News
Sophomore Biochemistry Student is Lead Author on Peer-Reviewed Publication
December 18, 2019
Hillary Hempstead
David Fineman was part of a research group led by a neonatal researcher.
![David Fineman.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/david-fineman.jpg?itok=LuKN0PYf)
A Conversation with Indie Pop-Punk Musician Sarah Gargano ’20
December 6, 2019
Jane Hobson ’22
A creative writing and sociology double major, Gargano talks about what influences her songwriting.
![Sarah Gargano '20 Woman holding a guitar while standing outside in a parking lot.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/sarah_gargano_guitar.jpg?itok=JmSmJJqF)
Oberlin’s George Jones Memorial Farm is a Natural Campus Resource
October 18, 2019
Hillary Hempstead
The 70-acre farm and food hub offers a sylvan setting for various collaborations, including classwork, internships, work study, and volunteer opportunities.
![sunflower planting students planting sunflowers on George Jones Memorial Farm.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/george-jones-main.jpg?itok=l_SnIE9T)
Community Engagement Institute Takes Thoughtful Approach to Service
September 9, 2019
Amanda Nagy
First-years take part in service projects with local community partners during Orientation.
![Community Engagement Institute service project student removing invasive plants.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/community-engagement-inst2.jpg?itok=Pq0jKy2L)
The Apartment Therapist Is In
August 13, 2019
Hillary Hempstead
Maxwell Ryan ’89, founder of Apartment Therapy, returns to campus to transform his old dorm room. In this video, he shares his top five tips for dorm decorating and design.
![Maxwell Ryan Man standing in dorm room doorway](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/at-teaser.jpg?itok=7iMz0GPD)
Philosophy in the Schools: Learning Through Teaching
July 11, 2019
Phoebe Pan ’20
A philosophy practicum bridges the distance between teaching and learning, showing that the two are symbiotic and inextricable. The course also facilitates outreach in the Oberlin community.
![Philosophy in the Schools classroom in StudiOC Students sitting around large desk watching professor write notes in front of class. Photo.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/philosophy_in_the_schools_photo_header.jpg?itok=GWI7GoXI)
Wren Fiocco ’20 Awarded Newman Civic Fellowship
May 28, 2019
Hillary Hempstead
Fiocco will receive a year of training and learning opportunities focused on the skills needed to affect social change.
![Wren Fiocco Wren Fiocco](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/wren-f.jpg?itok=ThAdZFLJ)
Nina Josephson ’19 Receives AICUO Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts
April 24, 2019
Erin Ulrich ’18
Nina Josephson ’19 has been selected as one of six college students from throughout Ohio to receive the AICUO Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts.
![Nina Josephson ’19 Headshot of Nina Josephson with her artwork](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/nina_josephson_headshot.jpg?itok=O0HI5Kxh)
Alumni Demystify the Challenges and Rewards of Environmental Work
April 19, 2019
Amanda Nagy
In a recent career day event hosted by the Environmental Studies Program and Oberlin College EnviroAlums, alumni working in environmental fields shared their professional pathways with students.
![Environmental Careers Days 2019 Picture of woman presenting slideshow](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/envs_careerday-pang_fei_chiang_19.jpg?itok=5-x_P3wv)
Cassie Pilgrim AD ’20 Nets Principal Oboe Position
March 21, 2019
Erich Burnett
Student of Professor Robert Walters will continue at Oberlin while beginning career with St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.
![oboist Cassie Pilgrim AD '20](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/winds-23.jpg?itok=XNOdaBo4)