Homecoming Events Calendar
Join us Homecoming Weekend for a celebration of all things Oberlin!
Past Events
Faculty Recital: Jonathan Moyer, organ
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Finney Chapel
Watch the webcast – streamed live at concert time. The Oberlin organ department presents the music of Olivier Messiaen in a series of three concerts. Please join us to celebrate the life and music of...
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Guest Master Class: Miró Quartet, chamber music
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Kulas Recital Hall
A guest master class led by the Miró Quartet in Kulas Recital Hall. Miró Quartet Daniel Ching '95 & William Fedkenheuer, violin John Largess, viola Joshua Gindele '97, cello
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Miró Quartet: Complete Beethoven Quartet Cycle
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Warner Concert Hall
Celebrating the 30 th Anniversary of quartet’s founding at Oberlin Conservatory during Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 9-12), the Miró Quartet will perform the complete Beethoven Quartet Cycle in six...
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Baseball Alumni Game
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Oberlin, OH, Dill Field
Open to all members of the public
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Oberlin College Swimming vs Oberlin Early Invite
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Robert Carr Pool
Oberlin College Swimming vs Oberlin Early Invite Streaming Video: https://oberlinsportsnetwork.com/ Open to all members of the public
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Faculty & Guest Recital: Kouzov, Adkins, & Ioniță
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Kulas Recital Hall
Watch the webcast – streamed live at concert time. This faculty and guest recital features cello faculty members Dmitry Kouzov and Darrett Adkins ’91, and guest cellist Andrei Ioni ță in Kulas Recital...
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A Twist on Illumination
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Austin E. Knowlton Athletics Complex
Come and enjoy our fall edition of a springtime tradition that brings together alumni and their families, faculty, staff, and our Oberlin community members for an evening of music, food, and fun. The...
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Community Connection Ice Cream Social
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Austin E. Knowlton Athletics Complex
Join the Community Connection for ice cream and fun! There will be ice cream and music to be enjoyed. This event is free and open to the entire Oberlin community. Community Connection is a civic...
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Oberlin College Swimming vs Oberlin Early Invite - Senior Day
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Robert Carr Pool
Oberlin College Swimming vs Oberlin Early Invite - Senior Day Streaming Video: https://oberlinsportsnetwork.com/ Open to all members of the public
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Miró Quartet: Complete Beethoven Quartet Cycle
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Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse
Celebrating the 30 th Anniversary of quartet’s founding at Oberlin Conservatory during Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 9-12), the Miró Quartet will perform the complete Beethoven Quartet Cycle in six...
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Alumni LGBTQ+ Happy Hour
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Black River Wine Shop & Bar
Reconnect, reminisce, and raise a glass with fellow LGBTQ+ alums and allies. Enjoy good company, light refreshments, and a chance to celebrate queer joy across generations. All are welcome. Open to...
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Oberlin College Football vs Kenyon College
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Oberlin, OH, Austin E. Knowlton Athletics Complex and Dick Bailey Field
Oberlin College Football vs Kenyon College Streaming Video: https://oberlinsportsnetwork.com/ Open to all members of the public
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Heisman Club Tailgate
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Dick Bailey Field
Open to all members of the Oberlin campus community
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Tour: Civil War to Civil Rights History Walk
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First Church in Oberlin
Front Steps
This 90-minute tour highlights historic events that reveal both Oberlin's progress and setbacks in race relations dating from early Oberlin all the way up to the 21st Century. Learn how Oberlin was a...
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Oberlin Shansi Fall 2025 Open House
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Shansi House
Please join Shansi alumni, other reunion attendees, friends, community members, and Oberlin faculty and staff interested in Shansi’s efforts to connect Oberlin and Asia. You are invited to come by...
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Oberlin College Men's Soccer vs Wittenberg University
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Oberlin, OH, Kahn Track & Shults Field
Oberlin College Men's Soccer vs Wittenberg University Streaming Video: https://oberlinsportsnetwork.com/ Open to all members of the public
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Oberlin College Women's Volleyball vs Wittenberg University - Senior Day
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Oberlin, OH, Philips Gymnasium
Oberlin College Women's Volleyball vs Wittenberg University - Senior Day Streaming Video: https://oberlinsportsnetwork.com/ Open to all members of the public
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Festi-Ball
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Jesse Philips Physical Education Center
West Gym
This open-house style, interdisciplinary event combining basketball, music, and dance is an intergenerational community event not to miss! Come and go as you please throughout the afternoon to watch...
