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Go Forth

Communications Staff

Seven hundred graduates took part in commencement exercises during a sunny morning on Monday, May 22. Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, was the speaker for the college’s 184th

A view of the Commencement speakers on stage under an 'Oberlin' banner. The audience in the foreground is a sea of graduation caps.

Cherry Trees Return to Asia House

Communications Staff

On a sunny afternoon, student volunteers from Asia House worked with Grounds Services to plant two Kwanzan cherry trees inside the Asia House courtyard. While the yard once boasted cherry trees, they

A group of people with shovels and a wheelbarrow plant a sapling.

Iron Chef, Stevenson Style

Communications Staff

On stage in Stevenson Dining Hall and surrounded by more than 600 spectators, chefs and student participants competed in the Iron Chef Challenge: Oberlin College. The themed event, modeled after the

A chef and student work together in the kitchen.

Will You Be All In?

Communications Staff

On April 27, 2017, Oberlin College is looking for 1,000 donors from the Oberlin community to go “All In” for Oberlin. For this fundraising challenge, Chris Canavan ’84 promises to match every donation

A video crew tosses confetti while alumnus Ed Helms is on camera with students.

What’s the Point of Comedy?

Communications Staff

Daniel Radosh ’91 and Ed Helms ’96 engage in a lively conversation during the recent Convocation “What's the Point of Comedy? (And other pointless questions).” Inside a packed Finney Chapel, President

Seated on stage: Daniel Radosh, Marvin Krislov, and Ed Helms