About Around the Square November 22, 2011
 

VOICES

Oberlin Conservatory of Music Reunion & Celebration
Conservatory grads, college music majors, science majors who benefitted from a conservatory class, or alumni who simply married a conservatory alumna/us—all are encouraged to come!

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OF NOTE

Oberlin is a Top Producer of U.S. Fulbright Students
During the past five years, 35 Oberlin students have received awards from the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program.

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Introducing Oberlin: A Fine Art Book for the Oberlin Community

The work is intended for those with a love, curiosity, knowledge of and interest in Oberlin. [Read More]

CAMPUS NEWS

Art Museum Earns Gold LEED Certification
The certification from the U.S. Green Building Council confirms that the building now meets rigorous standards of efficiency and environmental responsibility. [Read More]

New Pulper Brings Campus Closer to Carbon-Neutral Dining
Campus Dining Services is closing the loop between farming and post-consumer waste by transforming food scraps into compost. [Read More]

Oberlin Recognized As One of Ohio's Best Hometowns
Ohio Magazine has named Oberlin one of Ohio's five best hometowns in the magazine’s sixth annual Ohio’s Best Hometowns issue. [Read More]

Professors Give Beloved Home to College
"I know the college will be a good steward of the house," says the home's former resident, Professor of History Clayton Koppes. "It will have a meaningful purpose going forward." [Read More]

Edward McKelvey '68 Returns to Teach at Oberlin
During his career as a financial markets economist, Edward McKelvey '68 worked for some of the most recognized companies on Wall Street. [Read More]

Future Physicians Start Their Dreams at Oberlin
Motivated science students from high schools across northeast Ohio experience college life at Oberlin in a program that nurtures budding physicians and biomedical researchers. [Read More]

Geology Facilities Undergo Renovation
A $925,000 grant from the National Science Foundation translated into renovated and expanded research and research training facilities in the college's geology department. [Read More]

Professor Leads Program to Preserve Endangered Sites in Cyrene
Professor Susan Kane, an internationally known expert on Greek and Roman sculpture, is leading a project to assist the Libyan Department of Antiquities to document and assess threats to archeological sites in the Cyrenaica region of eastern Libya. [Read More]

Oberlin Earns National Civic Engagement, Community Service Award
Selection to the Community Service Honor Roll is the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to volunteering and civic involvement locally and across the country. [Read More]

Save the Date - On Campus

College Community Strings, Philip Highfill, Conductor
Thursday, December 1, 8-10 p.m., Finney Chapel

A Celebration Of Oberlin Scholarship
Friday, December 2, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Azariah's Cafe

Collegium Musicum, Steven Plank, Director
Friday, December 2, 8-10 p.m., Fairchild Chapel

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Save the Date - Off Campus

Wine Tasting and Social with President Marvin Krislov
Tuesday, November 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Columbus, Ohio

Track and Field at Kent State Golden Gala Day One
Friday, December 9, Noon

An Evening with Professor T.S. McMillin
Saturday, December 10, 7 p.m., Cleveland, Ohio

Men's Basketball vs. Denison University
Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 7:30 p.m.

Oberlin Business Scholars New York Networking Reception
Monday, January 19, 2012, 6 p.m., New York, N.Y.

3rd Annual Celebration of Obies in D.C. with President Krislov
Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Washington, DC

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In Focus

The gathering in the Kohl Building’s Sky Bar.

The Oberlin Latino Alumni Association's reunion weekend, SOMOS OBIES: The Few, the Proud, the Oberlin Latinos!, took place October 7-9.

A Chat With:

Eric Estes, Dean of Student Life and Services
Eric Estes, Dean of Student Life and Services
Photo by Greg Pendolino
  "I have the great opportunity to lead one of the largest and most diverse divisions of the college and conservatory."
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YEO’r  NEWS

Ishmael Beah Foundation Gains a Following
A group of Oberlin students is starting the Ishmael Beah Foundation's first college chapter, which aims to educate the community about issues around child soldiers and children affected by war. [Read More]

Call For Regional Coordinators
Volunteer to help strengthen Oberlin's presence. [Read More]

Oberlin College Trustee Robert Frascino '74, 1952-2011
Robert James Frascino '74 MD, vice chair of the Oberlin College Board of Trustees, died Saturday, September 17 in California of bacterial sepsis. [Read More]

Gayle to Complete Frascino's Term as Alumni-Elected Trustee
Jacob A. Gayle ’79 has been selected by the Executive Board of the Alumni Council to complete the remaining year of Bob Frascino’s term as alumni-elected trustee. The Board of Trustees approved Gayle’s selection during their October meeting. [Read More]

Alumni Association Award Recipients
Every year, the Oberlin Alumni Association honors outstanding alumni at a special Alumni Awards dinner during Alumni Council Weekend. [Read More]

By The Numbers

The Class of 2015
A breakdown of the Class of 2015

YEO’r  Zone!


Journey through Legendary Morocco March 22 – April 1, 2012

 
 

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