Office of the Dean of Students
Office of the Dean of Students Bulletins
Remembering Bella Ryan: Opportunities to Gather
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. While many among...
Oberlin Designated a Voter-Friendly Campus by NASPA and Campus Vote Project
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 Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA –...
A Note of Care and Encouragement to Our Families Affected by the California Wildfires
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 profound...
Message from the Dean of Students About Ohio’s ‘Bathroom Bill’
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 locker rooms...
Election Information for Oberlin Student Voters
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 election and...
Division of Student Affairs 2023-2024 Year in Review
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 make...
Division of Student Affairs 2022-2023 Year in Review
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 Year in Review ref...
Vote this Summer! Special Election in Ohio
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 the ways Ohio residents can amend the...OC Votes: New Ohio Voting Law
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 here but here’s what you need to know:
- Yo...
In the Shelter of One Another
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...