Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues,
Next Wednesday, April 17, we’ll celebrate our students and their many accomplishments at the annual Awards Ceremony in the Student Center at 5:30 p.m. Throughout the semester, they have flourished in the classroom, served their communities, and grown as individuals. This is a great opportunity to honor their hard work, and I hope to see you there.
I’m looking forward to my first Oxford Farm Plant Sale, and this year there will be a special preview day for faculty and staff. On Friday, April 12, the farm will host a sale open to the entire Oxford community from noon to 5:00 p.m. So, stop by while you’re already on campus; you can even grab a slice of wood-fired pizza while you browse. The annual sale will take place at the farm on Saturday, April 13. You can find more details in a section below.
Last Friday, you may have seen about 120 visitors on campus for our first Admitted Student Preview Day of the month. We’ll have two more (April 13 and 19)—so if you see new faces around the quad, say hello!
Warmly,
Badia
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Submitting to Campus Update |
To submit items for Campus Update, please email Julia Kim. The newsletter is distributed weekly on Wednesday. Please submit items by Monday afternoon.
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A Message Regarding Campus Update Submissions |
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A reminder to all faculty and staff that Campus Update submissions are due no later than Monday at 5:00 p.m. for the Wednesday edition. Items that are received after that time will be included in the following week's newsletter.
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Oxford Communications is featuring a staff member each week to help us get to know our colleagues. To nominate a staff colleague to answer our five-question profile for publication in future issues, please contact julia.kim@emory.edu. You can also nominate yourself!
NAME: Jacob Lackner
TITLE/DEPT: Teaching and Learning Librarian - Oxford College Library
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How long have you been at Oxford? |
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I've been a librarian at Oxford for almost two years. The most important part of my job is teaching information literacy in the classroom. In addition, I help out with our collection; supervise student employees; answer questions; and provide consultations for faculty, staff, and students. |
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What do you like best about your job and about Oxford? |
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I love seeing what students come up with when I'm teaching a session. Our students are so bright and creative, and I love feeling like I did a good job after they complete an activity. |
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What is your favorite song/tv show/movie/restaurant/podcast? |
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My favorite movie is Training Day. I also really like Army of Shadows and Apocalypse Now.
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What makes you happy or brings you joy? |
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I love sending postcards to people. It's one of my favorite parts of going on vacation. |
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Please complete this sentence: It might surprise people to know that... |
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...my favorite animal is the octopus. |
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Devon Goss, Assistant Professor of Sociology, and Oxford student Sydney Gitlitz 24OX 26C presented their research project entitled "Telling a More Complete Story: How American Universities Narrativize Their Histories with Enslavement" at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Sociological Society in New Orleans, LA.
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Jack Tullier 23OX 25BBA was profiled in Emory Business as he pursues a career in forensic accounting. You can read the story here.
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Oxford Student Profiled in The Newton Community Magazine
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Anthony Vargas 24Ox 26C was profiled in the spring edition of The Newton Community Magazine.
"Brain surgery forced New Jersey native Anthony Vargas to give up one of the two sports he loves and confront his own mortality at a young age. Now a second-year student at Oxford College, he remains determined to use those life-altering experiences and his innovative drive to benefit others."
Read the full story beginning on page 38 here.
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RSVP to CSCE Faculty and Staff Reception |
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Don't forget to RSVP for the CSCE faculty/staff reception scheduled for April 19, 4:00–6:00 p.m. in the library.
If you can't find your invitation, there's still time to RSVP. Please let us know by Friday of this week (April 12) if you plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you!
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Oxford College Farm Annual Spring Plant Sale |
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Come on out to the Oxford College Organic Farm Saturday, April 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the Annual Spring Plant Sale! You can find all the vegetable, herb, flower, and native plant starts you need to start your spring and summer gardens.
This year the farm also extends an invitation to Oxford College students, faculty, staff, family, and neighbors to attend a preview plant sale on Friday, April 12 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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A message from the 2024 Class Gift Committee:
The Oxford Class of 2024 is commemorating their time here with a meaningful gift in memory of their beloved classmate, Krisha Patel. They plan to install a stained glass window on the second floor of Candler Hall featuring either a lotus flower or a sunflower symbolizing Krisha's spirit. Any extra funds raised will go toward renovating the space for student use. The goal is to create a versatile area for studying, meditating, and meetings. Donations can honor family members, graduating students, professors, or staff. Your support will help leave a legacy and enhance the vibrant campus community at Oxford. Thank you for considering and supporting this endeavor. You can read more and donate here.
Toluwanimi Olaleye 24Ox 26C and Anthony Vargas 24Ox 26C
2024 Oxford Class Gift Committee Co-chairs
Members of the 2024 Oxford Class Gift Committee
Owen Abeles
Shannan Adams
Isabella Adeola
Areeb Ahmed
Andrew Anton
Sam Besley
Davis Boor
Lily Chappell
Ajani Claxton-Warner
Frankie Corrado
Ellie Fivas
Shreya Gowducheruvu
Kennedy Jacobs
Sara Larson
Madeleine Lepley
Jay Mehta
Kailash Menon
Imaan Owens
Aanya Ravichander
Michelina Schach
Alan Shnir
Emily Tso
Will Voigt
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On Thursday, April 11, the Oxford Soul Collective will hold their spring concert in the Tarbutton Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.
