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Wearing Their Hearts on Their Sleeves and Then Some

February 27, 2013

Cynthia Nickoloff

Clothing made from commemorative portrait fabrics is part of popular culture in more than 24 African countries. An exhibition at the Baron Gallery contains examples of fabrics commemorating President Barack Obama along with photos of and testimonials from black women who have made clothing from the fabrics and documented their experiences.

Crossing the Line

February 20, 2013

Marvin Krislov

There is a line between free speech and harassment and threats. I believe the recent, repeated instances of racist, anti-Semitic, and homophobic messages have crossed it.

2013 Winter Term Chronicles, Part 2

February 20, 2013

Office of Communications

Volunteering with an equine therapy program, touring ancient sacred sites, learning to play a historical instrument, creating a new dance piece, and more submissions from students and faculty who've answered our call to share their winter-term experiences.

A Transformative Education

February 13, 2013

Marvin Krislov

Oberlin teaches students to be innovative, interdisciplinary thinkers, engaged citizens, and agents of positive social change. We teach students to value facts and evidence, to think critically, and to see the world from multiple viewpoints.
Marvin Krislov

Conservatory Takes Manhattan, Part 2

February 5, 2013

Office of Communications

The Oberlin Jazz Faculty Ensemble kicked off the Conservatory of Music’s 2013 Illumination Tour of New York City by playing two shows at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy's Club Coca Cola. In all, 155 student musicians; 38 faculty and staff members, including musicians and support staff; and a multitude of alumni musicians and composers, took part in the tour, which included six performances in four venues from January 15 to 19.
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