Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues,
We are now approaching the end of the fall semester — believe it or not! In less than two weeks, classes will conclude on Oxford's campus, with exams and final assignments happening virtually after Thanksgiving. I want to express my sincere gratitude to all faculty and staff, for your high-quality efforts during a period with challenges far beyond our control.
Oxford will close for business at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 18, and re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 4. We have decided to extend the winter break for staff by three workdays to include December 21, 22, and 23. The intervening two weeks will be considered paid leave and staff will not need to use personal vacation days to enjoy this 10-workday break.
I hope that we all can rest and enjoy time with friends and family (while keeping everyone safe) over this break. I know that there is still a final push to end the semester well, but it is also good to see the moments for Thanksgiving and winter break that lie ahead. Thank you for being a part of the Oxford community.
Sincerely,
Doug
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We enjoy cooking in our house. Well, Ami probably enjoys it more than I do, and she’s better at it. I have done a good bit of stress baking during the pandemic, and the process (and eating) associated with the baking has become an act of self-care. That’s one reason why I am excited about this year’s OSO fundraiser for the Chaplaincy Emergency Fund — an Oxford College cookbook.
The best cookbooks are the ones with recipes from people we know and care about. They not only get the job done and nourish our bodies, but because we know the people involved, they also nourish our souls. Some of the recipes in the Oxford cookbook are for the delicious foods we have enjoyed at our fundraisers year after year.
You can place an order for a digital copy of the cookbook now by making a minimum $5 donation via this link. Print copies of the cookbook will be available too and make excellent gifts for all occasions, especially this time of year. All donations via the link above will support the emergency fund, which helps maintain the strength of our campus community. Please join us for a cookbook launch party with OSO on Wednesday, November 18, at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom.
Bon appétit!
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Wed. Nov. 11: "Dare to Walk in Their Shoes: Writing Characters Different From Us" |
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Please join Oxford College Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing Tameka Cage Conley and Tricia Elam Walker, award-winning author, attorney, and assistant professor of creative writing at Howard University, as they discuss "Dare to Walk in Their Shoes: Writing Characters Different From Us," Wednesday, November 11, at 7:30 p.m. EST. Q-&-A to follow.
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International Education Week |
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International Education Week (IEW), November 16-20, is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. Please join International Student Programs and the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life at next week’s Take a Break Tuesday for treats and international snacks! Join us Tuesday, November 17, from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. in front of the Student Center. |
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Nitya Jacob, professor of biology, and her collaborators presented a talk and workshop titled "The PULSE Ambassadors Program catalyzes institutional change at the department level" on November 7. The session was part of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Project Kaleidoscope 2020 Virtual Conference on "Transforming STEM Higher Education: THIS Changes Everything" held November 5-7.
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Zachary Binney, assistant professor of quantitative theory and methods, has been quoted in several media outlets recently discussing professional sports competition in the era of COVID-19:
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Pearl Dowe, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Political Science and African American Studies, was quoted in several national media outlets recently on the topic of the presidential election and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
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Molly McGehee, associate dean for faculty development, director of the Oxford Center for Teaching and Scholarship, and associate professor of English and American studies, was named as a member of the Women of Newton 2020. The Covington News honored 20 of the most outstanding women in Newton County recognizing them in a special publication. Read more about McGehee and other remarkable women in Newton County in this online issue. (to access and click through the magazine, click on the center of the cover image in the box that indicates "Powered by issuu.")
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Emory Cares Oxford project accepting items and boxes through Sat. Nov. 14 |
There's still time to participate in this year's Emory Cares Oxford College Project. Participants can drop off either completed boxes or supplies to be packaged until November 14. Volunteer Oxford students will assist in assembling boxes if needed.
Continuing the Oxford tradition, the service project supports the Newton County Department of Family and Children Services. Instead of gathering to assemble boxes, volunteers can drop off already made boxes or purchase supplies for boxes. Travel size items are great to include and dollar stores typically have a good selection of small toys, coloring books, books, or other small items to package.
Items for boxes: soap/body wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, mouthwash, deodorant (if appropriate), and a fun item like a coloring book, small toy, or book.
Drop-off a completed and wrapped box
Drop off a pre-made box by November 14 that includes the above items. Please wrap your box in decorative paper and attach a note indicating if the box is gender specific. Please attach a note indicating if your box is for a boy or girl and the age range: (0-2) (3-5) (6-10) (11-13) (14+)
Drop off boxes in person:
Until November 13 at the Advancement and Alumni Engagement House at 711 Emory Street, Oxford.
Times for drop off are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
On Saturday, November 14, from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.at the Oxford Student Center, 801 Wesley Street.
Buy an item—we'll pack it in a box
Purchase any of the following items and drop them off at the Alumni Engagement House before November 13 or at the Oxford Student Center on November 14 and Volunteer Oxford students will assemble them into care packages.
You can use the Amazon Wish List of items needed if that's more convenient for you. Please utilize this link to make a purchase. All items will be delivered directly to the student center address associated with this wish list on Amazon.
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Emory Votes Initiative launches new FAQ resource for upcoming runoff elections |
Looking for information for your questions about upcoming Georgia runoff elections? Visit the Emory Votes Initiative website to view their newly created FAQ page.
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Emory University Names Keiko Price Assistant Vice President of Campus Life and Clyde Partin Sr. Director of Athletics |
Please join the Emory community in welcoming Keiko Price to Emory University as the assistant vice president for Campus Life and Clyde Partin Sr. as director of Athletics.
Read the official announcement from Campus Life to learn more about Price's background and commitment to Emory's student-athletes.
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Fragments and Connections: Theater for Social Justice in Times of Social Distance |
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OxTheatre and Theater Emory are proud to present Fragments and Connections: Theater for Social Justice in Times of Social Distance.
Please join them on Monday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m.
Written, directed, recorded, and edited by Oxford students enrolled in the Theater 200RE course, these performance videos have been created with a focus on contemporary political and social issues such as relationships during quarantine and Black Lives Matter.
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HR reminder: Use your floating holidays |
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As we approach the end of the year, check to see if you have used the two floating holidays that are placed in your leave-time account annually. If you have not used them, think about how and when you want to use them by December 31. Unlike regularly earned leave-time hours, floating holidays do not roll over to the next year. (Please note that persons hired after July 1 receive one floating holiday for the year.)
Please contact the Oxford Human Resources Department if you have any questions or concerns.
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"Dare to Walk in Their Shoes: Writing Characters Different From Us"
A conversation with Tricia Elam Walker
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Kimberly Wallace-Sanders, Framing Shadows, Framing Silences:
African Americans in Domestic Portraiture
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Faculty Film Series: Alejandro Abarca, Giselle Ballet
Candler Hall | 7:00 p.m.
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"Fragments and Connections: Theater for Social Justice in Times of Social Distance"
presented by OxTheatre and Theater Emory
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Claudia Schaer: Violin Performance
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Take a Break Tuesday: Celebrating International Education Week
hosted by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life and International Student Programs
Front patio of Oxford Student Center | 1:30-2:45 p.m.
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OSO Oxford Cookbook Launch
Online | 9:00 a.m.
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OSO Thanksgiving Box Lunch pickup
Dining Hall | 11:00 a.m.
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To submit a news item for the next Campus Update, please email Ansley Holder.
The newsletter is distributed weekly on Wednesday.
Please send any submissions by Monday afternoon. Thanks for reading!
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