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Virtual Book Club, May 21

mlamm — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:52:41 +0000

Virtual Book Club, May 21

The ��ϳԹ�� Alumni Virtual Book Club, hosted by Richard Bakare ’03, will meet on Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. ET to discuss “I Who Have Never Known Men” by Jacqueline Harpman.

To join in the discussion, please register through the online Bookclubs Community.

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Emily Yeh

mlamm — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:01:25 +0000

Emily Yeh

Senior Advancement Operations Specialist

Contact: eyeh@oglethorpe.edu

Emily graduated from Georgia State University with a degree in Computer Science and a concentration in Graphics & Human-Computer Interaction. She previously worked as an administrative assistant at the Career Advancement Center at Georgia State University, where she discovered her passion not only for helping students, but also for exploring data for insights and creating data visualizations. In November 2022, she joined ��ϳԹ�� as the Data Entry Specialist. Outside of work, she enjoys learning Spanish, dancing and playing piano.

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Saurav Bhandary

mlamm — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:56:42 +0000

Saurav Bhadery

Manager, Advancement Operations

Contact: sbhandary@oglethorpe.edu

Saurav joined ��ϳԹ�� as the Development Services Specialist in May 2019. He is a Nepali citizen and was born and raised in Meghauli, Nepal. Saurav is a graduate of Birmingham-Southern College (USA) with a degree in Economics, and he currently holds the designation of Blackbaud Certified in Raiser’s Edge (bCRE-Pro). He has previously worked at Birmingham-Southern College, the UNA-USA Greater Birmingham Chapter and most recently at Atlanta International School. He is actively involved in the local nonprofit community and serves on the Board committee for SABHA, Inc. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time volunteering, hiking, playing soccer and traveling.

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Alyssa Merletti ’23

mlamm — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:49:42 +0000

Alyssa Merletti '23

Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Contact: amerletti@oglethorpe.edu

Alyssa Merletti graduated from ��ϳԹ�� in May of 2023 with a degree in communications and a double minor in studio art and film and media studies. Post graduation, she served as the community development coordinator for the National Society of High School Scholars. In 2024, she returned to ��ϳԹ�� as the assistant director of alumni engagement. As a former member of various affinity groups on campus, including ��ϳԹ�� athletics and Panhellenic Greek life, she wants to ensure that the unique ��ϳԹ�� life that each student experiences is supported. In her free time, Alyssa continues her tennis career through ALTA and USTA teams. She enjoys reading, video games, and exploring the city.

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Kathryn Ethridge Henderson ’17

mlamm — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:39:55 +0000

Kathryn Ethridge Henderson ’17

Senior Director of Alumni Engagement and Giving

Contact: khenderson1@oglethorpe.edu

Kathryn graduated from ��ϳԹ�� with a degree in communication and rhetoric studies and a minor in nonprofit management. After graduation, Kathryn remained actively involved with ��ϳԹ�� and served on the Young Alumni Committee as a volunteer. In 2019, she returned to ��ϳԹ�� as a member of the Advancement Office staff. Previously, Kathryn served as the Major Gifts Officer at the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and Database Manager for Families First. She is an active member of the Greater Atlanta Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals serving on their Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Committee and the National Philanthropy Day Committee.

Kathryn and her husband, Nathan, live on the Westside of Atlanta with their son Marshall and dog Huck. As an Atlanta native, Kathryn enjoys taking advantage of all the local social and cultural entertainment Atlanta offers, particularly the incredible restaurants and breweries. She enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.

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John Daniel Tilford

mlamm — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:10:47 +0000

John Daniel Tilford

Curator of Collections and Development Associate

Contact: jtilford@oglethorpe.edu

A native of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, John completed his bachelor’s degree in art history at the University of Memphis while interning at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. He obtained his master’s degree in the history of art at Balliol College at the University of Oxford. He was awarded a fellowship at the University of the South in 2006 before being appointed Curator of Special Collections in 2011. He began his appointment at ��ϳԹ�� Museum of Art in Atlanta in 2013 and was promoted to Curator of Collections in 2015. During his tenure at OUMA the museum’s permanent collection has grown by more than 600%. His research interests focus on underserved voices and unspoken narratives. Notable exhibitions include Hattie Saussy: Rediscovery of an Artist (2017) and Mattie Lou O’Kelley: The Long Journey to Success (2022). He also serves as supervisor of the museum’s inaugural visual artist-in-residence program as well as being an Adjunct Professor of Museum Studies.

