Campus News
Coming Home to Oberlin
September 29, 2013
Communications Staff
Indie-folk singer/songwriter Lucy Wainwright Roche ’03 played the second date of her 2013 fall tour at the Cat in the Cream on Thursday, September 26. Afterward, she posted on her Facebook...
Enjoy Oberlin’s Village Green
September 25, 2013
Marvin Krislov
Some of Oberlin’s most memorable moments occur in the lovely, 13-acre park we call Tappan Square. Thanks to Charles Martin Hall, whose vision and legacy made it a green space open to all.
Scammers Target Oberlin Classifieds Sellers
September 25, 2013
Communications Staff
Scammers have recently targeted individuals selling items on Oberlin Classifieds. Please follow these e-commerce safety guidelines when using Oberlin Classifieds or any online marketplace.
Up-to-Date Directory Information Available Online
September 23, 2013
Communications Staff
Did you know that the People Search module in Blackboard retrieves directory information that is updated twice a day, every day? Also available on Blackboard are several 2013-14 directory documents that you can download as pdfs.
George R. Bent II ’52 <br>(1928-2013)
September 22, 2013
Cynthia Nickoloff
Longtime trustee and supporter of Oberlin College George R. Bent II ”52 died September 17 at age 85. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 19.
In Praise of Undergraduate Research
September 18, 2013
Communications Staff
Oberlin will celebrate the research undertaken by its undergraduates with a weekend of events featuring alumni, students, and guests.
Archives and Special Collections: A Treasure Trove
September 18, 2013
Marvin Krislov
High above Wilder Bowl are dazzling treasures of artistic and historic significance.
Toni Morrison Society Celebrates 20 Years
September 18, 2013
Communications Staff
On Thursday and Friday, September 19 and 20, members of the international Toni Morrison Society will converge on campus to celebrate the society’s 20th anniversary. Two of the events—a special convocation with Toni Morrison and the inaugural Toni Morrison Society Lecture by Herman Beavers ’81—are open to the public.
A New Year in the Division of Student Life
September 11, 2013
Cynthia Nickoloff
As dean of the Division of Student Life, Eric Estes oversees Student Health Services, the Counseling Center, the Multicultural Resource Center, the Class Dean System, the Office of Safety and Security, and more. As we embark on the 2013-14 academic year, Oberlin OnCampus asked him if there are new developments or initiatives in his division.
A Convocation of Visionaries
September 10, 2013
Marvin Krislov
I’m especially pleased to have Wendell Berry and Wes Jackson as our guests tonight. They will discuss with Oberlin’s David Orr what progress environmentalism has made over the past 35 years, as well as specific aspects of their work.
