News Releases
Mezzo-Soprano Susan Graham Performs April 6 at Finney Chapel
March 18, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
The acclaimed singer's visit as part of the Artist Recital Series will include a public master class on April 7.
![Susan Grahamhor](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/susangrahamhor_2.jpg?itok=dqHGtw7U)
Concerto Competition Winners to Perform in April, May
March 17, 2014
Cathy Partlow Strauss
Judged by a guest jury in October, four students emerge victorious and earn a date with Oberlin's orchestras.
![](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/concertowinners2013-14_0.jpg?itok=9kKH3sxn)
Michael L. Frandsen Named Vice President for Finance and Administration
March 14, 2014
Communications Staff
Frandsen comes to Oberlin with years of experience as a faculty member and finance administrator.
Jupiter Quartet Concludes Oberlin Residency with March 20 Concert
March 13, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Free performance by the conservatory's 2013-14 artists in residence will feature pieces by Beethoven and Bartók.
![The Jupiter Quartet at Finney Chapel](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/jupiteragain_1.jpg?itok=SScbPU9G)
Save a Life in Ten Minutes
March 10, 2014
James Helmsworth
This Wednesday, student volunteers are registering potential bone marrow donors in the Science Center.
Conservatory to Host Inaugural Milt Hinton Institute in June
March 4, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Weeklong program celebrates the legacy of the late musician, dubbed “The Dean of Jazz Bass Players.” Scholarships available for junior high and high school students.
![Milt Hinton performs with Cab Calloway’s band in Havana, Cuba, 1951](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/hinton1_1951cubacropjustmilt_7.jpg?itok=-xlazkWy)
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents Britten's Albert Herring March 12-16
March 4, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
The composer's centennial anniversary is celebrated with four performances of his comic opera at Hall Auditorium.
![Albert Herring poster](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/albertherringposter_0.jpg?itok=8eOXHcU5)
Office of Wellness on Nutrition and Exercise
February 21, 2014
Communications Staff
A new events series developed by the Office of Wellness and taking place February 24 to March 1 will focus on improving overall health and well being through healthy eating and exercise habits.
Chemistry Scholar Named Oberlin's New Dean of Arts and Sciences
February 13, 2014
Communications Staff
Timothy Elgren, a teacher-scholar from Hamilton College, will lead Oberlin's faculty and academic departments.
Andrea Kalyn Named Dean of the Conservatory
February 12, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
The longtime associate dean earns overwhelming approval to be the conservatory's 13th permanent chief administrator.
![Andrea Kalyn portrait](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/andreakalyn_0.jpg?itok=NcoXdymG)