Campus News
New Campus Shuttle Offers Greater Accessibility
Communications Staff
Starting on Monday, October 2, 2017, a campus shuttle will begin weekday service between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., stopping at various campus locations approximately every 20 minutes.
Internal Communications Research Update
Communications Staff
During the 2017 spring semester, the Oberlin Office of Communications launched an initiative to better understand perceptions and preferences in the campus community related to internal communications. We gained significant insight from the project, and we would like to share a few takeaways.
2017-18 Artist Recital Series Subscriptions Are Available Now
By Erich Burnett
The Artist Recital Series at Oberlin College has presented well over 1,000 of the world’s most acclaimed musicians in historic Finney Chapel—and the lineup for 2017-18 is as wide-ranging as ever.
Rising Second Year Earns Top Honors at Duathlon World Qualifier
Hillary Hempstead
Duncan Reid appreciates the physical challenges that come with being a member of the varsity men’s cross country team. This summer, the politics major secured top honors at the 2017 USA Triathlon Draft-Legal Duathlon World Qualifier in Oregon.
Thank you, Oberlin
Marvin Krislov
It is hard to believe this will be my final "President’s Desk" column. But in August, I will become president of Pace University in New York. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your president.
Celebrating President Marvin Krislov
Communications Staff
After a decade of leadership, Marvin Krislov will step down as the 14th president of Oberlin College and Conservatory on June 30, 2017.
Twenty-seven Obies Garner Awards
Communications Staff
Twenty-seven Oberlin students received scholarships and fellowships during the 2016-2017 academic year in fields ranging from language study to musical performance to STEM research.
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
Donica Thomas Varner To Serve as Interim General Counsel and Secretary
Communications Staff
Varner will begin her appointment on June 5 in order to ensure a systematic transition of duties.
Forrest Rose Honored with YB Staff Award
Hillary Hempstead
Forrest Rose, a staff member of nearly eleven years, is the recipient of the Yeworkwha Belachew (YB) Staff Award. This award is given annually to an Oberlin College staff member who has “gone above and beyond in service to the college.”