News Releases
Singer-Songwriter Aoife O'Donovan Joins Punch Brothers' Fall Residency
October 1, 2015
Erich Burnett
Three days of activities include numerous events open to all, including a late-night jam session October 6.
![Aoife O’Donovan, whose hair is blowing in the wind](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/aoife_odonovan_0.jpeg?itok=YD5URRgE)
Oberlin Celebrates Community and Culture Festival 2015
September 22, 2015
Communications Staff
All are invited to celebrate Oberlin from 1-4 p.m., on Saturday, September 26 in Tappan Square for Oberlin’s annual Community and Culture Festival.
Oberlin's Artist Recital Series Opens Sep. 27 With Lake Como Pianists
September 10, 2015
Erich Burnett
Performance celebrates Oberlin's new partnership with the renowned Italian piano academy. Subscriptions are available now—with special offer through Sep. 11.
![Lake Como pianist](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/ranjia_0.jpg?itok=3JnIGQPu)
Byron Pearson, Longtime Professor of Trumpet, Dies at 74
September 9, 2015
Erich Burnett
A veteran of numerous orchestras and ensembles, he served as director of the Brass Guild of Oberlin for many years.
![Byron Pearson](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/fb_img_1441777922404_copy_0.jpg?itok=HBjFNHkA)
Oberlin College and Oberlin Shansi Celebrate Peace with Plantings
September 8, 2015
Communications Staff
As a symbol of peace and friendship, Oberlin College and Oberlin Shansi will enter into a new collaboration with the Green Legacy Hiroshima Initiative to mark the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
2 Share Top Honors at the 2015 Cooper International Competition
September 1, 2015
Erich Burnett
Belle Ting, Gallia Kastner outlast field of 21 violinists, each earn $10,000 grand prize; Joshua Brown takes second.
![The two champions](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/galliabellecrop_2.jpg?itok=y8oU7fj5)
Herbert Henke '53, Longtime Conservatory Professor, Dies at 84
August 22, 2015
Erich Burnett
Leading exponent of eurhythmics traveled the world to teach, inspired countless students through his work.
![Herbert Henke](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/herb_henke_horiz_0.jpg?itok=3aKp5WEc)
Hope Kassen '15 Receives Fulbright in Malaysia
August 4, 2015
Amanda Nagy
A politics and law and society double major, Kassen hopes to pick up one of the many different languages in Malaysia.
Karen Jesse '04 Returns to Oberlin to Kick Off 2015 Vocal Academy
July 17, 2015
Julie Anna Gulenko
Acclaimed soprano's July 24 recital to include works by Mahler, Britten, and Richard Strauss.
![Karen Jesse](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/karenjesse_creditchristopherweiss_2.jpg?itok=Rslw6Y6v)
Winkelfoos Receives Leadership Award
July 17, 2015
Communications Staff
The National Association of Women Athletics Directors has named Natalie Winkelfoos an Administrator of the Year.
![Natalie Winkelfoos](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/natalie_winkelfoos_2_0.jpg?itok=FuNwGxqx)