Colorful Japanese lanterns suspended from poles placed around Tappan Square gives one a clue that Oberlin College’s annual Commencement/Reunion Weekend is about to occur. The event known as Illumination precedes Commencement and ushers in a range of alumni gatherings—from cluster class reunions to academic open houses. Photo credit: John Seyfried

Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music have a combined 40,000+ alumni in its ranks. The Alumni Association is the umbrella organization that seeks to unite graduates with each other and current students through mentoring and career development programs, events and reunions, and a range of volunteer opportunities.

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Oberlin Alumni Magazine

Have you received your issue of the award-winning Oberlin Alumni Magazine? The spring 2017 issue is also available online.

OAM Spring 2017

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Campus News

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June 22, 2017
It is hard to believe this will be my final President’s Desk column. But in August, I will become president of Pace University in New York. While I am excited by that challenge, leaving this...
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Alumni Connections

These are a few of the college’s administrative offices that provide a range of services and programs that may be of interest to alumni.

 

Alumni Association

The Alumni Association is the overarching organization that seeks to unite graduates with each other and current students through a range of programs and services.

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Development

The Office of Development and Alumni Affairs serves the interests of Oberlin’s alumni, parents, and friends by maintaining close relationships with the donors and volunteers who help sustain Oberlin.

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Athletics

Physical education has been a part of the Oberlin educational experience for 120 years. Whether one participates in varsity sports or takes a basic fitness class, athletic involvement can help students build a foundation of health and wellness.

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Academic Advising Resource Center/Registrar

The renamed Academic Advising Resource Center/Registrar oversees advising, enrollment, and course registration from the time you are admitted through graduation and beyond.

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Career Center

Students and recent alumni benefit from such Career Center services as career exploration, experiential and internship opportunities, skill building workshops, and more.

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Libraries

Oberlin College has four libraries: The main library dedicated to the humanities, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, computer science; and art, science, and music.

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Leadership and Administration

The Office of the President, Board of Trustees, and the Office of the Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary represent the leadership of the institution responsible for its effective administration and operation.

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Oberlin Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the governing body of college and conservatory. It manages the welfare of the institution and entrusts day-to-day operations to the president. The board has 20-28 board-elected and six alumni-elected members.

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Alumni Resources

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Alumni Involvement

As an alum, you have many ways to get involved in the life of the Alumni Association. Volunteer to serve in a range of capacities—from recruiting new students to sponsoring a student during winter term to serving on a committee. The Alumni Association has something for everyone,

Alumni Volunteers

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