Campus News

“How do we turn vicious cycles into virtuous circles?” asks Professor David Orr. “How do we shape the modern mind?” Orr will discuss those topics on Friday, November 8, when he delivers the campus'

Emeritus Professor Booker Peek reflects on the death of Trayvon Martin, the public outcry that brought George Zimmerman to trial, and what must be done now that the trial is over.

Six professors—Mark Braford, Kathleen Chastain, John Donaldson, William H. Fuchsman, Jack Glazier, and Catherine McCormick—are retiring at the end of this academic year.

After 27 years on the Oberlin faculty, Professor of Biology and Neuroscience Catherine McCormick retires.

After 42 years on Oberlin's faculty, Professor of Anthropology Jack Glazier retires.

After 13 years on the Oberlin faculty, Professor of Computer Science John Donaldson retires.

After 20 years on the Oberlin faculty, Clinical Assistant Professor Kathleen Chastain retires.

After 27 years on the Oberlin faculty, Professor of Biology and Neuroscience Mark Braford retires.

After 43 years on the Oberlin faculty, Professor of Chemistry William H. Fuchsman retires.

Six faculty members have received Oberlin’s 2012-13 Excellence in Teaching award. Oberlin OnCampus asked them to comment on what winning the award means to them and summarize their research and teaching interests.