News
Art History Major to Curatorial Assistant: Emma Laube ’17
September 6, 2018
Erin Ulrich ’18
Curatorial Assistant for Academic Programs at the Allen Memorial Art Museum Emma Laube ’17 shares her experience transitioning from student to staff.
![Emma Laube Headshot Emma Laube](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/emma_laube_headshot.jpg?itok=3sHFRKGn)
Oberlin Celebrates the Life of Piano Professor Frances Walker September 16
September 5, 2018
Erich Burnett
Memorial service to include performances by alumni plus tributes from loved ones.
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Beauty Amid the Brutality
August 31, 2018
Erich Burnett
Cross-campus collaboration celebrates artistic master works and hidden gems made in the shadow of WWI.
![WWI combat promoting "Creative Arts & Music in the Shadow of War" event](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/wwi-image1.jpg?itok=f1j7pvuX)
Behind the Scenes in the Smithsonian Investment Office
August 28, 2018
Amanda Nagy
Experience as an Oberlin Business Scholar helped Kenneth Kitahata land a summer internship working on the Smithsonian’s $1.5 billion endowment.
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From Tutor to ACLU Legal Assistant: Emma Keeshin ’15
August 27, 2018
Erin Ulrich ’18
Emma Keeshin ’15 works as a legal assistant at the ACLU of Ohio—using the full scope of her volunteer work in the Oberlin Public Schools to think outside of the box.
![Emma Keeshin Headshot Emma Keeshin](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/emma_keeshin_headshot.jpg?itok=0DTaQ-uA)
Violinist William van der Sloot Joins Oberlin Conservatory String Faculty
August 24, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Revered player and teacher held in high regard for developing standout musicians.
![William van der Sloot](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/vanderslootimage.jpg?itok=65r-0ZeB)
New Orientation Program Helps Incoming Class Explore Opportunities in Cleveland
August 20, 2018
Amanda Nagy
Connect Cleveland, a daylong outing on August 29, is part of the college’s broader initiative to increase access and pathways to businesses and organizations in Northeast Ohio.
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Teaching as An Act of Translation: Reflections from Professor Emilia Bachrach
August 20, 2018
Erin Ulrich ’18
Professor Emilia Bachrach began doing ethnographic work in Western India as an undergraduate student. In 2018, she is authoring multiple publications that continue her research on religious communities.
![Headshot of Professor Emilia Bachrach Emilia Bachrach](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/emilia_bachrach_headshot_by_jennifer_manna.jpg?itok=_5kwzDrf)
Artist Recital Series Returns to Finney Chapel in September
August 16, 2018
Erich Burnett
Full and partial subscriptions to the Artist Recital Series are available now; tickets for individual shows on sale August 29.
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From Baseball to the Big Screen: Blaise Dolcemaschio ’16 Is Doing It All
August 15, 2018
Erin Ulrich ’18
Blaise Dolcemaschio ’16 brings the ethos and diligence of an Oberlin student athlete to his new job at Warner Bros. Studio.
![Photo of Blaise Dolcemaschio Blaise Dolcemaschio](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/blaise_d._headshot.jpeg?itok=LCasm2fP)