October 2019 Archive

Students visited Germany this summer
Fall play shares historic tale through a diverse cast

Oxford College | October 30, 2019

Oxford College's fall play Men on Boats tells a true(ish) history of a trip to chart the Colorado River from a unique perspective.

Professor Ken Carter isn't a fan of Halloween haunted houses. But he has written a book about people who thrive on activities like entering dark passageways, with a possible demon behind them.
The psychology of thrills and chills

Oxford College | October 29, 2019

Ken Carter's new book delves into the minds of daredevils.

Left, Luther E. Smith Jr., Emory Candler School of Theology Professor Emeritus of Church and Community, and filmmaker Martin Doblmeier talk about the film 'Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story' after the screening at Williams Hall.
Oxford screens film about civil rights icon

Oxford College | October 28, 2019

Award-winning filmmaker Martin Doblmeier took his first trip to Oxford College to help make an often-overlooked civil rights icon a little less so.

Students visited Germany this summer
Students delve into German philosophy

Oxford College | October 4, 2019

Oxford College students interact with their German peers and delve into philosophy.