News
How to Teach for a Revolution
July 5, 2013
Janet Fiskio, Young Kim
An alumnus and an Oberlin faculty member identify the most important ingredient for a successful food movement: humility.
The Selch Connection
June 29, 2013
Jessica R. Downs
A major collection of instruments and artifacts bolsters the study of American music history.
Award Supports Garden Initiative
June 25, 2013
Amanda Nagy
Gardening was once a common practice in Harlan County, Kentucky. With a $15,000 grant, Hilary Neff plans to reestablish it—and teach about science and nature, too.
Chalk Walk 2013
June 24, 2013
Communications Staff
Oberlin’s eighth annual Chalk Walk left downtown’s sidewalks adorned with kaleidoscopic, albeit temporary, works of art.
The 2013 Thomas and Evon Cooper International Competition Arrives in July
June 21, 2013
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
The Oberlin Conservatory of Music and The Cleveland Orchestra are pleased to present the fourth annual Thomas and Evon Cooper International Competition, which will take place July 18-26, 2013 on the campus of Oberlin College & Conservatory and at Cleveland’s Severance Hall.
Proclaiming Freedom
June 17, 2013
Communications Staff
Oberlin's annual Juneteenth festival featured food, music, arts, crafts, and more.
Whetting Appetites for Harp
June 10, 2013
Sam Rubin
In her 17th album, American Harp, Yolanda Kondonassis explores contemporary American harp music and whets audiences’ appetite for more.
Horne Professorship Funded
June 7, 2013
Cathy Partlow Strauss
Philanthropist Stephen Rubin has committed $150,000 to establish the Marilyn Horne Professorship and Residency Fund.
Professional Theater for Free
June 3, 2013
Liv Combe
Orsino (Tip Scarry ’11) and Viola (Heather Harvey ’11) in the Oberlin Summer Theater Festival's production of Twelfth Night. The season continues through August 3.
Apollo Receives Preservation Award
May 30, 2013
Amanda Nagy
Oberlin’s Apollo Theatre has received the Award for Theater Restoration from the Cleveland Restoration Society and the American Institute of Architects-Cleveland. The honor was presented...
