News Archive: 2011

Oxford now has its own cable channel – channel 13!

Oxford College IT worked with Charter Cable and Emory University Technology Services to set up a closed circuit TV channel within the Charter cable service. Oxford events are broadcasted on channel 13. You can broadcast your event on this channel.

Oxford Scholars Decision Timeline

Did you apply for the Oxford Scholars Program? Click here to read more about the decision timeline.

Early Decision I admission decisions available

Admission decisions for applicants in the Early Decision I round have been released online.

Big First Half carries Eagles Past TN Temple JV, 81 to 62

With nearly all five starters in double figures, the Eagles used a big first half to soar past the Tennessee Temple JV

Attending to those for whom the holidays' joy is less bright

As the semester and the year draw to a close, Oxford's chaplain and the Office Religious and Spiritual LIfe offer a service called "The Longest Night," targeting those for whom the year-end holidays are a trying time.

Early Decision I Admission Decisions To Be Released December 15

Early Decision I admission decisions will be released online on Thursday, December 15 at 7 pm EST. Read on to learn how you can see your decision online.

Happy 175th Anniversary, Emory

In December 1836, Ignatius Few and a group of forward-thinking colleagues received the charter to found what is now Emory University. On the campus where it all began, Oxford College joins this week with all of the university in celebrating an important milestone.

Balanced attack lead Eagles over Titans 89 to 63

Sam Kim lead a balance attack with 15 points as five Oxford players scored in double figures in defeating the Greenville Titans 89 to 63.

Eagles win First GCAA Division III Conference game in history 80 to 60

In the first GCAA Division III Conference game in history the Eagles come out victorious 80 to 60.

Chris Alfonso recognized for student leadership

Sophomore Chris Alfonso has been selected as Student Leader of the Month for December. Assuming leadership in several organizations, he has distinguished himself across Oxford’s campus.

iPads now available for checkout at the Oxford Library

Oxford students who want to try an iPad can now check one out, literally. The Oxford Library is making the popular electronic tablet available for 24-hour lending.

Eagles Run Past Emmanuel College JV 87 to 43

The Oxford College men's basketball team jumped out to a 48 to 27 halftime lead in cruising to a 87 to 43 victory over Emmanuel College JV.

Special performances create holiday spirit

The Oxford Chorale performs its traditional holiday concert and Southern Folk Advent will take place in nearby Old Church.

Oxford off to Fast Start in 90 to 58 Victory

The Eagles jump out on Anderson University JV and cruise to victory.

Caldwell Technical CC upends Oxford 71 to 54

Eagles falter to Caldwell in second half, after leading by 7 at halftime.

Observing World AIDS Day

Each December 1 marks a worldwide effort to remember those who have succumbed to HIV/AIDS and give support to those still suffering from the devastating disease. Oxford students have planned a variety of ways to observe World AIDS Day.

Good deeds finish out the 2011 year

On November 12, Oxford alumni and students gathered for Emory Cares, an international day of service that kicked off a series of good deeds performed by Oxford alumni, students, faculty and staff to finish out the 2011 year.

Good deeds finish out 2011

Despite the heavier workload and faster pace that always accompany the last weeks of the semester, Oxford students, faculty, staff and alumni are finding time to engage in activities that make the year-end holidays and life in general brighter for those in need.

Sophomores: make plans to return to campus by January 16

Sophomores making travels plans for the winter break should note that they are required to be on the Oxford campus by Monday, January 16, in order to attend a mandatory January 17 meeting on the Atlanta campus.

Ordu leads Oxford Eagles to Hard Fought Victory

Eagles win on the road versus Bryan College JV 84 to 81.

2011 Student Technology Showcase

Oxford College IT (OCIT) and University Technology Services (UTS) hosted a Student Technology Showcase to introduced to two technology products: Microsoft Office 365/Exchange Online and GoingOn.

Oxford falls to Georgia Perimeter College

The Oxford College Eagles traveled to Decatur, GA to play Georgia Perimeter College (a GCAA Division I powerhouse) losing 84 to 50.

Eagles foiled by Truett-McConnell 84 to 75

Eagles lose first game of season to Truett-McConnell

Oxford Wins again 86 to 63 over Shorter University JV

Oxford sits at 3 and 0,the best start in Oxford College of Emory University history.

Anderson named dean of academic affairs

Kenneth L. Anderson, Oxford College associate dean for academic affairs and professor of philosophy, has been named dean for academic affairs and chief academic officer, effective May 2012. He will succeed Dean Kent Linville, who has announced his retirement at the end of the current academic year.

New Start Time for Shorter University JV Basketball Game

Game time changed for 7:30pm to 7:00pm.

Student Technology Showcase

Oxford College IT (OCIT) and University Technology Services (UTS) will be hosting a student technology showcase on Monday, November 14th from 11am-2pm in the Dean's Dining Room. Students will be introduced to two technology products: Microsoft Office 365/Exchange Online and GoingOn. There will be free t-shirts, an Xbox, and iPad2 giveaway.

