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The Dark Side of Orpheus

March 7, 2024

Oberlin Opera Theater’s latest production gives a complex, contemporary take on the familiar story of the Greek hero in Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo .
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Recent News

Oberlin a Top Producer of Fulbright Students for 2023-24

February 13, 2024

On February 13, 2024, The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State recognized Oberlin College and Conservatory as a Top Producer of Fulbright Students for the 15th consecutive year.
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$5M Gift Supports Oberlin Business Programs and Curriculum

January 12, 2024

Alan L. Wurtzel '55 and his wife, Irene, have committed $5 million to establish the Alan L. ’55 and Irene R. Wurtzel Endowed Fund for Business Education, which will provide the support necessary to enhance business education at Oberlin.
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Events

Performances

Series

Artist Recital Series

Oberlin's 2023-24 series continues the legacy of presenting celebrated musical artists with six concerts that will shine a spotlight on the contributions of women musicians and composers.

Opera 2023–24 Season

Oberlin Opera has long been synonymous with excellence. Staging two major productions with orchestra each year, Oberlin Opera often challenges the operatic norm, and its performances have received critical acclaim.

Commencement Celebrations Calendar

Oberlin is planning a weekend of celebrations for the Class of 2024, culminating with Commencement on Monday, May 27. Please note that some meals and performances require tickets and/or advance...

Faculty and Staff Notes

Jessica Resvick Awarded Grant from the German Academic Exchange Service

March 13, 2024

Assistant Professor of German Jessica Resvick has been awarded a grant from the German Academic Exchange Service. This summer, she will travel to Cologne to research portrait photographer August Sander's depictions of social "types" in German society. This work is part of a larger book project titled From Stereotype to Isotype: Media, Individuality, and Society.

Sonia Kruks Paper Published in "Beauvoir and Politics: A Toolkit"

March 13, 2024

Danforth Professor of Politics Emerita Sonia Kruks has published a paper, "Old Age and the Question of Authenticity," in the edited volume, Simone de Beauvoir and Politics: A Toolkit (ed. Schoonheim and Vintges, Routledge, 2024).

In the Spotlight

This section highlights Oberlin students and young alumni. These students share how Oberlin shaped their decision to seek a fellowship or to pursue a particular course of study and subsequent career path. From winning awards and traveling the world to earning advanced degrees in a wide range of disciplines, these students reflect the benefits of an Oberlin education.

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Recent Features

The Art of Difficult Decisions

January 29, 2024

The museum world is known for posing big questions. The Allen Memorial Art Museum has a plan for addressing them.

For Sake's Sake

November 13, 2023

Jamie Graves fell in love with the world of Japanese beverages. He’d love to tell you why.

Magazines

Oberlin Alumni Magazine

Established in 1904, Oberlin Alumni Magazine is published three times a year by Oberlin’s Office of Communications and distributed to alumni, parents, and friends of Oberlin College.

Cover of the Fall 2023 issue of Oberlin Alumni Magazine

Oberlin Conservatory Magazine

Oberlin Conservatory magazine is published annually by Oberlin’s Office of Communications in partnership with Oberlin Conservatory of Music. It is distributed to alumni, parents, and friends of Oberlin Conservatory.

Cover of the Oberlin Conservatory Magazine 2020.

OCLIPSE: The 2024 Solar Eclipse at Oberlin

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In May 1994, Oberlin students witnessed an annular eclipse, in which the moon obscures all but an outer ring of the sun.
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On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, leaving parts of Ohio—especially Oberlin—in the path of totality. Starting at 3:13 PM, the moon will completely cover the sun for more than three minutes.

The campus community will celebrate the occurrence with OCLIPSE, a two-hour viewing party on Bailey Field. Remember, it’s not safe to look directly at the sun unless you are using eye protection specifically for solar viewing.

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