Campus News
Peter B. Lewis, 1933-2013
November 26, 2013
Communications Staff
Philanthropist Peter B. Lewis, who as an individual and as a member of his family contributed significantly to Oberlin’s Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies and the Green Arts District...
Stull Hall Earns Acclaim
November 26, 2013
Erich Burnett
Built this past summer and opened earlier this semester, Oberlin’s newest performance space, the David H. Stull Recital Hall, has received accolades from the Cleveland-area chapters of the American Institute of Architects and the American Society of Interior Designers.
Yo-Yo Ma in Finney
November 22, 2013
Communications Staff
Legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma performed with pianist Kathryn Stott in Finney Chapel on Wednesday, November 20, as part of Oberlin’s 135th Artist Recital Series. When tickets to his concert quickly...
Those Ah-Ha Moments and Experiences
November 20, 2013
Marvin Krislov
As we head into the Thanksgiving season, let us be thankful for the faculty, staff, and students who inspire ah-ha moments, and let us all recommit ourselves to being receptive to these transformational opportunities.
Vinyl Weekend
November 18, 2013
James Helmsworth
“I can’t wait to spend a sweaty, thumping night at the ’Sco,” said Ben Goldfarb ’93 as he prepared to travel to Oberlin with the DJ collective he founded, I Love Vinyl, for Hip Hop 101’s weekendlong homage to the vinyl record on November 15 and 16.
Tradeoffs, Priorities, and Choices
November 13, 2013
Marvin Krislov
Events at Oberlin this past week led me to consider some questions. What do you think?
Underground Clues to Climate Change
November 13, 2013
Cynthia Nickoloff
Geochemist R. Lawrence Edwards looks to cave deposits, ocean sediments, and ice cores for clues to historic and prehistoric climate. He'll discuss his work and its implications for study of current climate change November 14, 15, and 21.
Humanities Alive and Well
November 6, 2013
Marvin Krislov
The New York Times October 31 front-page story, “Interest in the Humanities Fading, Colleges Worry,” made some valid points, but gave short shrift to the purpose, health, and value of humanities in higher education. So I wrote a letter to the editor.
Environmental Dashboard Project Expands
November 6, 2013
James Helmsworth
Oberlin’s Environmental Dashboard project is expanding to all Oberlin public schools, thanks to a grant from State Farm’s Youth Action Board.
Men’s Soccer Heads to Tournament
November 4, 2013
Communications Staff
The men’s soccer team will open North Coast Athletic Conference tournament play Wednesday, November 6, at 2 p.m. at Kenyon College, where the Yeomen battled the Lords to 0-0 draw last Saturday...
