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My Month in 1857

February 3, 2015

Grant Goehring

For my first Winter Term I wanted to conduct research in economic history, my primary academic interest.

The Mellon Dive

February 22, 2014

Alexandria Cunningham

Research at Oberlin is a truly unique opportunity and starts with our own personal journey. Well, here goes mine. Let's go on a Mellon Dive.

Learning and Labor: The Oberlin Factory

September 2, 2012

Prof. Sebastiaan Faber

At Oberlin we make stuff, things that last. This place is a factory of ideas, knowledge, art, and music. As it turns out, our annual output is actually quite impressive—and we are committed to sharing it freely with the world.

Honors: The View from the Far Side

June 16, 2012

Eli Goldberg

There are a lot of stories that I could tell about the process of writing my thesis, but I'll just share one piece of advice: if you doze off during a late night in the library, when the building closes you will get locked in.

Ah, you'd like two tickets to the laser show?

January 11, 2012

Sophia Chen

The gun show is sold out for now. While you wait for the next time we tour, please enjoy a description of my Winter Term/honors project. Since you're so accommodating, let me also offer you two tickets to the potassium show.

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