Oberlin in the Media
Oberlin College grads sent off to change world (The Chronicle-Telegram)
May 31, 2011
Oberlin College has a legacy of producing graduates that go on to do great things. Whether it’s being the mayor of Washington, D.C., like Adrian Fetty, or creating the hit television shows “Cheers” and “Frasier” like Jim Burrows, Obies, as they like to be called, have succeeded in nearly every imaginable industry. On Monday, as hundreds of Obies received degrees, the significance of the day wasn’t lost on any. Just in case it was, college President Marvin Krislov told the group to go out and change the world.
Learn MoreOberlin College’s class of 2011 graduates (with video) (The Morning Journal)
May 31, 2011
In the second row of the audience, actors Danny DeVito and wife Rhea Perlman sat and smiled as they listened. Their son, Jacob DeVito, graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts & Sciences. With others, they stood and video taped the speeches, watched the processional march of students and said hello to fans, fellow proud parents and friends.
Learn MoreOberlin officials parody Rebecca Black’s “Friday” (The Washington Post)
May 27, 2011
It’s Friday, Friday... And Friday before a holiday weekend, no less. Something to entertain those of you still stuck in the office: Administrators at Oberlin College in Ohio agreed to totally embarrass themselves in a lip-synced parody of Rebecca Black’s “Friday.” The video premiered Thursday night at the Class of 2011 Senior Supper, which kicks off a weekend of festivities.
Learn MoreTwo violinists traveling in opposite directions in the music world
May 26, 2011
Artistic transitions are happening within eighth blackbird, which was founded at Oberlin Conservatory in 1996.
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