News
Carson Fratus Awarded Fulbright Foreign Scholarship to Study Music of South India
Julie Gulenko ’15
A winter-term trip gave Carson Fratus a glimpse of India. Now a Fulbright fellowship gives him a year.
In the Practice Room with Phoebe Durand McDonnell ’19
Conservatory Communications Staff
The accomplished harpist experiences a world of influences, without even leaving Oberlin.
Opera-tunity Knocks: Elissa Pfaender '16
Julie Gulenko '15
A surprise phone call led to a life-changing experience for soprano Elissa Pfaender '16.
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.
Voice Professor Daune Mahy Honored with May 12 Celebration
Erich Burnett
Beloved teacher intersected with virtually every Oberlin singer over her 39-year career.
Queer Country Singer Eli Conley ’08 Helps Others Find Their Voice
Amanda Nagy
Eli Conley returned to Oberlin earlier this spring to perform and lead a workshop on social justice songs.
Calibrating Approaches to Art: Elka Lee-Shapiro ’18
Phoebe Pan ’20
Elka Lee-Shapiro ’18 is working with various arts organizations and museums to show how engagement with art can result in social and political impact.
Education through Performance: Kiéla Nelson ’18
Phoebe Pan ’20
Kiéla Nelson ’18 is helping cultivate unique and well-rounded learning experiences for youth in Chicago through teaching and performing.
Nina Josephson ’19 Receives AICUO Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts
Erin Ulrich ’18
Nina Josephson ’19 has been selected as one of six college students from throughout Ohio to receive the AICUO Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts.
Life as a Teaching Artist: Andre Cardine ’18
Phoebe Pan ’20
Through freelance work and teaching jobs, Andre Cardine ’18 balances life as a music instructor and as an artist.