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Oberlin College designated a 'Voter Friendly Campus' for third consecutive year

Office of Communications

Oberlin College is among a handful of campuses to receive the Voter Friendly Campus designation for a third consecutive year. Oberlin was an original program designee in 2018 and the program has grown to over two hundred campuses in thirty-seven states and the District of Columbia.

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Who is Shirley Ritenour?

Yvonne Gay

You may have encountered Shirley Ritenour, a licensed practical nurse, while registering for a COVID-19 test in Hales Gymnasium. But do you know what Ritenour is looking forward to after the pandemic is over? Find out in this installment of Who Am I, Behind the Mask.

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Who is Annessa Wyman?

Amanda Nagy

Annessa Wyman was born and raised in Oberlin. You'll find her in the central office of Stevenson-Griswald Commons. Get to know Wyman in this installment of Who Am I?

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Comfort Foods

Yvonne Gay

Sometimes there's nothing like a warm bowl of comfort after a long day. To help fill the craving, AVI staff members share some of the dishes that give them the warm and fuzzies, from fried chicken to cream puffs.

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Who is Kayleen England?

Yvonne Gay

The nursing and professional staff at Oberlin College’s COVID-19 testing center play a primary role in monitoring the health of the campus. This series offers a peek behind the mask of these frontline workers.

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Who is Sachiko Kondo?

Yvonne Gay

Sachiko Kondo’s teaching interests include language pedagogy, content-based instruction, and second language acquisition. Read more about Kondo in this installment of Who Am I?

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