Office of the Dean of Students
Office of the Dean of Students Bulletins
Remembering Bella Ryan: Opportunities to Gather
Monday, April 7, 2025 - 15:00
Dear students and colleagues,
As our community continues to mourn the death of first-year student Bella Ryan, I wanted to reach out with an update on events planned in Bella’s honor...
Oberlin Designated a Voter-Friendly Campus by NASPA and Campus Vote Project
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - 12:15
Last week, Oberlin College & Conservatory, was named a Voter Friendly Campus, one of 272 campuses in 39 states and the District of Columbia by Fair...
A Note of Care and Encouragement to Our Families Affected by the California Wildfires
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - 09:15
Dear Obies,
As we witness the devastating impact of the wildfires sweeping through California, we are reaching out with heartfelt care and support. The images and stories remind us of the...
Message from the Dean of Students About Ohio’s ‘Bathroom Bill’
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 13:45
Dear Students and Colleagues,
On November 27, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law Senate Bill 104, which prohibits transgender students from using multiple-occupancy restrooms and...
Election Information for Oberlin Student Voters
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 11:30
Hi Obies!
Thank you to those who registered to vote or checked your registration status with OC Votes and the League of Women Voters. We registered more than 1,100 Obies for the November...
Division of Student Affairs 2023-2024 Year in Review
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 09:45
Throughout the 2023-2024 academic year, the Division of Student Affairs has fostered stronger partnerships and collaborations across campus. Through our collective efforts, we have continued to...
Division of Student Affairs 2022-2023 Year in Review
Monday, November 6, 2023 - 14:15
2022-2023 was a year of growth for the Division of Student Affairs. We are excited to share our progress and accomplishments as we continue to reimagine the student experience. This ...
Vote this Summer! Special Election in Ohio
Monday, July 31, 2023 - 16:00
Greetings Oberlin students!
Did you know that Ohio will be holding a special election this August? The special election on August 8 will decide on changes to...
OC Votes: New Ohio Voting Law
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 - 10:00
The new Ohio voting law HB 458 means some changes for how Oberlin students can engage in democracy during elections. You can read about the changes in full...
In the Shelter of One Another
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 15:15
Almost two weeks after spring break, we are finally settling into the routines that will carry us until the end of spring session and into Commencement Exercises. And yet, we are mindful how much...