Campus News
Former Ambassador Kathleen Stephens to Speak on U.S.-Korean Relations
February 15, 2019
Communications Staff
Kathleen Stephens’ visit immediately follows the planned U.S.-North Korea summit in late February.
![Kathleen Stephens portrait Image of Kathleen Stephens](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/profile_photo-_ambassador_stephen.jpg?itok=sPm7uMoq)
More Than Just Enforcement: Campus Safety Officers Save Student’s Life
February 11, 2019
Hillary Hempstead
Oberlin’s Campus Safety officers are trained to respond to potential criminal incidents, suspicious activity, requests for assistance, and emergency situations—such as the one that resulted in saving the life of second-year Oli Bentley.
![Leondist DuVall and Oli Bentley two people sitting side by side](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/leondist_oli.jpg?itok=heB-5czp)
Black History Month 2019: Liberation is This
February 7, 2019
Communications Staff
The monthlong tribute, themed Liberation is This, includes 26 programs, performances, and talks that shine a light on the black experience.
![Black History Month Black History Month graphic](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/bhm_web_graphic_0.jpg?itok=2I9eh4jS)
Q&A with Zahida Sherman, Director of the Multicultural Resource Center
February 4, 2019
Communications Staff
Beginning on Monday, February 18, Zahida Sherman will serve as the new director of the Multicultural Resource Center.
![Zahida Sherman portrait of Zahida Sherman](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/zahidas-news.jpg?itok=6wMCeDHI)
Kevin Brown Appointed Chief Facilities Officer
January 22, 2019
Communications Staff
Kevin Brown will begin his role on February 25, 2019 and will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of all campus facilities and associated grounds, roadways, and utility systems.
![Kevin Brown photo of Kevin Brown](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/kevin_brown_760x570.jpg?itok=3-msaOjz)
Former Board of Trustees Chair Thomas J. Klutznick '61 Dies
January 10, 2019
Communications Staff
The former board of trustees chair died on January 4, 2019.
![snowy Oberlin snow on Oberlin's campus](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/winteroberlin.jpg?itok=eoGnZBve)
Q&A with Alyssa Traster
December 19, 2018
Communications Staff
“Q&A with…” is a series dedicated to introducing staff members to the Oberlin community. Get to know Alyssa Traster, curatorial assistant, in the Allen Memorial Art Museum.
![Alyssa Traster Alyssa Traster](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/traster.jpg?itok=12ogABk7)
Introducing New Tool for All-campus Communications
November 21, 2018
Communications Staff
On November 30, 2018, the Office of Communications will launch the new daily Campus Digest email—an html-based, customizable email. This new system will replace the weekly, text- and URL-based Campus Digest email that is sent to the campus community on Thursdays.
![Aerial photo of Oberlin College aerial photo of Oberlin College campus buildings](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/campusover.jpg?itok=rgt4c1UI)
Alumnus William Goldman '52 Dies
November 20, 2018
Communications Staff
The acclaimed screenwriter and novelist died on Friday, November 16, 2018, in New York City.
![William Goldman William Goldman](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/goldman.jpg?itok=bFiBJ4vW)
Q&A with Rebecca Belford
November 19, 2018
Communications Staff
“Q&A with…” is a series dedicated to introducing staff members to the Oberlin community. Get to know Rebecca Belford, technical services librarian, in the conservatory library.
![Rebecca Belford Portrait of Rebecca Belford](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/rebeccabelford.jpg?itok=r7psEMxh)