Campus News
Danielle Abdon Named Director of Fellowships and Awards
March 31, 2023
Office of Communications
The College of Arts and Sciences is delighted to announce that Danielle Abdon has joined Oberlin College as the director of fellowships and awards. Prior to joining Oberlin, she led the fellowships office at Rollins College, where she increased the average number of Fulbright applicants by 70 percent, reaching a record number of semi-finalists in the 2022-23 application cycle.
![Head shot of Danielle Abdon](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/danielle_abdon.campusnews.png?itok=N6VRdUXY)
Jiann I. Lin (1940-2023); A Remembrance by David Young
March 15, 2023
Longman Emeritus Professor of Englis David Young
Jiann Lin served as East Asian Librarian for 38 years at Oberlin College, overseeing a collection of 26,000 volumes until his retirement in 2007. He also enjoyed translating Chinese poetry and history, collaborating on several projects with Longman Emeritus Professor of English David Young, who shares a remembrance of his friend and colleague. A memorial celebration of Jiann Lin’s life will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25 at First Church in Oberlin.
![Head Shots of Jiann Lin and David Young](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/jiann_lin_and_david_young_2_yevgen_gulenko.png?itok=2SywZo5k)
Kristen Surla selected as the inaugural HR Director of Diversity and Inclusion
February 10, 2023
Office of Communications
As the inaugural human resources director of diversity and inclusion, Kristen Surla will play a key role in promoting a culture of inclusive excellence and advancing our strategic diversity hiring initiatives.
![Headshot of Kristen Surla](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/kristen_surla_headshot.png?itok=sGbFYujq)
Attorney Josh Nolan is 2022 Constitution Day Speaker
September 12, 2022
Communications Staff
Oberlin's former interim general counsel will give insights on how constitutional issues impact students.
![Josh Nolan portrait Josh Nolan.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2022/joshnolan-trj.jpg?itok=zZROgAqb)
Nominate Candidates for the 2023 Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degrees
September 2, 2022
Office of Communications
The Office of the Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary invites the Class of 2023, Faculty, and Staff to nominate candidates for the 2023 commencement speaker and the annual presentation of honorary degrees and award for distinguished service to the community.
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Who is Becky Bode?
August 8, 2022
Yvonne Gay
Becky Bode and her team are responsible for maintaining the college’s grounds and those amazing flower pots in front of campus buildings. Read more about Bode in this installment of Who Am I?
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Anthony Traska Named Director of Campus Safety
August 5, 2022
Scott Wargo
Anthony Traska has been selected to lead the office of campus safety, bringing with him more than 20 years of experience in higher education.
![Head shot of Anthony Traska](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/anthony_traska.tanya_rosen-jones.jpg?itok=38dNLGCd)
Commencement and Milestone Reunion 2022
June 7, 2022
Yvonne Gay
The campus was abuzz this past weekend as alumni, families, and students took part in the return of several Commencement/Reunion Weekend traditions that included a performance by OCircus!, senior conservatory students, and Illumination in Tappan Square.
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Megan Mitchell Adds CODEX Project Director for the Ohio Five to Her Portfolio
June 7, 2022
Office of Communications
Megan Mitchell, academic engagement & digital initiatives coordinator for the Libraries, has added the role of CODEX Project Director for the Ohio Five to her portfolio, succeeding Jacob Heil of the College of Wooster in this position.
![Headshot of Megan Mitchell](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/meganmitchell-lpr.jpg?itok=59rgw8PQ)
Scott Hwang Named Senior Assistant Dean and Director of the Multicultural Resource Center
June 7, 2022
Office of Communications
Scott Hwang has worked in higher education since 2006, when he started his career as the director of student leadership overseeing orientation programs, student activities, and student government at Covenant College. He earned a master’s in higher education at Geneva College, where he served as a residence director.
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