Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues,
This week, students are participating in the Ultimate OxQuest scavenger hunt—an exciting new campus-wide game that highlights our #OxPrinciples and rewards those who follow the clues with Oxford swag. I handed out prizes in the library yesterday, and the best part was chatting with the many students who figured out where to find me! There are still two days left, so please encourage your students to participate by checking Oxford’s Instagram for clues.
Last week, the Oxford community stepped up to the plate once again for the annual Emory Day of Giving. We placed first across the university in categories of both most dollars raised and most donors—raising more than $120,000 from nearly 500 donations. This would not be possible without your continued support and care for the future of Oxford. I’d like to especially thank the Advancement and Alumni Engagement team for their long hours and commitment to spreading the word among alumni, students, parents, faculty, and staff. They make this a true community event.
Thanks, as well, to those faculty members who have already completed the 2023 COACHE survey. The deadline has been extended to April 12, and Oxford continues to excel. We’ve already surpassed our 2020 participation rate and currently have the third highest rate of response among all Emory schools—only two percentage points behind Candler. There’s still time to catch them, and even get all the way up to number one. If you did not receive your personalized survey link, you can request assistance at [email protected].
Best regards,
Ken
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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 [email protected].
NAME: Wendy Crank
TITLE/DEPT: Assistant Director, Financial Aid
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How long have you been at Oxford?
April 9 will be my 20th year at Oxford. I have worked in Admissions but have worked in Financial Aid the most. I review financial aid files for aid, work on summer aid, and counsel students and parents about the financial aid process.
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What do you like best about your job and about Oxford?
I enjoy working with students and getting to know them. All the people that I work with in Enrollment Services are my work-family, and they mean a lot to me. The Oxford campus is so beautiful and peaceful to me.
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What is your favorite song/tv show/movie/restaurant/podcast?
My top favorite movies are JAWS and Roman Holiday. My favorite song is Jane by Jefferson Starship. I love The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Queesnryche, Iron Maiden, Scorpions, all the way to Andy Williams, Ferrante and Teicher, The Commodores, Earth, Wind and Fire to any 60's garage band, 70's rock or surf music.
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What makes you happy or brings you joy?
My daughter brings me much joy and laughter. Being in nature, planting flowers in my yard, bird watching, and spending time with my family and my cat, Smash.
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Please complete this sentence: It might surprise people to know that I...
I want to live off-grid in a quiet country setting after I retire.
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Jeff Auerbach, Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science, appeared on the Georgia Politics podcast to discuss his experience running for office in 2022. You can listen to the episode here.
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Maria Davis, Associate Teaching Professor of Spanish, was selected as a 2023 "Trailblazer" by the Fourth Congressional District of Georgia. The award, given in conjunction with Women's History Month, goes to 17 trailblazing women across the state for making a difference in education, business, or the community. Davis was honored with a certificate and trophy at a ceremony on March 26. Read more from The Covington News here.
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Wade Manora Jr., Director of Student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, was named to the NASPA African American Knowledge Community Stellar 50. The recognition goes to student affairs professionals who have worked at least 5 years in the field, uphold the strategic initiatives of the AAKC, and have made an impact in their professional and philanthropic endeavors.
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Lyn Pace, Oxford Chaplain, was part of a keynote panel at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas on March 21. As part of their Faith and Learning Center's annual symposium, the panel addressed the topic: "Faith & The Awakened Brain: How Spirituality Fosters Mental Health."
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Philip Sullivan, Director of Residential Education and Services, recently received the NASPA African American Knowledge Community 2023 Nia Award. The award is for mid-level professionals in student affairs and services who demonstrate principles that encourage others to look within themselves and set personal goals beneficial to their community.
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Video messages for Dean Moon retirement |
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After more than 40 years working at Oxford and Emory Colleges, Dean of Campus Life Joe Moon will retire in August 2023. We're asking faculty, staff, students, alumni, and even former colleagues to submit video messages wishing Dean Moon a happy retirement. Submissions will be brought together into one beautiful video gift presented to him. You can submit your video at this link.
Dean Moon also was recently announced as Oxford's keynote speaker for our 178th Commencement. You can read more about Commencement and his many contributions to Oxford over the years here.
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Oxford students attend Morehouse conference, meet Angela Davis |
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Students from the Novels for Social Change class taught by Stacy Bell, Teaching Professor in English, along with OxSPEAR, Revision, and Volunteer Oxford, attended the Beyond the Bars South conference at Morehouse College from March 23-25. Alia Bly [OX 22] presented as part of a plenary on student leaders and activism for her role as Outreach Intern with the Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison. Alia will begin the Rollins School of Public Health Epidemiology 4+1 program in the fall to earn an MPH studying epidemiological approaches to diseases in correctional settings. On the final day of the conference Oxford students met legendary political activist Dr. Angela Y. Davis.
