News
Musical America Honors Jeremy Denk '90 and ICE
November 6, 2013
Cathy Partlow Strauss
Oberlin alumni are featured prominently in the newly announced Musical America Awards, an annual celebration of artistic excellence and achievement in the arts since 1960.
Higher Ground
November 5, 2013
Communications Staff
$8 million gift from the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation will create a new, multipurpose athletics complex.
Opera Theater’s Fall Production Opens Wednesday
November 5, 2013
Emily Peragine
Contrary to popular belief, Engelbert Humperdinck’s most popular work—the opera Hänsel und Gretel —is not just for children, and in the Oberlin Opera Theater’s unique rendition, it’s barely for children at all. The classic fairy tale takes an exhilarating turn toward the macabre in the production, which opens Wednesday, November 6, with additional performances November 8 through 10 in Hall Auditorium.
A Bright Future
October 21, 2013
James Helmsworth
As outreach coordinator for a California solar panel manufacture, Alex Deeter ’13 organizes the company’s social media presence and assists clients with subsidy applications.
Making Connections
October 21, 2013
James Helmsworth
Liz Bennett ’13 says she’s drawn to challenges like working in the male-dominated field of computer programming. After graduating, she landed a job with Linked In.
The Show Goes On
October 21, 2013
James Helmsworth
After training as both a theater major and a writer within Oberlin's Theater and Dance department, Karyn Todd '13 is working in publicity for Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre.
A Window to Music Education
October 12, 2013
Logan Buckley
Professor Peggy Bennett’s SongWorks program uses classroom observation to enhance the learning experience.
Weird Science at Oberlin
October 11, 2013
Phoebe Hammer
Not only does Oberlin excel in conventional scientific education and research, but it offers students an opportunity to study scientific subjects in unconventional and hands-on ways.
Oberlin Conservatory Announces New Master of Contemporary Chamber Music Degree Program
October 7, 2013
Cathy Partlow Strauss
Groundbreaking curriculum reinforces Oberlin's tradition of developing innovative ensembles.
The Genius in Jeremy
September 27, 2013
Erich Burnett
Concert pianist Jeremy Denk adjusts to life as a MacArthur Fellow, Oberlin’s second such honoree in as many years.