Campus News
Emeritus Professor Jim Helm Dies
October 31, 2018
Communications Staff
The emeritus professor of classics passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018.
Emerita Professor Adrienne Lash Jones Dies
September 4, 2018
Communications Staff
The emerita professor of African American studies passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. She was 83 years old.
Emeritus Professor Dan Goulding Dies
August 2, 2018
Communications Staff
The world-renowned expert on Eastern European cinema died on June 16, 2018 at age 82.
Memorial Service for Eren Sean Guendelsberger ’17
May 1, 2018
Communications Staff
The Oberlin community is invited to attend a memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6, at Fairchild Chapel in Bosworth Hall.
Remembering Jonathan Demme
May 5, 2017
Marvin Krislov
I’ve been thinking a lot about Oberlin parents and families since I received the sad news last week that Jonathan Demme, the brilliant film director, had passed away. Although Oberlin isn’t his alma mater, Jonathan really came to appreciate the College, Conservatory, and our community. His visits always seemed to energize him, and he became a stalwart supporter of our cinema studies program and the Apollo Outreach Initiative, which offers filmmaking classes to local school kids.
Jonathan Demme Passes Away
April 26, 2017
Communications Staff
Oberlin parent, honorary degree recipient, and benefactor Jonathan Demme passed away on April 26, 2017.
Memorial Service for Michael Gilbert on April 23
April 20, 2017
Communications Staff
A celebration of life luncheon for security staff member Michael Gilbert will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2017, from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the New Russia Township Hall, 46300 Butternut Ridge Road, Oberlin, Ohio.
Emeritus Professor of English Carl Peterson Dies
March 1, 2017
Communications Staff
Carl Peterson, emeritus professor of English at Oberlin College and former department chair, died on March 1, in Oberlin. He was 86 years old.
Staff member Donita Terry Whitt passes away
February 20, 2017
Communications Staff
Wilder Hall staff member Donita Terry "Ma" Whitt, 69, of Wakeman, Ohio passed away unexpectedly in her sleep early Thursday morning, February 16, 2017. Whitt worked in food service for more than 25...
Emeritus Associate Professor of French Mathis Szykowski, 1926-2016
July 25, 2016
Communications Staff
Emeritus Associate Professor of French Mathis Szykowski died July 1, 2016, at the age of 90.
