News Releases

Oberlin College was named a finalist in the fourth annual Second Nature 2013 Climate Leadership Awards, an annual competition among colleges and universities that are signatories of the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC).

The Artist Recital Series concert with renowned pianist Garrick Ohlsson, scheduled for Tuesday, February 12 in Finney Chapel, has been canceled due to illness. There will not be an opportunity to reschedule the performance this season. If you would like to donate your tickets to the Artist Recital Series at Oberlin College, you do not need to take any action at this time, and we thank you for your kind support. If you would like a refund, please mail or bring your tickets by March 1 to Central Ticket Services, 67 North Main Street, Oberlin, Ohio 44074. Questions, call 1-800-371-0178.

Oberlin's Contemporary Music Ensemble, under the direction of conductor Timothy Weiss, released their debut recording on the Oberlin Music label at their DiMenna Center concert in New York City on Friday, January 18. The CD, A place toward other places, features solo performances by conservatory faculty clarinetist Richard Hawkins.

Oberlin College was named the Best 4-Year Higher Education Institution on the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Center for Green Schools “Best of Green Schools 2012” list.

Sunday, January 20, will mark Oberlin’s annual community celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The Cleveland Orchestra returns to Oberlin College for its 211th Artist Recital Series performance on Friday, February 8, at 8 p.m. in Finney Chapel. Gianandrea Noseda will conduct the orchestra in a diverse and colorful program of works by Rachmaninoff, Rota, and Prokoviev. Massimo La Rosa, principal trombone of the orchestra, will perform as soloist. Tickets are $15–$47 and are available at 800-371-0178 or online at www.oberlin.edu/arseries.

The Oberlin Orchestra, performing with guest soloist Jeremy Denk ’90 and led by Associate Professor of Conducting Raphael Jiménez, will give a preview of their 2013 NYC Tour Carnegie Hall program on January 16 in Finney Chapel. The concert will begin at 8:00 p.m. and admission is free.

Kindred spirits Steven Isserlis and Jeremy Denk will perform on Oberlin College's Artist Recital Series on Tuesday, February 5. The Oberlin graduates will present an evening of works by Hahn, Fauré, Ades, Saint-Saëns, and Franck. Tickets are $15–$42 and are available at 800-371-0178 or online at www.oberlin.edu/arseries.