Campus News
Michele Norris Kicks Off 2016-17 Convocation Series
October 19, 2016
Communications Staff
Michele Norris, an Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning journalist and longtime cohost of NPR's All Things Considered, signs copies of her new book, The Grace of Silence, following...
Hotel Opening Celebration
October 10, 2016
Communications Staff
The campus community attended a celebration for the opening of the Hotel at Oberlin on Friday, October 7. The event featured a champagne toast and recognized the contributions of donors.
Studio Art Faculty 2016 Show Opening
October 4, 2016
Communications Staff
A collage of paintings called “Street in Sunlight” by Visiting Assistant Professor of Studio Art Don Harvey is among the works by a dozen studio art faculty on display in the Baron Art...
Homecoming a Success; A Landmark Environmental Conference
September 29, 2016
Marvin Krislov
An array of academic, musical, artistic, and athletic events, which only Oberlin could offer, made Homecoming a great success. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make the weekend a hit. I am also very much looking forward to the second weekend in October when Oberlin will host a landmark environmental conference, “After Fossil Fuels: The Next Economy.” The conference will bring together some of the most innovative and influential thinkers in the world with key elected officials who have a solid and active track record on climate change issues.
Heisman Club Inducts Four to Hall of Fame
September 28, 2016
Communications Staff
The Heisman Club of Oberlin College inducted four members into its newly renovated Hall of Fame on Friday, September 23. The class of 2016 includes Don Hunsinger (left), a coach, administrator, and...
Benefits Open Enrollment Begins Oct. 3
September 22, 2016
Communications Staff
During the Benefits and Wellness Fair on October 5, learn more about the college’s health plans and benefits, and meet with insurance representatives, retirement advisors, financial services vendors, and wellness experts.
Suzanne Overstreet Discusses Debut Novel
September 20, 2016
Amanda Nagy
Overstreet is the creative writing program coordinator. Her historical fiction novel, Wait for Me, started as a tribute to keep her father’s memory alive.
Art Rental Fall 2016
September 19, 2016
Communications Staff
Claudia Bake ’19 was the first person in line for art rental on September 9, having waited since 6:45 a.m. When asked if it was worth it, “Oh, absolutely! I'm so excited! I'm in...
Oberlin-Wellington Rescue 158th anniversary
September 13, 2016
Communications Staff
On September 13, 1858, citizens and students of Oberlin and citizens of Wellington successfully rescued John Price, a runaway slave living in Oberlin, from slave catchers. Price had been forcefully...
Jamey Haddad and "Under One Sun"
September 8, 2016
Communications Staff
Professor of Advanced Improvisation and Percussion Jamey Haddad performed with “Under One Sun,” an eclectic group of jazz musicians representing five different countries and five...