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Jasmine Wilkerson ’23 Performs Heart, Lung and Blood (HLB) Research at CWRU Medical School
September 7, 2021
Yvonne Gay
After several life-changing experiences at an early age, Jasmine Wilkerson ’23 decided to pursue a medical degree so she can perform crucial surgeries through medical missions abroad.
Associate Professor Charles Peterson Appointed Director of the Lemle Teaching Center
August 26, 2021
Amanda Nagy
Peterson will lead and create programming that helps faculty and staff connect teaching, learning, and scholarship in a residential liberal arts setting.
Michael Morgan '79, Bay Area Conductor and Arts Advocate, Dies at 63
August 24, 2021
Erich Burnett
Oakland Symphony music director championed lesser-known repertoire, emphasized the orchestra’s role in the community.
America Reads and America Counts Tutors Lead Summer Enrichment Program for Local Residents
August 13, 2021
Jaimie Yue
After a year of virtual learning in the Oberlin City Schools, The Bonner Center for Community-Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Research Education Program is sponsoring an engaging, in-person summer education program, led by America Reads and America Counts tutors who are on campus for Oberlin’s summer semester.
Oberlin Science Scholar Explores Ancient DNA at Emory and Howard Universities
August 11, 2021
Yvonne Gay
Yemko Pryor ’17, a PhD student at Emory University, has a long-term career goal that might one day help society scientifically understand the effects of racism and slavery on Black bodies.
Anthropology Professor Amy Margaris and Student Curators Launch Digital Exhibition on Alaska Native Collection
August 10, 2021
Amanda Nagy
A collaboration with an Alaska Native activist leads to a widely accessible digital exhibition, and breathes new life into a nearly forgotten collection of cultural items kept at Oberlin for more than a century.
Alumni Collaborate on Feature Documentary Film 'Fireboys'
August 6, 2021
Amanda Nagy
Cinema Studies alumni Drew Dickler and Jake Hochendoner are codirectors of a documentary that tells the story of incarcerated men who are fighting the deadliest and largest fires in California's recent history. The film was released on VOD on August 3.
Oberlin Community Music School Hosts “Reopening Party” August 15
August 5, 2021
Erich Burnett
Free, family-friendly celebration features performances, sample lessons, and activities.
Oberlin College and Conservatory Secures $80 Million in Certified Climate Bonds for Sustainable Infrastructure Program (SIP)
August 3, 2021
Office of Communications
Bond enables Oberlin to initiate substantive progress on four-year project to build new geothermal energy system for the campus; new energy system will be a critical component in College’s ability to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025.
Oberlin Music Label Presents Works by Andrew Norman, Juan Trigos, and Benjamin Broening
August 2, 2021
Erich Burnett
Oberlin Conservatory enjoys a longstanding reputation as a hub for the creation and performance of new music—and the Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble, under the direction of Timothy Weiss ,...
