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The concept of sanctuary is often part of today’s discussions about immigration, but the idea of providing sanctuary has ancient roots. Learn about the different meanings and practices during “What is Sanctuary?” on Tuesday, February 13.

Oberlin’s history of embodying leadership and empathy in times of political and social turmoil makes the title of the upcoming traveling exhibit, Courage and Compassion , especially fitting.

Studying away doesn’t always mean studying abroad. Nestled in an intimate mountain range, the desert town of Tucson, Arizona, is home to one of the most popular off-campus destinations for Oberlin students: The Border Studies Program.

Holly Hoang, a history major from Ellicott City, Maryland, has received a yearlong Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in South Korea. Hoang will be living and working in the country beginning in July 2017.

Classics meets the history of medicine in 2017 Oberlin-in-London program.

Gamoran says he is excited to contribute to Jewish life in Germany.

Rabin will advise and assistant teach college English as a Second Language science and math students.

The history and music performance double-degree student will teach English and continue research on music and society in interwar Germanic culture.

Elena Robakiewicz ’16 will study ancient lake data to better understand early human migration patterns.

Meghan Mette ’16 says she hopes her time abroad will help her become fluent in German and afford her opportunities to volunteer with the Syrian refugee crisis.