News Releases
Alexia Hudson-Ward Named Director of Libraries
March 22, 2016
Communications Staff
Alexia Hudson-Ward will join the Oberlin community on July 1 as the Azariah Smith Root Director of Libraries. As director, Hudson-Ward will be responsible for the four campus libraries, special exhibits, collection development, technology integration, and space planning and utilization.
Baritone Michael Preacely '01 to Perform, Lead Talks at Oberlin
March 17, 2016
Erich Burnett
March-April visit includes a recital, career-development session, and insight how he broke his family's education barrier.
![Michael Preacely](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/michaelpreacely_0.jpg?itok=Fp8XH-dy)
Voice Professor Salvatore Champagne Releases CD & Book on Oberlin Music
March 11, 2016
Erich Burnett
Recording of works by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco the result of 15 years of research and performance.
![Salvatore Champagne](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/salvatorechampagne_copy_3.jpg?itok=TSdGxMS_)
Elizabeth Ogonek, Jesse Jones Named to Composition Faculty at Oberlin
March 9, 2016
Erich Burnett
Their diverse careers intersected on campus over the past year, resulting in enlightening interactions with students.
![Elizabeth Ogonek and Jesse Jones](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/ogjess_3.jpg?itok=p0SfCQFk)
Miró Quartet to Perform March 10 as Part of Oberlin's Artist Recital Series
March 8, 2016
Erich Burnett
Concert of Beethoven's "Razumovsky" quartets serves as a homecoming for alumni Daniel Ching ’95 and Joshua Gindele ’97.
![Four men in black suits seated at a bar](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/mirotuxcolor2013_bymichaelcarter_1200.jpg?itok=vO9icmXq)
Statement from Board Chair Clyde McGregor on anti-Semitic social media posts
March 5, 2016
Communications Staff
At the March quarterly Board meeting, the Trustees of Oberlin College discussed postings on social media by an Oberlin faculty member.
JOINT OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Addressing Seriousness of Anti-Semitic Views Expressed by Oberlin College Professor
March 4, 2016
Communications Staff
In response to the recent anti-Semitic views expressed on social media by an Oberlin College assistant professor that garnered international attention, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, AJC Cleveland, the Anti-Defamation League Cleveland Region and the Cleveland Hillel Foundation met with Oberlin College President Marvin Krislov and several of his senior staff.
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents the Otherworldly Alcina March 9-13
March 2, 2016
Erich Burnett
The original Fantasy Island, Handel's masterpiece showcases soaring arias and seductive sorcery.
![Alcina poster](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/alcina_patron_mail_header_3.png?itok=DFJZnYNI)
Cash Prizes Doubled for Oberlin's 2016 Cooper Competition July 16-22
February 29, 2016
Erich Burnett
Young pianists vie for $40,000—including a first prize of $20,000. Finalists perform with the Cleveland Orchestra, earn full scholarships to attend Oberlin.
![A young pianist takes the stage](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/tonyyang_coopercompetition_0.jpg?itok=SRjTiAvv)
Finnish Pianist Matti Raekallio to Join Oberlin Conservatory Faculty
February 29, 2016
Erich Burnett
Longtime performer-educator celebrated for his extensive repertoire and years molding exemplary students.
![Finnish Pianist Matti Raekallio](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/matti_copy_0.jpg?itok=3vgVeywk)