Eagles Win First Road Game Wire to Wire

Eagles prevail in first road test 82 to 64.

Peer educators work to ensure student health

Peer educators are assisting other students in managing their health and wellness.

Annie Bach Yen recognized for student leadership

Sophomore Annie Bach Yen has been selected as Student Leader of the Month for November. She has distinguished herself in many activities across the Oxford campus.

Oxford Eagles Fly High in Home Opener

Oxford wins in a convincing fashion 90 to 67 in home opener vs Truett-McConnell JV.

Bike ride will benefit Oxford leadership programs

The second annual Oxford Ride for Leadership is the brainchild of a group of faculty and staff who are bike enthusiasts, and their great idea will reap rewards on Saturday, November 5 for Oxford's outstanding programs of leadership.

Ride For Leadership - Nov. 5

The Ride for Leadership is back. Come out on Saturday, November 5th for a fun leisurely ride through the back roads of Oxford, GA. The ride gets rolling at 9:00 AM, and is only $25. All paid participants receive a t-shirt.

Visit Oxford virtually through CollegeWeekLive

Oxford is one of 300 colleges and universities that prospective students can visit online during this innovative event.

Men's Basketball Comes From Behind For Victory

In their last exhibition game, Men's Basketball defeats Central Georgia Tech in an exciting come from behind victory, 64-63.

ExCEL weekend prepares sophomore leaders

Twenty-three sophomores selected for the 2011 ExCEL program recently returned from intensive training in the North Georgia mountains. ExCEL is a leadership program unique to Oxford.

10th Annual Midnight Madness

On October 19 at 10:00 PM, Oxford College Athletics will host the 10th annual Midnight Madness event in Williams Gymnasium. This is the official unveiling of the 2011-2012 Men's Basketball team.

Prelude to a Kiss fall drama production

Oxford's Drama Guild presents Prelude to a Kiss, an acclaimed 1991 play by American playwright Craig Lucas.

Group Fitness Classes Now in Session

Come get Fit at Oxford College. We offer six (6) week sessions of Group Fitness Classes in the Williams Hall Aerobic Room. Classes take place Monday-Thursday evenings. We bring in certified instructors who are motivated, passionate and make the classes fun for all levels. Just show up, pay and get fit.

CultureFest 2011 brings world to Covington

In partnership with Main Street Covington, Oxford recently brought the world to the historic square in downtown Covington. More than 500 attendees participated in a variety of activities and performances from across the globe.

175th anniversary observance begins on Oxford campus

As Emory University intensifies the year-long observance of its founding in 1836, a torch will burn on the Atlanta campus until the final events in December. The torch was initially lit at Oxford, the campus where Emory began, before being taken to the Atlanta campus.

Coach Moss-Brown presents at Rockdale Youth's Soccer Annual College Soccer Seminar

Rockdale Youth Soccer Association recently hosted its Annual College Soccer Seminar. Over 100 people from Rockdale and its surrounding counties were in attendance. There was lots of information covered including admissions, financial aid, recruiting, marketing yourself as a student-athlete, scholarships and much more.

Alex Cruz Rodriguez honored for student leadership

Sophomore Alex Cruz Rodriguez has been selected as Student Leader of the Month for October. Cruz Rodriguez has been active in many activities across the Oxford campus.

Women's Soccer Wraps up Season

Wow what a wonderful evening blessed with sunny skies and lots of family and friends. The Lady Eagles soccer team finished in style while playing their hearts out at the last game of the 2011 season. The night was also a time to celebrate the last game for sophomores as an Oxford Eagle.

Phi Gamma and Few Halls: 175th anniversary history minute

As Emory University observes its 175th anniversary it celebrates many traditions and special places. The latest to be featured in the series "Emory History Minutes" are Phi Gamma Hall and Few Hall on the Oxford campus.

Women’s Soccer Wraps up Season

Wow what a wonderful evening blessed with sunny skies and lots of family and friends. The Lady Eagles soccer team finished in style while playing their hearts out at the last game of the 2011 season. The night was also a time to celebrate the last game for sophomores as an Oxford Eagle.

Five selected for 2011 Oxford Alumni Awards

The Office of Development and Alumni Relations and the Oxford College Alumni Association held its annual Alumni Awards ceremony on September 23. Five alumni and friends were honored for their service to Oxford College.

Women’s Soccer Drops Hard Fought Match to Georgia Military College

The Women?s Soccer game against Georgia Military College was an exciting game. The Oxford Eagles came out in high gear, explosive and bursting with high energy and intensity. At the half the Eagles were down 2 yet very much still in the game, before falling, 6-0.

Hopkins Hall: 175th anniversary history minute

As Emory University observes its 175th anniversary it celebrates its many traditions and special places. The latest to be featured in the series "Emory History Minutes" is Hopkins Hall on the Oxford campus.

