Commencement/Reunion Weekend

A welcome gathering for all weekend attendees, including music and conversation. Celebrate the myriad ways “Oberlin” interacts with the world. Participants exemplify the weekend’s...

Enjoy plenty of food under the Big Top in an interactive and intergenerational setting, toast the Class of 2018 as we welcome them into the Alumni Association, celebrate the alumni community, and...

Watch the webcast! This event will be streamed live at the time of the event. How many pianos can we get on stage? This not-to-be missed annual event featuring Conservatory of Music piano faculty...

College Admissions 101 is a half-day seminar designed to introduce rising 9th-12th graders to the selective college application process. The program is open to the children of Oberlin College alumni...

A public forum moderated by Don Barr ’68, Susan Gardner ’68, and Gideon Schein ’68. Sponsored by the 50th reunion class of 1968. All are welcome...

In the context of climate change and a global water crisis, ensuring food security for a growing population is one of the most difficult and critical challenges of our time. The loss of crop...

Koreo is a co-ed hip-hop fusion dance troupe featuring student-choreographed performances. Its mission is to be a source of artistic expression and learning through dance, while always seeking to...

This special program features selections from student theater performances of 2017-18. The showcase will include a tour of the renovated Hall Annex and a presentation about the new Eric Baker Nord...

Watch the webcast! This event will be streamed live at the time of the event. A performance featuring Conservatory of Music students from the graduating class of 2018. Program: Sixiéme...

Try your hand (and feet) at swinging the night away! Beginner swing lesson taught from 8:00-9:00 p.m. Dance to recorded music from 9:00 p.m.-midnight. Come to learn, dance, or just watch — you...

This special program features the best Oberlin student narrative, documentary, and experimental films of 2017-18. All are welcome.

Enjoy a fun-filled musical spectacle! Hilarity guaranteed. Sponsored by the Organ Pump Committee of Oberlin.

A special Commencement/Reunion Weekend Convocation featuring President Carmen Twillie Ambar’s first State of the College address; the announcement of reunion class gift totals; the presentation...

A multifaith celebration with blessings and reflections in honor of the Class of 2018, alumni, families, and friends, including musical tributes by conservatory musicians. Due to the death of a...

Directly following the Africana Graduation Ceremony.

This old-fashioned ice cream social has become a mainstay of Illumination night. Fruit and cream pie, cheesecake, local ice cream by TOFT'S, mini spring cakes, gourmet cookies, and assorted...

Watch the webcast! This event will be streamed live at the time of the event. A performance featuring Conservatory of Music students from the graduating class of 2018. Program: Suite from Phaë...

Tappan Square at its most beautiful, with hundreds of colored Japanese lanterns strung across the green. An Oberlin jazz ensemble will begin performing at 9:30 p.m. Immediately following the jazz...