From “Talking Trash” to the buzz of pop culture in the Reading Nook, the Oxford College Library hosted its first LibCon complete with all the WoW factors and more to orient Oxford’s newest class to all things Library! LibCon, named after DragonCon, had its own “parade.” Oxford’s WoWs and Library Leaders led a “parade” of Read More …
The Oxford College Library debuted a new film screening series last Thursday, September 7. The library is collaborating with the Oxford Film Club, under the advisement of film studies professor Dr. Dave Resha, to screen a film each month in the library. This month’s selection was the Academy Award-nominated documentary I Am Not Your Negro, which Read More …
Once a semester, the Oxford College Library opens after hours on a Friday night to put on a Game Night for Oxford College students. Library staff work together with a team of dedicated student employees to create and put on a huge event for the community. This semester, the Library had the following in store for the Read More …
The spring semester is drawing to a close, and as finals are coming up and studying becomes more intense, what better way to take a break from all the studying mayhem than to enjoy an evening filled with entertainment and fun at Game Night in the library on Friday, April 14 from 7 pm to 11 Read More …
Oxford College Library is partnering with ReVision to present our second annual Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon! WHY: Wikipedia’s gender trouble is well-documented. That’s why we will participate in an international effort to close the gap on Wikipedia articles on underrepresented (i.e. women, LGBTQ, and non-white) artists. WHEN: Thursday, March 16 6-8 pm in room 230 for Read More …
Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month, reflects on the struggles, historical figures, and movements that have occurred within the history of those of African lineage. While many people around the world celebrate figures like Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., most do not know the history behind this observance, which is Read More …
Learning a new language this semester? There are several resources available to aid your study of a foreign language. The Emory College Language Center promotes the teaching and learning of languages across Emory University. The ECLC provides a variety of online resources for self-learning a foreign language. The DuoLingo website and accompanying app is a fantastic resource. DuoLingo makes learning Read More …
As the semester winds down, stress becomes an all too familiar feeling. Tensions rise and we almost forget how to have something called “fun.” What if there was a way to relive the “fun days” for just one night and destress? Well, the Oxford College Library will be hosting a Game Night Friday November 4th Read More …
Election Day is coming up very soon! On November 8th, 2016, the mantle of American leadership will be passed on, continuing a proud, 228 year-old tradition. This day will be pivotal in the history of this great nation, and as such, it is crucial that we make an effort to learn as much as possible Read More …
Join us at Oxford College Library as we celebrate National Poetry Month! Select poetry books are on display for your reading pleasure. May we suggest Gregory Pardlo’s Digest, winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize? We have several activities planned for the week of April 4-8: Exquisite Corps Poetry: You’ll find the beginnings of a poem Read More …
