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Oberlin Artistry Abounds in Return to NYC
Oberlin shined brightly on two of New York’s grandest stages in January, and this time the glow spanned generations.
The Oberlin Orchestra and conservatory choral ensembles—numbering some 200 musicians in all—joined forces at Carnegie Hall for the second time in as many months for a program that showcased the master work of Oberlin composer R. Nathaniel Dett 1908 and the talents of two standout alumni soloists making their Carnegie Hall debuts: soprano Chabrelle Williams ’11 and tenor Limmie Pulliam ’98.
The Oberlin entourage also included the exceptional musicians of the Oberlin Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble, who sandwiched a pair of sold-out gigs at the famed Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola between outreach visits with schoolchildren across the metropolitan area.
One day prior to the orchestra’s January 20 performance of Dett’s The Ordering of Moses, a panel discussion at Kaufman Music Center contextualized the life and work of Dett, who in 1908 became the first Black double-major graduate of the conservatory and who enjoyed a remarkable career as a composer, performer, choral director, and educator at historically Black Hampton University and other institutions.
Experience highlights and media reaction to the tour, and stay tuned for additional coverage at oberlin.edu/nyc2023.
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Winter 2023 Oberlin Alumni Magazine on the Way!
Keep an eye on the mailbox for the new issue of the Oberlin Alumni Magazine, in which we catch up with Grammy-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens ’00 in conjunction with her sold-out Artist Recital Series performance on campus last fall.
Also in the new OAM: Oberlin’s partnership with the United Nations, the man behind the Neumann Jazz Collection, campus scenes from the 1980s, and much more!
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Department of Athletics Wins NADIIIAA Community Service Award
The Oberlin College Department of Athletics and Physical Education is the recipient of the 2021-22 National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators (NADIIIAA) Community Service Award for an Array of Projects. Spearheaded by the work of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, varsity team members participated in more than 2,050 hours of community service.
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Another Successful Winter Term for Oberlin Students
Throughout the month of January, approximately 2,500 students were engaged in immersive ventures all over the world—from group trips in Japan, Europe, and Africa, to micro-internships and personal projects across the United States, and structured classroom projects in familiar spaces on campus.
Now in its 55th year, Oberlin’s Winter Term provides fun, social, and educational experiences that are distinct from those found during fall and spring semesters. This year's Winter Term culminated in a symposium-style festival of ideas, a Winter Term ball, and a winter-themed carnival. Nearly 1,300 students participated in 62 on-campus group projects, with an additional 980 students participating in 71 off-campus projects. View photos from Winter Term on Oberlin’s Flickr page.
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Photo Credit: Jacob Strauss
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Photo Credit: Jacob Strauss
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Oberlin Honors Black History Month
Oberlin is proud to continue its longstanding tradition of uniting as a campus in celebration of Black History Month. The 2023 theme, Remembering Our Roots, embodies the commitment of Oberlin students, faculty, and staff to studying Black culture and supporting Black people throughout history, and recognizing the diversity and importance of Black experiences, narratives, and innovations.
This year’s schedule of events has been carefully curated to offer meaningful opportunities for engagement among all members of Oberlin’s campus and community. Visit the Black History Month website for a schedule of programs which will be updated throughout the month as additional events are added.
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- Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Allegra Hyde published a short story in The Sun. The story, titled “Frights”, considers climate change from the perspective of ghosts. It will be included in her forthcoming story collection, The Last Catastrophe.
- Francis W. and Lydia L. Davis Professor Emeritus of Religion Margaret Kamitsuka announces the publication of the T & T Clark Reader in Abortion and Religion: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Perspectives (Bloomsbury, 2023), which she coedited with Rebecca Todd Peters (Elon University). This project was supported by an Oberlin Senior Research Scholar grant.
- Professor of Classics Christopher Trinacty recently published a chapter in the volume, C.H. Sisson Reconsidered. The chapter, “Sisson in Exile, or, Versions and Perversions of Ovid’s Tristia”, considers the way that the 20th Century English poet C.H. Sisson utilized Ovid’s poetry in his poetic self-representation. Prof. Trinacty also has written the entry for Seneca in the revised Oxford Classical Dictionary.
- Visiting Assistant Professor of Politics Shinkyu Lee’s article, titled “The Political vs. the Theological: The Scope of Secularity in Arendtian Forgiveness”, was recently published in the Journal of Religious Ethics.
- Professor Peter Takács’s 11-CD set of the complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas was voted Album of the Year 2022 in the Solo Instrumentalist category by subscribers to the high-resolution streaming platform NativeDSD.
- Professor of Theater and Department Chair Matthew Wright was awarded “Best Actor - Musical” by the Cleveland Critics Circle for his role as Nostradamus in Something Rotten at Beck Center for the Arts and is featured in the Cleveland Scene article announcing the 2022 winners.
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Grow your Career Network and Be a Resource for Fellow Obies
Join OberLink, the new career access and networking platform that replaced Wisr on December 31. OberLink easily facilitates career exploration, navigation, and development, whether it’s through advice, job tips, or introductions to people who might offer job opportunities to alumni and students alike. Click here to learn more and to join the platform today!
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Are You Ready to go All in for Oberlin?
On March 28, 2023, you have the ability to create opportunities for Oberlin students by going All in for Oberlin! Support scholarship. Provide access. Boost opportunity. Ignite passions. Champion wellness. Celebrate creativity. Support a future of endless possibilities with your gift!
As a valued member of Oberlin’s community, you know how one act of generosity can ignite a movement. Be sure to mark your calendars and save the date for this year’s event!
Click here to make your All in for Oberlin gift early. Thank you!
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You can increase your cash flow, take advantage of these higher rates, and potentially enjoy some tax benefits by establishing a CGA in support of Oberlin. Click here to learn more and for contact information for the Office of Planned Giving.
(Due to state regulations, Oberlin cannot offer charitable gift annuities in all states.)
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Office of Advancement Now Located at 5 South Main Street
The Office of Advancement has moved from Bosworth Hall to 5 S. Main Street #216 to prepare for the next phase of the Sustainable Infrastructure Program (SIP).
Our mailing address to make a gift has not changed:
Oberlin College Office of Advancement
P.O. Box 72110
Cleveland, OH 44192-0002
Advancement staff focused on alumni engagement work will remain in the Ward Alumni Center at 65 East College Street.
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