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Sarah Emerson

mlamm — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:49:33 +0000

Sarah Emerson

Vice President of Advancement

Contact: semerson@oglethorpe.edu

Sarah Emerson is the Vice President of Advancement at ��ϳԹ��. She most recently served as Executive Director for Foundation Relations at Georgia State University where she has managed a portfolio of principal-gift level foundations and presidential relationships, serving as the lead fundraiser on more than $25M in philanthropic gifts since 2022. She previously held the Assistant Vice President for Advancement, Corporate & Foundation Relations position at Georgia State after three years at the Georgia Institute of Technology as Director of Foundation Relations and five years at the University of Georgia as Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. She is active in the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and the Network of Academic Corporate Relations Officers.

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April 2025 Alumni eNewsletter

mlamm — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:16:16 +0000

April 2025 Alumni eNewsletter

If you aren’t receiving the Alumni eNewsletter in your inbox each month, please to ensure your email address is included.

April 8, 2025

FEATURED NEWS

A Spring Message from Dr. McClymond

President McClymond shares university updates and announcements as we head into a busy springtime.

Carol B. Tomé announced as the commencement speaker

The ��ϳԹ�� Class of 2025 will celebrate their commencement on May 3 with inspiring words by Carol B. Tomé, chief executive officer of United Parcel Service (UPS).

Learn more >

Kaiser Chair and CEO Greg Adams ’79 to deliver Rikard Lecture

Alumnus Greg Adams ’79 will continue the 34-year tradition of hosting the highest caliber speakers and business minds at ��ϳԹ�� for this year’s Rikard Lecture.

Read more >

Alumni Weekend was a hit!

On the weekend of March 28- 29, ��ϳԹ�� opened its gates to over 500 alumni and friends for its annual Alumni Weekend. This beloved tradition gathered crowds from the field of athletics, sentimental reunion years, and the celebration of our treasured Golden Petrels.

Read more >

Support the Dorough Field House Upgrades

With our conference expanding and competition intensifying, it’s time to take our facility to the next level. Join us in strengthening our program for the future—your support makes all the difference!

Upcoming Alumni Events

Presidential Tour Continues in DC
Thursday, April 10

The president will conclude her spring tour in Washington, D.C., on April 10. This is an opportunity to hear about the university’s future as well as a chance to reconnect with fellow alumni.

Petrel Love Birds: An ��ϳԹ�� alumni dating mixer
Thursday, May 15, 8-10 p.m.

If you are single and graduated between 2015-2025, join us for a happy hour in a private section at Dr. Scofflaw’s at the Works, with inspiring welcome remarks from engaged petrels Nadia Sambo ’23 and James Williams ’23. Your first drink is on us and light dessert bites will be provided.

Class Notes

News and updates submitted by your classmates.　

Radford S. Bunker ’10 EDP has been nominated to serve as the Atlanta Bar Association’s representative on the Governing Board of the Office of the Inspector General for the City of Atlanta.

Jude Gelman ’11 recently celebrated his marriage on March 25, 2025, to Maya Banerjee.

Y. Malik Jalal ’16 had an exhibit opening on April 3, 2025 at the Gallery 400 Lecture Room in Chicago. Jalal’s sculptures expand dialogues on Black history, post-industrial production, and the interconnectivity highways and automobiles enable. Building upon the legacies of Black artisans working in Southern iron and steel industries, Jalal welds steel and bronze to re-frame US histories formed by morphing industries and inequalities.

Becki White ’18 competed at the 2025 USATF Masters Indoor Championships in February, placing in multiple events.

Deon Heavens ’19 will become the first physician in his family. He will serve as one of the latest Internal Medicine-Pediatrics physicians at Medical University of South Carolina.

