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What I Did on My Summer Vacation
September 5, 2013
James Helmsworth
From brushing whales’ teeth to writing for Rolling Stone, summers find Oberlin students enhancing their educations, careers, and sometimes both at the same time.
![Madison Szathmary and a beluga whale at Mystic Aquarium](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/003_0.jpg?itok=QQBZXKg8)
Goodness, Gracious: Great Balls of Fire
September 4, 2013
Amanda Nagy
Oberlin participates in NASA network that detects meteors in Earth’s orbit.
In Memoriam: Ronald Bishop (1934-2013)
September 3, 2013
Erich Burnett
Oberlin’s longtime tuba instructor enjoyed a stellar career with the Cleveland Orchestra and a deep passion for sharing his gift with students of all ages.
![Ronald Bishop](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/bishop_pic1_0.jpg?itok=SfcnNB1s)
A Scholar and a Teacher
August 27, 2013
Amanda Nagy
Associate Chemistry Professor Catherine Oertel ’99 is earning nods for teaching and research.
![Professor and students in a lab.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/katie_oertel_lab_0.jpg?itok=aSpcxfUJ)
2013-14 Artist Recital Series Schedule Announced
August 21, 2013
Erich Burnett
Yo-Yo Ma and Susan Graham highlight the 135th annual season; subscription specials are available now, with single tickets on sale September 16.
![Artist recital series poster](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/artsguide_newscenter_narrow_0.jpg?itok=IEmwgHmI)
Summer in Oberlin Means Research
August 20, 2013
James Helmsworth
During the summer, Oberlin students assist faculty with important research, while making discoveries of their own.
![William Burke makes adjustments to instruments in Matthew Elrod’s lab.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/_mg_7815_0.jpg?itok=LhUZM9vV)
Taking on Detroit
August 5, 2013
Amanda Nagy
As a Venture for America Fellow, May graduate Matthew Fish looks forward to rebuilding his hometown, Detroit.
![Detroit Industry mural](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/diego_rivera_-_detroit_industry_murals_0.jpg?itok=rfQ2qOIY)
May Grad Joins Congressional Staff
August 2, 2013
James Helmsworth
After working with her through Oberlin's Cole Scholars program, Ilyssa Meyer ’13 was hired by United States Representative Carolyn Maloney as her Special Assistant.
![United States Representative Carolyn Maloney with Ilyssa Meyer ’13](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/picture_3-1_0.png?itok=OnEVyMwB)
Putting Tracks to Wax
August 2, 2013
James Helmsworth
Though new technology has revolutionized media consumption, recent graduate Adrian Rew has started a business using something far older—vinyl records.
![Adrian Rew ’13 surrounded by shelves full of LP records](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/adrianrew.jpg?itok=12ZCEmmy)
An Unprecedented Outcome
July 27, 2013
Erich Burnett
The last three remaining participants in the 2013 Cooper International Violin Competition made the most of their final opportunity onstage, offering outstanding performances in concert with the...