Campus News
Benefits Open Enrollment Begins Oct. 3
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
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
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 awe!” she said. The

Oberlin-Wellington Rescue 158th anniversary
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"
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 generations, on Augus

Trecia Pottinger Appointed Bonner Center Director
Communications Staff
Pottinger has been with the Bonner Center since 2011, most recently as program director of the Bonner Scholars Program and associate director of the BCSL.
Message from President Krislov to the Oberlin Community
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.
Fall Employee Bowling League
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 sessions: 4:30 p.m

Oberlin College Awarded $150,000 Grant to Strengthen Music Studies Major
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.
Welcome New Students, New Faculty and Staff, and all Returnees!
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.
