News
Full Spectrum
September 8, 2016
Jeff Hagan ’86
A supposed autism epidemic led Steve Silberman ’79 to explore the causes. What he found was its history and a different approach to its future. Oberlin Alumni Magazine editor Jeff Hagan ’86 interviewed Silberman for the summer issue.
![poster with the text "Oberlin"](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/oam_masthead_june_2016_0.png?itok=zYX8dh5n)
Training a 'New Generation' to Tango
September 7, 2016
Justine Goode
The Cleveland School of Tango will offer six-week sessions for students and community members
![view of feet of two people dancing](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/rs20084_tango1_0.jpg?itok=zIuW6CTf)
President Krislov Announces Departure Plans
September 6, 2016
Communications Staff
Marvin Krislov, president of Oberlin College & Conservatory, announced today that he plans to leave his position on June 30, 2017, after leading the institution for 10 years.
![view of building with architectural columns](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/cox_detail_image_2.jpg?itok=B-cJMXP4)
“The Synapse” Launches Branch Publications
September 2, 2016
Amanda Nagy
Oberlin’s student-run science magazine collaborates with students at neighboring liberal arts schools.
![The editorial staff of The Synapse](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/synapse_staff_0.jpg?itok=9ePj-ynj)
Audio Postcard: TGIF in Wilder Bowl
August 31, 2016
Communications Staff
Plug in your headphones, and be transported to that magical time and place.
![Wilder Bowl filled with people. Acrobats start to climb on top of each other.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/wilder_tgif-lester_0.jpg?itok=8pbA7Lby)
A Look at Oberlin’s Next Performance Venue
August 24, 2016
Julie Gulenko '15
Birenbaum Space intended to unite campus and community.
![construction blueprint.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/birenbaum_blueprint.png?itok=Mgj0igWy)
Journalist Michele Norris Leads Off 2016-17 Convocation Series
August 23, 2016
Communications Staff
The longtime NPR cohost will talk about her Race Card Project and America's conversation about race and identity.
![Michele Norris](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/michele_norris-thumbnail_0.jpg?itok=5_HiMQ7M)
Hand-Packaged Care
August 22, 2016
Chloe Vassot
Whether they are from family or a local business, the benefits of care packages in treating the common college ailments of homesickness and stress are almost immeasurable.
![Box of cookies and cakes.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/care_package_1_0.jpg?itok=Vk_77VVt)
Summer Research Around the World
August 22, 2016
Justine Goode
Students take advantage of the summer months to conduct research around the nation and the globe
![Emilie Lozier seated at a lab computer](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/img_2849_0.jpg?itok=oLEAelTD)
Who's That Girl?
August 22, 2016
Communications Staff
She's held court in Oberlin’s libraries since 1885, and she wears a size 6 shoe.
![The Reading Girl statue is wearing a Converse sneaker and a bright purple necklace.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/reading_girl_1_0.jpg?itok=7ozJVp_3)