News
Oberlin Illuminate Surpasses Goal
October 11, 2016
Communications Staff
The new Hotel at Oberlin served as the backdrop for the closing of the 2016 Oberlin Illuminate campaign, which raised well over $317 million, surpassing its goal of $250 million.
Oberlin Music Release Celebrates Composer Alberto Ginastera
October 10, 2016
Erich Burnett
Conceived by harpist Yolanda Kondonassis, One Hundred features Oberlin Orchestra and guest musicians Gil Shaham, Orli Shaham, and Jason Vieaux.
Oberlin Chamber Orchestra Teams Up with Terence Blanchard Oct. 13
October 6, 2016
Erich Burnett
Presented in partnership with Tri-C Performing Arts, free performance features Blanchard’s Grammy-winning piece A Tale of God’s Will.
Framing of Race Series: 'Racism Without Racists' Author Speaks
October 5, 2016
Communications Staff
The 2016 Think/Create/Engage series begins with an evening lecture by Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, a Duke University sociologist and author of Racism Without Racists: Color Blind Racism And the Persistence of Racial Inequality in America.
A Conservatory Program Emerges in the Space Between Classical and Jazz
September 30, 2016
Erich Burnett
Oberlin’s Performance & Improvisation challenges students to explore and expand their artistic voice though collaboration and global rhythms.
Dance Diaspora Presents "The Detroit Way"
September 30, 2016
Communications Staff
Performance marks the final Dance Diaspora fall show for founder/director Adenike Sharpley.
Dance Students Win 48-Hour Film Contest
September 29, 2016
Amanda Nagy
Three collaborate to make ‘Not Today,’ a dance film entered in a New York City competition.
Oberlin Opens Selch Center for the Study of American Culture
September 29, 2016
Erich Burnett
Oct. 5 inauguration fulfills mission of the conservatory’s Selch Collection of American Music History.
The Oberlin Archives Turns 50
September 27, 2016
Justine Goode
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Oberlin Archives looks back on its history.
Gilman Scholarship Makes Study Abroad Possible
September 27, 2016
Amanda Nagy
The award fulfills international ambitions for students who otherwise wouldn’t be able to participate.
