Campus News
New Series Explores The Framing of Race
November 5, 2015
Communications Staff
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to identify and/or develop courses, speakers, creative work, workshops, performances, and other events that address The Framing of Race, the 2016 theme of the new Think/Create/Engage series.
Honoring Retired Ombudsperson Yeworkwha Belachew (YB)
November 5, 2015
Marvin Krislov
Yeworkwha Belachew (YB) has been a pillar of this community for the past 35 years. In October, we honored her by renaming the OCDC as the Yeworkwha Belachew Center for Dialogue at Oberlin College. We honor her today by creating a new staff award that will bear her name.
Students Perform Kander and Pierce Musical
November 4, 2015
Communications Staff
Katy Early (above) and Ariana Silvan-Grau (below) perform in “The Brick,” the second of three stories that comprise the John Kander ’51 and Greg Pierce ’00 musical...
Just Who is Martine Rothblatt?
November 2, 2015
Communications Staff
Futurist, transhumanist, scientist, attorney, entrepreneur, author, philosopher. Just who is Martine Rothblatt? The Office of the President and the Finney Lecture Committee invite you to learn about...
A&PS Members Meet to Discuss Their Skills
October 30, 2015
Communications Staff
Director of the Oberlin Annual Fund Connie Skingel (right) and others listen as a fellow Administrative and Professional Staff (A&PS) member speaks at the A&PS Speed Greet Skills Share...
Reminder: Open Enrollment Ends Nov. 4
October 30, 2015
Department of Human Resources
The Annual Benefits Open Enrollment for all active benefits-eligible employees ends Wednesday, November 4, 2015. You must complete your enrollment online or submit your paperwork to Human Resources by this date.
Nancy Dye: An Outstanding Leader and Stalwart Supporter of Oberlin
October 29, 2015
Marvin Krislov
I am deeply saddened by the news that Nancy Dye, Oberlin’s 13th president, has passed away. Nancy had a profound, positive effect on Oberlin College and Conservatory, building our international engagement and profile, stabilizing and strengthening our finances, and expanding our curriculum.
A Rare Campus Appearance by Futurist, Scientist, and Transhumanist Martine Rothblatt
October 29, 2015
Marvin Krislov
Founder of Sirius Radio and United Therapeutics and avid researcher in the synthesis of technology and the human body Martine Rothblatt will visit campus as a Convocation speaker on Thursday, November 5.
Board of Trustees Update October 2015
October 28, 2015
Clyde S. McGregor
The Board of Trustees’ first meeting for the 2015-2016 academic year took place on campus October 8 and 9, during which the board welcomed new trustees, approved charters, discussed fundraising efforts, reviewed the progress of the Strategic Planning Steering Committee, met with students, and more.
Children are Invited to Track or Treat
October 28, 2015
Communications Staff
The third-annual Track or Treat event will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 30 , at the John W. Heisman Club Field House. Members of the Oberlin College community and their children...
