News
Celebration of Undergraduate Research 2017
October 24, 2017
Communications Staff
The Office of Undergraduate Research and the Center for Learning, Education, and Research in the Sciences invite all members of the campus and community to a half-day symposium on Friday, October 27, featuring Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music students’ research.
Jazz Great Billy Childs to Work with Conservatory Students in Fall, Spring Residencies
October 23, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Multi-genre pianist and composer Billy Childs collaborates with Oberlin Conservatory students in a series of concerts, public master classes, and closer work with students in classroom sessions.
Turning a Passion Into a Career
October 23, 2017
Lydia Moran
Nolan Boomer ’16 cultivated a passion for book arts, curatorial practices, and architectural history, giving him the tools to pursue a self-curated career in the arts.
Is Radio a Dying Art Form? Hardly, According to WOBC
October 20, 2017
Tyler Sloan
WOBC 91.5 FM broadcasted its first show in November 1950. More than half a century later, the station’s staff is still keeping radio alive with over 150 eclectic shows and nonstop streaming throughout the year.
Winter Term Registration Moves Online
October 20, 2017
Communications Staff
Registration for winter term has moved entirely online. To support students in this transition, One|Stop drop-in hours will be available.
The Astronomer is Here to Take Your Questions
October 18, 2017
Amanda Nagy
Assistant Professor Jillian Scudder has gained a following with public outreach on topics of space, astronomy, and astrophysics.
From Mentee to Colleague: Oberlin Mentorship Goes Above and Beyond
October 12, 2017
Tyler Sloan
Associate Professor of Africana studies Meredith Gadsby and her former student, Caitlin O’Neill ’11 participated in a panel about Afrofuturism during the "Exploring Beauty and Truth in Worlds of Color" conference at Oberlin.
Q&A with Bara Watts
October 12, 2017
Communications Staff
“Q&A with…” is a series dedicated to introducing staff members to the Oberlin community. Find out about Bara Watts, director of entrepreneurship, who joined the office of Creativity and Leadership in April 2017.
Rhiannon Giddens ’00 Named MacArthur Fellow for 2017
October 12, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Singer-instrumentalist and founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops celebrated for creating connections between music of the past and present.
At This Conference, You’re Family
October 11, 2017
Amanda Nagy
Obies earn top prizes for their research presentations at the National Association of Black Geoscientists annual conference.