Women’s Soccer Alumni Game a Success

On Sunday Sept 25th during family weekend, the Oxford Athletic Department and the Alumni Development Office co sponsored the first ever alumni women?s soccer reunion which took place on Bivings field, home of the Oxford Women?s Soccer Team.

Women's Soccer Falls to USC-Lancaster

Injuries continue to be a problem, as Lady Eagles fall to USC Lancaster, 7-2.Kalysea Lovan scores both goals for the Eagles.

Oxford Eagles Basketball Voted First in GCAA Pre-Season Coaches Poll

The newly formed Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Division III mens basketball conference pre-season poll was released on September 22nd. Oxford College was ranked first by the coaches of the GCAA.

Oxford Fall 5K Run

The Oxford College Fall 5K, presented by Oxford Athletics and Recreation, is back! Now a part of the Oxford College Family Weekend/Homecoming, the 5K (3.1 mile) fun run through the beautiful Oxford streets just north of the campus, takes place Saturday, September 24th, with an 8:00 AM start.

Injuries and illness too much for Lady Eagles in latest lose.

Coming into their match against Judson College, the Oxford Women's Soccer team was already down to 11 players due to injuries and illness. Oxford suffered more injuries in a 10-0 lose to Judson on Wednesday.

Injury Plagued Lady Eagles fall to Brevard Community College

Oxford Women?s Soccer had an early, 10:00 AM start to their match on Sunday against Brevard Community College, but fell, 0-10 to the Division I power.

Seney Hall undergoing major renovation

Seney Hall, one of Emory University's oldest and most recognizable buildings, is undergoing major exterior renovations that will leave the 130-year-old icon of Oxford even more beautiful than before.

Fall retreat returns

Oxford's annual fall retreat is a tradition that brings together faculty, staff and students in the beautiful North Georgia mountains.

Fall retreat returns

The annual fall retreat is a pause that has refreshed Oxford faculty, staff and students for decades.

Lady Eagles fall to Middle Georgia College

Oxford Women?s Soccer team lined up against powerhouse Middle Georgia College, but was defeated 7-1. The lone goal for the Lady Eagles came from newcomer Nina Newport.

Gilland’s Hat Trick Propels Lady Eagles’ to Victory

Alison Gilland scored three goals, and Kalysea Lovan added a fourth to give the Women?s Soccer team a 4-3 victory over Andrew College. The Lady Eagles? remain undefeated at home, with a 2-3 record overall.

Andrea Levreault is September Student Leader of the Month

Sophomore Andrea Levreault has been selected as the first Student Leader of the Month for 2011-12. Only one month into her second year, she is already contributing heavily to campus life at Oxford.

Make plans now for Family Weekend 2011

Family Weekend 2011 is not far away, and family members of Oxford students are encouraged to make plans now to attend and register as soon as possible.

Lady Eagles Win First Game of Season!

The Oxford Women?s Soccer team played their first home game of the 2011 season, beating Division III foe Tennessee-Temple, 1-0, and evening their season record at 1-1. Kalysea Lovan scored the lone goal of the game from a cross by Tiffany Bien.

Alum honored for dedication to eye care

Joel Jenkins 78OX is the 2011 recipient of the Beacon of Hope Award, given in recognition of his longstanding commitment to providing eye care to underserved patients locally and globally.

Let the classes begin

The 2011-12 academic year has begun at Emory University's Oxford College, which has seated its largest student body ever, approximately 945. An August 24 convocation was the official opening ceremony for the year.

History through a student lens

Students participating in 2011 Global Connections, a program sponsored by Oxford's Office of the Chaplain, learned extensively about the American civil rights movement and recorded the experience on video.

Class of 2015 arrives

First-year Oxford students, members of Emory's Class of 2015, are moving into their residences on the Oxford campus. A full schedule of orientation activities awaits them.

Students, alumna turn eyesore into oasis

A small lot that is consistently described as a former eyesore has been transformed into a refreshing and aesthetic pocket park, and much of the credit goes to Oxford College students and one very creative Oxford alumna.

Men’s Basketball and Women’s Tennis earn 2010-2011 NJCAA All-Academic Teams

Oxford College Athletics would like to congratulate the men?s basketball and women?s tennis program for achieving academic excellence as 2010-2011 All-Academic Teams.

Postcards to Oxford: Hello from Ireland

Delia Nisbet, PhD, associate professor of German and Italian, returned recently from Ireland, where she presented by invitation at the annual conference of the Gerard Manley Hopkins International Literary Festival.

Postcards to Oxford: Hello from the Chemistry Lab

Nichole Powell, assistant professor of chemistry, and Gabriela Alvarez, a rising junior at Emory College have been on campus with Oxford's SURE program this summer, working on compounds that may have a beneficial use in treating breast cancer.

Men’s Basketball and Women’s Tennis earn 2010-2011 NJCAA All-Academic Teams

Oxford College Athletics would like to congratulate the men?s basketball and women?s tennis program for achieving academic excellence as 2010-2011 All-Academic Teams.

