Campus News
Dreaming of a Rainbow Nation
December 14, 2013
Booker Peek
Emeritus Professor Booker Peek reflects on the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela.
![Nelson Mandela](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/nelson_mandela-2008_edit_0.jpg?itok=oPShstl_)
Bassoon Christmas
December 13, 2013
Communications Staff
The conservatory's tradition of holiday/end-of-the-semester celebrations began Thursday, December 12, with Bassoon Christmas. Be sure to catch Minimalistmas (Sunday at noon) and Marimba...
![Bassoonists seated under a row of Christmas stockings](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/alltogethernow_0.jpg?itok=zbvOO-MO)
Remembering Mandela
December 11, 2013
Marvin Krislov
Nelson Mandela’s life demonstrates that in the most difficult times, we can endure, educate ourselves, and work together toward equality and justice.
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And the Answer Is
December 11, 2013
Communications Staff
Second-year Sam Bernhard’s appearance as a contestant on the game show Jeopardy will be televised tonight, Wednesday, December 11, at 7:30 p.m. on Cleveland’s CBS affiliate...
![Alex Trebek and Sam Bernhard on the set of Jeopardy.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/sam-bernhard-jeopardy_0.jpg?itok=3LJp8ORF)
Happy Birthday to Oberlin’s Favorite Chemist
December 6, 2013
Communications Staff
Oberlin’s largest donor ever, Charles Martin Hall, was born 150 years ago, on December 6, 1863.
![statue of Charles Martin Hall](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/chas_0.jpg?itok=OCzJtR63)
Making the Founders Proud
December 3, 2013
Marvin Krislov
Oberlin’s first-ever class took place 180 years ago today. This Founders’ Day we pay tribute to the many faculty and staff who have inspired our students and alumni.
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Jamming with the Punch Brothers
December 3, 2013
Communications Staff
The Punch Brothers, on campus for a three day residency, held a jam session Tuesday night in the con lounge. Their visit wraps up December 4 with an improv boot camp, but they'll be back on campus in March to perform in Finney.
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2013 Thanksgiving Recess Hours
November 27, 2013
Communications Staff
If you'll be on campus during the holiday weekend, you'll want to refer to the Oberlin OnCampus compilation of hours of operation for dining halls and other hot spots on campus.
Who Said It?
November 27, 2013
Communications Staff
Vanity Fair magazine’s online daily published a quiz on November 26, challenging readers to determine who— The Oberlin Review or Pope Francis—made a series of...