College of Arts and Sciences & Conservatory of Music

Oberlin College Astronomer to Use Herschel Space Telescope

Chris Martin, Oberlin assistant professor of physics and astronomy, is heading a coalition of scientists that will use the Herschel Space Telescope to look out 25,000 light-years into the heart of our galaxy.

OFIC to induct Stewart A. Kohl ’77 into Hall of Excellence

Stewart A. Kohl ’77 is one of four distinguished alumni from Ohio’s independent colleges and universities who have been selected as 2009 members of the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC) Hall of Excellence.

Oberlin Names New VP of Development and Alumni Affairs

Bill Barlow, director of leadership giving at Amherst College, has been named Oberlin’s new vice president of development and alumni affairs, effective February 1, 2009.

Conservatory Embarks on West Coast Tour in January 2009

The Oberlin Conservatory of Music will present its special brand of cutting-edge contemporary music as part of its inaugural West Coast tour in January 2009. The first two stops feature alumni ensembles eighth blackbird and the Prima Trio.

2008 Oberlin Creativity & Leadership Fellows Receive $25,000 Award

An innovative idea, a $30,000 fellowship from Oberlin’s Creativity and Leadership Project, and six months of hard work have led three 2008 graduates to garner a recent $25,000 grant that has them poised to launch what may soon become a multi-million dollar company.

Professors Lynn and McDonald to Perform at Inaugural Luncheon

Professor of Violin Marilyn McDonald and Professor of Recorder and Baroque Flute Michael Lynn are members of a chamber ensemble that will present a program of music at the inaugural luncheon in honor of Barack Obama.

Geoffrey Pingree Wins National Geographic Photo Contest

Oberlin College Receives $812,000 from the Great Lakes Protection Fund

Truman Foundation Honors Oberlin

Fresh Air: Oberlin’s Telarc Recording with Harpist Yolanda Kondonassis Garners Rave Reviews and a Place on Amazon.com’s ‘Best Of’ List

An Endowed Professorship Accompanies the Donation to Oberlin of the Selch Collection of American Music History

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The Future of Food

7:00 PM – The Future of Food is a film that gives voice to farmers whose lives and livelihoods have been adversely impacted by new technology. In Environment Studies Center, 122 Elm St.

Men's Basketball vs. Case Western Reserve University

7:30 PM – It's the Yeoman against the Spartans as the Oberlin men's basketball team takes on Case Western Reserve. In Phillips Gymnasium.

Conservatory Embarks on West Coast Tour in January 2009

9:00 AM – The Conservatory will present its special brand of cutting-edge contemporary music as part of its inaugural West Coast Tour in January 2009.

Dan Kinsey Invitational Track Meet

6:00 PM – Oberlin hosts the Dan Kinsey Invitational Track Meet. Event honors onetime Oberlin track coach Dan Kinsey. In Heisman Field House.

Women's Basketball vs. Denison University

2:00 PM – The Yeowomen basketball team takes on Denison University. In Phillips Gymnasium.

Community and Campus Martin Luther King Jr. Day Service

12:00 PM – Campus and community rededication service of music, readings, and prayer to honor life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. In city's Martin Luther King Jr. Park, East Vine Street.

Concert: Oberlin Orchestra, Bridget-Michaele Reischl conducting

7:00 PM – Martin Luther King Jr. Day features concert by the Oberlin Orchestra. The group will give a preview concert for its West Coast Tour to Los Angeles. Bridget-Michaele Reischl conducts. In Finney Chapel.

SubUrbia

8:00 PM – Associate Professor Paul Moser directs subUrbia, a play written by alumnus Eric Bogosian ’76. Six shows beginning January 30. In Hall Auditorium.

Jazz Opera World Premiere: Leave me Alone!

8:00 PM – Jazz opera premiere, Leave me Alone!, with music by Daniel Plonsey on a libretto by Harvey Pekar. In Finney Chapel, with streaming video to an international online audience.