Postcards to Oxford: Hello from St. Louis and Washington, DC

Nitya Jacob, associate professor of biology, and director of Oxford's Summer Undergraduate Research at Emory (SURE) program participated this summer in one professional conference and was selected to participate in another.

Application Season is Now Underway

We are now accepting applications for Fall 2012. Read on to find out how you can apply.

Postcards to Oxford: Hello from Spain and the UK

David Gowler, Pierce Professor of Religion and director of the Pierce Institute for Leadership and Community Engagement, returned recently from Spain and the UK, where he prepared for upcoming courses and did business on behalf of the institute.

Postcards to Oxford: Hello from Indonesia

Florian Pohl, assistant professor of religion, is in Java, Indondesia, where he is studying Qur'an recitation or tajwid at a local Islamic school. Earlier this year Pohl received Oxford's Faculty Development Award, known as the Rackley-Gregory Grant, which helped to fund this project.

2011 Emory Homecoming Weekend

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Postcards to Oxford: Hello from China and Korea

Earlier this summer a delegation from Emory University traveled to Shanghai to begin a two-week study trip sponsored by Emory's Halle Institute. Three representatives from Oxford were part of the group and share here their thoughts on the experience.

Celebrating Academic Excellence at Oxford

In a video filmed this past spring, the many aspects of Oxford's academic excellence are celebrated.

Postcards to Oxford: Hello from Israel

Lucas Carpenter, Charles Howard Candler Professor of English, recently returned from Israel, where he investigated the Israeli art scene, a follow-up to his coverage of the 2010 Biennale in Sydney, Australia.

Historic Men's Basketball Recruiting Class

Men's Basketball scores best recruiting class in school history with 11 incoming freshman joining the Eagles in the Fall.

Postcards to Oxford: Hello from the Battlefield and Down Under

Stephen Henderson, PhD, professor of geology, has been involved for some time in research on the influence of geology on military battles. He presented some of his findings at a recent conference in Las Vegas and then left to teach in Australia.

Harry Potter: Christ Figure?

Adriane Ivey, PhD, associate professor of English, teaches a popular literature course at Oxford on Harry Potter. As the last installment in the Potter film series opens, she speaks about author J.K. Rowling's Christian themes and ponders why some Christians reject the internationally successful works.

Postcards to Oxford: Hello from the biology lab

The Summer Undergraduate Research at Emory (SURE) program at Oxford College provides students with the uncommon opportunity to conduct research in partnership with a faculty member and mentor. One of these projects, led by Amanda Pendleton, PhD, is focused on a biological study.

IPLA 2011 Keynote: Dr. Anthony Ciccone

Using humor to teach and learn creatively.

Thoughts, Notes, and Tips (TNT)

Our the first TNT online entry includes three Inquiry articles. The first two offer encouraging evidence of the vitality of Inquiry as a pedagogy, and the third provides further conceptualization of Inquiry at McMasters University.

Postcards to Oxford: Hello from Ohkay Owengeh Pueblo

Clark Lemons, professor of English, has spent part of the summer in northern New Mexico, where he witnessed Native American dance performances at the Ohkay Owengeh Pueblo, formerly known as San Juan Pueblo.

Postcards to Oxford: Hello from the physics lab

As a faculty researcher and mentor in Oxford's SURE program, Effrosyni Seitaridou, PhD, assistant professor of physics, is overseeing a cross-disciplinary research project in biology and physics.

Tien honored as outstanding student athlete

Justin Tien, a member of the Oxford College 2010-11 men's basketball team, has been honored by the NJCAA with its Exemplary Academic Achievement Award.

Justin Tien earns NJCAA Award for Exemplary Academic Achievement

Congratulations to Justin Tien for being awarded the NJCAA Award for Exemplary Academic Achievement. Justin maintained a 3.75 grade point average throughout his academic career at Oxford College and was a valuable member of the Oxford College basketball program.

Women's Soccer Busy Signing Recruits

Women's Soccer Head Coach, Gregory Moss-Brown, has been a busy man this off season. Coach Moss-Brown has been out attending soccer tournaments, lining up the 2011 schedule, running camps, looking at potential players for 2012 and beyond, and signing current recruits for the 2011 season.

IPLA 2011 Welcomes Faculty from the Region

The Institute for Pedagogy in the Liberal Arts 2011 featured a number of programs, including Inquiry, the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Disciplines as Frameworks for Learning, Brain-based Learning, Team-based Learning, and a number of others.

Chi Wins Best Picture, Best Director

At the International Campus MovieFest Awards,held on June 26, Ien Chi, a member of the Oxford College Class of 2011 and a rising junior at Emory College, came away with the award for Best Picture and Best Director. He won for Tick Tock, a film that he wrote, directed and edited.

The Institue for Pedagogy in the Liberal Arts 2011 Conference

The keynote from IPLA 2011: Dr. Anthony Ciccone, "Using humor to teach and learn creatively."

