| << Front page | Arts | September 28, 2007 |
Press Records the Successes of Oberlin Alumni
Oberlin students never seem to stop. As
they delve deeper into their studies and passions
than the typical college student, it is
hard to believe that they ever sleep. And this
intensity with which the typical Obie lives
appears to extend past graduation. Recently,
some alumni have been making headlines
around the globe.
Most Obies enjoy a good PBS documentary, and some have been anticipating the seven-part series on World War II, titled The War, for quite some time. �Ken Burns� much anticipated look at World War II already is a hit � in bookstores,� said USA Today on September 20. The book accompanying the epic story � and bearing the same name � was released before the series even started. Geoffrey C. Ward, OC �62, collaborated with Burns to write both the book and the film script. Each follows the stories of civilians and soldiers from four American towns from 1941 to 1945, beginning with the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. The book was released and hit No. 34 on USA Today�s bestseller list.
The Internet is becoming more and more of a canvas for digital art. On September 18, the San Francisco-based International Museum of Women hosted an online show, which included a series, entitled Sisters, by Iz Oztat, OC �05. Shown in the exhibit, Image and Identity � Custom and Costume!, Oztat�s work was a part of the site�s �Imagining Ourselves� project. The exhibit explores the generation of women in Turkey who have had to choose between wearing a traditional headscarf and attending university.
�What pains me the most about the head-scarf issue is the lack of dialogue and empathy between the conflicting sides,� said Oztat.
Having graduated from Oberlin with honors in studio art, Oztat is now studying for an MFA at Turkey�s Sabanci University. In this small world, another alumna, Adrianne Koteen, OC �02, has also been involved with �Imagining Ourselves,� working for the past four years as a curator for the exhibit. Moving east from California to New York City, Obies continue to grace the Broadway stage.
According to Playbill, �Broadway�s original �Cosette,� three-time Tony Award nominee Judy Kuhn, OC �81, will return to Les Mis�rables, 20 years later,� in order to take on the role of �Fantine� (Cosette�s mother) starting near the end of October. Kuhn has already compiled an impressive list of credits to her name. She has been nominated for three Tony Awards and three Drama Desk Awards for roles in the American premieres of Les Miz and Chess and a revival of She Loves Me. She is also known for singing the title role in Disney�s Pocahontas and its sequel.
Recently, she has been working on a solo album, Serious Playground: The Songs of Laura Nyro, which highlights the work of that singer/songwriter and will be released by Ghostlight Records on October 2.
And behind the stage, Stacy Fullerton, OC �07, is breaking new ground as an intern at the Kennedy Center Institute for Arts Management, �an experiential training initiative that is rooted in the practical application of management skills.� Fullerton is interning in the education department�s Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers program. Her responsibilities include assisting with professional development workshops for teachers by coordinating events and preparing teachers� materials. Fullerton also maintains a close relationship with leaders in education in the D.C. metropolitan area as well as artists throughout the country.
Most Obies enjoy a good PBS documentary, and some have been anticipating the seven-part series on World War II, titled The War, for quite some time. �Ken Burns� much anticipated look at World War II already is a hit � in bookstores,� said USA Today on September 20. The book accompanying the epic story � and bearing the same name � was released before the series even started. Geoffrey C. Ward, OC �62, collaborated with Burns to write both the book and the film script. Each follows the stories of civilians and soldiers from four American towns from 1941 to 1945, beginning with the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. The book was released and hit No. 34 on USA Today�s bestseller list.
The Internet is becoming more and more of a canvas for digital art. On September 18, the San Francisco-based International Museum of Women hosted an online show, which included a series, entitled Sisters, by Iz Oztat, OC �05. Shown in the exhibit, Image and Identity � Custom and Costume!, Oztat�s work was a part of the site�s �Imagining Ourselves� project. The exhibit explores the generation of women in Turkey who have had to choose between wearing a traditional headscarf and attending university.
�What pains me the most about the head-scarf issue is the lack of dialogue and empathy between the conflicting sides,� said Oztat.
Having graduated from Oberlin with honors in studio art, Oztat is now studying for an MFA at Turkey�s Sabanci University. In this small world, another alumna, Adrianne Koteen, OC �02, has also been involved with �Imagining Ourselves,� working for the past four years as a curator for the exhibit. Moving east from California to New York City, Obies continue to grace the Broadway stage.
According to Playbill, �Broadway�s original �Cosette,� three-time Tony Award nominee Judy Kuhn, OC �81, will return to Les Mis�rables, 20 years later,� in order to take on the role of �Fantine� (Cosette�s mother) starting near the end of October. Kuhn has already compiled an impressive list of credits to her name. She has been nominated for three Tony Awards and three Drama Desk Awards for roles in the American premieres of Les Miz and Chess and a revival of She Loves Me. She is also known for singing the title role in Disney�s Pocahontas and its sequel.
Recently, she has been working on a solo album, Serious Playground: The Songs of Laura Nyro, which highlights the work of that singer/songwriter and will be released by Ghostlight Records on October 2.
And behind the stage, Stacy Fullerton, OC �07, is breaking new ground as an intern at the Kennedy Center Institute for Arts Management, �an experiential training initiative that is rooted in the practical application of management skills.� Fullerton is interning in the education department�s Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers program. Her responsibilities include assisting with professional development workshops for teachers by coordinating events and preparing teachers� materials. Fullerton also maintains a close relationship with leaders in education in the D.C. metropolitan area as well as artists throughout the country.
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