News
Winter Term Registration Moves Online
October 20, 2017
Communications Staff
Registration for winter term has moved entirely online. To support students in this transition, One|Stop drop-in hours will be available.
The Astronomer is Here to Take Your Questions
October 18, 2017
Amanda Nagy
Assistant Professor Jillian Scudder has gained a following with public outreach on topics of space, astronomy, and astrophysics.
From Mentee to Colleague: Oberlin Mentorship Goes Above and Beyond
October 12, 2017
Tyler Sloan
Associate Professor of Africana studies Meredith Gadsby and her former student, Caitlin O’Neill ’11 participated in a panel about Afrofuturism during the "Exploring Beauty and Truth in Worlds of Color" conference at Oberlin.
Q&A with Bara Watts
October 12, 2017
Communications Staff
“Q&A with…” is a series dedicated to introducing staff members to the Oberlin community. Find out about Bara Watts, director of entrepreneurship, who joined the office of Creativity and Leadership in April 2017.
Rhiannon Giddens ’00 Named MacArthur Fellow for 2017
October 12, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Singer-instrumentalist and founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops celebrated for creating connections between music of the past and present.
At This Conference, You’re Family
October 11, 2017
Amanda Nagy
Obies earn top prizes for their research presentations at the National Association of Black Geoscientists annual conference.
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents The Marriage of Figaro Nov. 1-5
October 11, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Jonathon Field calls The Marriage of Figaro “the world’s most perfect opera,” which explains why he has directed Mozart’s comedic classic more times than he can count. Oberlin Opera Theater will present the Italian opera in four performances beginning Wednesday, November 1.
Two Schedule Changes Made to the 2017-18 Artist Recital Series
October 10, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Decorated violinist Tessa Lark, winner of the 2016 Avery Fisher Career Grant, will present a recital with pianist Andrew Armstrong in Oberlin’s Finney Chapel Sunday, November 19. The 4 p.m...
Spin Session at the Birenbaum
October 5, 2017
By Erich Burnett
The William and Helen Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space will come alive each month with an evening of music selected by a campus personality. The first ConFab Listening Party at the Birenbaum will feature Jamey Haddad, professor of advanced improvisation and percussion.
In Memoriam: Former Dean of Students George Langeler
October 2, 2017
Communications Staff
We are saddened to share news of the passing of George H. Langeler, former dean of students. Langeler passed away on Friday, September 30, 2017 at Kendal at Oberlin.