Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues,
As I shared last Friday, I have accepted an offer to become President of my alma mater, Davidson College. I will stay on as Dean of Oxford through July. I am looking forward to these next few months with you all, especially these special days leading up to and including Commencement.
As Commencement festivities get underway, I want to remind faculty that you are welcome to attend the reception in Atlanta for Oxford students who are now graduating seniors. It will be in Emory’s Student Center from 3:00–5:00 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, May 5. If you live in the city or are up for the drive, I am sure your students would be excited to have you share this transition with them. You can even reach out to seniors you’ve remained in touch with ahead of time to let them know you’ll be there. You can register here.
As we celebrate our students’ achievements over the next week, I thank you each for all the ways you’ve helped them reach their goals here on campus and beyond.
Best,
Doug
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The Judy Greer Scholarship is awarded annually to two rising sophomores who exemplify the spirit and mission of Oxford. This year's recipients, Makalee Cooper and Justin Whitening, were announced after the 2022 Student Awards Ceremony (for which you can see the full list of winners here).
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Makalee Cooper is a prospective Human Health and Theatre double major. She has worked as a tour guide with the Student Admission Association and as a Library Assistant. She was also involved in OxTheatre and was a member of OxDramaGuild, OxBroadway, and Oxford Ensemble of Shakespearean Artists. Next year, she will be an RA in Middle Dowman, a tour guide, an Oxford Research Scholar in English with Stacy Bell, a Library Leader, and President of OxBroadway and Oxford Ensemble of Shakespearean Artists.
Justin Whitening grew up in nearby Stone Mountain, Georgia, and is a Biology major. He is a member of the men’s basketball team and has always been fascinated by science. His future goals include continuing his education and becoming a zoologist. Justin is an active volunteer within the community and his interests and hobbies include playing basketball and baseball, reading, and caring for all kinds of animals.
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Ella O'Kelley, Head Coach for the men's and women’s cross-country team and a Wellness Instructor for the Center for Healthful Living Physical Education Department, was the keynote speaker at Oxford Athletics' end-of-year award ceremony. Check out the Oxford Athletics Facebook page here for a full rundown of the ceremony's winners.
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Carol Penn 59C, widow of beloved Oxford history professor Neil Penn, has been named the 2022 recipient of the Jake’s Golden Heart award and will be recognized at the SCCA medallion ceremony. The award recognizes someone who has:
- a generous spirit and willingness to serve others
- unsurpassed loyalty to Emory
- made exceptional yet humble contributions of time and service to Emory and the community—either behind the scenes or front and center.
The Society of Corpus Cordis Aureum (SCCA) medallion ceremony will take place Sunday, May 8 from 3:00–4:30 p.m. in the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. It is sponsored by the Emory Alumni Association. Read more about the award and past recipients here.
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Ian Jesse, Associate Director of Academic Advising, and his wife Kristen welcomed their second daughter—Caroline Grace—on April 30th. The Oxford community sends congratulations to Ian and his family.
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Faculty and staff are encouraged to join us for Baccalaureate on Friday, May 6, at 5:00 p.m. at Old Church as we celebrate our sophomores during Commencement weekend. Zainab Salako will give the student reflection, the Oxford Chorale and Strings Ensemble will perform, and our student leaders will offer the prayers of the faiths.
Don't forget to RSVP to the Faculty Marshalls if you’re marching, otherwise you may simply show up. If you’re staying for the dinner following, please RSVP to Sarah Dobbs.
Old Church is about three minutes from campus, going north from the student center. Go two blocks past Haygood Hall, and Old Church will be on your left.
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Oxford Continuee Graduation Reception |
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Help celebrate the Oxford seniors who will graduate and transition to Emory's young alumni status at the Continuee Graduation Reception—held in Atlanta at the Emory Student Center—on Thursday, May 5 from 3:00–5:00 p.m. This is always a fun event and students enjoy reconnecting with faculty and staff.
If you have any questions, please contact Tammy Camfield at [email protected] or 770.784.8314.
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Virtual Memory Wall for 2022 graduates |
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Congratulate Class of 2022 graduates or share memories of your time together by leaving a message on the virtual Memory Wall. Messages and photos can be uploaded for specific students or schools; you can also search for memories that others have shared by student or school. Share your memories here.
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Web story: A Day of Celebration of Scholarship and Creative Expression |
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Now in its 16th year, Oxford's Day of Celebration of Scholarship and Creative Expression (CSCE) featured the latest research and work from students, faculty, and staff. Read more about the day's events here.
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Spring Festival video recap |
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Oxford's first ever Spring Festival on March 18 brought juniors and seniors from Atlanta back to campus to celebrate the Oxford community and reunite with current students, faculty, and staff. Enjoy a video recap of the festivities here.
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Oxford Continuee Graduate Reception
Emory Student Center in Atlanta | 3:00–5:00 p.m.
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Baccalaureate Service
Old Church | 5:00–6:00 p.m. (dinner from 6:30–8:00 p.m.)
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Commencement
The Quad | 10:00–11:30 a.m.
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