Campus News

Read feature, general interest, and campus-based news stories about the Oberlin College campus community.

Who is Jamie Jacobs?

Yvonne Gay

Jamie Jacobs runs a farm outside of day job at Oberlin College. To find out more about Jacbos, read this installment of Why Am I?

A woman holds a small dog while standing on a wooden ramp near a barn.

Who is Joel Baetens?

Amanda Nagy

Joel Baetens is an energy engineer who works energy efficient technology into construction projects. He started at Oberlin in January 2020. Find out more about Baetens in this installment of Who Am I?

Portrait of Joel Baetens.

Who is Anton Crooks?

Yvonne Gay

Anton Crooks has worked with such shows as Return to the Forbidden Planet, Angels in America, Treasure Island, and Dracula. Read more about Crooks in this installment of Who Am I?

A portrait of a man wearing glasses.

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.