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The Signs of Sex: The Making of a Public Sexual... 3/6 4:30pm
A talk by historian Andrew Ross of Kenyon College exploring the process by which female prostitutes and men who sought sex with other men produced a public sexual culture in 19th-century Paris. From the 1860s to the end of the century, police authorities, moralists, and city dwellers increasingly noticed the presence of female prostitutes and men who sought sex with other men in public space. This apparent increase of prostitution and male...
Ravel Birthday Concert 3/7 4:30pm
"Happy Birthday, Maurice!"Oberlin students will celebrate the birthday of Maurice Ravel on March 7th, 2014 (4:30 to 6 pm, Kulas recital hall) by performing selections of his instrumental and vocal music. Ravel scholar and Associate Professor of Music Theory, Sigrun Heinzelmann, will introduce the pieces and present slides related to Ravel's life and music. Reception to follow in the Student Lounge.
Mardi Gras 3/7 8:00pm
Celebrate Mardi Gras with the French House in our biggest event of the year. Live music by Osteel and the New Orleans Jazz Quartet.Free admission and free masks provided at the door.
Responsible Investing Policy Symposium 3/8 11:00am
The Responsible Investing Policy Symposium, hosted by Oberlin’s Responsible Investing Organization, will be a weekend event in which the Oberlin community will come together to define what we, as a community, believe our endowment should be doing in the world, providing the groundwork for a future Responsible Investing Policy. This policy, to be written in the month following the symposium, will be applied to RIO’s own social choice...
Novelty Daughter and Native Eloquence 3/8 9:30pm
Novelty Daughter comes to the Cat to play a free show with Oberlin openers Native Eloquence, both of Stereocure Record Label.
Concert: Michael Pisaro's “Concentric Rings in... 3/9 8:00pm
Modern Music Guild presents, as part of a weekend residency, a performance of Michael Pisaro's “Concentric Rings in Magnetic Levitation," featuring four renowned new music musicians and composers: Jason Brogan, Joe Panzner, Sam Sfirri, and Greg Stuart. The concert will take place in Central 25, Sunday, March 9, at 8 PM. The quartet will additionally perform two duo sets on Saturday, March 8 in Fairchild Chapel at 8 PM and give a workshop...
Words Will Break Cement: The Passion of Pussy Riot 3/10 4:30pm
Masha Gessen, a prominent Russian-American journalist and a leading voice in Russia for LGBT rights, will talk about her new book on Pussy Riot and about human rights and political activism in today's Russia. Gessen is the author of the bestselling The Man Without a Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin. Her work has appeared in Vanity Fair, The New York Times, Newsweek, Slate, and many other publications, and has received numerous...
AMAM Tuesday Tea - Johnny Coleman 3/11 2:30pm
Johnny Coleman, professor of studio art and African American studies, examines the life and career of self-taught Cleveland artist Rev. Albert Wagner, as well as other examples of outsider art.Join us on the second Tuesday of each month to hear a wide range of gallery talks that highlight works in the permanent collection or in current exhibitions. All talks begin at 2:30 pm and are followed by tea and light refreshments in the East Gallery.
Blood Marrow/Stem Cell Donor Registry Drive 3/12 10:00am
Be a Match - Save a Life: Please consider giving 5-10 minutes of your time and a cheek swab at the donor registration drive. The drive is sponsored by Be the Match, a donor recruitment program operated by the National Marrow Donor Program which seeks to match the tissue type of potential donors with those needing transplants. Not able to join the Registry? You can still contribute -- just go to our team page at...
Feline Riot 3/14 8:00pm
Feline Riot is a multi-act showcase of indie music playing a free admission show at the Cat!
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The Signs of Sex: The Making of a Public Sexual... 3/6 4:30pm
A talk by historian Andrew Ross of Kenyon College exploring the process by which female prostitutes and men who sought sex with other men produced a public...
Peters Hall
Rincón Latino 3/6 12:00pm
Come have lunch with us every week day and practice your Spanish
Stevenson Hall
Antisemitism Old and New: East/Central European... 3/6 4:30pm
A talk by Leonidas Donskis, a leading Lithuanian public intellectual, member of European Parliament, intrepid defender of human and civil rights, author or...
Nancy Schrom Dye Lecture Hall, Science Center
AMAM First Thursday - Philip Yenawine 3/6 5:00pm
Frustrated when data revealed visitors learned little from his talented teaching staff at NY’s Museum of Modern Art, Philip Yenawine turned to Abigail...
Allen Memorial Art Museum
Summer In-Asia Study Grant Applications 3/6
Don't forget: first-, second-, and third-year students can apply for an Oberlin Shansi Research Grant in Asia this summer. Deadline to apply is March 7 for...
Peters Hall
German Table 3/6 12:00pm
Join us for lunch at Stevenson every week and practice your German language skills in an informal environment.
Stevenson Hall
French Table 3/6 12:15pm
Come have lunch with us every week day at Stevenson Hall from 12:15 to 1:15 and practice your French!
Stevenson Hall
Study Away Information Session 3/6 12:15pm
If you are planning to study away in fall 2014, spring 2015, or the 2014-15 academic year, you must attend a Study Away Information Session in order to...
Peters Hall
