Campus News
Children are Invited to Track or Treat
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 are
Nancy Schrom Dye, 13th President of Oberlin College
Oberlin College
Nancy Schrom Dye, the 13th president of Oberlin College and a historian of modern America, died October 28, 2015, at her home in Lakewood, Ohio, after a lengthy illness. She was 68 years old.
Oberlin, Prepare for Landing
Lisa Gulasy
On Thursday, October 29, nine actors and four musicians will perform a concert reading of The Landing, a new musical composed by musical theater legend John Kander ’51 and written by lyricist and book writer Greg Pierce ’00. Kander and Pierce will be in attendance.
Lake Como Pianist Ran Jia Performs
Communications Staff
Pianist Ran Jia, a student of maestro William Nabore at the International Piano Academy Lake Como, performs in Finney Chapel on September 27 in the first concert of the 2015-16 Artist Recital series
What to Expect at This Year’s Lab Crawl
Lisa Gulasy
Students can learn more about the college’s research facilities, discover available research opportunities, and find faculty mentors at Lab Crawl, happening from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 30.
Oberlin Observes Fall Recess
Communications Staff
Campus is uncommonly quiet this week, as a majority of students are off campus enjoying fall recess. Students, faculty, and staff who remain on campus are enjoying the changing scenery and warm autumn
An Alumnus’ Connection to Bridge of Spies Swap
Communications Staff
Director Steven Spielberg’s latest film Bridge of Spies, in theaters this past weekend, tells the story of American insurance lawyer James Donovan (played by Tom Hanks), who first defended accused
Students Chat with President Over Ice Cream
Communications Staff
President Krislov (left) talks with Aaron Appel ’16 at Cowhaus Creamery on October 12 during Ice Cream with Krislov. Nearly 300 students ventured downtown to enjoy one free scoop of artisan ice cream
Professors Collaborate on West Nile Virus Research
Communications Staff
What drives the interaction, chemically and evolutionarily, between a particular species of mosquito and a particular species of bird? Professor of Biology Mary Garvin hypothesizes volatile chemicals
Take Care During High-Stress Times
Marvin Krislov
Remember to take care of your physical and mental health as exams, papers, and other assignments mount.