Campus Update - September 4, 2024

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September 4, 2024

A note from the Dean

Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues,

I hope you all had a relaxing holiday weekend.

Over the last two weeks, we’ve put on fabulous orientation programs for our first-year students, cheered them on at the Oxford Olympics, and officially welcomed them at Convocation, with a new pinning tradition and our beautiful candlelight ceremony (complete with a visit from Dooley!). Our second-years students helped us welcome our new class by showing their leadership and spirit across campus. While it is impossible to thank all the individuals who created a successful orientation program, I would like to express my gratitude to Campus Life, the Advising Support Center, and the Center for Pathways & Purpose. Also, a big shout-out to the Enrollment Services team for bringing in such a talented incoming class!

Warmly,

Badia

Oxford Move-In Day

Oxford College welcomed about 435 new students on August 23, 2024 for move-in day. See Dean Ahad's Welcome Video here, and read the story here.

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Staff Features

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: Stephanie Maddox

TITLE/DEPT: Assistant Director, SILT — Campus Life

How long have you been at Oxford?

I've been at Oxford for almost six years (three years as an RLC in Fleming Hall and almost three years as an Assistant Director in SILT). As an Assistant Director, I work with orientation, transition programs, and family programs. Most notably, I enjoy getting students and their families/supporters to chant "oxcited" as many times as I can throughout their time at Oxford College.

What do you like best about your job and about Oxford?

I really enjoy the sense of community within Campus Life. I like working with the oxcited orientation leaders and collaborating with campus partners from Oxford and Emory to support the transition to the Atlanta campus. I also enjoy exploring the trails around campus and walking around the Quad!

What is your favorite song/tv show/movie/restaurant/podcast?

My favorite artist is Taylor Swift, and my favorite TV show is Survivor.

What makes you happy or brings you joy?

Things that bring me joy include spending time with family and friends, hiking, roller skating, and traveling.

Please complete this sentence: It might surprise people to know that...

...I've seen over 50 artists in concert and have crowd surfed!

Oxford in the News

David Gowler, Pierce Chair of Religion, published a chapter in The Oxford Handbook of Hebrews and the Catholic Epistles (Oxford University Press) titled, “The Reception History of the Letter of James.” You can read the book here.

Alumni News

Thomas Jackson 71Ox, a member of the Redcoat Band at UGA, celebrated his 50th year announcing for the RCB and shared his story of how he became a member of the band family. Watch his video here.

Community Corner

A message from Laura Gafnea, Director of Community Relations:

Hi everyone! I’m excited to kick off this year’s Community Corner series! Check this section of Campus Update once a month for upcoming community events and for updates on how our students, faculty, and staff have been involved in the community!

Community Partner Meet & Greet: On Wednesday, September 4, Megan Hulgan coordinated Oxford College’s second Community Partner Meet & Greet, aimed at helping students learn about engagement opportunities available through our many community partners, including local nonprofit organizations and schools.

Upcoming Community Events:

Oxford Farmer's Market: Join the local community at the Oxford Farmer's Market for First Thursday Food Trucks beginning Thursday, September 5 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. at the Oxford City Green next to the Post Office! Dooley's Dollars/Eagle Bucks will be accepted by the food truck vendors!

Local Business Meet & Greet: On Friday, September 6 from 2:30-4:30 p.m., join us for our first-ever Local Business Meet & Greet! Come find your new favorite clothing store, bank, salon, car repair shop—you name it! We'll have door prizes, refreshments, and SWAG for participants and the event is open to students, faculty, and staff!

Arts Association Live Event: Oxford College is a sponsor for the concert Arts Association Live at Legion Concert on Friday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m. The concert will feature Electric Avenue, an 80s cover band!

The Covington Police Fuzz Run 5K: is a community fundraising race on Saturday, September 14 beginning at 8:00 a.m. As a race sponsor, Oxford College receives six complimentary race registrations. If you are interested in running the race using one of the complimentary race entries, please complete the form here by end of day on Wednesday, September 11.

Cinema Saturday on the Covington Square: Join the City of Covington for an outdoor movie night on the Covington Square featuring Coco and Selena on Saturday, September 28 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Oxford College Alumni Board Awards Nomination

Do you know a colleague or alumnus/a who has made an exceptional impact on the Oxford College community? Nominate them for the Oxford College Alumni Board Awards, including Honorary Alumnus/a, Outstanding Alumnus/a, Outstanding Young Alumnus/a, Outstanding Teaching, and Outstanding Staff Awards! Peer and self-nominations are welcome. Submit your nominations by November 3 here.

Oxford College Board of Counselors

Fall Retreat Sign Up

This annual, off-campus event is sponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

Faculty, staff, and their immediate families are invited to come for the day on Saturday, September 14. Programming for the day starts at breakfast and goes through dinner. The morning activity “Curiosity Over Judgement” is mostly student-focused and is optional for staff/faculty. General recreation, outdoor games, and lake activities in the afternoon are included as well as breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and SWAG!

Free for first-time attendees, and $25 for returning staff/faculty. (This cost includes staff or faculty member and their guests).

The retreat is at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center about 20 minutes from campus.

Learn more about this fun and relaxing retreat and register here. The deadline to register is Wednesday, September 4. Contact oxorsl@emory.edu with any questions.

Atlanta United Emory Night

The Emory Alumni Association is thrilled to announce Emory Night with Atlanta United! After a successful tailgate and game in June, we're back on Wednesday, October 2 for another exciting evening of fun, food, drinks and excitement. Join us for a 5:30 p.m. Emory sponsored tailgate followed by the game at 7:30 p.m. Secure your tickets now and don't miss out on the fun! Learn more or purchase tickets here.

AI.DIVE Research Showcase Symposium

Join the Center for AI learning for its inaugural AI.DIVE Research Showcase Symposium at the Woodruff Library on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Register for the event here.

Directory Profile Updates

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.