Ansley Hames ’20 married Patrick O’Sullivan ’23 on March 29, 2025, in Apalachicola, Florida. Fellow Petrels were among the bridal party, including Lauren Bacque ’19, Amara Carrero ’22, and Tuli Mwarumba ’22. Friends Felipe Ferreira ’24, Sebastian Molina ’24, Spencer Hsu ’24, Carlos Cavallaro ’24, Stephen Summerow ’22, Jeff Poyo Martinez ’23, Faith Miller ’24, Kirsten Wrona ’25 and Stephen Bole ’25 were in attendance.

In Memory
��ϳԹ�� mourns the loss of members of our alumni family and former faculty. We’ve recently learned of the passing of these alumni:

, 3/7/2025
, 3/3/2025
, 3/20/2025
, 3/27/25
, 3/25/25
, 3/13/2025

A full list of those who have passed away are .

We want to hear from you! Tell us about a new job, promotion, award, wedding, birth or adoption, or other noteworthy milestone. We want to keep your classmates up to date on your latest news and celebrate your accomplishments!　

OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY NEWS

Ginger Fay named Vice President of Enrollment Management at ��ϳԹ��

East-West Foundation honors Nishimura’s legacy with major gift

��ϳԹ�� singers share their talent on choir tour

Alumna Aline Mello ’12 inspires at second ��ϳԹ�� Out Loud

New micro-courses provide opportunity to pursue special topics in online format

OU STEM students inspire young scientists in Atlanta Science Festival event

English major Jonah Costen contributes digital storytelling to Explore Brookhaven internship

��ϳԹ�� students invited to Yale African Innovation Symposium

Want more University News? Read more online or subscribe to The Source.

CAMPUS & COMMUNITY EVENTS

Fragile Genius: Catherine Wiley and Beauford Delaney
Now through May 4

This is OUMA’s new exhibit celebrating two contrasting American artists and the artistic brilliance that bonds them.

“Alumni Art Exhibition”
March 28 – June 29
��ϳԹ�� Museum of Art in collaboration with the Office of Alumni Engagement will stage the ��ϳԹ�� Alumni Art Exhibition.

Sip, Brookhaven at ��ϳԹ��
Saturday, April 12, 3-6 p.m.
Join Explore Brookhaven on the Quad at ��ϳԹ�� for Sip Brookhaven at ��ϳԹ��, an all-inclusive tasting experience featuring craft beer, fine wine, expertly paired bites, and live music! Whether you’re a seasoned sipper or just looking for a great time, this event is the perfect way to indulge and unwind. Use code OUAlumni for 10% off your ticket purchase.

Spring sports teams are making news! Click the link below to view their full schedules.
Go Petrels!

Stay Connected
Networking on LinkedIn? Be sure to join the and follow the .

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Presidential Update – Spring 2025

mlamm — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:11:42 +0000

Presidential Update - Spring 2025

Dear ��ϳԹ�� Alumni,

It was great to see so many of you at Alumni Weekend this year, and judging by the stories and laughter I heard, it was a good time for all who made the journey back to campus.

It was especially fun for our ’80s graduates as well as the classes of 2015, 2000 and the Golden Petrels of 1975. Our Advancement team led by Vice President Sarah Emerson did an amazing job, and I am grateful to Senior Director of Alumni Engagement and Giving Kathryn Henderson ’17 and her team of Alyssa Merletti ’23, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, and Student Assistant Rachel Malone ’27.

As we head into the final weeks of Spring Semester 2025, I want to provide important updates, some of which I was able to share Saturday during the Petrels with the President presentation.

First, I want to encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities to connect as we sprint toward Commencement on May 3. We have an outstanding lineup of impressive speakers and events coming soon:

Support Stormy Petrel Spring sports: baseball, women’s and men’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s track and field, women’s and men’s golf, and women’s and men’s tennis teams.
Spring 2025 Rikard Lecture: Greg Adams ’79, chair and chief executive officer of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals, Cousins Center Atrium, 4 p.m., April 15
Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium (LASS) Lecture: Hala Moddelmog, CEO of the Woodruff Arts Center, 1 p.m., April 16

We recently welcomed 2012 graduate Aline Mello back as our featured poet at the ��ϳԹ�� Out Loud poetry event made by possible by a generous gift from 1988 alumna Professor Leah Hughes. This was the second annual event after last year’s inaugural reading by renown poet Willie Perdomo, and Aline was a delight to the crowd and students alike. You should check out her work and her book, “More Salt Than Diamond,” at .

