Campus News

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Civil vs. Incivil Discourse

Marvin Krislov

Political discourse at its best involves an exchange of ideas and an attempt to understand different points of view. For this to happen, people need to articulate their ideas and listen to the ideas of others.

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Shaping the Modern Mind

Communications Staff

“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'

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West Lecture Hall Renamed

Communications Staff

The large lecture hall on the Science Center’s first floor has gone by the name West Lecture Hall—because it's on the west side of the building—ever since the center was completed in 2002. Now the room has an official name—the Nancy Schrom Dye Lecture Hall.

Presidents Krislov and Dye

Envisioning Carbon Neutrality

Cynthia Nickoloff

Participants in the November 2 From Coal to Carbon Neutrality workshop will be doing just what the event’s name suggests—working. During the program, they’ll develop projects and action items to help Oberlin achieve carbon neutrality—all while enjoying free food, a little entertainment, and prizes.

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Open Enrollment Is Drawing to a Close

Awura Ferguson Osei

Thursday, October 31, is the last day for faculty and staff to sign up for 2014 health care and other benefits. Human Resources offers a few tips for completing the process.

Board of Trustees Update October 2013

Clyde S. McGregor

Chair of the Oberlin College Board of Trustees Clyde McGregor provides a synopsis of the work done by the board during it recent meeting, held October 10 and 11 on campus.

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