Campus News
Message from President Krislov to the Oberlin Community
September 6, 2016
Marvin Krislov
After nearly a decade serving as president, and with the recent completion of the new Strategic Plan and the successful comprehensive campaign, I have decided this will be my last year at Oberlin. My final day as president will be June 30, 2017.
Oberlin College Awarded $150,000 Grant to Strengthen Music Studies Major
September 2, 2016
Communications Staff
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Oberlin College a $150,000 presidential leadership grant, which will be used to strengthen and expand the study of music in the context of liberal arts, a priority identified by President Marvin Krislov.
Fall Employee Bowling League
September 2, 2016
Office of Communications
Attention Oberlin College employees… looking for something fun to do in your spare time? Sign up for the fall semester employee bowling league. Oberlin College Lanes is offering two...
Welcome New Students, New Faculty and Staff, and all Returnees!
September 2, 2016
Marvin Krislov
I hope everyone had a good summer. And I wish you all the best in the coming academic year. As you all know, this is a presidential election year. The campaign will kick into overdrive in the days and weeks ahead. I am writing to encourage everyone to engage with the political process and get out and vote come Election Day.
Rebecca Mosely Appointed Interim Title IX Coordinator
August 26, 2016
Office of Communications
Mosely has spent 11 years working in the Office of Residential Education, where she has been active with Title IX cases.
Welcome, New Students
August 25, 2016
Communications Staff
Orientation for new students and their parents ended Sunday, August 28. The week included department open houses, social and recreational events, academic and financial aid advising, placement...
Dr. Donald A. Henderson ’50, who led the team that eradicated smallpox, dies at 87
August 22, 2016
Communications Staff
Physician and epidemiologist Donald A. Henderson ’50 (D.A. to friends), who won the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2002 for heading the World Health Organization team that eradicated smallpox worldwide, died August 19 at a hospice facility in Towson, Maryland. He was 87.
Professors, Library Use Digital Scholarship to Create Interdisciplinary Projects
August 1, 2016
Lisa Gulasy
Several professors are incorporating digital tools into their courses to assist with researching, presenting, and preserving student projects.
Update on Voluntary Separation Program
July 26, 2016
Office of Communications
The college is preparing for impending transitions and will make decisions about filling vacancies on a case-by-case basis.
Emeritus Associate Professor of French Mathis Szykowski, 1926-2016
July 25, 2016
Communications Staff
Emeritus Associate Professor of French Mathis Szykowski died July 1, 2016, at the age of 90.
