News
Renewed Energy
August 7, 2014
Amanda Nagy
As the new director of the Oberlin Project, Sean Hayes envisions a more prosperous and sustainable community.
Less is More in Ecolympics Contest
April 10, 2014
Communications Staff
Shorter showers are second nature, but Ecolympics challenges students to get more creative in reducing their water and energy consumption.
Envisioning Sustainability
March 4, 2014
James Helmsworth
Meghan Riesterer, the new head of Oberlin's Office of Environmental Sustainability, adds years of experience and expertise to Oberlin's commitment to the environment.
Dining Service Celebrates Commitment to Local Food
October 10, 2013
Veronika Edwards
Oberlin's dining service provider, Bon Appétit, celebrates its commitment to sustainable food practices with the Eat Local Challenge.
In Search of Women Farmers
July 16, 2013
James Helmsworth
Recent graduate Lake Buckley is cycling across the country to raise awareness of small-scale organic farms and the women who operate them.
How to Teach for a Revolution
July 5, 2013
Janet Fiskio, Young Kim
An alumnus and an Oberlin faculty member identify the most important ingredient for a successful food movement: humility.
Junior Wins Udall Scholarship
May 6, 2013
Amanda Nagy
Junior Rachel Manning has received a 2013 Udall Scholarship.
Environmental Engagement Goes Community Wide
March 15, 2013
Erich Burnett
A groundbreaking collaboration between campus and city, the Bioregional Dashboard is a user friendly way to provide feedback on energy and water usage across the community and foster environmentally engaged citizens.
The Art of E-Waste
February 1, 2013
Amanda Nagy
Electronic waste is everywhere. But where does it go? Julia Christensen has won the support of Creative Capital to make DIY video projectors out of scavenged e-waste.
Repurposing: It's the New Recycling
January 2, 2013
Erich Burnett
Oberlin boasts a long history of recycling, but two groups take special pride in creating new things from the old.
