Campus News
Could We Talk?
February 19, 2014
Marvin Krislov
For those of you who are not sure exactly what you’re going to do after you march across the stage in Tappan Square and graduate: I have some advice—and a special offer that costs nothing but time.
The Buzz on How to Win a Beauty Pageant
February 19, 2014
Communications Staff
In recent months, the comparative American studies course How to Win a Beauty Pageant: Race, Gender, Culture, and U.S. National Identity has twice been featured on BuzzFeed and once on Mental Floss.
Board of Trustees Update December 2013
February 17, 2014
Clyde S. McGregor
Chair of the Oberlin College Board of Trustees Clyde McGregor provides a synopsis of the work done by the board during its December 2013 meeting.
2014 Winter Term Chronicles Part 2
February 12, 2014
Communications Staff
Included in this second installment of the 2014 Winter Term Chronicles are descriptions of projects that took place as far away as Indonesia and as near as Hales Gym.
Celebrating Our Heritage
February 12, 2014
Marvin Krislov
Oberlin has much to celebrate this month: the appointment of two new academic deans and our legacies of access and mentoring.
Add Your Voice to the Oberlin History Lessons Project
February 11, 2014
Sarah Cheshire
To coincide with U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey’s March 4 Convocation, a group of students are organizing a community affirmation/ art installation/ narrative sharing project, Oberlin History Lessons. Read on to learn how you can add your story.
Symposium Adds to National Divestment Conversation
February 5, 2014
Cynthia Nickoloff
On Sunday, February 9, eight national experts on endowment and socially responsible investing will take part in a day-long examination of strategies for investing, divesting, and effecting social change through investment. The day’s discussions are free and open to all members of the campus community and the public.
2014 Winter Term Chronicles Part 1
February 5, 2014
Communications Staff
Included in this first edition of Oberlin OnCampus' coverage of winter term 2014 are submissions from around the globe and close to home. And we've included information on how you can share your winter-term experiences with the Oberlin community.
Expanding Opportunities
February 5, 2014
Marvin Krislov
I joined a group of more than 100 college and university presidents from across the country on January 16 for a day-long summit meeting at the White House about the need to launch an action plan for increasing college access and success for low-income and disadvantaged students.
Adverse Weather Conditions/Emergency Situations Policy
January 27, 2014
Department of Human Resources
Oberlin College Standard Operating Procedure SOP No. 1120-001 January 2013 Revised January 2014 TITLE: Adverse Weather Conditions/Emergency Situations During periods of inclement weather or other...
