News
Britain’s Doric String Quartet to Play Finney Chapel Feb. 22
January 28, 2019
Erich Burnett
Part of the Artist Recital Series, the performance features gems by Haydn, Britten, and Mendelssohn.
![Members of the Doric String Quartet](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/doric_quartet_by_george_garnier_for_web.jpg?itok=ROHgsZCn)
A Career in Theater: Arif Silverman ’15
January 23, 2019
Jane Hobson ’22
Arif Silverman ’15 is building himself a sustainable career in the arts.
![Arif Silverman ’15 portrait of Arif Silverman](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/arif_s._headshot_0.jpg?itok=H5vKVNmI)
Associate Professor of Geology Amanda Schmidt and Monica Dix ’20 Conduct Research in Cuba
January 17, 2019
Erin Ulrich ’18
Associate Professor of Geology Amanda Schmidt and third-year Monica Dix traveled to Cuba this past summer to research water quality in the country.
![From left: Monica Dix ’20, Mae Kate Campbell ’17, and Rita Sibello Hernandez from the Center for Environmental Studies of Cienfuegos present their research at the MARCUBA 2018 Conference From left: Monica Dix ’20, Mae Kate Campbell ’17, Rita Sibello Hernandez in front of research poster](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/cuba_story_photo_header.jpg?itok=QnT3oweO)
Oberlin Opera Theater Explores the Elusive American Dream in "Proving Up"
January 15, 2019
Erich Burnett
Five performances of Missy Mazzoli’s unsettling chamber opera begin January 31.
![promotional art for Proving Up opera](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/proving_up_web_art.jpg?itok=Tk10opA7)
A Singer Gets Philosophical
January 14, 2019
Conservatory Communications Staff
Double-degree mezzo-soprano Perri di Christina '16 looks back on her Oberlin years and ahead to a special reunion.
![Perri di Christina.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/perri_di_christina.png?itok=9afbJRg8)
Tenor Nicholas Music '18 Returns to the Oberlin Spotlight
January 14, 2019
Conservatory Communications Staff
Graduate student to sing solo role in New York City tour performance of Stavinsky's Les Noce s.
![Nicholas Music.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/nicholas_music.png?itok=zATwl_ON)
Senior Sendoff—New York City Edition
January 11, 2019
Conservatory Communications Staff
Baritone Kyle Miller '19 concludes his Oberlin career with a Stravinsky solo at Carnegie Hall.
![Kyle Miller.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/kyle_miller.png?itok=9NxbmWvG)
Contemporary Music Ensemble Collaborates with Jazz Master Henry Threadgill
January 10, 2019
Erich Burnett
World-premiere performance launches Cleveland Museum of Art’s new composers series Jan. 11; open rehearsal at Oberlin set for Jan. 10.
![Henry Threadgill](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/theadgill_pic_pulitzer.jpg?itok=5FFOaQIx)
From Oberlin to Colombia: Dylan Mehri ’18
December 21, 2018
Jane Hobson ’22
A politics and Hispanic studies double major at Oberlin, Dylan Mehri ’18 is working for Niñas Sin Miedo, a nonprofit in Bogotá, Colombia.
![Dylan Mehri ’18 Dylan Mehri standing against a wooden panel.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/dylan_m._headshot.jpg?itok=1-Cw1-w0)
Peer Writing and Speaking Associates Empower Students
December 21, 2018
Amanda Nagy
In the Oberlin Writing and Speaking Center, peer tutors are trained to give students agency in their writing and speaking assignments.
![Oberlin Writing Center two associates at the writing center](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/writing_center_1-tanya.jpg?itok=GVkQuXnn)