News Collection
Winter Term
Oberlin provides a winter term each year to empower students to discover the value of self-directed education. Students may devise an individual project in collaboration with an Oberlin staff or faculty member, or participate in a group project that has been organized by Oberlin staff, faculty, or other students. These undertakings can happen on or off campus. The Office of Winter Term oversees these projects.
The central objective of this period is to continue the process of personal and academic discovery outside of the classroom.
Global and Local Changemakers to be Honored at this Year’s Commencement
A physician who works to advance HIV and AIDS research and treatment; a couple dedicated to serving the Oberlin community; and a cofounder of the college’s first co-op will all be honored during this year’s Commencement exercises.
This Week in Photos: January 29
January 29, 2020
Although Winter Term 2020 is complete there are still so many photogenic and inspiring moments to share. In this photo series, we visit Lake Erie; Hall Annex 100 for a theater workshop with director Joey Rizzolo; Peters Hall for an elementary Russian class; the Ninde Scholars at Oberlin High School; and a chance to sport a terrific pair of 3D-printed snow glasses.
Bridging the Gap: Oberlin Students Develop Dialogue with Conservative Religious School
January 28, 2020
Led by Simon Greer, a leading facilitator for social change work, students from both schools engaged in learning to build bridges across lines of difference.
History at the Museum Examines How Institutions Educate the Public
January 27, 2020
Winter Term project explores how various museums choose to construct narratives.
PERSIST: Intro to Research Project Helps Students Envision Themselves as Scientists
January 24, 2020
New Winter Term offering gives underrepresented students meaningful insights into what it’s like to conduct research in a STEM lab.
Panel Discussion Celebrates Entrepreneurship in Oberlin
January 24, 2020
LaunchU partnered with the City of Oberlin for a panel discussion on local entrepreneurship.
This Week in Photos: January 22
January 22, 2020
In this photo series, we explore the art of cinema storytelling; go to an entrepreneurial boot camp; get intense with strings and Greek; go back to high school in Berkeley; stop by the freezer section in Kim’s Grocery & Carryout; get involved with dark matter; learn R for SPSS; join a dance class; design an archeological exhibit; get cozy with a wild beast; and much more.
Independent Scientific Research Opportunities Abound During Winter Term
January 20, 2020
In Professor William Parsons’ Chemical Biology and Organic Chemistry Research Winter Term project, students delve deep into independent scientific research.
Phlox Ensembles Give Underrepresented Groups a Voice
January 19, 2020
Ensembles promote women and trans individuals in classical music, and celebrates repertoire by composers of these identities.
Podcasting Oberlin News Develops Students’ Audio Storytelling Skills
January 17, 2020
Podcasting project immerses students in podcasting as a medium; fosters storytelling, interviewing, audio recording, and editing skills.
History Design Lab Institute Advises How to Launch an Oral History Project
January 15, 2020
The History Design Lab Institute offers an intensive look at how to launch a collaborative oral history project, along with methods of project design and presentation.
Updates to Winter Term 2020 Build a Robust On-Campus Experience
October 7, 2019
New group projects and student support services enhance the on-campus experience.
‘‘Diving into the Art World’’
June 20, 2019
This episode of An Oberlin Minute spotlights the Practicum in Museum Education winter term, which explores the Allen Memorial Art Museum and familiarizes students with museum education and gallery teaching.
