Oberlin College and Conservatory

Events

Saturday, May 23

Exhibition:  “An Exercise in Freedom: The Mail Art of Edgardo Antonio Vigo"

Argentinian artist Edgardo Antonio’s multifaceted work included text-based conceptualism, visual poetry, and performances he called "signalings.” He was a...

The Arboretum

Professor of Biology Keith Tarver will take veteran and novice birdwatchers on a morning walk to observe native birds. Participants should meet at 6:45 a.m....

Commencement/Reunion Welcome Center

Make the Commencement/Reunion Welcome Center your first stop when you return to Oberlin for #ObieCRW. Pick up room keys, registration packets, and tickets...

Exhibition from the Conservatory Library's Special Collections

Selections from the Oberlin Conservatory Library's Special Collections will be on display. Highlights are most often drawn from the Frederick R. Selch...

Morning Yoga

Get your morning stretch on by starting your day with a beginner to intermediate yoga session led by Tim Gemesi '15. Please bring a mat or a towel. Some mats...

AJLC Wetland Restoration Brigade

Self-guided tours are available from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Guided tours are available at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. beginning at Room 102. The guided tours last...

Camp Oberlin: Ages 4-12

Full day of supervised activities, including box lunch. Children should be dropped-off at the Commencement/Reunion Welcome Center at 8:35 a.m. Children not...

Steps up to an arch - the front entrance of Wilder Hall

A half-day seminar for the high school age children of alumni and siblings of current students. Learn about the college admissions process, preparing for...

Warner Concert Hall

Jonathan Moyer '12, assistant professor of organ, and Jennifer McPherson '15, MMus, will demonstrate the Flentrop organ.

26th Annual Alumni Bowling "Fun Raiser"

Head over to College Lanes to bowl with friends and former classmates. Annual event is coordinated by Thomas W. Reid ’80, director of Student Union...

Clark Bandstand at Tappan Square

Alumni Recruiting Network volunteers are an important part of the Admissions recruitment process. Josh Levy ’94, Director of the ARN, would like to meet you...

Class of 1990 Brunch

The Class of 1990 is invited to the home of President Marvin Krislov for a brunch and short program. Tickets are required for all guests, including children.

On-Campus CPR Trainings

Items on display commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the occasions that he visited Oberlin, including his Commemcement address in 1965.

Exploración Histórica de La Casa Monroe

An Oberlin College intern will guide visitors on a Spanish language 60-minute version of the historic Monroe House tour. $6 per adult. Space is limited,...

exterior Finney Chapel

James David Christie '75, professor of organ, and Richard Gray '15, BMus, will demonstrate the Fisk organ.

Interior of Dye Lecture Hall

Meet at Dye Lecture Hall for a short introductory session, and then disperse to Science Center classrooms. Coordinated by Steve Sinding ’65. Sponsored by the...

Permaculture Workshop

Permaculture is a design methodology that uses the resilience and diversity of evolved ecosystems as inspiration for creating human-built landscapes. It has...

Presentation and Discussion: A Changing World: Smallpox, Ebola, Measles — What's next?

Featuring panelist Donald "D.A." Henderson '50, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. A physician and epidemiologist, Dr. Henderson spearheaded the...

Morning Tea with Faculty

Celebrate the weekend with the faculty who made a difference in your time at Oberlin. Light morning refreshments provided.

Oberlin Origins Tour

Learn about the radical roots of Oberlin, from Christian perfectionism and coeducation to abolition. Thirty-minute tour offered every half hour, $3 per...

Scenic view of Tappan Square in autumn.

The talempong ensemble, a style of music from West Sumatra, Indonesia, featuring gongs and drums, is the only one of its kind on a college campus in the...

One Step More: A Walking Tour of Women's History in Oberlin

In 1834, John J. Shipherd pledged Oberlin's commitment to "the elevation of female character" through education. Little did he know, there was dynamite in...

Tour of the Solar Array

Join us rain or shine for the opportunity to see the largest solar array on any liberal arts college campus. About the same size as Tappan Square, this array...

Oberlin Student Cooperative Association (OSCA) Alumni Picnic

OSCA alumni, family, and friends are welcome to assist with cooking and cleaning for the event in addition to enjoying the picnic. To be involved, email...

Oberlin Underground Railroad Center

Underground Railroad history comes alive in Oberlin! Maps will be available for a self-guided walking tour of points of interest related to Oberlin’s...

On-Campus CPR Trainings

Get your TAPPAN Network and Switchboard profiles set up to help current students and fellow alumni with career/life advice and networking; and find out other...

Rhinos Rugby Alumni Game

Come watch the current Rhinos Rugby team scrum down against the alumni side. Annual matchup between the two groups.

On-Campus CPR Trainings

The ice cream social will feature novelties from Cowhaus Creamery, owned and operated by Josef Bomback '76. Overflow location:Science Center, Perlik Commons,...

Class of 1990 Memorial

Coordinated by Greg King ’90. Sponsored by the 25th Reunion Class of 1990.

Graduating Seniors' Art Exhibition

Open to the public. Come view the various art work produced by graduating seniors in the art department

students attend a lecture in Hallock auditorium

The distinctive history of academic dress at Oberlin--the wearing of mortarboards and gownsäó_or not--is a saga profoundly shaped by religious values, issues...

Ombudsperson Office Open House

Hosts: Deb McNish, interim director, and Daniella Mostow ’15, ombuds fellow. Come celebrate with our 2015 graduates and their families.

Theater and Dance Program Open House

Hosts: Matthew Wright, chair and associate professor of theater, and Ann Cooper Albright, chair and professor of dance.

