Campus News
Save a Life in Ten Minutes
March 11, 2014
James Helmsworth
This Wednesday, student volunteers are registering potential bone marrow donors in the Science Center.
New Program Offers Summer Community-Service Opportunities
March 5, 2014
Communications Staff
The President’s Public Service Fellowship will provide funding for Oberlin College students to work full-time during the summer with an Oberlin community partner on an intensive service project. The deadline for applications is 4 p.m. on Friday, March 14.
One Year Later
March 5, 2014
Marvin Krislov
The teaching, discussions, and actions sparked by last year’s Day of Solidarity continue. We see that in the educational and reflective community building efforts this week, which were created and led by our students. I extend my thanks to all who worked on those projects.
Oberlin’s Excellent Teachers
February 27, 2014
Communications Staff
Six faculty members have received Oberlin’s 2013-14 Excellence in Teaching award. The awards were conferred during a dinner and reception held Tuesday, February 25. Four were able to have...
Admissions Policy for Undocumented Students Approved
February 26, 2014
Communications Staff
Oberlin College has approved a policy that allows applications for admission from undocumented persons to be considered as part of the domestic pool.
Our Winter Journey
February 26, 2014
Marvin Krislov
Our recent family trip to Vietnam and Cambodia revealed Oberlin connections of the personal and the intellectual kind.
What’s Up with the Tobacco-Free Initiative
February 26, 2014
Ehrai Adams
The Office of Wellness has launched a website to keep campus members informed of developments in the tobacco-free initiative.
Making a Difference in Lorain County
February 25, 2014
Communications Staff
Two Oberlin College staff members, Marcia Miller and Claudia Jones (retired), were among those who received Excellence in Leadership awards from Leadership Lorain County. The awards were presented during the organization’s Difference Makers Gala, held February 21.
Wellness Focuses on Nutrition and Exercise
February 21, 2014
James Helmsworth
A new events series developed by the Office of Wellness and taking place February 24 to March 1 will focus on improving overall health and well being through healthy eating and exercise habits.
2014 Winter Term Chronicles Part 3
February 19, 2014
Communications Staff
Those who submitted to this third and final installment of the 2014 Winter Term Chronicles include a group of flutists who learned to dissect and repair their own flutes, a first-year student who conducted research in the lab of a MacArthur Genius, students who traveled to India, Morocco, southern France, and Canada; and a group who created a brand new “impropera.”
