News
Winter Term: Butterflies, One of Nature’s Flashiest Pollinators
Yvonne Gay
Mary Perchlik adores butterflies. That interest led to her month-long project in August, which combined the study of butterflies on a species level while maintaining a broader focus on environmental systems that support butterflies and their interactions between different plants, insects, and habitats.
Oberlin Students Host Earth Day Symposium Online
Jaimie Yue '22
The organizers of the Earth Day 50 celebration shifted their plans to make a 10-day symposium of speakers and panel discussions a virtual experience that appealed to a broad audience.
Oberlin’s Student Clubs and Organizations Stay Connected
Kyra McConnell ’22
A look into the work of four groups that have remained active and engaged during remote learning.
Oberlin’s George Jones Memorial Farm is a Natural Campus Resource
Hillary Hempstead
The 70-acre farm and food hub offers a sylvan setting for various collaborations, including classwork, internships, work study, and volunteer opportunities.
Amelia Lewis ’21 Earns Science Research Fellowship in Germany
Erin Ulrich ’18
A geology and environmental studies double major, Amelia Lewis ’21 will be conducting geomorphology research at the University of Tübingen in Germany this summer.
President Ambar Endorses Carbon Pricing Initiative
Amanda Nagy
An open letter signed by college and university presidents supports carbon pricing as a response to climate change.
Environmental Studies Students Key Players in Cleveland Foundation Grant
Erin Ulrich ’18
With a $120,000 grant from the Cleveland Foundation, Oberlin College faculty and students are implementing Environmental Dashboard technology at the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland.
College Earns Gold Rating in Sustainability
Communications Staff
The college has earned a STARS gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education in recognition of its sustainability achievements. STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, is the leading tool to assess sustainability progress across a spectrum of indicators, from operations to academics to governance.
Tackling the Outdoors with the Outings Club
Grace Blinkoff
Members of the student-run Oberlin College Outings Club plan and design all aspects of their trips—from location, to menu, to theme—to make the most of their outdoor experiences.
Combating Climate Change and Exploring Resilience with the ‘People of the Whales’
Amanda Nagy
Assistant Professor Chie Sakakibara collaborates with Alaska Native community to study climate change, cultural resilience, and the reciprocal relationships between humans and animals.