Category: Student Awards

Apply for the 2026 Elizabeth Long Atwood Undergraduate Research Award

Posted onAuthorAlexandrea KordLeave a comment

As in previous years, the Atwood Undergraduate Research Award committee invites applications for the Elizabeth Long Atwood Undergraduate Research Award. This award celebrates undergraduate researchers with outstanding library research skills, scholarly vigor, creativity, and sophistication. Emory Libraries sponsors four $1,000 prizes for original research papers, digital projects, or posters. The panel of judges (composed of Read More …

January Student of the Month Victoria Presentado

Posted onAuthorjbarnasLeave a comment

It is our pleasure to announce our first Student Employee of the Month for 2026 is…Victoria Presentado! Victoria brings an energetic and kind presence to the library anytime she is on the clock. We are grateful for her ability to chat with anyone, willingness to complete any task the library needs done, and excellent communication. Read More …

December Student of the Month Kyra Brandt

Posted onAuthorjbarnasLeave a comment

As 2025 comes to a close, we are pleased to announce that December’s Student Employee of the Month is….Kyra Brandt! Kyra brings positive energy to the circulation desk and makes every patron feel welcome. Her attention to detail, reliability, and punctuality help keep the library’s daily operations running smoothly. Their quick learning, enthusiasm, and willingness Read More …

November Student of the Month Esther Nwefo

Posted onAuthorjbarnasLeave a comment

We are pleased to announce that November’s Student Employee of the Month is….Esther Nwefo! Esther Nwefo is an outstanding student employee here in the library. She takes initiative, remains reliable and helpful, and utilizes her unique skills to make Oxford College Library a better place for her peers. Esther is a model employee with a Read More …

October Student of the Month Caleb Wang

Posted onAuthorjbarnasLeave a comment

We are pleased to announce that October’s Student Employee of the Month is….Caleb Wang! Caleb Wang is a model to his peers for both his excellent customer service and his positive attitude. He is game for any task or project that comes up. Caleb’s quick wit and resourceful problem solving make him a great colleague Read More …

September Student of the Month Simara Gulley

Posted onAuthorjbarnasLeave a comment

  Please join us in congratulating Simara Gulley as the Oxford College Library Student Employee of the Month for September 2025! Simara’s welcoming presence and her desire to take the initiative to provide excellent customer service make her a pleasure to have at our circulation desk. She is always dependable, happy to help, and brings Read More …

2025 Sara Gregory Memorial Scholarship Winner Roseline Onyeike

Posted onAuthorjbarnasLeave a comment

Please join us in congratulating our 2025 Sara Gregory Scholarship Award Winner, Roseline Onyeike! Roseline is a shining embodiment of the library’s core values – approachability, flexibility, investment, and professionalism. Rose wrote in her essay about how she exemplified Mrs. Gregory’s leadership, integrity, and a love of learning. She also shared in her application that Read More …

February Student Employee of the Month Christina Tsarampari

Posted onAuthorAlexandrea KordLeave a comment

Christina Tsarampari is our February Student Employee of the Month! Since beginning at the library, Christina has proven to be reliable, eager to help staff, and attentive to patrons. She is responsible, willing to learn new things, and always approaches her work with enthusiasm and positivity. We are delighted to recognize Christina for her exceptional Read More …

Call for Applications: Elizabeth Long Atwood Undergraduate Research Award 2025

Posted onAuthorAlexandrea KordLeave a comment

Dear Emory undergraduate students, It is our pleasure to invite your applications for the Elizabeth Long Atwood Award. This award celebrates undergraduate researchers with outstanding library research skills, scholarly vigor, creativity, and sophistication. Emory Libraries sponsors four $1,000 prizes for original research papers, digital projects, or posters. A panel of judges composed of faculty members Read More …

January Student Employee of the Month Faimie Louissaint

Posted onAuthorjbarnas1 Comment

Faimie Louissaint is the Oxford College Library Student Employee of the Month for January 2025! In her time working with us in the library, Faimie has shown us that she is dependable, kind, and a quick learner. She treats her fellow student employees and library patrons with kindness and is always willing to help. It Read More …

December Student of the Month Maryam Sow

Posted onAuthorjbarnasLeave a comment

Maryam Sow is the Oxford College Library Student Employee of the Month for December 2024! Her enthusiasm and commitment to the library creates a welcoming environment for everyone who walks up to the circulation desk with questions and concerns. She is reliable, dependable, and always provides excellent customer service to students – even as early Read More …