Cleveland Orchestra Opens 2018-19 Artist Recital Series Sep. 21
September 13, 2018
Program to feature Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake and piano soloist Alexandre Tharaud.
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Artist Recital Series
Since its inception in 1878, Oberlin’s Artist Recital Series has presented more than 1,000 of the world’s acclaimed and accomplished musicians, conductors, orchestras, chamber ensembles, and composers. These artists enhance the arts and culture of Oberlin and northeast Ohio. It is one of the oldest continuing concert series in the United States.
Black History Month
Black History Month at Oberlin, recognized since 1967, has helped to foster greater awareness of the history, politics, culture, and economics of the African diaspora. Our annual celebration features prominent civic and political leaders, scholars, and musicians of African descent, as well as events in arts, literature, and performance aesthetics that make our observance more enriching.
Convocations
The Oberlin Convocation Series, presented by the Finney Lecture Committee and the Office of the President, presents free, public discussions of cutting-edge issues by some of the country’s most prominent thinkers from an array of disciplines and professional fields.
Faculty and Staff Notes
Ann Cooper Albright Publishes Essay
September 5, 2018
Professor of Dance Ann Cooper Albright published the essay “Touching History” in The Sentient Archive: Bodies, Performance, and Memory published by Wesleyan University Press.
Margaret Kamitsuka Presents
September 5, 2018
Associate Professor of Religion Margaret Kamitsuka presented at the Societas Ethica Conference in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
Jillian Scudder's Book Reviewed in Publication
September 4, 2018
Assistant Professor of Physics Jillian Scudder’s book, Astroquizzical: A Curious Journey Through Our Cosmic Family Tree, was reviewed in the August edition of Physics World.
In the Spotlight
This section highlights young alumni in their postgraduate endeavors. These students share how Oberlin shaped their decision to seek a fellowship or to pursue a particular course of study and subsequent career path. From winning awards and traveling the world to earning advanced degrees in a wide range of disciplines, these recent graduates are finding success with an Oberlin education in hand.
From Baseball to the Big Screen: Blaise Dolcemaschio ’16 Is Doing It All
Blaise Dolcemaschio ’16 brings the ethos and diligence of an Oberlin student athlete to his new job at Warner Bros. Studio.
Emma Ellis ’18 Awarded Fulbright Assistantship in Germany
The art history major will teach English in Hamburg, Germany.
Campus News
Q&A with Sarah Weeks
September 6, 2018
“Q&A with…” is a series dedicated to introducing staff members to the Oberlin community. Learn about Sarah Weeks, associate director of libraries.
Emerita Professor Adrienne Lash Jones Dies
September 4, 2018
The emerita professor of African American studies passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. She was 83 years old.
New Offerings in Center for Student Success
August 29, 2018
New Disability Resources staff, along with innovative accommodation technology, will arrive in the Center for Student Success this academic year.
Magazines
Oberlin Alumni Magazine
Established in 1904, Oberlin Alumni Magazine is published three times a year by Oberlin’s Office of Communications and distributed to alumni, parents, and friends of Oberlin College.
Oberlin Conservatory Magazine
Oberlin Conservatory magazine is published annually by Oberlin’s Office of Communications in partnership with Oberlin Conservatory of Music. It is distributed to alumni, parents, and friends of Oberlin Conservatory.