News
A Feast of Foolishness
October 17, 2019
Erich Burnett
Oberlin Opera Theater presents the Britten comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream Nov. 6-10.
![lovers meet in the woods accompanied by fairies and other creatures](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/midsummer_nights_dream_web_graphic_0a.jpg?itok=f6b4hoIl)
A Different Kind of Puppet Show
October 14, 2019
Erich Burnett
Guest artists Zohn Collective and La Coperacha join forces for an artful mashup of music and puppetry.
![two puppets standing next to each other on stage](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/la_coperacha.jpg?itok=kZDbV22B)
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Composer Christopher Rouse ’71 Dies at 70
October 11, 2019
Erich Burnett
His deeply emotional, evocative works were performed by major orchestras around the world.
![composer Christopher Rouse](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/christopherrouse_creditjeffherman.jpg?itok=itow3yrG)
Reflections of an Epidemiologist: Dr. Tim Uyeki ’81
October 8, 2019
Amanda Nagy
An influenza expert at the Centers for Disease Control, Uyeki balanced science with humanities research at Oberlin.
![Tim Uyeki biology classroom Students and professor in classroom.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2019/uyeki_classroom_1.jpg?itok=wm_uRkTK)
Sounds of Science
October 3, 2019
Oli Bentley ’21
Electroacoustic artist Eli Stine ’14 returns to teach and create at Oberlin.
![Electroacoustic artist Eli Stine ’14 works at a laptop computer.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/eli-stine_by_mike-crupi.jpg?itok=Uk-RsY3a)
Connecting Across Continents
October 1, 2019
Erich Burnett
College and conservatory students teach a community orchestra in Uruguay.
![Orquesta Participativa large group of singers and musicians on stage.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/photo-gallery-slides/image/dsc_0957_copy.jpg?itok=l5Iwpxiv)
Envisioning Electroinclusivity
September 30, 2019
Erich Burnett
TIMARA begins a yearlong celebration with the Crafting Sound Symposium Oct. 4-5.
![TIMARA faculty and staff Eli Stine, Abby Aresty, Tom Lopez, Aurie Hsu, and Peter Swendsen](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/photo-gallery-slides/image/timara_faculty_photo_aug_2019_by_tanya_copy.jpg?itok=rU68RH9s)
Oberlin Hosts Acclaimed Noh Japanese Theater Performers
September 19, 2019
Amanda Nagy
Hisa and Hikaru Uzawa will perform and share their craft with the campus community.
![Uzawas full costume Picture of dancer in costume.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2019/uzawa_full_costume_orange_stage.jpg?itok=kVwb1o7w)
Hello, Cleveland!
September 16, 2019
Conservatory Communications Staff
Oberlin’s annual Connect Cleveland experience helps first-year students establish ties to the region.
![Oberlin students in a Cleveland park](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/connect_cleveland1.png?itok=aHtreyQW)
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)