March 13, 2024
A note from the Dean
Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues,

I hope you are each enjoying a restful spring break.

Some of our students are using their spring break to broaden their horizons and are overseas participating in Global Learning travel courses—including one class in Ghana and another in the Bahamas. Many thanks to all faculty and staff who help make these adventures possible. I look forward to hearing about their transformative experiences when they return.

Next week on Tuesday, March 19, Emory ODEI and the Office of Faculty Affairs are hosting a Women in Leadership Networking Luncheon in the Dean’s Dining Room from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The event is open to faculty and staff women, women-identifying individuals, and non-binary and gender non-conforming people. This is a great opportunity to build connections and community. You can RSVP here and read more about the event below.

If you haven’t already, I encourage all staff to take the 2024 Staff Engagement and Future of Work Survey. You can find your personalized link in a March 1 email from Emory – Ctrl HR – Talent Mgt. with the subject line "2024 Staff Engagement and Future of Work Survey."

Warmly,
Badia
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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: Ruth Geiger
TITLE/DEPT: Head Women's Soccer Coach/Instructor — Center for Healthful Living
How long have you been at Oxford?
I’ve been a staff member for 8 years, but I’m an alumna of Oxford and Emory so I’ve been part of the community for much longer. As the women’s soccer coach, I (attempt to) empower the women on my team to improve themselves on and off the field. As a PE instructor in the CHL, my classes focus on the multifaceted subject of wellness and helping students understand what that looks like in their lives. 
What do you like best about your job and about Oxford?
I love watching Oxford students grow throughout their time here. They are so different coming in as first semester first-years than when they move on to the Atlanta campus. It’s a joy to watch them discover themselves, find their place, and make their mark here. 
What is your favorite song/tv show/movie/restaurant/podcast?
I like West Wing, almost any docuseries, Call the Midwife, and The Great British Baking Show. For podcasts, I like We Can Do Hard Things, New Heights, Good Inside with Dr. Becky… and any true crime podcast. 
What makes you happy or brings you joy?
My family brings me immense joy and stress. I enjoy being outside, cooking, and having two minutes to myself to create and articulate a coherent thought (I almost never get to do this).
Please complete this sentence: It might surprise people to know that I...
...have no answer to this.
Oxford In The News
Ken Carter, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology and Founding Director of the Emory Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement, recently interviewed Nanette K. Wenger in the 2O36 podcast. The podcast episode is titled, "Changing Care: The Power of Diversity in Medicine." You can listen to the podcast here.
Tien Chih, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, will be running a workshop next week at University of Tennessee Knoxville for the Southeastern Sectional meeting for the Mathematical Association of America. The workshop is titled, “Bringing Mathematical Ideas to Life via Animation.” You can learn more about the workshop here.
Kelley Lips, Assistant Vice Provost of Emory & Dean of Enrollment Services, recently was mentioned in a U.S. News & World Report article titled, "8 Ways for High School Students to Spend Spring Break." You can read it here.
Alumni News
Avis Williams 78Ox 98C 08T 18T, is stepping up to serve our community as a candidate for Newton County Tax Commissioner. You can learn more about her candidacy 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 redirected 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.
Twin Memorials Emerging Ideas Showcase
Hood Design Studio, the acclaimed firm chosen to create the Twin Memorials honoring enslaved persons who were part of the university’s history, will be visiting the Oxford campus on March 27 from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Oxford College Library. Please join in on the showcase and listen to their ideas for the Twin Memorials.
Women in Leadership Networking Luncheon
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Office of Faculty Affairs invite you to join Emory Oxford women leaders for a facilitated discussion on Tuesday, March 19 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Dean's Dining Room. The Women in Leadership Networking Luncheon will focus on how we foster opportunities to create balance in the workplace.

It will feature an interactive discussion and pearls of wisdom from members of the Emory Oxford Community. The program is offered to marginalized genders including women, women-identifying individuals, and non-binary and gender non-conforming people who are comfortable in a space that centers the lived experiences of women. To RSVP, click here.
Math Circle Volunteering Event
Tien Chih, Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Oxford College, and a small group of student volunteers host a Math Circle at the Washington Street Community Center twice a month. Math Circle is a mathematical outreach program that brings math concepts to kids via games and activities. The gatherings focus on fun, collaboration, exploring, and topics not usually seen in the curriculum! On March 7, the Math Circle team played a Skyscraper puzzle game to learn about latin squares, a key component to mathematical success.
Oxford Scholars Leaders Reception
Please join the Advancement and Alumni Engagement Office to honor and celebrate exceptional members of the Oxford community for their service and leadership. We ask that you please register for the event here.
 
Thursday, March 21 | 6:00 p.m.| Oxford Student Center — Greer Forum
 
The William Norton Outstanding Alumna Award:
Dr. Amanda Phillips 92Ox 94C
 
Honorary Alumnus Award:
Mrs. Michelle Bryant Johnson
 
Outstanding Teaching Award:
Dr. Lloyd Parker 74G, Associate Professor of Chemistry
 
Outstanding Staff Award:
Mr. Rod Stubbs, Athletic Director and Head Men's Basketball Coach
Spring 2024 AI.Humanity Talk
The Emory community is invited to delve into the ethical, societal, and scientific implications of AI and machine learning technology through the spring 2024 AI.Humanity Seminar Series. Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and the Center for AI Learning, the series will highlight new research and interdisciplinary perspectives via engaging and accessible TED-style talks delivered by AI.Humanity faculty.

The seminars are open to the general public. Attendees will have the chance to mingle and enjoy light refreshments before and after each seminar. The next event is by Phillip Wolff: “Leveraging AI to Predict Psychosis,” on Wednesday, March 20, from 6-7:30 p.m. in Convocation Hall, Room 208. You can learn more about the event here.
Pathways Internship Funding
Pathways Internship Funding applications are now open. These one-time awards can reduce financial barriers that keep a student from saying "yes" to their dream internship, research, or applied arts opportunity this summer. Pathways funding can cover cost-of-living expenses such as airfare, housing, commuting, and food. Students can receive up to $4,000 for global experiences, $3,000 for domestic experiences. Students must have an offer in hand to apply. Priority deadline is March 24. You can learn more here.
MARCH
Spring Break
Emory Alumnus, Attorney Michael Kenny
Humanities 202 | 7:00 p.m.
Take a Break Tuesday
International Student Programs
Oxford Student Center Plaza | 1:15-2:30 p.m.
Women in Leadership Networking Luncheon
Dean's Dining Room | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Seeking Justice: The Civil Rights Movement And The Federal Government
Greer Forum | 7:00 p.m.
Oxford Scholars and Leaders Reception
Greer Forum | 6:30 p.m.
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