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Commencement 2015 in Photos: Friday, May 22

June 2, 2015

Communications Staff

Professor of Piano Peter Takács conducts Mambo from West Side Story on Friday, May 22, at the Grand Piano Extravaganza. Click "Read more and comment" to see more photos from this day of Commencement/Reunion Weekend.

Farewell to Retired Staff 2014-2015

June 2, 2015

Communications Staff

Eight faculty and 23 staff retired during the 2014-2015 academic year. Retiring faculty are given the option to be recognized in the Commencement program and by President Marvin Krislov during the Commencement ceremony, while retiring staff are given the option to have their service acknowledged here on the OnCampus website.

Wilder Basement to have All-Gender Bathroom

June 1, 2015

Kathleen Thornton

Construction will begin in the basement of Wilder Hall this summer for the addition of a single-occupancy, all-gender bathroom that is accessible according to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

Commencement 2015 in Photos: Thursday, May 21

June 1, 2015

Communications Staff

This gallery is a sampling of photographs from Senior Supper, which took place Thursday, May 21, in Wilder Bowl. A full album of photos from this event can be seen on Flickr .

Seniors Share a Laugh

May 22, 2015

Communications Staff

The Class of 2015 and other guests share a laugh at Senior Supper while watching The History of Oberlin Dance , this year’s senior video. Held Thursday, May 21, in Wilder Bowl, Senior...
People at a large gathering, seated at tables with tablecloths. Most are smiling.

What We Look Like Returns for Commencement

May 21, 2015

Sky Kalfus

What We Look Like, a much acclaimed play written and directed by B.j. Tindal ’16 and co-directed by Maansi Seth ’16, returns for Commencement/Reunion Weekend. The play runs May 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30 p.m. with matinee performances May 23 and 24 at 2 p.m.

Student-Choreographed Work Takes Center Stage

May 20, 2015

Lisa Gulasy

Spring Back, an annual dance concert featuring student-choreographed work, took place April 9, 10, and 11 in Warner Main. This year’s concert was directed by Professor of Dance Nusha Martynuk and included the work of 24 student choreographers.

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