Campus News

Read feature, general interest, and campus-based news stories about the Oberlin College campus community.

Safety and Security Update

Marjorie Burton

As we move forward in our internal investigation of recent events, the Office of Safety and Security would like to share with our students, employees, and visitors information about safety and security initiatives and reminders about partnering for personal safety.

We Stand United

Marvin Krislov

There is still much work to be done. But Monday’s events organized by our students, faculty, and staff were a great beginning. We will continue the teaching, learning, and working to build an even better Oberlin.

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A Day of Solidarity

Office of Communications

“Unlike the incidents that brought us here, today is not an extraordinary act,” said Professor Meredith Raimondo during Monday's community convocation. “It is the beginning of an extraordinary project

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Classes Canceled: Monday, March 4, 2013

Office of Communications

Classes and all non-essential activities for today, Monday, March 4, are suspended. A series of discussions of the challenging issues that have faced our community in recent weeks will take place throughout the day. We ask that all students, faculty and staff participate in the events planned for today.

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Chess Club Makes Its Move

Elizabeth Kuhr

Just last spring sophomores Kalind Parish and Ali Amiri brought the Oberlin College Chess Club back to life after a decade of inactivity. On Saturday, March 2, the club hosts a tournament in the Root Room. Find out how to take part and more about the club.

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Vice President for Finance Search in Full Swing

Office of Communications

The search to find Oberlin’s next vice president for finance and administration began in December, after Ron Watts announced plans to retire in June 2014.

At the Heart of the Liberal Arts

Marvin Krislov

The humanities help us tell our stories, interpret those of others, and allow us to communicate more effectively. This capacity lies at the heart of a liberal arts education.

President Marvin Krislov, Oberlin College

Wearing Their Hearts on Their Sleeves and Then Some

Cynthia Nickoloff

Clothing made from commemorative portrait fabrics is part of popular culture in more than 24 African countries. An exhibition at the Baron Gallery contains examples of fabrics commemorating President Barack Obama along with photos of and testimonials from black women who have made clothing from the fabrics and documented their experiences.