Campus News
Black Faculty and Staff Lead Teach-In
November 19, 2015
Communications Staff
On November 18, students, staff, and faculty packed Nancy Schrom Dye Lecture Hall for a black faculty- and staff-led teach-in to discuss the state of black life within and out of the context of higher education and recent events. The teach-in offered an opportunity for faculty, staff, and students of color to voice their thoughts and concerns about the recent events at the University of Missouri, Yale University, Ithaca College, Claremont McKenna College, and other campuses across the nation. Also addressed were the systemic problems, practices, and policies in higher education and possible steps forward for Oberlin to become more inclusive and diverse as a community and institution.
A Glimpse into the Mind of Martine Rothblatt
November 17, 2015
Communications Staff
President Marvin Krislov speaks with Martine Rothblatt at her convocation on November 5 in Finney Chapel. The founder of Sirius Satellite Radio and the highest-paid female CEO in the United...
No Need to be Quiet in this Library!
November 12, 2015
Communications Staff
Nicholas Bassman plays an original composition on his 12-string guitar in the Oberlin College science library on November 6. The library opened after hours to host the first ever Science Soir...
La Casa Hispanica Hosts Ceramic Skull Presentation
November 9, 2015
Communications Staff
A ceramic skull created by Stow, Ohio, artist Cris Hertle sits on a table in La Casa Hispanica (Harvey House). Hertle spoke about her ceramic skull art and Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a...
Students Perform Kander and Pierce Musical
November 4, 2015
Communications Staff
Katy Early (above) and Ariana Silvan-Grau (below) perform in “The Brick,” the second of three stories that comprise the John Kander ’51 and Greg Pierce ’00 musical...
A&PS Members Meet to Discuss Their Skills
October 30, 2015
Communications Staff
Director of the Oberlin Annual Fund Connie Skingel (right) and others listen as a fellow Administrative and Professional Staff (A&PS) member speaks at the A&PS Speed Greet Skills Share...
Children are Invited to Track or Treat
October 28, 2015
Communications Staff
The third-annual Track or Treat event will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 30 , at the John W. Heisman Club Field House. Members of the Oberlin College community and their children...
Lake Como Pianist Ran Jia Performs
October 26, 2015
Communications Staff
Pianist Ran Jia, a student of maestro William Nabore at the International Piano Academy Lake Como, performs in Finney Chapel on September 27 in the first concert of the 2015-16 Artist Recital...
Oberlin Observes Fall Recess
October 20, 2015
Communications Staff
Campus is uncommonly quiet this week, as a majority of students are off campus enjoying fall recess. Students, faculty, and staff who remain on campus are enjoying the changing scenery and warm...
Students Chat with President Over Ice Cream
October 16, 2015
Communications Staff
President Krislov (left) talks with Aaron Appel ’16 at Cowhaus Creamery on October 12 during Ice Cream with Krislov. Nearly 300 students ventured downtown to enjoy one free scoop of artisan ice...