Campus News
Q&A with Phyllis Gorfain, Emerita Professor of English and Ohio Arts Council Award Recipient
Communications Staff
Emerita Professor Phyllis Gorfain, founder and artistic director of Oberlin Drama at Grafton, received the 2019 Governor’s Award for Arts Administration from the Ohio Arts Council.
Experimental Jazz Artist Rafiq Bhatia ’10 to Perform at the ’Sco March 8
Communications Staff
Rafiq Bhatia's tour showcases music from his highly acclaimed album, Breaking English.
Former Ambassador Kathleen Stephens to Speak on U.S.-Korean Relations
Communications Staff
Kathleen Stephens’ visit immediately follows the planned U.S.-North Korea summit in late February.
More Than Just Enforcement: Campus Safety Officers Save Student’s Life
Hillary Hempstead
Oberlin’s Campus Safety officers are trained to respond to potential criminal incidents, suspicious activity, requests for assistance, and emergency situations—such as the one that resulted in saving the life of second-year Oli Bentley.
Black History Month 2019: Liberation is This
Communications Staff
The monthlong tribute, themed Liberation is This, includes 26 programs, performances, and talks that shine a light on the black experience.
Q&A with Zahida Sherman, Director of the Multicultural Resource Center
Communications Staff
Beginning on Monday, February 18, Zahida Sherman will serve as the new director of the Multicultural Resource Center.
Kevin Brown Appointed Chief Facilities Officer
Communications Staff
Kevin Brown will begin his role on February 25, 2019 and will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of all campus facilities and associated grounds, roadways, and utility systems.
Former Board of Trustees Chair Thomas J. Klutznick '61 Dies
Communications Staff
The former board of trustees chair died on January 4, 2019.
Q&A with Alyssa Traster
Communications Staff
“Q&A with…” is a series dedicated to introducing staff members to the Oberlin community. Get to know Alyssa Traster, curatorial assistant, in the Allen Memorial Art Museum.
Introducing New Tool for All-campus Communications
Communications Staff
On November 30, 2018, the Office of Communications will launch the new daily Campus Digest email—an html-based, customizable email. This new system will replace the weekly, text- and URL-based Campus Digest email that is sent to the campus community on Thursdays.