Stop by Solarity and watch guest DJs, rappers, and student groups rock the Field House, feel the ViBE, then swing by Finney Chapel for a musical union, public master class, and late night jazz concert. Round out the week with students from Lorain County Community College at the letterpress, participate in a lecture with Kwanzaa's founder, head over to Warner Concert Hall to hear guest pianist XakBjerken play, stop by Dye Lecture Hall and talk journalism with an author, and share a few laughs with this year’s December graduates before visiting Urinetown.
Convocation speaker Tom Rosenstiel ’78 discusses "Objectivity, Facts, Fiction, and the Future of Journalism." Photo by Michael Hartman
Kwanzaa founder Maulana Karenga presents a talk: "Living Kwanzaa and the Seven Principles" in the Adam Joseph Lewis Center. After the talk Karenga led the Kwanzaa ceremony in African Heritage House. Photo by Lucie Maria Weismueller
Mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne shakes hands with a student in her public master class. Photo by Yevhen Gulenko
The Oberlin Jazz Ensemble performs several selections. Photo by Yevhen Gulenko
Guest Pianist Xak Bjerken performs with Oberlin’s Contemporary Ensemble. Photo by Yevhen Gulenko
The Oberlin College Choir, Musical Union, and Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Gregory Ristow '01. Photo by Yevhen Gulenko
Heisman Field House is transformed into a small concert arena for guest performers, student dance groups, and DJs at this year's Solarity. Photo by Yevhen Gulenko
Residents in Urinetown revolt for the right to urinate “wherever you like, whenever you like, for as long as you like, and with whomever you like.” Photo by John Seyfried
Oberlin’s ViBE Dance Company presents its fall showcase. Photo by Chris Schmucki ‘22
Students in the LCCC partnership with Oberlin College do a letterpress workshop with Ed Vermue, head of special collections. Photo by Yvonne Gay
Early graduates enjoy dinner, live music, and each other in the Knowlton Complex. Photo by Lucie Maria Weismueller
Art Rental has been an Oberlin College tradition at the Allen Memorial Art Museum since 1940. This year it continues on Saturday, September 12, with the added bonus of free rentals for the academic year.
After spending days inside their residence halls, students enjoy the weather while on campus and in downtown Oberlin; a livestreamed coffeehouse performance is a first for the Cat in the Cream; and a rock garden filled with words of inspiration.