Postcards to Oxford: Hello from the studio

Camille Cottrell, associate professor of art history and studio art, is spending much of her summer in a familiar place—the art studio. Her aim is to understand how her students work and what it is like to be on the receiving end of her syllabus and class requirements.

OIEE marks 20th session

Since 1992, the Oxford Institute for Environmental Education has trained more than 300 teachers in grades K-12 throughout Georgia and north Florida and by extension has influenced the science education of thousands of students in the region.

Postcards to Oxford: Hello from Glasgow

Christine Loflin, associate professor of English, traveled recently to Glasgow, Scotland, where she participated in an international conference on British writer Virginia Woolf.

Postcards to Oxford: Hello from India

Stephen Bowen, dean of Oxford College, returned recently from India, where he was part of a delegation from Emory University whose purpose was to learn about higher education in the world's most populous democracy.

BRAG-ging rights for Oxford

Participants in the 2011 Bicycle Ride Across Georgia made Oxford their home for one night, bringing more than 1,000 cycling enthusiasts to campus.

Postcards to Oxford: Guten tag aus Hamburg!

Florian Pohl, assistant professor of religion at Oxford, was recently in Hamburg, Germany, where he gave a lecture in the Academy of World Religions, affiliated with the Universität Hamburg

Summer Brings Visitors to Oxford

The Oxford campus is busy all summer, as the college welcomes participants to a wide variety of camps and conferences.

Postcards to Oxford: Hello from Oxford and Hamburg

Eve Mullen, assistant professor of religion, returned recently from the United Kingdom and Germany, where she delivered lectures at both Oxford University and the University of Hamburg.

Oxford awarded for bike-friendly initiatives

The Northeast Georgia Regional Commission has given Oxford College its Bicycle Friendly Award, in recognition of Oxford's promotion of fitness and sustainable practices through bicycling.

Oxford College Bicycle Programs Honored

On May 19th at their annual commission meeting, the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (NEGRC)honored Oxford College of Emory University as one of two Bicycle Friendly Award Recipients.

Honor and merit performance for spring 2011 announced

Oxford College Honor List and Merit List students have been announced, following results of spring semester 2011.

Faculty IT Spotlight: Dual SMART Boards for Student Engagement

At the end of the Spring 2011 semester, Oxford College IT hosted a Lunch-and-Learn. The purpose of the Lunch-n-Learn was to demonstrate the collaborative SMART Boards and the SMART Podium technologies and to showcase how the technology has been used to enhance teaching and learning at Oxford. Dr. Frank Maddox, Associate Professor of Economics, told us how he integrates the SMART Boards into his style of teaching.

New Oxford Home Page

The Oxford Home Page has been refreshed! This is not a complete redesign, just an updating of certain elements to give the page a slightly new look. You will find the following elements:

Postcards to Oxford: Hello from the desert Southwest

Steve Henderson, professor of geology, is leading a group of Oxford students, faculty and fellow geologists on a trip to and through the desert Southwest. Along the way, they encountered the near-record flooding of the Mississippi in Vicksburg, Mississippi and were in the spotlight for a local TV film crew.

Four student leaders honored at 2010-11 close

Having honored eight sophomores previously in 2010-11, the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement ended the academic year with the recognition of four additional outstanding student leaders.

IPLA conference features pedagogy stars

The Institute for Pedagogy in the Liberal Arts is taking place at Oxford, bringing together faculty from across the region for professional development and the opportunity to expand their teaching skills and learn from a group of experts.

Tennis women capture national title

The Oxford women's tennis team has come away as champions in the NCJAA Division III national tournament.

Class of 2011 graduates from Oxford

On May 7 more than 350 Oxford students were honored in a ceremony marking the end of their time at Oxford and their continuance on to Emory's Atlanta campus.

Oxford Athletics Youth Summer Camps

The Oxford College Athletic Department has a full offering of youth camps this summer, beginning with the new All-Sport Camp, May 31-June 3. Also available are soccer, basketball, tennis and swim camps.

Oxford honored as schools' partner of year

Oxford College and local Palmer-Stone Elementary School were recently recognized by the Newton County Public School System as its 2011 Cornerstone Partnership of the Year.

Inspired Performance 2011 highlights personal and professional creativity

The annual exhibit "Inspired Performance" is on display in the Oxford Library, showcasing the creativity and scholarship of Oxford's faculty, emeriti and staff.

Four-time Emory alum Pennington is commencement speaker

Robert G. Pennington, a 1974 graduate of Oxford College, and four-time Emory alumnus, will deliver the address at Commencement 2011.

Excellence in academics and leadership honored

At a recent awards ceremony sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Oxford's faculty and staff honored outstanding students for their achievements in academics, leadership and service.

Kids Night Out - April 29th

Drop off the Kids, ages 7-14 for a night of fun in Williams Hall on the Oxford College Campus on April 29th from 6pm-9pm.

