News
Sharing the Wealth
December 19, 2014
Louis Krauss
Organizations like Oberlin's Book Co-op, Bike Co-op, and Free Store offer affordable ways for students and community members to get what they need, while recycling items that might otherwise go to waste.
To the Home of Steel Pan
December 15, 2014
Rosalind Black
Oberlin Steel, Oberlin's steel pan band, travels to Trinidad this winter term to study performance and playing techniques and absorb the culture and history of the country that created the steel pan.
An Eye-Opening Experience
December 12, 2014
Amanda Nagy
A team of Oberlin students attended the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students, with several taking home awards for their presentations.
Ethan Dong Speaks About Careers in—and out of—Music
December 10, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Pianist and educator emphasizes honesty, sincerity, and determination.
Social Mediation
December 9, 2014
Sky Kalfus
Sophie Umazi ‘16 is recognized by the BBC for her international peacekeeping campaign, #IAmKenyan, which has become the model for countries around the world.
The Science Behind the Movie “Interstellar”
December 4, 2014
Ben Jones
If you’ve seen the film Interstellar, you may now find yourself with many new questions about the laws of the universe. Assistant Professor of Physics Rob Owen answered several of our questions about the accuracy of science in the film and entertained some of the more mind-bending physics questions we had after seeing the movie.
Progressive Quintet Punch Brothers Named Oberlin Affiliate Scholars
December 3, 2014
By Erich Burnett
Honor comes amid a two-year residency made possible by Oberlin alumnus Ed Helms ’96.
White House Recognizes Oberlin as Climate Action Champion
December 3, 2014
Communications Staff
The Obama administration has recognized the city of Oberlin for its efforts to become resilient to climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Critic and Author Gary Giddins Visits Oberlin for "Picturing Jazz" Talk
November 28, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Lecture underscores the value of photography in recounting jazz's history.
TIMARA's Peter Swendsen Celebrates Release on Oberlin Music Label
November 26, 2014
By Erich Burnett
Recording incorporates environmental sounds of Norway, features Oberlin's Contemporary Music Ensemble and others.
