Campus News
Statement Regarding Coronavirus
January 27, 2020
Office of Communications
The college is closely monitoring developments in the outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus, known as 2019-nCoV.
![Cox Administration Building.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/cox-cv_0.jpg?itok=gGnnoeu0)
Q&A with Heather Shadle
January 26, 2020
Communications Staff
Meet Area Coordinator for Theme and Identity-Based Communities Heather Shadle and find out about the last book she read, her favorite class in school, and which board game she enjoys most for its ability to inspire spirited debates.
![Heather Shadle.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/heather-shadle-news.jpg?itok=U6tE05KQ)
Undergraduate Researchers in Neuroscience Publish on Habit Formation
January 15, 2020
Hillary Hempstead
A manuscript from Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Christopher Howard’s lab was published in the journal PLOS ONE.
![students in the lab with Christopher Howard.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/labwt2018.jpg?itok=ecnrZRgC)
Q&A with Hannah Wirta Kinney
January 14, 2020
Communications Staff
The assistant curator of academic programs at the Allen Memorial Art Museum works to find new ways to support the intellectual, professional, and personal development of students and faculty.
![Hannah Wirta Kinney](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/hannah-kinney-news.jpg?itok=6LHCMfdj)
Former Staff Member Midge Brittingham ’60 Dies
January 10, 2020
Communications Staff
The former executive director of the Oberlin College Alumni Association died on December 31, 2019. She was 81 years old.
![Midge Brittingham Midge Brittingham sitting at reception for Commencement Reunion Weekend.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/midge-brittingham-news.jpg?itok=G2194z8f)
Convocation Speaker Touches on the Future of Journalism
December 19, 2019
Yvonne Gay
Tom Rosenstiel ’78 is one of the country’s most recognized thinkers on the intersection of media and politics and the future of journalism. He recently discussed President Donald Trump’s relationship with the media, the meaning of objectivity, and why and how we all may perceive “facts.”
![Photo credit: Michael Hartman A man talks at a podium.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/5tomr.michaelhartman.jpg?itok=1NRojzPC)
This Week in Photos: December 10
December 18, 2019
Yvonne Gay
The holiday season comes to life in this photo series with end-of-semester celebrations, open houses, and musical traditions. Research presentations and partnerships round out the week.
![Photo Credit: Dale Preston '83 Students eating a meal at a potluck.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2019/potluck.dalep.jpg?itok=1WbSzhTY)
Concerts in the Library?
December 17, 2019
Yvonne Gay
When most people go to the library, it’s safe to assume they aren’t expecting to attend a concert, but if they are going to the conservatory library on a given day at noon, that’s exactly what’s happening.
![Photo by Michael Hartman Students with French horns pose in front of a sign.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2019/trd.michaelhartman.jpg?itok=IaTXCYxG)
Arriving in Fall 2020: New Tool to Enhance Students’ Academic Journey
December 11, 2019
Engage Communications
In fall 2020, the college will launch new software that will be used to communicate and manage connectivity with students. The software platform, Engage, is a communication and relationship management tool that will improve the student experience with academic advising, support student academic success, and make communications between students and the college more efficient and effective.
![Aerial view of Oberlin College campus.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/engage-main.jpg?itok=aoP-k1G0)
This Week in Photos: December 4
December 11, 2019
Yvonne Gay
This week's series highlights Solarity, student dance groups, a musical union performance, master class with Marilyn Horne, jazz, letterpress, Kwanzaa founder Maulana Karenga, guest pianist XakBjerken, December graduates, Convocation with Tom Rosenstiel ’78, and a production in Wurtzel Theater.
![Photo by Yevhen Gulenko A rapper performs in front of a large crowd of excited students.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2019/newleadsolarity.yevheng.jpg?itok=SmHMFJq_)