Stephen Simmons earns All-State Honors

The 2010-2011 Georgia Basketball Coaches Association Announced its All-State Awards. 11 Eagles basketball players were recognized for their achievements on the court and in the classroom.

Deposit Deadline Approaches

The deposit deadline to reserve your spot in our Fall 2011 class is May 1.

Grant will enhance innovative TPSL program

A grant from Emory's Office of University-Community Partnerships is bolstering Oxford's already robust theory/practice-service learning program, benefiting Oxford students and the greater Newton County community alike.

Student-Athletes Honored at Athletic Awards Ceremony

On Saturday, April 16th, the Oxford College Athletic Department honored its student-athletes for both on and off the field accomplishments.

Oxford observes Earth Day 2011

On April 22 Oxford took time out from the busy end-of-semester schedule to observe Earth Day with a variety of activities to encourage sustainable living.

Academically adrift? Oxford measures students against recent study

A study published earlier this year by Josipa Roksa, professor of sociology at the University of Virginia, and Richard Arum, professor of sociology and education at New York University, investigated how much students learn in the first two years of college. Oxford decided to conduct a similar study among its own students. Dean Stephen Bowen writes here about the results.

PALs for 2011-12 announced

Oxford Peer Assistant Leaders (PALs) are selected as freshmen each spring. PALs assume a variety of leadership roles during their sophomore year. Crystal McLaughlin, director of student development, has just announced the new cohort of PALs for 2011-12.

Athletics Golf Classic Fundrasier

The Oxford College Athletic Department will be hosting its Annual Athletics Golf Classic fund-raiser on April 15, 2011 at the Oaks Course in Covington with a 1:00 PM shotgun start.

Women’s Soccer player is amongst the 2010-11 members of Who's Who

Ruth Geiger, Sophomore Women's Soccer player is amongst the 2010-11 members of Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, one of the most highly regarded and long-standing honors programs in the nation.

175 Minutes of Music Kick-Starts Spirit Week

A concert opened by perennial Oxford favorite Sleeperstar will kick off Spirit Week 2011 at Oxford. The headline act is DC musician Wale.

Ruth Geiger Selected April Student Leader

Sophomore Ruth Geiger has been honored as the Student Leader of the Month for April. Each month's award winner is an outstanding student who is recognized for his or her leadership and involvement at Oxford, and each has been nominated by faculty, staff and/or other students.

Tarbutton honored with Chandler Award

Oxford's Board of Counselors recently honored Hugh M. Tarbutton, Sr. 52OX, 55B as the recipient of the R. Carl Chandler Award, recognizing a lifetime of leadership through service to Oxford College

Information for Accepted Students

You've been admitted to Oxford College - now what? Read on to find out what you should be doing.

Carpenter garners two writing awards

Lucas Carpenter, Charles Howard Candler Professor of English at Oxford College, has been selected as a winner in two national writing competitions.

Exhibit brings Haiti into focus

"After: Images from Haiti," an exhibition of images from photographer Bryan Meltz, is on display in the Oxford Library. Meltz traveled to Haiti soon after the earthquake of January 2010 and has returned since to document the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

Decisions for Regular Decision applicants available Friday, April 1

Admission decisions for students who applied in our Regular Decision plan will be released online Friday, April 1 at 7:00pm EST.

Exhibit brings images of Haiti to fore

"After: Images from Haiti," an exhibition of images from photographer Bryan Meltz, is on display in the Oxford Library. Meltz traveled to Haiti soon after the earthquake of January 2010 and has returned since to document the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

Oxford Who’s Who Recipients Announced

Twenty Oxford College sophomores recently were designated as 2010-11 members of Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities.

Leadership Oxford a journey inward and outward

Leadership Oxford is taking place this week. Since 1988, this distinctive program has trained nearly 1,000 students, helping them understand themselves as well as preparing them for roles of leadership.

Sophomore Gift Committee Kicks Off Campaign

Each Oxford graduating class selects and contributes the funds for a gift to leave at Oxford as its legacy. The 2011 Sophomore Class Gift Committee (SCGC) has set a goal of raising $11,000 for this year's class campaign, and the planned new science facility at Oxford will be the beneficiary.

College Saves by Disabling Network Ports

We have completed the first phase of the Network port disable project! This included disabling 67 ports and a savings of $16,080 per year! We appreciate your help in completing the first phase.

Faculty IT Spotlight: Flip Video Cameras for Language Learning

OCIT recently purchased 20 Flip Video Cameras because of their ease of use, excellent video quality, and the growing desire by faculty to include audio and video in their classrooms. Dr. Delia Nisbet, associate professor of German and Italian told us about her experience using the Flip Video Cameras this semester.

Works by SC artist on display

"Into Your Hands: Postmodern Meditations on the Stations of the Cross," an exhibit of original works by Kristofer Neely, dean of studio art at Wofford College, opens March 14 and will be on display to the public through April 22.

