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The Virtual Lab

Yvonne Gay

Virtual learning has blended seamlessly into the physical classroom this academic year, as professors and instructors have found interesting ways to combine the two platforms. For Oberlin College students enrolled in the Chemistry Principles course this spring, recorded experiments will help them perform lab analysis from their residence halls.

A camera is pointed at a lab experiment.

Studio Art Walk

Yvonne Gay and Arisa Williams

The Studio Art division of the Art Department hosts an art walk at the end of each semester that serves as a chance for students to showcase their work in exhibit spaces around campus. This fall, with the pandemic limiting viewing opportunities, the showcase became virtual. 

Small square cards hang from the ceiling in an art exhibit.

Who is Jose Garcia?

Amanda Nagy

José Garcia started in Human Resources in October 2018. He’s involved in a little bit of everything to streamline processes and enhance the employee experience. Get to know more about Garcia in this installment of Who Am I?

Portrait of Jose Garcia.

Meet the Chief

Marsha Lynn Bragg

From Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist to award-winning public relations executive, David Hertz has channeled his strengths in communications to become Oberlin’s chief of staff.

david hertz sitting behind desk in his office.