College of Arts and Sciences & Conservatory of Music

CSCAA names OC swimming to its list of Scholar All-American teams for the '09 fall semester:

Aaron Zitner '84 named national politics editor of the Wall Street Journal:

Senate Confirms Martha N. Johnson ’74 as head of General Services Administration:

Rave Plain Dealer review for sold-out Finney Chapel concert by Joshua Bell & Jeremy Denk '90:

Oberlin College Celebrates Black History Month

Oberlin College will observe Black History Month 2010 with a series of speakers, social events, and performances that celebrate black history, showcase Oberlin’s black community, and present perspectives on black culture today. Among the many programs will be a presentation by civil rights activist and educator Prexy Nesbitt on February 14 and a performance by Oberlin’s Black Musicians Guild on February 21.

New Art Therapy Program Will Help Students Decompress

Starting February 17, Oberlin’s Center for Leadership in Health Promotion (CLHP) will offer an art therapy program designed to help students unwind through painting, drawing, and other creative ventures. “Art therapy is a way for students to decompress, get out of their head, and just take a moment to relax,” says CLHP director Lori Morgan Flood.

Robert Bosch Awarded Mathematical Art Exhibition First Prize

Professor of Mathematics and Robert and Eleanor Biggs Professor of Natural Science Robert Bosch, who produces works of art constructed with the aid of mathematical optimization techniques, was recently awarded first prize at the Mathematical Art Exhibition for Embrace, a sculpted variation of a continuous line drawing. Constructed from stainless steel and brass, the work is an artistic rendition of a solution to the traveling salesman problem.

Celebrated Author and Oberlin Professor Dan Chaon Makes his Mark on Aspiring Writers

Delaney Associate Professor of Creative Writing Dan Chaon, an O. Henry Award winner and New York Times bestselling author, talks about his teaching methods, collaborative learning, and how studying narrative can help you see the world in ways you’ve never seen it before.

Artwork by Samantha Mitchell ’08 Featured in Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery

Psychoanalyst One (Tony), a drawing by Samantha Mitchell '08, beat out 3,300 other entries to become a finalist in the Smithsonian Institution's Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition 2009. Mitchell’s piece will be on view until August 22, 2010.

Apollo Theatre Receives Historic Preservation Tax Credit Award

Oberlin Conservatory of Music Faculty Members Garner Grammy Nominations

More Than 80 Percent of Oberlin Students Study Abroad

Oberlin to Host Foreign-Language Program in Summer 2010

Looking for past stories and press releases? See the News & Media Archive.

Reunion Weekend – May 28-31, 2010

Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy – Jun. 27-Jul. 24, 2010

Fall Orientation – Aug. 31-Sep. 6, 2010

Interview With Rex Lee '90

7:30 PM – Using "Inside the Actor's Studio" format, associate professor of theater Matthew Wright will interview actor and alumnus Rex Lee '90 of Entourage fame. In Science Center, West Lecture Hall.

Guest Recital: Alice Hwang, piano

8:00 PM – Award-winning pianist and Julliard School of Music student Alice Hwang will perform several selections. In Warner Concert Hall.

Black History Celebration Opening Dinner

5:30 PM – Opening dinner to kickoff Black History Month Celebration 2010. Semiformal attire requested. In Afrikan Heritage House, Lord-Saunders Dining Hall.

Bonner Center for Service and Learning Open House

2:00 PM – Stop by the Bonner Center each Thursday in February to meet staff members in their new home. Enjoy refreshments, activities, and information. In Daub House, 145 West Lorain St.

Author Visit: Terry Pluto

6:30 PM – Terry Pluto, sports writer for the Cleveland Plain Dealer and coauthor of LeBron James: The Making of An MVP, will discuss his latest book. In Oberlin Public Library, 65 S. Main St.

Intimate Apparel, a play by Lynn Nottage

8:00 PM – Oberlin College's Caroline Jackson-Smith directs a play by Lynn Nottage, 2009 Pulitzer Prize winner for drama. Also February 12 and 13. In Hall Auditorium. Tickets: 440-775-8169

Biology Seminar - Meghan Duffy

12:00 PM – "Eco-evolutionary Dynamics in Daphnia-parasite Interactions" is the focus of the Biology Seminar presented by Meghan Duffy of Georgia Institute of Technology. In Craig Lecture Hall.

Faculty and Students Chamber Music Concert

8:00 PM – Conservatory faculty recital features members of the Oberlin Trio, David Bowlin, violin; Amir Eldan, cello; and Haewon Song, piano. In Kulas Recital Hall.

Guest Recital: Seth Josel, guitar

6:30 PM – Conservatory guest recital features contemporary guitarist Seth Josel, awarding-winning soloist and recording artist. In Kulas Recital Hall.

Black Thought Discussion with guest Prexy Nesbitt

7:00 PM – Afrikan Heritage House's signature forum discussion will focus on issues of identity politics and activism with guest educator-activist Prexy Nesbitt. In Afrikan Heritage House.

Spring Community Service Fair

4:00 PM – Interested in making a difference in the Oberlin area? Come to the Spring 2010 Community Service Fair sponsored by the Bonner Center for Service and Learning. In Science Center atrium.

Ian Yeboah Gives Public Lecture

4:30 PM – Ian Yeboah, associate professor of Geography and Black World Studies at Miami University, will lecture on identity politics. In Wilder Hall.

Béla Fleck, The Africa Project

8:00 PM – Banjo player and Grammy winner Béla Fleck shares, in concert, the result of his collaborations with musicians from Africa. In Finney Chapel. Tickets: 800-371-0178.

Clarence Ward Lectureship: David Benjamin

7:00 PM – David Benjamin, cofounder and principal of the Living Architecture Lab, headlines this annual lecture on art and architecture. In Allen Memorial Art Museum, Art Classroom 1.

The Calculus of Friendship: Steven Strogatz, speaker

7:30 PM – Steven Strogatz shares the story of his 30-year friendship with his high school caluclus teacher, his transformation, and the role of math in his life. In Craig Auditorium.

For a full listing of campus events, visit the Events Calendar.