Campus News
Welcome Back from Spring Break
March 30, 2014
Communications Staff
Welcome back from spring break. Coming soon to Tappan Square—and campus—spring. And daffodils!
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Spring Break 2014
March 21, 2014
Communications Staff
Oberlin is on spring break from March 22 through March 30.
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Quick Notes on Our Way to Spring
March 19, 2014
Marvin Krislov
I know everyone is quite busy with school work, research, recitals, various events, practices, and sports competitions, so this column is just some quick notes.
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Punch Brothers Host Listening Party
March 19, 2014
Communications Staff
The second stop on the Punch Brothers’ three-part residency included an afternoon listening party in Stull Recital Hall on Tuesday, March 11.
![Chris Eldridge ’04 of the Punch Brothers spinning a record](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/rs30420_punchbrothers26_0.jpg?itok=B2VBNvtb)
Essence Takes on Misogyny in Hip Hop
March 17, 2014
Communications Staff
On March 7 and 8, Essence presented Queens Rule, a show exploring the objectification of black woman by today's hip hop artists.
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Board of Trustees Update March 2014
March 12, 2014
Clyde S. McGregor
Chair of the Oberlin College Board of Trustees Clyde McGregor provides a synopsis of the work done by the board during its recent meeting, held March 6 and 7 on campus.
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In Their Own Words
March 12, 2014
Communications Staff
Oberlin OnCampus asked the six recipients of Oberlin’s 2013-14 Excellence in Teaching Award what the recognition means to them.
![Oberlin's 2013-14 Excellence in Teaching Award recipients with the president and the deans](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/2013-14_teaching_excellence_1.jpg?itok=5cKKToWy)
Thank You James McBride
March 12, 2014
Marvin Krislov
James McBride’s March 5 Convocation was magical, thought-provoking, and uplifting. From start to finish, it was an astonishing, free-flowing blend of music, literature, history, religion, and warm, personal reminiscence.
A May Day Comic Romp in March
March 11, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Oberlin Opera Theater honors Britten’s centennial anniversary with four performances of Albert Herring March 12 through 16. It’s a great intro to opera—and a great deal on tickets, too.
![In a scene from the production, performers stand at a long table with glasses raised.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/allcast_0.jpg?itok=LYWk1JeR)
Save a Life in Ten Minutes
March 11, 2014
James Helmsworth
This Wednesday, student volunteers are registering potential bone marrow donors in the Science Center.
![Shane Joseph ’16](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/shane_joseph_0.jpg?itok=PtJ49ikx)