News
Oberlin Shansi Announces Summer 2019 In-Asia Grant Recipients
Erin Ulrich ’18
Four students have received In-Asia grants for summer 2019.
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.
College Announces 2019 Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipients
Communications Staff
Apple executive Lisa Jackson will give the keynote Commencement address; scientist Joanne Chory and broadcast journalist Robert Krulwich ’69 will also receive honorary degrees.
Alumni Demystify the Challenges and Rewards of Environmental Work
Amanda Nagy
In a recent career day event hosted by the Environmental Studies Program and Oberlin College EnviroAlums, alumni working in environmental fields shared their professional pathways with students.
Environmental Studies to the “New York Times”: Hyacinth Parker ’17
Jane Hobson ’22
Environmental studies graduate Hyacinth Parker ’17 has landed a new job as a sales planning coordinator at the New York Times.
LaunchU Awards $46,500 in Startup Funding to Students, Alumni, and Faculty
Erin Ulrich ’18
This year’s winning LaunchU teams were awarded a total of $46,500 in startup funding to expand their entrepreneurial ventures.
Environmental Studies to Marketing: Natalia Garcia ’17
Erin Ulrich ’18
An environmental studies graduate, Natalia Garcia ’17 is working as a marketing associate at SmartSign.
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.
Victor Lau ’17: Kitchen Administrator
Phoebe Pan ’20
Victor Lau ’17 is adapting to a new career path by applying his quantitative skills and experience with Oberlin’s dining co-ops to his job.
STRONG Returns for Its Fourth Year
Erin Ulrich ’18
STRONG launched its fourth program this summer, bringing together students from underrepresented demographics in STEM and Oberlin professors through research.