Oberlin Contra Dance

What's a great way to celebrate the Class of 2016? Dance with them! No experience necessary, no partner needed. Come contra dancing to live music provided by...

Modiano's Ghosts:  Family History and the Shoah in Dora Bruder

A gathering for LGBTQ alumni and graduates. The celebration will be followed by a reception. All are welcome.

Steps up to an arch - the front entrance of Wilder Hall

Join Oberlin's Peace and Conflict Studies Connections club for some desserts and socialization. We think peacebuilding is central to Oberlin's legacy, and we...

Screening and Discussion of Nowhere to Call Home

With Jocelyn Ford ’81, Beijing-based award-winning radio correspondent and documentary filmmaker. Nowhere to Call Home follows the true story of Zanta, a...

Theater Production: What We Look Like

What We Look Like comically presents the life of an African American family caught between their cultural values and the white suburbs they live in. When...

Steps up to an arch - the front entrance of Wilder Hall

See how the college's student-run radio station, WOBC 91.5 FM, has (and hasn't) changed. Come hang out with past and present station members.

Warner Concert Hall

Directed and coordinated by Barry Talley ’65. The sing will be dedicated to deceased members of the Class of 1965. Scores will be available at the sing....

Clark Bandstand at Tappan Square

Visit the photo booth, where fun props and a photographer will be available to commemorate the weekend.

Daub House

Ninde Scholar tutors are celebrating their 10th year serving at Oberlin High School, and both the BCSL and the Community Service Work-Study Program (CSWSP)...

students attend a lecture in Hallock auditorium

Shot in Oberlin and in Inanda (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa), this 54-minute documentary film features the life and work John Langalibalele Dube (1871-1946),...

Freedom's Friends Underground Railroad and Abolition History Walk

Seventy-five minute neighborhood walking tour, $6 per adult. Space is limited, reservation recommended. Sponsored by the Oberlin Heritage Center. Call...

Knowlton Stadium.

Check-in will begin at 2:45 p.m. Pre-registration closed on May 18. The Hall of Honor was created as a means to recognize those individuals who have helped...

Steps up to an arch - the front entrance of Wilder Hall

Koreo is a co-ed, hip-hop fusion dance group set on strengthening ties with not only other student dance organizations across campus, but also with other...

Clark Bandstand at Tappan Square

"Taiko" means wide drum in Japanese; Oberlin Taiko means a great show, lots of energy, and plenty of drums. In the event of inclement weather, the...

Panel Discussion: Ignite Talks!

Come hear what the Class of 1990-ers are passionate about in five-minute slide presentations. Sponsored by the 25th Reunion Class of 1990. All are welcome.

Religion Department Open House

Host: Cindy Chapman, chair and The Adelia A.F. Johnston and Harry Thomas Frank Endowed Associate Professor of Religion.

Alumni/Commencement Contact Jam

This annual event celebrates the legacy of Oberlin College’s seminal involvement with the history of contact improvisation and brings the many generations of...

Asia House Courtyard

Visit with filmmaker Jocelyn Ford ’81 and continue the discussion prompted by viewing Nowhere to Call Home. Coordinated by Tomi Obayashi ’82, Juliani...

Azariah's Cafe in Terrell Main Library.

Reception for Friends of the Library, alumni authors, former library student assistants, alumni librarians, and anyone else who loves books and libraries....

Newman Catholic Community Mass

Appetizer and dessert reception immediately following in Fairchild Chapel. Sponsored by the Newman Catholic Campus Ministry (Office of Religious and...

Group Bike Ride to Kreig's Frozen Custard

Join the Bike Co-op mechanic staff on a slow and easy 10-mile round-trip bike ride to Krieg's, a local tradition. The ride is free but bring money for...

Scholars and Settlers History Walk

Sixty-minute walking tour of the legends and landmarks surrounding Tappan Square, $6 per adult. Space is limited, reservation recommended. Sponsored by the...

Steps up to an arch - the front entrance of Wilder Hall

Children participating in Camp Oberlin will be brought to the Pizza Dinner. Parents should pick up their children from Wilder Hall at 8:30 p.m.

Gathering in Honor of Chris Baymiller ’71

Former student employees of the Student Union who worked with Chris Baymiller during his 30-plus years of service are invited join him at the ’Sco to honor...

Half-Century Club Dinner

Special event for alumni who have celebrated their 50th reunion. The Class of 1965 will be welcomed into the Half-Century Club.

Knowlton Stadium.

The hospitality room is a great place to gather with registered alumni from all reunion classes and their registered guests. Refreshments, including soda,...

Theater Production: What We Look Like

What We Look Like comically presents the life of an African American family caught between their cultural values and the white suburbs they live in. When...

exterior Finney Chapel

Watch the webcast! This event will be streamed live at the time of the event. A performance featuring Conservatory of Music students from the graduating...

Oberlin Swing Society Dance

Try your hand (and feet) at swinging the night away! Beginner swing lesson taught from 8:00-9:00 p.m. Dance to recorded music from 9:00 p.m.-midnight. Come...

Classes of 1999, 2000, 2001 Glow Bowling

Private glow bowling event for the 15th Cluster Reunion. Please wear your nametag for entry into the lanes.

A Short Program of Short Films

Please join the Oberlin Silent Film Ensemble for spirited accompaniment to a selection of early films in the historic and recently renovated Apollo Theatre....

Cinema Studies Silent Film Program

The Cinema Studies Program is hosting a public screening of student work.

exterior Finney Chapel

A cappella music for everyone! From Bach to Beatles, fusion to funk, these students rock the house a cappella style. Admission.

Saturday, May 23