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Oberlin Conservatory Community Mourns the Loss of Retired Professor Monique Duphil
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Monique Duphil, who spent more than 30 years as a member of Oberlin Conservatory’s piano faculty, has passed away. Duphil is remembered by colleagues for her contributions to the piano program and by
Nominate Candidates for 2025 Distinguished Service Award
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All nominations must be submitted by November 18.
Shirley Sikora, Night Manager of the ’Sco, Dies at 65
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Longtime employee was beloved by student workers and all who frequented the Wilder Hall club.
Alison Ricker, Former Science Librarian, Dies at 70
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Forty-year employee led key library transitions, was active in numerous campus organizations.
Chet Arcaba Earns 2024 YB Award for Extraordinary Service
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Now 45 years into his Oberlin career, director of facilities stewardship garners widespread praise for his tireless dedication to the campus and community.
Marcia Colish, Frederick B. Artz Emerita Professor of History, Dies at 86
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Renowned scholar and teacher also made lasting contributions to campus culture over a career spanning 38 years.
Tom Sherman, Emeritus Professor of Biology, Dies at 89
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Oberlin graduate and longtime faculty member remembered for penning the ode to Oberlin A Place on the Glacial Till.
Hirschel Kasper, Longtime Oberlin Economics Professor, Dies at 89
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His remarkable teaching career spanned from 1963 to 2017 and numbered thousands of students.
Remembering Robert Dodson, 11th Dean of Oberlin Conservatory
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Educator, performer, and administrator helmed numerous major music schools.
Amalia Haas ’91 Named Campus Rabba for Oberlin Hillel
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Double-major graduate served in interim role in spring 2023.