Meet New Employees

Oxford College Information Technology (OCIT) is pleased to introduce three of Oxford's newest staff members - Mr. Nathan DeJong, Ms. Kristine Gonsalez and Ms. Coleen Stanley.

Oxford's Chi Wins Campus MovieFest

Oxford sophomore Ien Chi has won the grand prize in the competition at Emory's 2011 Campus MovieFest with a film that he wrote and directed. Next stop: Hollywood and the international competition.

Get ready for alumni reunions, April 29-30

Alumni Weekend 2011 will take place April 29-30, and a variety of events are planned. Reunions will be held for the classes of 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 2001 and 2006.

Mejia is March Student Leader of the Month

Sophomore Silvia Mejia has been honored as the Student Leader of the Month for March. Each month's award winner is an outstanding student who is recognized for his or her leadership and involvement at Oxford, and each has been nominated by faculty, staff and/ or other students.

Class of 1961 reaches gold

Membership in Corpus Cordis Aureum, the Golden Corps of the Heart, is reserved for those who have celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their Oxford graduation. It is time for the Class of 1961 to be honored, and a series of events is planned for Commencement weekend 2011, May 6-8.

Asia Week at Oxford

Oxford's Chinese Student Association and other Asian student groups have devised a series of events focused on Asian culture, providing a week of fun that is a prelude to spring break.

Accepted Student Events in April

As you prepare to make your final college decision, we hope you will take time to visit our campus and learn what Oxford is all about!

Check the Status of Your Financial Aid File

If you have filed for need-based financial aid, please check the status of your application at least once a week.

Oxford Headed to NJCAA Regional Tournament in Hickory, NC

The Oxford College Men?s Basketball Team is set to participate in the 2011 NJCAA Division III Inter-Region 10/17 tournament.

Wiki assists in finding all things INQ

A new wiki is available to faculty in the development of inquiry-based (INQ) courses, which are part of a new, innovative curriculum at Oxford.

Model UN team practices diplomacy at Harvard

Six Oxford students recently returned from Boston, where they participated in Harvard National Model United Nations, honing their skills in diplomacy and meeting other college students from around the world.

Eagles Win 4th Straight 80 to 56 over Southern Crescent Tech

The Oxford Eagles' won their regular season finale over Southern Crescent Tech 80 to 56 to an overflow crowd on Monday Night.

Oxford Wins Third Straight on Sophomore Day over the Bobcats

With parents and friends on hand, sophomores Philip Picard-Fraser, Wesley Bugg, Jorge Meonocal, Chen Cheng, Tarik Acevedo, Caesar Anyoug, Justin Tien and Kameron Phillips made sure that this Sophomore Day would not be one to forget winning 75 to 58.

Oxford wins 72-51 over Huntingdon College JV

The Oxford College men's basketball team posted a 72-51 win over Huntingdon College Junior Varsity on Friday night in William Gymnasium.

Bioc selected for Humanitarian Award

Catherine Bioc, an Oxford College sophomore, has been selected as a recipient of Emory University's 2011 Humanitarian Award.

Eagles Outlast Titans to Win 64 to 59

Oxford clipped Middle Georgia Technical College 64 to 59 Tuesday night at home in Williams Gymnasium.

Thursday Home Game versus Huntingdon Rescheduled to Friday at 5PM

The Oxford College Men's basketball game scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 17 has been changed to Friday, Feb. 18 at 5:00pm.

Events focus on water, fish sustainability

Two screenings and a giant sushi roll are focusing campus attention on sustainable practices for water and commercial fishing.

Oxford Lose Heartbreaker to Caldwell 65 to 64

The men's basketball team lost to the Caldwell Cobras Saturday afternoon in a heartbreaker 65 to 64.

Conference on slavery ends in Oxford's Old Church

The concluding event of “Slavery and the University: Histories and Legacies,”a national scholarly conference sponsored by Emory University, took place in Oxford. A video produced by Emory Media Relations chronicles this unique commemoration.

Commencement 2011 plans announced

Plans are in place for the 166th commencement exercises of Oxford College, taking place the weekend of May 6-7, 2011.

Big First Half Propels Eagles to Road Win over Covenant

The Emory Oxford basketball team used a 35 to 10 run in the first half to defeat the Scots of Covenant College JV 79 to 44.

Japanese educator looks at Oxford's use of IR

Atsushi Hamana, president of Japan's Kansai University, was a recent visitor to campus, here to learn more about the use of institutional research at Oxford.

Oxford alums shine in Emory 100 Senior Honorary

Thirteen Oxford alumni have been honored by the Emory Alumni Association, selected for one of its most exciting traditions.

Oxford Falters to Wytheville 83 to 77

The Oxford College men's basketball team faltered late versus the Wytheville Wildcats losing 83 to 77 on the road in Wytheville, Virginia.

Oxford launches innovative new curriculum

With the start of spring semester, Oxford has launched the first phase of an innovative new curriculum called the General Education Program.

