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Dascomb Hall Goes Up in Smoke—Smoked Eats, That Is

A new addition to the dining hall's kitchen yields new treats for meat lovers and vegetarians too.

President Marvin Krislov Leads by Example in the Classroom

With no shortage of demands on his time, the campus’ top administrator gives students priority treatment.

Claire Chase ’01 Named a MacArthur Fellow

Claire Chase ’01, flutist and founder of the International Contemporary Ensemble, has been named a 2012 MacArthur Fellow. The MacArthur Foundation’s annual awards support “exceptional merit and promise of continued creative work.”

Oberlin’s Co-Op Association Serves Up a Culinary Competition

A traditional autumn picnic gives way to a festive face-off on Tappan Square.

Student Coalition Takes Charge of Voter Registration

With the presidential election looming, a new student coalition has taken up the responsibility of registering their peers to vote.

Faculty Bring World-Class Art Museum Into the Classroom

For the last six years, the Allen Memorial Art Museum has expanded its outreach to nearly all departments in the College and Conservatory of Music. In spring 2012, the AMAM saw its highest student attendance for class visits, hosting 171 course-related, self-guided tours and curator-led sessions. This fall, even more faculty members are integrating the museum into their courses through an intensive curriculum development grant.

Neuroscience Professor Begins Research in Multisensory Integration, Autism

This summer, Visiting Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Leslie Kwakye began research focusing on how our brains combine what we see with what we hear to answer a basic question — is attention necessary?

Tita Reed Appointed to President’s Senior Staff

Fall 2012 Convocation Series Begins with Panel of Alumni Journalists

Two Science Majors from Two Different Worlds Bring Textbooks and Inspiration to Rural Kenya

Rising Senior Spends Summer as White House Intern

Rhetoric & Composition and English Professor Creates Anthology of Cleveland Stories

Looking for past stories and press releases? See the News & Media Archive.

Selch Collection of American Music History: through December 21

Year of the Queer: through April 2013

"Religion, Ritual, and Performance in the Renaissance"@ AMAM: through June 2013

Talks by Colleagues: Laura Baudot

12:15 PM – "Vain Things: Vacuity and Eighteenth-Century English Experimental Fiction" is focus of faculty talk by Laura Baudot, assistant professor of English. In Science Center, Room A155.

Field Hockey vs. Wittenberg

4:30 PM – The Yeowomen will compete in a game of field hockey against the Wittenberg University Tigers. At the Field Hockey Field.

Guest Recital: ensemBle baBel

8:00 PM – This musical collaborative presents a bouquet of projects that explore new paths or rediscovers past works. In Warner Concert Hall.

Conservatory Faculty Chamber Music Recital

8:00 PM – The conservatory regularly features its accomplished faculty in recital. Performers are Marilyn McDonald, violin; Catharina Meints, cello; Kathryn Montoya, recorder; Richard Hawkins, clarinet; and David Breitman, fortepiano. In Kulas Recital Hall.

Talk: Claiming the Oriental Gateway

4:30 PM – Shelley Lee, associate professor of comparative American studies and history, will talk about Japanese Americans in Seattle, the "Oriental Gateway." In Main Library, Moffett Auditorium, Room 050.

Guest Master Class: Marcus Belgrave, jazz trumpet

7:00 PM – Internationally recognized jazz trumpet great Marcus Belgrave will give a masterclass showcasing musical styles for which he's known. In Kohl Building, Clonick Hall.

Arts & Sciences Orchestra, Philip Highfill, conductor with pianist Haewon Song

8:00 PM – Enjoy a concert by the Arts and Sciences Orchestra, comprised of mostly arts and sciences students and led by Philip Highfill. Guest soloist will be Haewon Song on piano. In Finney Chapel.

Women's Volleyball vs. Kenyon

7:00 PM – The Yeowomen take to the court against the Kenyon College Ladies in a game of volleyball. In Philips Gym.

Football vs. Case Western Reserve

1:00 PM – Fall and football go hand in hand so take in a game and cheer on the Yeomen as they face the Case Western Reserve University Spartans. In Savage Stadium.

Women's Volleyball vs. Buffalo State

11:00 AM – The Yeowomen will hit the hardwood to compete in a volleyball game against the Buffalo State Bengals. In Philips Gym.

Guest Masterclass: Jason Eckardt, composer

7:00 PM – Jason Eckardt, who focuses on perceptual complexity, the physicality of performance, and self-organizing processes in the natural world as he writes compositions, will give a masterclass. In conservatory, Bibbins Hall, Room 224.

Winter Term Fair in Philips Gym

7:30 PM – Need ideas for a project for winter term? Come to the annual fair to see what individual and group projects are available and meet faculty sponsors. In Philips Gym.

Talk by Stephen Motika, Poet & Publisher

4:30 PM – Poet, editor, and publisher Stephen Motika will discuss the creative process and his work supporting other writer-poets. in King Building, Room 341.

Faculty Recital: Lewis Nielson, composition

8:00 PM – Faculty recital features composer Lewis Nielson with guest Bonne Action, a six-member contemporary music ensemble. In Warner Concert Hall.

Guest Lecture: Brigitte de Leersnyder, lecturer

12:00 PM – The life and work of Louis Vierne, organist/composer of Notre Dame Cathedral, is focus of this lecture by Vierne expert Brigitte De Leersnyder. In conservatory, Bibbins Hall, Room 223.

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