Campus News
Nancy Schrom Dye, 13th President of Oberlin College
October 28, 2015
Oberlin College
Nancy Schrom Dye, the 13th president of Oberlin College and a historian of modern America, died October 28, 2015, at her home in Lakewood, Ohio, after a lengthy illness. She was 68 years old.
Oberlin, Prepare for Landing
October 28, 2015
Lisa Gulasy
On Thursday, October 29, nine actors and four musicians will perform a concert reading of The Landing, a new musical composed by musical theater legend John Kander ’51 and written by lyricist and book writer Greg Pierce ’00. Kander and Pierce will be in attendance.
Lake Como Pianist Ran Jia Performs
October 26, 2015
Communications Staff
Pianist Ran Jia, a student of maestro William Nabore at the International Piano Academy Lake Como, performs in Finney Chapel on September 27 in the first concert of the 2015-16 Artist Recital...
What to Expect at This Year’s Lab Crawl
October 23, 2015
Lisa Gulasy
Students can learn more about the college’s research facilities, discover available research opportunities, and find faculty mentors at Lab Crawl, happening from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 30.
Oberlin Observes Fall Recess
October 20, 2015
Communications Staff
Campus is uncommonly quiet this week, as a majority of students are off campus enjoying fall recess. Students, faculty, and staff who remain on campus are enjoying the changing scenery and warm...
An Alumnus’ Connection to Bridge of Spies Swap
October 19, 2015
Communications Staff
Director Steven Spielberg’s latest film Bridge of Spies, in theaters this past weekend, tells the story of American insurance lawyer James Donovan (played by Tom Hanks), who first defended...
Students Chat with President Over Ice Cream
October 16, 2015
Communications Staff
President Krislov (left) talks with Aaron Appel ’16 at Cowhaus Creamery on October 12 during Ice Cream with Krislov. Nearly 300 students ventured downtown to enjoy one free scoop of artisan ice...
Take Care During High-Stress Times
October 15, 2015
Marvin Krislov
Remember to take care of your physical and mental health as exams, papers, and other assignments mount.
Professors Collaborate on West Nile Virus Research
October 15, 2015
Communications Staff
What drives the interaction, chemically and evolutionarily, between a particular species of mosquito and a particular species of bird? Professor of Biology Mary Garvin hypothesizes volatile chemicals...
Dance Diaspora Performs Fall Show
October 14, 2015
Communications Staff
Joyous jazz music filled Warner Main Space October 2 and 3 as Dance Diaspora performed its seasonal show Horace Silver: Song For My Father & Other Matters Pertaining To The Heart.