Leslie is February's Student Leader of the Month

Sophomore Amber-Lee Leslie has been selected as the latest Student Leader of the Month

Tax Returns Due March 1

Student & Parent 2010 Federal Tax Returns are due to Oxford March 1

There he is.....Mr. Oxford

The Mr. Oxford pageant is a long-standing Oxford tradition. This year's winner is sophomore Nasir Kanji.

Oxford Controlled the 2nd Half to defeat the Bobcats 85 to 63

Freshman Brandon Bassell scored a career high 20 points to go along with four double-digit scorers as Emory Oxford defeated Georgia Northwestern Technical College 85 to 63.

Oxford 101 Scheduled for March 28

Visit Oxford on this day designed especially for sophomores & juniors.

Oxford blows lead to NJCAA Division III ranked Sandhills CC

The Oxford Eagles on Saturday afternoon appeared as if they were headed for a win against Sandhills (N.C.) Community College until the final five minutes of the game. That?s when the Flyers overcame a 10-point deficit to grab the 68-65 victory from Oxford.

Studying social problems in a real-world lab

Michael McQuaide, professor of sociology at Oxford College, lets his students in Sociology 215N, Social Problems, see firsthand some of the cause and effect of what they learn in the textbook.

Eagles Succumb to the Warriors 98 to 86

The Warriors of Southern Wesleyan JV defeat the Eagles of Oxford Emory 98 to 86, Wednesday night in Central, South Carolina.

Oxford plays role in Emory conference on slavery

"Slavery and the University: Histories and Legacies," a national scholarly conference sponsored by Emory University, will take place February 3-6. Oxford will have an important presence in events just prior to the start of the conference and provide the setting for its conclusion on February 6.

Wytheville claw past the Eagles 76 to 70

The Wytheville Community College Wildcats claw past the Oxford Eagles by a final score of 76-70.

Service in Old Church will honor MLK

A January 25 service in Old Church in Oxford will conclude Emory University's King Week. The Reverend Bridgette Young will give the keynote address, joining students and others from Emory?s Oxford and Atlanta campuses in honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Oxford easily defeat Anderson JV 106 to 42

The Oxford Emory Eagles easily defeat the Anderson University Trojans Junior Varsity by a final score of 106-42 for their second consecutive win.

Oxford Slips by West Georgia Tech College 64 to 60

The Eagles of Oxford Emory barely slipped past the West Georgia Technical College Golden Knights by a score of 64-60.

Center for Women names Zoe Hicks an "Unsung Heroine"

The Center for Women at Emory has named Zoe Hicks 63OX 65C 76L 83L as its 2011 Alumnae Unsung Heroine. This annual award recognizes extraordinary Emory women for their contributions.

A delayed spring semester begins

An extraordinary winter storm delayed the start of Oxford's spring semester, making way for creativity and community for those able to make it to campus on schedule.

Oxford loses on the road to NJCAA #1 ranked Davidson County CC

The Eagles of Oxford fell to the #1 ranked NJCAA Division III team in the nation by a score of 91 to 68 on Sunday afternoon in Lexington, North Carolina.

Oxford Extends Regular Decision Deadline until February 1

The deadline to apply for admission during our Regular Decision application plan has been extended until Tuesday, February 1.

Oxford's Game versus Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rescheduled

The Oxford College of Emory University basketball game originally scheduled for Monday, January 10, in Rossville, GA has been rescheduled for Monday, January 31, 2011.

Caldwell Cobras barely slither past the Eagles in Double Overtime

In a thrilling double overtime game, Oxford eventually falls to Caldwell 85 to 79.

Oxford College closed Wednesday, January 12

Emory University and Oxford College will be closed Wednesday, January 12, due to continuing severe weather conditions. Call the Oxford Inclement Weather Hotline, 770-784-8400, for the latest official announcements on College closings.

Central Carolina Cougars seek revenge over the Oxford Eagles

After defeating the Cougars earlier in the season by a close score of 71-66, the Eagles were soundly defeated by the Cougars 93 to 64.

Sandhills CC Flyers soar over the Oxford Eagles

In the first of a three game road trip to North Carolina, the Eagles were unable to stop the high scoring Flyers, resulting in a final score of 93 to 77.

Top academic performers announced

The Office of the Academic Dean has announced the names of students whose academic performance has earned them recognition in the Honor List or Merit List.

Emory Named a "Best Value" by Kiplinger's & Princeton Review

Emory's continued commitment to affordability has landed the University on both Kiplinger's and Princeton Review's list of "Best Value" colleges.

Take a Virtual Tour of Oxford's Campus

If you can't make it to Oxford for a visit, an online tour is the next best thing.

NACAC College Fair

Come visit us at Atlanta's NACAC College Fair on Sunday, February 13!

Evening & Weekend Visits

Visiting campus in the evening or on a weekend? Read on to find out how to get an iPod audio tour!