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 Commencement 2016 sends graduates on to next step
May 7, 2016
On Saturday, May 7, Oxford College observed its 171st Commencement exercises. More than 350 Oxford sophomores received associate degrees in a ceremony that marked the completion of their first two years of undergraduate study. As juniors, they will complete their degrees on Emory University’s Atlanta campus as students in Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Goizueta School of Business, or Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing.
The ceremony opened by tradition with a bagpiper, playing The Emory and Old St. Andrews March and wearing the colors of Emory University and the University of St. Andrews, Emory's sister university in Scotland. Then followed the procession of students, faculty and special guests, led by Chief Marshal Eloise Carter, professor of biology. The official Emory mace was carried by Shoba Patel, who served in the past year as president of Oxford’s Student Government Association.
Dignitaries
Emory University President James W. Wagner conferred the associate-arts degrees on the graduate. Oxford Dean Stephen H. Bowen was joined by other Emory dignitaries, including Provost Claire Sterk and Dean of Emory College Robin Forman.
Speaker
The speaker for the ceremony was Henry Anthony 71OX 73C 88MBA, vice-president of human resources for Rollins, Inc.
In his address to Oxford graduates, Anthony spoke of what an Oxford experience has meant to him in his career. He urged the graduates to grow the leadership skills they learned at Oxford. He also admonished them not merely to achieve, but also to grow their souls and character.
Anthony ended his address with a remarkable offer to the Class of 2016: to help them find a place in the world where they can, as he said, “act on [their] Oxford-fostered character.”
I offer to teach each member of the Oxford Class of 2016 who is ready to enter the workforce after completion of a bachelor’s degree how to find a job. I make this offer at no cost to you for my services --- getting anything from Emory for no cost will be unique in your Emory relationship, let me assure you. I will not find or give you a job, but I will teach you some concepts about how to find a job that I have successfully taught hundreds of others over the past 25 years of my human resources career.
Beginning this fall, these 2016 Oxford graduates will need only to let the Emory Career Center know of their desire to meet with Anthony, and the center’s staff will arrange the sessions.
The address was followed by a traditional highlight of the day: the awarding of the Emory Williams Teaching Award, and the Virgil Y.C. Eady Sophomore Award:
Emory Williams Teaching Award
Camille Cottrell, associate professor of art history and studio art, was the recipient of the Emory Williams Award, Emory University’s highest award for excellence in teaching. It is given annually to faculty members in each college, graduate school and professional school of the university.
Academic Dean Ken Anderson presented the award, citing her active program of scholarship and production of creative works. He also praised her teaching and mentoring of students, especially her ability to maintain a balance between challenging students and also supporting them. Also noted were her dedication, passion, and genuine warmth as well as her devotion to Oxford College and to Emory University. Cottrell twice served as acting associate dean of academic affairs, filling the role at crucial times during job searches for the role.
Virgil Y.C. Eady Sophomore Service Award
One of the highest honors that Oxford College bestows, and the only student award given at Commencement, is the Eady Sophomore Service Award, which is presented to the sophomore student who, in the judgment of the faculty and chief administrators, has given outstanding and selfless service to the Oxford college community. The award was first given in 1969 and is named in honor of the late Dean Virgil Y.C. Eady, who served the college for 37 years. This year's recipient is Cristin Hendrickson, a sophomore from Dallas, Texas.
The award was presented by Dean for Campus Life Joe Moon, whose remarks noted Hendrickson’s shunning of the limelight, choosing to help others without recognition. She has racked up many hours of service through her work in Volunteer Oxford, Alternative Spring Break, and other areas of service in her two years Oxford. She is a high academic achiever, including membership in Alpha Upsilon Epsilon Honor Society, and was also selected to membership in Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities.
Golden Robes
Marching in procession with the Oxford graduates and faculty were members of the Oxford College class of 1966, the newest members of the Golden Robes, alumni whose graduation year was 50 or more years ago.
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