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'Case of the Missing Dirt' Brings Oberlin to China
James Helmsworth
Assistant Professor of Geology Amanda Schmidt provides students with a hands-on research opportunity researching erosion in China.
Social Justice Institute Open to Faculty and Staff
Communications Staff
Earlier this month, the Oberlin College Dialogue Center held its 10th annual Social Justice Institute (SJI), for the first time opening the Orientation proceedings to returning students as well as to incoming students. The institute will again cover new ground this winter term, when the first SJI for faculty and staff takes place.
Oberlin Football Trounces CWRU to Open Season
Mike Mancini
A dominating defensive performance propelled the Oberlin College football team to a historic, 19-2, season-opening win over the Case Western Reserve University Spartans on Sunday afternoon at Savage
What I Did on My Summer Vacation
James Helmsworth
From brushing whales’ teeth to writing for Rolling Stone, summers find Oberlin students enhancing their educations, careers, and sometimes both at the same time.
Goodness, Gracious: Great Balls of Fire
Amanda Nagy
Oberlin participates in NASA network that detects meteors in Earth’s orbit.
In Memoriam: Ronald Bishop (1934-2013)
Erich Burnett
Oberlin’s longtime tuba instructor enjoyed a stellar career with the Cleveland Orchestra and a deep passion for sharing his gift with students of all ages.
A Scholar and a Teacher
Amanda Nagy
Associate Chemistry Professor Catherine Oertel ’99 is earning nods for teaching and research.
2013-14 Artist Recital Series Schedule Announced
Erich Burnett
Yo-Yo Ma and Susan Graham highlight the 135th annual season; subscription specials are available now, with single tickets on sale September 16.
Summer in Oberlin Means Research
James Helmsworth
During the summer, Oberlin students assist faculty with important research, while making discoveries of their own.
Taking on Detroit
Amanda Nagy
As a Venture for America Fellow, May graduate Matthew Fish looks forward to rebuilding his hometown, Detroit.