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Annual Spring Plant Sale at the Oxford Farm |
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Join farmers, students, and your fellow local gardeners at the Oxford College Farm on April 1 for the Annual Spring Plant Sale! The sale will take place from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. There will be organic vegetable starts for your spring and summer garden—tomatoes, peppers, watermelon, flowers and MORE! The farm also will be selling native plants that are beneficial to native pollinators. Come talk to the farmers about the importance of native pollinators and their habitat.
For more information and to find the pre-order form, follow this link.
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Oxford College Organization (OSO) Campus Services Representation |
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The Oxford College Organization (OSO) is proud to announce the appointment of Campus Services representation—Randy Pippen, Building Residential Services, and Stephanie Hancock, Facilities Maintenance. This means that moving forward, the OSO e-board will position itself to further cast its net to better serve our Oxford College community.
OSO nominations are open until 5 p.m. on Friday, March 31st. You can nominate others here.
Please review this link if you'd like additional information on the OSO's goals and e-board info.
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Join us for a screening of the documentary Unspoken, followed by a Q&A with the director, Stephanie Calabrese, on March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Oxford Chapel. This event is sponsored by the Oxford College Humanities Division and is an Oxford Studies event.
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Social Medicine from the South: Lessons for the Age of Global Health |
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On March 30 at 7:30 pm in Williams Hall, Dr. Abigail Neely will give a lecture titled Social Medicine from the South: Lessons for the Age of Global Health.
Dr. Neely, Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Dartmouth College, will address the importance of rewriting the story of social medicine from an important origin site—the Pholela Community Health Centers (PCHC) in South Africa.
Encourage your students to attend this Oxford Studies event.
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A Night of Live Music and Dance: Atlanta Contemporary Ensemble |
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On Friday, March 31, at 7:00 p.m. in Williams Hall, the Atlanta Contemporary Ensemble will perform "ELECTRIC," featuring original choreography by Corian Ellisor and Alex Abarca. The show, inspired by the art of Krista M. Jones, will be conducted by Paul Scanling.
Encourage your students to attend this Oxford Studies event.
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Oxford Alumni Awards Celebration |
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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.
Friday, April 28
6:00-7:00 p.m. Reception ~ Grand Hall, Oxford Student Center
7:00-8:00 p.m. Program ~ Greer Forum, Oxford Student Center
You can read more about the honorees, listed below, here.
The William Norton Outstanding Alumna Award:
Rev. Dr. Avis Williams 78Ox 98C 08T 18T
Honorary Alumnus Award:
Mr. Dirk Brown 90MBA
Outstanding Teaching Award:
Dr. Maria Archetto, Professor Emerita of Music
Outstanding Staff Award:
Mrs. Janice Ly, Business Operations Specialist
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Reproductive & Transgender Justice Now! Resistance-in-Action in the U.S. South and Beyond |
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On Tuesday, April 11, a discussion titled "Reproductive & Transgender Justice Now! Resistance-in-Action in the U.S. South- and Beyond" will take place in the Oxford Chapel at 7:00 p.m.
Bodily autonomy, human dignity, and collective liberation are at the core of overlapping struggles for reproductive and transgender justice. This is a moment in which these are under vicious attack, particularly here in the U.S. South. Please join us for an urgent conversation with key leaders at the forefront of movement organizing, legal and policy battles, and community care!
The conversation will be between Kwajelyn Jackson (Feminist Women's Health Center, Executive Director) and Carl Charles (Lambda Legal, Senior Attorney).
Questions? Email Alix Olson, Assistant Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.
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Oxford students conduct groundbreaking research at Emory's Hatchery |
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New research from Oxford students working in partnership with The Hatchery has led to the development of a biodegradable surgical mask prototype and a program to boost learning among young children in underserved communities. Read more about the students behind these incredible projects on the Oxford website here.
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Kitty McNeill's Retirement Party - Invitation |
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Please join us for Kitty McNeill's retirement party on Monday, April 24 from 3-5 p.m. at the Oxford Library. Individual invitations have been sent via email. Please RSVP through the included link.
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Documentary: Unspoken followed by a Q&A with the director, Stephanie Calabrese
Oxford Chapel | 7:30 p.m.
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Social Medicine from the South: Lessons for the Age of Global Health
Williams Hall | 7:30 p.m.
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ELECTRIC: Atlanta Contemporary Ensemble
Williams Hall | 7:00 p.m.
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Oxford Farm Plant Sale
Oxford Farm | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
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Take a Break Tuesday
AAE & Class Gift Committee
Oxford Student Center Front Plaza | 1:15-2:30 p.m.
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