News
Applying Experience: Nia Owen ’18
May 6, 2019
Phoebe Pan ’20
Nia Owen ’18 is heading to Cambridge University to pursue a Master of Philosophy in film and screen studies.
Carson Fratus Awarded Fulbright Foreign Scholarship to Study Music of South India
May 6, 2019
Julie Gulenko ’15
A winter-term trip gave Carson Fratus a glimpse of India. Now a Fulbright fellowship gives him a year.
In the Practice Room with Phoebe Durand McDonnell ’19
May 6, 2019
Conservatory Communications Staff
The accomplished harpist experiences a world of influences, without even leaving Oberlin.
Opera-tunity Knocks: Elissa Pfaender '16
May 2, 2019
Julie Gulenko '15
A surprise phone call led to a life-changing experience for soprano Elissa Pfaender '16.
College Announces 2019 Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipients
May 1, 2019
Communications Staff
Apple executive Lisa Jackson will give the keynote Commencement address; scientist Joanne Chory and broadcast journalist Robert Krulwich ’69 will also receive honorary degrees.
Voice Professor Daune Mahy Honored with May 12 Celebration
May 1, 2019
Erich Burnett
Beloved teacher intersected with virtually every Oberlin singer over her 39-year career.
Queer Country Singer Eli Conley ’08 Helps Others Find Their Voice
April 30, 2019
Amanda Nagy
Eli Conley returned to Oberlin earlier this spring to perform and lead a workshop on social justice songs.
Calibrating Approaches to Art: Elka Lee-Shapiro ’18
April 26, 2019
Phoebe Pan ’20
Elka Lee-Shapiro ’18 is working with various arts organizations and museums to show how engagement with art can result in social and political impact.
Education through Performance: Kiéla Nelson ’18
April 25, 2019
Phoebe Pan ’20
Kiéla Nelson ’18 is helping cultivate unique and well-rounded learning experiences for youth in Chicago through teaching and performing.
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.