Every year, the Oxford College Library invites our graduating student employees to each select a book to be added to our collection in their honor. There is currently a display in the Learning Commons highlighting our graduating students, so come and see the books selected by our fantastic students and learn a little more about…
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Student Employee of the Month: Benji Jackson
Benji Jackson, a first-year Environmental Science major, is Oxford College Library’s Student Employee of the Month for April! Benji was chosen because of the reliability he displays, his attention to the needs of those around him, and his willingness to help staff and students at any time. Benji has been a pleasure to work with…
Student Employee of the Month: Tristyn Watson
Tristyn Watson, a first-year Biology major, is Oxford College Library’s Student Employees of the Month for March! Tristyn is a reliable and dedicated student employee who displays these traits through her interactions at the information desk with peers and coworkers, and her readiness to tackle tasks asked of her. She is helpful and attentive to…
Student Employee of the Month: Makalee Cooper
Makalee Cooper, a first-year Human Health major also minoring in Theatre, is Oxford College Library’s Student Employees of the Month for February! Makalee represents what we admire in our student employees. She is prompt and dependable. If scheduling conflicts arise, she communicates in advance. Makalee takes on all tasks in a dedicated, thorough manner, and…
Student Employee of the Month: Ivan Zhu
Ivan Zhu, a first-year Chemistry major, is Oxford College Library’s Student Employees of the Month for December! Ivan has been a role model student employee. He comes to work with a willingness to help those around him and always ready to work! Ivan’s good-naturedness is inspiring. He’s attentive to student needs and respectful of coworkers…
Student Employee of the Month: William Benson
William Benson, a first-year Business major, has been selected as Oxford College Library’s Student Employees of the Month for November! Will brings enthusiasm to his shifts every day. He’s always engaged and ready to offer support to coworkers and staff with any tasks that might be needed! He comes to shifts on time, prepared to…
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
By Tiffany Comberger and Deja Shearrill, Library Student Employees November is recognized as National Native American Heritage Month. By acknowledging the injustices and challenges of the past, this month is an informative time to educate ourselves on the mistreatment and challenges within Native American history and to celebrate and honor their prevalence and culture in…
New Book Display: Explore LGBTQ+ History Month!
By Makalee Cooper, Library Student Employee As of February of 2021, a record-breaking 5.6% (or 18.5 million) of adult Americans identify as a member of the LGBT+ community. Now, more than ever, is a time to learn about the history of the community. This community is one with an extremely rich history, and the month…
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
A group of library student employees teamed up to put together a book display in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Read on to learn about the books they chose for the display, and visit the Oxford College Library this month to check one out! By Makalee Cooper, Oxford Library Student Employee Hispanic Heritage Month…
Congratulations to our 2021 Graduating Library Student Employees!
Every year, the Oxford College Library invites our graduating student employees to each select a book to be added to our collection in their honor. We traditionally set up a display in the Learning Commons at this time of year so graduating students and their families can learn a little about the fantastic students who…
2021 Sara Gregory Memorial Scholarship Winner: Jaedyn Griddine
Jaedyn Griddine, a first-year Political Science major from Powder Springs, Georgia, is Oxford College Library’s 2021 Sara Gregory Memorial Scholarship recipient. The award was established in 2011 by Humanities Professor John W. Gregory, Sr., who retired from Oxford College in 1979. He established the scholarship in memory of his wife, a former chemistry and mathematics…
Student Employee of the Month: America Ruiz
America Ruiz is one of many of our phenomenal first years joining us in an unusual fall semester amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. She is prompt to shifts, and always has a helpful, ready-to-work attitude. America is approachable, thoughtful, and diligent in all we’ve seen of her, and we hope this strong work ethic continues as…