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Miró Quartet: Complete Beethoven Quartet Cycle
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Allen Memorial Art Museum
King Sculpture Court
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of quartet’s founding at Oberlin Conservatory during Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 9-12), the Miró Quartet will perform the complete Beethoven Quartet Cycle in six...
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Cross Country and Track & Field Alumni Luncheon
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Robert Lewis Kahn Track
Open to Oberlin alumni
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Tennis Court Dedication Ceremony
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Tennis Courts
Open to all members of the public
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Women’s Lacrosse Alumni Game
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Dick Bailey Field
Open to all members of the public
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Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Luncheon
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Austin E. Knowlton Athletics Complex - Social Space
Open to Oberlin alumni
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Tour: Freedom’s Friends History Walk
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First Church in Oberlin
Front Steps
Prior to the Civil War, as many as 3,000 African Americans passed through or lived in Oberlin after escaping from slavery. The town was said to be second only to Canada as an asylum for freedom...
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Living Oberlin Values: Making Lifelong Commitments and Careers–A Dialogue Among Alumni and Students
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Carnegie Building
Root Room
Join alumni who will be back on campus for their reunions during Homecoming Weekend for a dynamic and engaging gathering! Moderated conversations among alumni and students will be facilitated to...
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Self-Guided Tour: Oberlin Origins & “Back to School” Oberlin Public Schools Exhibit
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Oberlin Heritage Center
Monroe House, 73 1/2 South Professor St.
Move at your own pace through the Monroe House (1866), exploring stories that outline Oberlin’s founding, the college’s promise of coeducation, the community’s commitment to abolition, and more. Tour...
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FGIE Alumni Meet and Greet
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Stevenson Hall
106, Longman Commmons
Are you a first-generation or income-eligible student who wants to connect with FGIE Alumni? Stop by for coffee and conversation. You'll get a chance to create connections with alumni and hear about...
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Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Game
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Dick Bailey Field
Open to all members of the public
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Swim & Dive Alumni Dinner
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Robert Carr Pool
Open to all members of the Oberlin campus community
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Miró Quartet: Complete Beethoven Quartet Cycle
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Finney Chapel
Celebrating the 30 th Anniversary of quartet’s founding at Oberlin Conservatory during Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 9-12), the Miró Quartet will perform the complete Beethoven Quartet Cycle in six...
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OC Carbon Neutral: Leveraging the Dynamic Learning Opportunities Across Campus and Beyond
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Science Center
A254
How are carbon neutral educational material and exhibits being developed to leverage the full educational value of Oberlin's environmental commitments in the classroom and through interactive exhibits...
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Scholars & Settlers History Walk
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Tappan Square
Learn about the earliest residents of Oberlin and hear fascinating stories of the triumphs, debates, and scandals linked to the landmarks around Tappan Square on this 75-minute walk. Compare the...
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Object Talks with Student Gallery Guides
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Allen Memorial Art Museum
King Sculpture Court
As part of the Allen’s Object Talk series, students lead an informal conversation highlighting one of their favorite works from the collection. These short talks, led by our Gallery Guides, offer...
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MRC 30th Anniversary Celebration
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Wilder Hall
Lobby and MRC Lounge
Join us in celebrating the Multicultural Resource Commons’ 30th Anniversary! The MRC has long served as an educational and communal space for students of color, first-generation, international, LGBTQ+...
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Self-Guided Tour: Oberlin Origins & “Back to School” Oberlin Public Schools Exhibit
Details: Date, Time, and Location
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Time
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Location
Oberlin Heritage Center
Monroe House, 73 1/2 South Professor St.
Move at your own pace through the Monroe House (1866), exploring stories that outline Oberlin’s founding, the college’s promise of coeducation, the community’s commitment to abolition, and more. Tour...
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Oberlin College Swimming vs Oberlin Early Invite
Details: Date, Time, and Location
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Robert Carr Pool
Oberlin College Swimming vs Oberlin Early Invite Streaming Video: https://oberlinsportsnetwork.com/ Open to all members of the public
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Miró Quartet: Complete Beethoven Quartet Cycle
Details: Date, Time, and Location
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Kulas Recital Hall
Celebrating the 30 th Anniversary of quartet’s founding at Oberlin Conservatory during Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 9-12), the Miró Quartet will perform the complete Beethoven Quartet Cycle in six...
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Miró Quartet: Complete Beethoven Quartet Cycle
Details: Date, Time, and Location
Date
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Time
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Location
Kulas Recital Hall
Celebrating the 30 th Anniversary of quartet’s founding at Oberlin Conservatory during Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 9-12), the Miró Quartet will perform the complete Beethoven Quartet Cycle in six...