Campus News
Painter Steve Krisha Retires After 47 Years of Service
July 10, 2015
Lisa Gulasy
Steve Krisha has worked as a painter for Oberlin College since 1968. He will retire July 14, 2015, after 47 years of service.
Avast Ye, Theater Lovers! OSTF Presents Treasure Island
July 8, 2015
Communications Staff
The Oberlin Summer Theater Festival (OSTF) opened its seventh season July 3 with a stage adaptation of the classic novel Treasure Island.
Improvised Movement
July 7, 2015
Communications Staff
"There are certain things that you can’t do in the world [without seeming] like a crazy person,” says Ann Cooper Albright, professor of dance and chair of the dance department. “But...
Grant to Help Engage Latinx Communities
June 30, 2015
Lisa Gulasy
Oberlin College has received a programming grant to participate in Latino Americans: 500 Years of History, a nationwide public programming initiative produced by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the American Library Association (ALA). According to Associate Dean of Campus Life and Grant Project Director Adrian Bautista, an overarching goal of the Oberlin project will be to enhance engagement between the campus and Lorain County Latinx communities.
Oberlin a Top Producing Fulbright School
June 26, 2015
Communications Staff
The U.S. Department of State recognized Oberlin College as a 2014-2015 Top Producing Fulbright U.S. Student Program Bachelor’s College. Of 55 Oberlin College student and alumni applicants, 13 were awarded Fulbright grants in 2014-2015.
Teaching the Cultural Aspect of Language
June 22, 2015
Communications Staff
Granted tenure in April 2015 , Claire Solomon ’98 teaches courses in modern and contemporary (19th-21st century) Latin American literature and culture, comparative literature, literary analysis...
Oberlin Celebrates Juneteenth
June 17, 2015
Communications Staff
Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) is considered the date when the last slaves in America were freed. The city of Oberlin celebrates Juneteenth each year with its Juneteenth Festival. This year’s...
Community Members Cheer on the Cavs
June 15, 2015
Communications Staff
Dozens of Oberlin community members gather in the Slow Train Cafe to watch Game 4 of the NBA Finals Thursday, June 11. Slow Train stayed open late to screen the game in which the Golden State...
Fellowship Recipient Roundup 2015 (Photo Gallery)
June 15, 2015
Communications Staff
This year, more than two dozen Oberlin students and alumni received fellowships or scholarships that will enable them to travel to new destinations and put their Oberlin education to use helping those in need.
Be a Friend to Incoming International Students
June 9, 2015
Communications Staff
The Office of International Student Services is looking for campus and community members to serve as "Community Friends" for the incoming class of international students as part of its Community Friends Program for International Students.