News
Oberlin Faculty Contribute to Local Latino Oral History Project
Amanda Nagy
A toolkit for Lorain County educators celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.
Twine, a Student Life App, Announces Launch
Communications Staff
The Twine app was conceived and supported through Oberlin’s LaunchU startup accelerator.
Winter Term: Psychological Factors on COVID-19
Yvonne Gay
Many areas of the country saw significant drops in pollution levels when stay-at-home orders were put in place several months ago. The effects on the atmosphere suggested to Devin Williams ’21 that there might be other factors to investigate. He joined a team of students who assisted Professor of Psychology and Environmental Studies Cindy Frantz in a project that would lead to the study of COVID-19 on psychological factors.
OC Votes Website Goes Live
Communications Staff
OC Votes is a non-partisan website that explores the issues important to the 2020 election.
Winter Term: A Plan to Improve Education for Students
Yvonne Gay
Bridget Smith ’21, an education and politics major, wants to improve the educational experiences of students with special needs. That's why interning at the Monitoring and State Improvement Planning division of the Office of Special Education Program in Oberlin (OSEP) was a great fit.
Oberlin College Reaffirms its Commitment to Accessibility with New Scholarship
Office of Communications
To help families address the increasing cost of higher education, Oberlin College will award a $10,000 Oberlin Commitment Scholarship to all new students who apply and enroll in fall 2021.
The Show Must Go On—Online, That Is
Erich Burnett
Conservatory large ensembles begin fall season with weekly performances on Oberlin Stage Left.
Winter Term: Creating Music Miles Apart
Yvonne Gay
Seniors Arthur Welsh and Mark Ligonde had an ambitious goal for Winter Term. The pair planned to release a seven-song album with six different genres and subgenres of music, while residing miles apart. The project would challenge their compositional and production skills, but the end result was even more complex and creative than they imagined.
Welcome to the New Home for Chabad at Oberlin
Yvonne Gay
Members of the Oberlin community gathered in early September for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new home for Chabad at Oberlin.
Gene Young ’60, Former Oberlin Trumpet Professor, Dies at 79
Erich Burnett
Conservatory alum remembered for his enthusiasm and love of new music.