Next, it’s my pleasure to announce that the Board of Trustees and Faculty Council have approved Carol Tomé, CEO of Atlanta-based United Parcel Service (UPS), to deliver the keynote address and receive an honorary degree at Commencement May 3. Ms. Tomé has a strong commitment to higher education and will offer a memorable and inspiring speech to our graduates.

Finally, I am pleased to inform you that after a national search, Ginger Fay has accepted our offer and will assume the responsibilities of Vice President of Enrollment Management effective June 1, 2025. This is a strategic hire that will capitalize on the momentum built by Interim Vice President Whitney Lewis whose efforts have produced a record number of applications and an increase in deposits year-over-year at this point in the recruitment cycle. I am grateful for Whitney’s expertise and happy to announce that she has agreed to stay on in a contract capacity to assist Ginger with the transition and work on enrollment marketing. With Ginger, I believe we have the leadership to attract and enroll excellent students who will thrive at ��ϳԹ��.

There is much to be done between now and May 3. I’m proud to be working alongside our faculty, staff and you, our supportive alumni, as together we fulfill our mission of teaching excellence, inclusive learning, and preparing students for success as responsible members of a global society.

I look forward to seeing you at an alumni event soon and welcome you back to campus any time. Thank you for all the ways you stay engaged with ��ϳԹ��!

Kathryn

Kathryn McClymond, Ph.D, (she, her, hers)
President, ��ϳԹ��

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Celebrating a milestone reunion at Alumni Weekend 2025

mlamm — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:05:48 +0000

Celebrating a milestone reunion at Alumni Weekend 2025

The ��ϳԹ�� Office of Alumni Engagement is looking forward to having you back on campus to celebrate your milestone reunion! Below are the details of the reunion parties being held on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

After your party, come join in on the fun at the All Alumni Celebration: Stomp the Lawn event from 6:30-10:30 pm! There will be special sections for milestone reunion classes as well as dinner (served until 8:30pm), dessert, drinks, and a live DJ. Walk ups are welcome and encouraged!

The 20/20 Experience: Class of 2020 5-Year Reunion Event

It’s been five years since the Class of 2020 has graduated. We are looking forward to welcoming them back with a special party, fit with an opportunity to ring the Carillon Bell alongside their friends. There will be food, drinks, music, photo ops and fun for everyone to enjoy.

Where: Hearst Hall (#4 on the Campus Map)
When: 5:30-7:30 pm
Parking: Behind Hearst Hall

Faculty and Staff Special Guests: Dr. Janelle Pham, Dr. Seema Shrikhande, Dr. Matthew Wild

Host committee: Autumn Johnson, Coyvan Greer, Ferrin Tinter, Glenn Kaiser-Deepak, Ruby Philippaerts, Justine Tchouaffe, Melody Confer

Walk ups are welcome and encouraged! Tickets are $10 at the door.

Class of 2015 and Friends Reunion Event

The Class of 2015 invites their classmates and flanking classes to join them in reconnecting and reminiscing with friends to celebrate the 10 years since they’ve graduated! There will be plenty of food, drinks, and unlimited escaping at a for everyone to enjoy.

Where: Time to Escape (Brookhaven)
1441 Dresden Dr #230
Atlanta GA 30319
When: Saturday, March 29, 8-10 pm
Parking: Time to Escape has free valet service after 4 p.m. in the lot behind the building. There are also several lots and street parking in the area. It is located on the second floor above Valenza, and the elevator can be found in the middle of the building on the parking lot side.

Host committee: Anthony Maccaglia, Brian Cornelius, Emmanuel Brantley, Edmund Smith, and Lolita Honkpo

Walk ups are welcome and encouraged! Tickets are $28 at the door.

