Campus News
Mark McLeod Appointed Director of Compensation and Benefits
August 28, 2015
Communications Staff
Mark McLeod will begin his work as the college’s new director of compensation and benefits on September 8.
The Class of 2019 Moves In
August 26, 2015
Communications Staff
Sophomore men’s soccer team player Jonah Blume-Kemkes assists with the move of an incoming first-year into Robert Lewis Kahn Hall on Tuesday, August 25. Now settled into their new homes, first-...
Emeritus Professor W. Dean Wolfe Dies at 85
August 20, 2015
Communications Staff
W. Dean Wolfe, emeritus professor and lay leader in the Episcopal Church, died from conditions related to a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease on August 10, 2015. He was 85. A memorial service will be held at Christ Church, Episcopal, 162 South Main Street, Oberlin, Ohio, on October 10 at 2 p.m. In lieu of floral tributes, the family suggests memorial gifts in his name to support Parkinson’s research to the Sun Health Foundation.
Alum Presents Science Research Conducted at Oberlin
August 14, 2015
Communications Staff
Gabriel Moore ’15 studies Caenorhabditis elegans (C.elegans), microscopic worms that can serve as model organisms to study biological processes that may then be applied to more complex...
Orientation Advice from Director Tina Zwegat
August 13, 2015
Lisa Gulasy
Tina Zwegat, director of orientation and associate director of the student union, offers tips on how new Obies can make the most of Orientation.
It’s Your Last Chance to See OSTF Performances!
August 5, 2015
Communications Staff
In a scene from the Oberlin Summer Theater Festival (OSTF) production of Shakespeare’s All’s Well that Ends Well , Helena speaks with Diana—the young woman her husband, Count...
Social Dancing for New and Experienced Dancers
July 29, 2015
Communications Staff
Contra dancing is a social dance in which couples stand opposite each other in two lines. A caller, usually working with a group of live musicians, guides new and experienced dancers through a...
Hands-on Art Camp for Kids Aug 17-21
July 22, 2015
Communications Staff
The Firelands Association for the Visual Arts (FAVA) and Allen Memorial Art Museum (AMAM) Kids Summer Art Camp will take place August 17-21. The camp exposes children ages 6 to 12 to a variety of artistic materials and techniques through hands-on classes taught by local artists. It culminates with a reception and display of campers’ work.
Grammy-Winning Composer Begins Tenure
July 16, 2015
Communications Staff
Composer Stephen Hartke began his tenure as professor of composition at the Conservatory of Music earlier this July. Hartke has received a number of major grants, fellowships, and awards...
Athletics Shares Top Moments of 2014-2015 Season
July 13, 2015
Communications Staff
In preparation for the 2015-2016 athletics season, the Athletics Department has been counting down the most memorable sports moments of last year. See which athletic achievement will be ranked No...
