Nov 21, 2009
Father ran track and cross country at Oglethorpe University, where he was inducted into the athletics hall of fame in 2002. Plans on majoring in pre-law/international affairs. (Msuspartans.com)
Guardsmen march 101 miles through North Georgia Nov 7, 2009
Friday they will bed down on the Oglethorpe University campus, the same site where the soldiers rested in December 1942. They will meet the parade in Midtown and lead it to the end at Centennial Olympic Park. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Francis Black, 93, of Chamblee, clockmaker and neighborhood 'Mr. Fix-It' Oct 7, 2009
He returned after military service and graduation from Oglethorpe University. Today he is the vice president of purchasing and corporate secretary. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Sembler project gets lift Aug 28, 2009
The 54-acre project is near Oglethorpe University and the Brookhaven MARTA Station in DeKalb County. I feel great about our leasing efforts, said Jeff Fuqua, president of Sembler. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Your weekend's best bets Jul 17, 2009
Conant Performing Arts Center, 4484 Peachtree Road N.E. (Oglethorpe University), Atlanta. 404-264-0020. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Your best bets for weekend fun Jul 12, 2009
Georgia Shakespeare at Conant Performing Arts Center, 4484 Peachtree Road N.E. (Oglethorpe University), Atlanta. 404-264-0020. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DeKalb may vote on Sembler project Thurs. Jun 18, 2009
At 8 a.m., the DeKalb Development Authority will meet in downtown Decatur and discuss, and possibly vote on, the request by Florida-based Sembler Co. for a public subsidy at its mixed-use development on Peachtree Road near Oglethorpe University. Recent headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Is 'Haven' a true haven? Jun 18, 2009
The surrounding environs offer demographics ranging from Oglethorpe University students to middle-income families. Do they feel welcome. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sembler donated to DeKalb official's campaign Jun 16, 2009
In the months before his election, he participated in two development authority votes that helped Sembler with its Town Brookhaven project near Oglethorpe University, according to records obtained under the Georgia Open Records Act. On Oct. 14, Walker voted for a $500 million bond deal, according to meeting minutes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
49ers Name Adam Pry as Head Golf Coach Jun 16, 2009
Pry, a 2004 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan, was a graduate assistant at Miami University of Ohio (2005-07) and an assistant coach at Oglethorpe University (2004-05). He earned his master s degree from Miami of Ohio in 2007. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Magill: Ty Butler joins Rhett and Kevin as state's great Butlers Jun 6, 2009
Butler grew up in Griffin, attended Oglethorpe University for two years, then received his bachelor's degree in journalism at UGA and master's degrees in American history from University of Wisconsin and Emory University. He also studied at the University of Florence (Italy). (Athens Banner-Herald)
Car-driven society poses health risk for Americans May 30, 2009
"If it (Atlanta) was a city where I walked more I would automatically get a lot of the exercise I need. Now I have to ... schedule it into my life. Sometimes it's very difficult because I'm busy," said Shrikhande, a professor of communications at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta ... Oglethorpe University. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Oglethorpe president takes hands-on approach to sell college, city May 25, 2009
Strolling across the Oglethorpe University campus, Larry Schall noticed that an unused dormitory looked unappealingly vacant ... Larry Schall (in yellow) has taken hands-on approach as president of Oglethorpe University. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Brookhaven project on 'cusp of disaster' May 17, 2009
He riled some neighbors when he sought, and obtained, height variances to build towers on the site, which is on Peachtree Road next to Oglethorpe University. A couple of buildings are up, but last week, Fuqua said nothing else will rise on the site unless taxpayers subsidize the project. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Graduation warnings: Behave or be gone! May 8, 2009
Saturday (May 9): Agnes Scott College, Clayton State University, Georgia State University, Oglethorpe University, Southern Polytechnic State University, University of Georgia, University of West Georgia. Monday (May 11): Emory University. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Richard E. Deems, Trustee of The Hearst Family Trust, Board Member of Hearst Corporation & Longtime Force In Publishing Industry, Dead at 96 May 6, 2009
Among Deems's many honors over the years, he was decorated with the Knight of the Order of St. Martin, and received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in 1972 from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Ga. Deems is survived by his wife, the former Jean Sweetland, his daughter, Mrs. Christopher von Keyserling, and three grandchildren. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Find a spring festival Mar 21, 2009
April 25:, at Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. Features arts and crafts, face painting, stage combat demos and performances. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
No 'Shake at the Lake' this year Mar 3, 2009
Georgia Shakespeare s five-play season at Oglethorpe University opens June 10 with A Midsummer Night s Dream. Joey Ivansco/jivansco@ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
MC women receive NCAA Tournament bid Mar 3, 2009
The Lady Choctaws (22-4) will play Greensboro College (26-2) at 6 p.m. Friday at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. Maryville College will play Oglethorpe in the other game of the four-team regional. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Atlanta Colleges & Universities Feb 26, 2009
Many small liberal arts colleges such as Oglethorpe University and Agnes Scott College are here too, competing against big schools. In 2005, the Savannah College of Art and Design opened its Atlanta campus. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Eric Dumbleton Named USF Associate Athletic Director for External Relations Feb 24, 2009
He then earned his MBA from Oglethorpe University in 2001. He is a member of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education where he has served as a presenter and was recognized as a District VII Faculty Star in December 2006. (Usfdons.com)
Betsy Hansen, 74, loved to serve others Feb 19, 2009
The Brookhaven resident served on the national board of UNICEF. She founded the Oglethorpe Women s Network, which supports the Women s Studies program at Oglethorpe University. She was just the most generous, warm-hearted spirit, said daughter Brandon Hansen Frein of Chicago. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
December 1-15, 2008, Obituaries Feb 18, 2009
She graduated from Ringgold High School and attended West Georgia College and graduated from Oglethorpe University. She taught school in Walker County for 40 years where she impacted the lives of many. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
William Lozier Sr., 96, lawyer of the people Feb 15, 2009
Mr. Lozier bought an old house on Lanier Drive near Oglethorpe University, adding to it with his own hands over the years. A path from the Lynwood Park community to the Peachtree Golf Club passed across the Lozier property and was used by caddies at the golf course, said his son John Lozier of Nashville. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tough times put strain on local charities Feb 8, 2009
Increased requests for scholarships are just starting to hit, said Peter Rooney, vice president for development at Oglethorpe University ... Some students at Atlanta s Oglethorpe University are living in a new dormitory called Phase 2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Mildred H. Head, 90, avid reader solved crosswords Feb 8, 2009
Mrs. Head graduated from Chamblee High School and studied briefly at Oglethorpe University. She spent 40 years with the Atlanta Gas Light Co., her niece said, and retired in the 1960s as an assistant branch manager at the Buckhead office. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
