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Thank You to Alan and Irene Wurtzel
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$5M Gift Supports Oberlin Business Programs and Curriculum
Alan L. Wurtzel '55 has spent his entire career helping businesses thrive. Under his leadership of Circuit City, including a 14-year tenure as CEO, the consumer electronics and appliances retailer grew into a top-performing Fortune 500 company. Now, future generations of Oberlin business leaders will be able to follow in Wurtzel’s footsteps, thanks to a transformative gift made by the 1955 Oberlin graduate and his wife, Irene. The Wurtzels have committed $5 million to establish the Alan L. ’55 and Irene R. Wurtzel Endowed Fund for Business Education, which will provide the support necessary to enhance business education at Oberlin. The $5 million gift is contingent on raising an additional $5 million, as the goal is to encourage other donors to support an expanded business program at Oberlin.
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Peter Baker '88 Guests on Latest Running to the Noise Podcast Episode
In this month's episode of Running to the Noise, President Carmen Twillie Ambar talks with Peter Baker '88, Chief White House Correspondent for the New York Times, about the erosion of trust in the media, the power of the Oberlin Review, and what he’s learned covering five U.S. Presidents.
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Oberlin Athletics Named LGBTQ Institution of the Year by NCAA
Oberlin was named the LGBTQ Institution of the Year by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The honor, announced at the NCAA’s annual conference in Phoenix, recognizes one NCAA Division III school or athletic conference per year for its continuous assessment and reflection about LGBTQ needs, strategies, and goals while creating and supporting programs aimed at increasing LGBTQ cultural and practical competencies for all student athletes, coaches, administrators, and staff.
Learn more about the honors and watch a video spotlighting Oberlin Athletics’ LGBTQ commitment.
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The Ashby Business Scholars Celebrate 20 Years of Excellence
On January 17, Oberlin celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Ashby Business Scholars program at the Ford Foundation for Social Justice in New York City. Alums of the program joined local NYC alumni to mingle with current Oberlin students, including the 2023-2024 class of scholars, networking and reminiscing about Oberlin. During this year’s Winter Term, scholars also visited alumni in various cities to get an up-close look at what it’s like to work in a wide range of business disciplines.
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Artist Recital Series: Trey McLaughlin and the Sound of Zamar
The Artist Recital Series returns this month after its winter hiatus with Trey McLaughlin and the Sound of Zamar. The gospel choir brings the sound of uniquely unified voices that transcend boundaries. With original songs and fresh adaptations of gospel, spirituals, pop, R&B, and musical theater hits, you’ll hear why their videos have gone viral and they have millions of loyal YouTube followers.
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Guest Artist Visit From David Hurd
David Hurd '71 will return to campus in early March to perform a recital in honor of David Boe, beloved professor of organ (1962-2008) and the ninth dean of the Oberlin Conservatory. Dr. David Hurd is widely recognized as one of the foremost church musicians and concert organists in the United States, with a long list of honors and achievements, and immeasurable expertise in organ performance, improvisation, and composition. Alumni may attend free of charge thanks to the generosity of the Boe family and Oberlin alumni and friends.
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Black History Month at Oberlin
Oberlin College will celebrate Black History Month from February 1 to March 9, with programming that will explore ideas and experiences related to people of African descent creating and maintaining a physical home or a sense of home.
This year's Black History Month theme, Ode to Home, addresses challenges related to home and explores the history of Black communities. Alumni can take part in this month's special rendition of Soul Session hosted by Ryan Dearon '18, attend Community Day at the Allen Memorial Art Museum (AMAM), or stream February's Sinfonietta performance highlighting works by all Black composers and featuring a performance by Joshua Blue '16 in Warner Concert Hall. In addition to Community Day, AMAM's February edition of Mindful Meditation features works by Black artist and activist Emma Amos.
Throughout the college's celebration of Black History Month, Oberlin's social media channels will be highlighting the lives and achievements of notable Black alumni. To read these profiles, follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
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15 Decades of the Oberlin Review
This April, the Oberlin Review celebrates its 150th Anniversary. Established in 1874, the Review is Oberlin College and Conservatory's entirely student-run newspaper that also serves as the primary news source for the City of Oberlin. This monumental event will be marked by a special anniversary edition of the Review that will be created as part of a Winter Term project and made available to the public for free both in print and electronically on April 12.
Join the Celebration!
The '23-'24 Review staff is hosting a celebratory gala and panel boasting some of Oberlin's most illustrious alumni in journalism on April 13. Friends of the Review are invited to join the celebration and registration opens in February.
Are you a friend of the Review? If you did NOT receive January's Save the Date, send an email to alumni@oberlin.edu to be added to the list to recieve the registration announcement for April's gala.
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Chris Jenkins Honored with Cleveland Orchestra’s King Award
Last month, Chris Jenkins (pictured, second from left), the conservatory’s associate dean for academic support, was honored with a 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service in the Arts Award by the Cleveland Orchestra. The honor recognizes those whose work has a positive impact on music and the arts in the Greater Cleveland community and reflects the spirit, example, and teachings of Dr. King. The orchestra cited Jenkins’ recent book—Assimilation v. Integration in Music Education—and his use of music as a conduit for meaningful change through his work at Oberlin and the Music Settlement in Cleveland.
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A Message from the Office of Planned Giving
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New Charitable Gift Annuity Rates Benefit Donors
On January 1, 2024, the American Council on Gift Annuities increased donor payout
rates on charitable gift annuities (CGAs). 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.
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