Class of 80s Reunion Event: Four Decades of Fun

It’s the 40th reunion for the Class of 1985 and they are looking forward to welcoming home all of their friends from the 80s, from 1980 to 1989. At their party, there will be food, drinks, music, nostalgic photos, and yearbooks.

Where: Turner Lynch Campus Center Atrium (#10 on the Campus Map)
When: 6:30-8:30 pm
Attire: Dressy casual
Check-in: If you are attending earlier events on Saturday, you will check in at Hearst Hall. Just attending your class reunion and Stomp the Lawn? You can check-in at the Turner Lynch Campus Center.
Parking: Behind Lowry Hall or Traer (#2 or #6 on the Campus Map)

Faculty and Staff Special Guests: Dr. Vicky Weiss, Dr. Bill Shropshire, Dr. Mike Rulison, Jim Owen, Jim Bohart, Dr. Phil Zinsmeister, Lee ‘ 82 and Dr. Joe Knippenberg, Dennis Matthews, Dr. Paul Hudson ‘72, Dr. Jay Lutz, Dr. John Orme, Chuck Wingo, Dr. Bill Brightman

Host committee: Chris Fulton ‘80, Chris McFadden ‘80, Leslie Jones Thomas ‘80, Bob Kane ‘81, Marnie Ellis Fulton ‘82, Sharon Rudy Moskowitz ‘82, Mark Moskowitz ‘82, Don Henry ‘83, Joanie Kelley Reinheimer ‘84, Craig Reinheimer ‘84, Dan Duncanson ‘85, Barbara Bessmer Henry ‘85, Sherry Rosen ’85, John Winecker ‘85, Stacy McDonald Soloway ‘86, Deborah Cardone Chosewood ‘87, Ruth Ritch Winecker ‘87, Scott Soloway ‘87, Charis Andrews Hanberry ‘88, Dwayne Hanberry ‘88, Kathleen McDermott Kraynick ‘88, Ron Kraynick ‘89

Walk ups are welcome and encouraged! Tickets are $30 at the door.

Stomp the Lawn

After your party, we hope you will join all alumni at the Stomp the Lawn event to wrap up our weekend!

Where: Academic Quad
When: 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Walk ups are welcome and encouraged! Tickets are $28 at the door for dinner and drinks.

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Virtual Book Club, May 21

Virtual Book Club, May 21

Emily Yeh

Emily Yeh

Senior Advancement Operations Specialist

Saurav Bhandary

Saurav Bhadery

Manager, Advancement Operations

Alyssa Merletti ’23

Alyssa Merletti '23

Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Kathryn Ethridge Henderson ’17

Kathryn Ethridge Henderson ’17

Senior Director of Alumni Engagement and Giving

John Daniel Tilford

John Daniel Tilford

Curator of Collections and Development Associate

Sarah Emerson

Sarah Emerson

Vice President of Advancement

April 2025 Alumni eNewsletter

April 2025 Alumni eNewsletter

FEATURED NEWS

A Spring Message from Dr. McClymond

Carol B. Tomé announced as the commencement speaker

Kaiser Chair and CEO Greg Adams ’79 to deliver Rikard Lecture

Alumni Weekend was a hit!

Support the Dorough Field House Upgrades

Upcoming Alumni Events

Presidential Tour Continues in DCThursday, April 10

Petrel Love Birds: An ���ϳԹ��� alumni dating mixerThursday, May 15, 8-10 p.m.

Class Notes

OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY NEWS

CAMPUS & COMMUNITY EVENTS

Presidential Update – Spring 2025

Presidential Update - Spring 2025

Celebrating a milestone reunion at Alumni Weekend 2025

Celebrating a milestone reunion at Alumni Weekend 2025

The 20/20 Experience: Class of 2020 5-Year Reunion Event

Class of 2015 and Friends Reunion Event

Class of 80s Reunion Event: Four Decades of Fun

Stomp the Lawn

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Presidential Tour Continues in DC
Thursday, April 10

Petrel Love Birds: An ��ϳԹ�� alumni dating mixer
Thursday, May 15, 8-10 p.m.