News
Oberlin Faculty Respond to Unprecedented Challenges of COVID-19
April 6, 2020
Amanda Nagy
From chemistry to politics, exploring the ramifications of COVID-19 across disciplines.
![Admitted Students Coronavirus Course Picture of computer screen image.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/covid-19_admitted_students_course_group_1_copy.jpg?itok=IlnV7h6P)
Hornist Jeff Scott Appointed to Oberlin Conservatory Brass Faculty
March 4, 2020
Erich Burnett
Multitalented musician brings extensive experience on stage, in studio, and in teaching.
![horn professor Jeff Scott holding his french horn.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/horn_professor_jeff_scott.jpg?itok=fOj6Ix0U)
Three Oberlin faculty members receive Ohio Arts Council Excellence Awards
February 28, 2020
Kyra McConnell ’22
Three Oberlin faculty members have been awarded individual grants from the Ohio Arts Council to continue their creative projects.
![Arts Council logo Ohio Arts Council logo.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/oac_full-color-rgb-logo-resized.png?itok=HHKOuA48)
Peter Takács Beethoven Prize to Debut in 2020
January 28, 2020
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Annual award for standout piano students honors the Oberlin professor, a specialist in the works of Beethoven.
![piano professor Peter Takacs seated at a piano.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/rs39446_petertakacs2014-088-lpr.jpg?itok=D3ndWsud)
Dmitry Kouzov Appointed to Oberlin Conservatory Cello Faculty
January 15, 2020
Erich Burnett
Standout performer returns to campus 12 years after beginning his U.S. teaching career here.
![cello faculty member Dmitri Kouzov holding his cello.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/dmitrykouzov3.jpg?itok=u-cw18qT)
Francesca dePasquale Appointed to Oberlin Conservatory Violin Faculty
January 13, 2020
Erich Burnett
Heralded soloist and chamber musician to begin in fall 2020.
![violin faculty member Francesca dePasquale holding her violin.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/fancesca1_by_alexandra_defurio.jpeg?itok=5GsPCJTL)
A Conversation with Geoff Pingree, Professor of Cinema Studies and English
December 17, 2019
Amanda Nagy
Professor of Cinema Studies and English Geoff Pingree recently released an autobiographical documentary, The Return of Elder Pingree—Memoir of a Departed Mormon.
![Young Geoff Pingree film still Man standing in front of landscape with mountains.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2019/pingree_film_still_2.jpg?itok=8KCtf9bM)
Ainu Renaissance: Reclaiming History, Heritage, & Environment in Indigenous Japan
December 13, 2019
Amanda Nagy
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Chie Sakakibara showcases ethnographic study of indigenous community in Japan.
![Chie Sakakibara research talk Woman presenting slide show of pictures,](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2019/chie_research_talk_gallery.jpg?itok=O2cvD8OV)
Professor of Mathematics Robert Bosch Shares Highlights From New Book
November 22, 2019
Communications Staff
Bosch gave this year's President's Lecture titled Opt Art: From Mathematical Optimization to Visual Design during Parents and Family Weekend.
![Bob Bosch book signing Professor signs book for college president.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2019/bosch_book_signing-dale_preston.jpg?itok=tiOZvcGE)
Oberlin Music Label Releases Debut Recording by Derek Zadinsky
August 30, 2019
Erich Burnett
Concept for Bach + Brahms grew out of conversations with double bass teacher's legendary mentor, Edgar Meyer.
![double bass teacher Derek Zadinsky in tux with top of bass visible.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/photo-gallery-slides/image/rs63083_derek_zadinsky_by_roger_mastroianni_copy.jpg?itok=XhGhzKN9)