Campus News
Three to Vie for Cooper Crown
July 25, 2013
Erich Burnett
Three of the world’s most promising young violinists will perform July 26 with the Cleveland Orchestra. Only one will be named champion of the 2013 Cooper International Competition.
Cooper Competition Heats Up
July 24, 2013
Erich Burnett
The competition has intensified on the Oberlin campus, where the field of participants in the 2013 Cooper International Competition has been narrowed from 24 to six.
Continuing the Fight
July 16, 2013
Booker Peek
Emeritus Professor Booker Peek reflects on the death of Trayvon Martin, the public outcry that brought George Zimmerman to trial, and what must be done now that the trial is over.
Alive with the Sound of Music
June 26, 2013
Marvin Krislov
Oberlin’s musical life really takes off when classes begin in the fall. The centerpiece is, of course, our fabulous Artist Recital Series.
Millie Modic Retires
June 25, 2013
Communications Staff
Millie Modic retired January 4, 2013, as director of administrative computing services. She had worked at Oberlin for 16 years, first as programmer/analyst supporting human resources (HR), then as...
Fare Thee Well
June 25, 2013
Communications Staff
For several members of Oberlin’s staff, 2012-13 is the year they retire.
Cindy Sanders Retires
June 24, 2013
Communications Staff
Cindy Sanders had been at Oberlin for just a few months in winter 1999 when streakers dashed through the Center for Information Technology (CIT) main computer lab, close by her office. Her boss, John...
Jan Flynn Retires
June 24, 2013
Communications Staff
Jan L. Flynn retired February 11, 2013, after 15 years as a baker in the college’s bake shop, whose employees provide quality baked goods to the student dining halls. “I have enjoyed not only...
Vivian Seeley Retires
June 24, 2013
Communications Staff
Vivian Seeley retired July 31, 2012, after working 15 years as grill/counter/cashier primarily in the Stevenson, Wilder, and Dascomb dining halls. She joined the staff of Oberlin College in 1997...
Sharon Ault Retires
June 24, 2013
Communications Staff
Sharon Ault retired May 4, 2013, as grill/counter/cashier with campus dining. Of her 11 years stationed primarily in Wilder Hall’s DeCafé and Rathskeller she says, “I loved working there...
