News
Oberlin Music Releases Kendra Colton’s "Late Air," Featuring Music of John Harbison
January 8, 2020
Erich Burnett
Recording showcases the longtime Oberlin faculty soprano, spans three decades of the composer’s work.
![Oberlin Conservatory voice faculty Kendra Colton](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/kendra_colton_faculty_photo.jpg?itok=9VmykO-6)
Anna Gerrits ’15: From Geochemistry to Renewable Energy
January 7, 2020
Amanda Nagy
A geology and religion double major, Gerrits recently earned a master of science degree at Boston College.
![Anna Gerrits field work in Italy Woman hiking in mountains.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/anna_gerrits_fieldwork_in_italy.jpg?itok=RrzLm0u3)
Oberlin to Launch Integrative Concentration in Journalism
December 18, 2019
Communications Staff
Oberlin will apply its core liberal arts curriculum to an integrative concentration in journalism designed to enhance its long history of preparing journalists for successful careers.
![Lecture hall during a presentation. The words 'Breaking News' are visible on the screen behind the lecturer.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/program/header-image/journalism-lecture.jpg?itok=YlcZAg-w)
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 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)
Visionary Academic Leader Named Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
December 16, 2019
Communications Staff
An award-winning teacher and accomplished scholar, David Kamitsuka chaired the steering committee that produced the landmark One Oberlin report.
![David Kamitsuka David Kamitsuka smiling with glasses gray suit coat and tan tie.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2019/davidkamitsuka1.jpg?itok=OA_jC_1n)
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)
Oberlin College and Conservatory Establishes Five New Collaborative Programs
December 11, 2019
Office of Communications
Distinctive courses of study draw upon interdisciplinary resources, chart paths toward 21st century careers.
![Music theory class with Prof. Jan Miyake](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/jan-miyake-classroom_trj.jpg?itok=-eLplemt)
Kwanzaa Founder Maulana Karenga Visits Oberlin
December 10, 2019
Jane Hobson ’22
An activist and scholar of Africana studies, Maulana Karenga established the holiday in 1966.
![Maulana Karenga Man in African attire standing behind a table with a candle holder of 9 lit candles.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2019/maulana_karenga_main.jpg?itok=gFdGVbX-)
Oberlin Names Innovative Leader as Dean of the Conservatory of Music
December 10, 2019
Communications Staff
Following an extensive national search, William Quillen has been appointed dean of the Conservatory of Music at Oberlin College. An innovative, forward-looking leader, Quillen has served as acting dean of the conservatory since the fall 2018. He will begin his new role on January 1, pending approval by the Board of Trustees.
![Photo by Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97 Bill Quillen man in navy suit and blue tie wearing glasses.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/bill.quillen.jpg?itok=aLKIv5j8)