News
A Conversation with Alison Ricker, Science Librarian
Communications Staff
Alison Ricker works behind the scenes to support students and faculty in the sciences. This weekend she will lead a volunteer effort to evaluate science-related Wikipedia articles in observance of Citizen Science Day.
Jazz Supergroup Spring Quartet Performs April 17 in Finney Chapel
By Erich Burnett
Final performance of the 2018-19 Artist Recital Series also concludes a three-day celebration of the Jazz Studies degree at Oberlin; limited tickets remain.
Creative Writing Graduate and Filmmaker: Emily Cohn ’17
Erin Ulrich ’18
A 2017 creative writing graduate, Emily Cohn’s first feature film will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this spring.
In the Practice Room with Percussionist and Fulbrighter Carson Fratus
Conservatory Communications Staff
After earning two Oberlin degrees, he will pursue his love of South Indian music.
Workshops, Writing, and Words: ‘‘The Two Groves Review’’
Phoebe Pan ’20
A new student-run literary review puts down its roots at Oberlin.
A Conversation with Mohammad Jafar Mahallati
Communications Staff
Presidential Scholar in Islamic Studies Mohammad Jafar Mahallati founded the Oberlin Friendship Festival.
Oberlin Celebrates 30 Years of the Jazz Studies Degree
Erich Burnett
A three-day symposium, April 15-17, made possible by James R. ’58 and Susan Neumann, features talks, films, a faculty performance, and an appearance by the Spring Quartet.
Trombonist John Gruber Appointed to Oberlin Conservatory Brass Faculty
By Erich Burnett
Active orchestral performer and teacher to begin in fall 2019.
French Pianist Alexandre Tharaud to Perform April 3 in Oberlin
By Erich Burnett
Program of Bach's seminal Goldberg Variations to replace previously scheduled appearance by Piotr Anderszewski.
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.