News
Turning a Passion Into a Career
Lydia Moran
Nolan Boomer ’16 cultivated a passion for book arts, curatorial practices, and architectural history, giving him the tools to pursue a self-curated career in the arts.
Is Radio a Dying Art Form? Hardly, According to WOBC
Tyler Sloan
WOBC 91.5 FM broadcasted its first show in November 1950. More than half a century later, the station’s staff is still keeping radio alive with over 150 eclectic shows and nonstop streaming throughout the year.
Winter Term Registration Moves Online
Communications Staff
Registration for winter term has moved entirely online. To support students in this transition, One|Stop drop-in hours will be available.
The Astronomer is Here to Take Your Questions
Amanda Nagy
Assistant Professor Jillian Scudder has gained a following with public outreach on topics of space, astronomy, and astrophysics.
From Mentee to Colleague: Oberlin Mentorship Goes Above and Beyond
Tyler Sloan
Associate Professor of Africana studies Meredith Gadsby and her former student, Caitlin O’Neill ’11 participated in a panel about Afrofuturism during the "Exploring Beauty and Truth in Worlds of Color" conference at Oberlin.
Q&A with Bara Watts
Communications Staff
“Q&A with…” is a series dedicated to introducing staff members to the Oberlin community. Find out about Bara Watts, director of entrepreneurship, who joined the office of Creativity and Leadership in April 2017.
Rhiannon Giddens ’00 Named MacArthur Fellow for 2017
By Erich Burnett
Singer-instrumentalist and founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops celebrated for creating connections between music of the past and present.
At This Conference, You’re Family
Amanda Nagy
Obies earn top prizes for their research presentations at the National Association of Black Geoscientists annual conference.
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents The Marriage of Figaro Nov. 1-5
By Erich Burnett
Jonathon Field calls The Marriage of Figaro “the world’s most perfect opera,” which explains why he has directed Mozart’s comedic classic more times than he can count. Oberlin Opera Theater will present the Italian opera in four performances beginning Wednesday, November 1.
Two Schedule Changes Made to the 2017-18 Artist Recital Series
By Erich Burnett

Decorated violinist Tessa Lark, winner of the 2016 Avery Fisher Career Grant, will present a recital with pianist Andrew Armstrong in Oberlin’s Finney Chapel Sunday, November 19.
The 4 p.m. concert