A few days later, Oxappella's spring concert will take place on Saturday, April 13, 7:00 p.m., in Williams Gymnasium.
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Intersectional World-Building: A Black, Queer, & Feminist Mandate |
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On Monday, April 15, guest speakers Mary Hooks and Charlene Carruthers will hold a discussion titled "Intersectional World-Building: A Black, Queer, & Feminist Mandate" at 7:00 p.m. in Williams Hall.
The event is sponsored by Emory Studies in Sexuality Program; Oxford's Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; and Dr. Alix Olson's WGS385: Intersectional World-Building class.
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ATL Radical Art Workshop & Teach-In: Making the Revolution Irresistible |
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Facilitators from Atlanta’s revolutionary art movement will share strategies and tactics through guerilla art locally & internationally at the ATL Radical Art Workshop & Teach-In: Making the Revolution Irresistible. The event will take place Tuesday, April 16, 7:00–9:00 p.m. in Williams Hall. Participants will learn the basics of creative intervention and have an opportunity to get hands-on practice!
This Lyceum event is hosted by Dr. Nick Fesette.
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Friday Night Bites
Friday, April 12, 4:00–8:00 p.m.
Indulge in a culinary journey every Friday evening with "Friday Night Bites" at Oxford Dining Hall! Join us at the Student Center from 4:00–8:00 p.m. for gourmet creations crafted by our talented culinary experts. Whether you're craving classic comfort foods or innovative culinary delights, there's something for everyone to savor at Friday Night Bites.
Cue on the Quad
Monday, April 15, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Get ready to soak up the sun and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at "Cue on the Quad"—the ultimate outdoor extravaganza for students and staff alike! As the weather warms up, join us for a day filled with fun, food, music, games, and prizes. From Korean corndogs to crawfish boils and milkshake jars, there's something to tantalize every taste bud. Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of spring!
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Emory Cares Day Cheerios Challenge |
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Calling all volunteers! Join Oxford/Emory in spreading some cheer this spring with the annual Emory Cares projects. Whether you're a local resident, an Oxford/Emory alum, or simply someone who loves lending a helping hand, we invite you to participate in making a positive impact.
This year, we're thrilled again to be a part of the Cheerios Challenge on Saturday, April 20, 7:15–11:00 a.m. Let's come together to make a difference! Spread the word, bring your friends, and let's make this spring a season of kindness and community spirit!
Register for the event and see the full schedule here.
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Learn & Serve with Georgia Coalition of Higher Education in Prison |
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This year, Volunteer Oxford (VO) has tried to dive deeper into the aspect of service that utilizes volunteer efforts to advocate for the community in unique ways. In efforts to bring light to the importance of advocacy and research as a component of service, Volunteer Oxford’s Learn & Serve sector worked with the Georgia Coalition of Higher Education in Prison (GACHEP).
The research project, named the Incarcerated Students’ Bill of Rights, seeks to identify barriers for incarcerated students enrolled in a higher education in prison program. To contribute to the preliminary research for this project, VO organized student volunteers to conduct interviews with educators and formerly incarcerated students who have experience working in or attending higher education programs in prisons. The interviews were then transcribed and analyzed for common themes and barriers by GACHEP’s student intern, Oxford College alumna Berkeley Borkert.
For the purpose of raising more awareness about higher education in prison, the role advocacy plays in service/volunteering, and the work that has been done for the Incarcerated Students’ Bill of Rights, VO’s Learn & Serve sector will be hosting an event on April 22 at 6:30 p.m. in Phi Gamma. This event will consist of a panel of GACHEP representatives, educators, and formerly incarcerated students who have experienced higher education in prison in some way. This will give students, faculty, and staff a chance to learn more about the work GACHEP is doing and learn how to dive deeper into advocacy in their own lives.
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Directory Profile Updates |
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A friendly reminder that all employees have access to log in and update their profile on the external directory here.
- The "Edit Your Profile" button can be found on the upper right corner of the directory page.
- Please log in with your NetID and password. You will be directed to your information where you can update your profile, which includes title, office location, email address, and phone number.
We encourage all employees to maintain their directory information for accuracy. This process also updates the widely used Inside Oxford Office Directory list that can be found on the Faculty & Staff page under "Communications and Marketing".
Please Note: If an employee leaves Oxford, departments should also email Kristine Gonsalez at kristine.gonsalez@emory.edu to have them removed from the external directory.
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Oxford Soul Collective Spring Concert
Tarbutton Performing Arts Center | 7:30 p.m.
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Oxford Farm Plant Sale Preview
Oxford Farm | 12:00–5:00 p.m.
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Oxford Farm Spring Plant Sale
Oxford Farm | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
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Oxappella Spring Concert
Williams Gym | 7:00 p.m.
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Intersectional World-Building: A Black, Queer, & Feminist Mandate
Williams Hall | 7:00 p.m.
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Take a Break Tuesday
Oxford Financial Literacy
Oxford Student Center Plaza | 1:15-2:30 p.m.
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ATL Radical Art Workshop & Teach-In: Making the Revolution Irresistible
Williams Hall | 7:00–9:00 p.m.
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To submit a news item for the next Campus Update, please email Julia Kim.
The newsletter is distributed weekly on Wednesday. Please submit items by Monday afternoon.
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