<link>/</link> <description/> <language>en</language> <item> <title>This Week in Photos: The Mug That Keeps Giving /news/week-photos-mug-keeps-giving <span>This Week in Photos: The Mug That Keeps Giving</span> <span><span>ygay</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-12-23T11:44:56-05:00" title="Thursday, December 23, 2021 - 11:44">Thu, 12/23/2021 - 11:44</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>More than 600 bowls and mugs were sold at the Empty Mugs fundraiser earlier this month, thanks to 91ֱ’s Pottery Co-op and community volunteers who supplied the hand-sculpted pieces.&nbsp;</p> <p>Creating the mugs for the event involves many hours, but the end result is the gift that keeps giving. All proceeds are donated to the 91ֱ Community Services, which provides local residents with access to utilities, food, and housing. This year, sales from Empty Mugs raised more than $8,000 for the local organization.</p> <p>Helen Schrayer ’22 has been involved in the Pottery Co-op since her first year at 91ֱ. In fact, “it was a big part of why I decided to come to 91ֱ College,” she says.&nbsp;</p> <p>“This tradition is great because it increases co-op camaraderie and student engagement with 91ֱ Community Services,” says Schrayer. “It's hard to tell how many students donated pieces,” explains Schrayer. “But our top student potter made 150 mugs and bowls. Most active co-op members donated at least a few pots.”</p> <p>We continue our photo tour with stops along the Fall Art Walk; find a carpet seat at Bassoon Christmas; make a graceful Fall Forward; find pitch in Fairchild Chapel; perform community service at OCS; and end with a gift of service.&nbsp;</p> <hr> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A college student looks at a table with lots of mugs on it." height="570" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/emptymugs.christychen22.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>A student shops for the perfect mugs at this year’s Empty Mugs event. Photo credit: Christy Chen ’22 (<a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHsmXgjuT4" target="_blank">See more photos</a>.)</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="Sculpture on display." height="570" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/fall_art_walk.clarissaheart20.jpg" width="765"> <figcaption>Student artwork from the fall semester was displayed in the hallways, media and photo labs, drawing domes, painting studios, print lab, Hales, and in the sculpture classrooms. Photo credit: Clarissa Heart ’22 (<a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzvLhi" target="_blank">See more photos</a>.)</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A conductor wearing a Santa Claus hat leads a bassoon orchestra." height="570" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/bassoonchristmas.yvonnegay.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>The December 13 cooncert of Bassoon Christmas in the conservatory lounge is an 91ֱ College tradition. Photo credit: Yvonne Gay (<a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzvthV" target="_blank">See more photos</a>.)</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A group of students dance on a large stage." height="570" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/fall_forward.jonathan_clark25.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>Fall Forward, in Hales Gymnasium, is a student dance showcase directed by Assistant Professor of Dance Alysia Ramos. Photo credit: Jonathan Clark ’25 (<a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzvTxw" target="_blank">See more photos</a>.)</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A group of students sing on a small stage." height="570" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/pitchplease.judewatt.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>91ֱ’s student acapella group, Pitch Please, gave an end-of-semester concert in Fairchild Chapel. Photo credit: Jude Watt (<a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzvSPG" target="_blank">See more photos</a>.)</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A college student loads groceries into a car." height="570" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/fooddistribution.rebeccadevereaux.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>An 91ֱ student helps distribute food at 91ֱ Community Services. Photo credit: Rebecca Devereaux</figcaption> </figure> </div> <p>This Week in Photos is a selection of images and is not meant to represent a weekly timeline. Images highlight campus, community, people, and events related to 91ֱ College.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">Campus News</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2021-12-23T12:00:00Z">Thu, 12/23/2021 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Yvonne Gay</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Dozens of handcrafted mugs of varying shapes, shades, and textures rest on tables throughout a large meeting space at First Church in 91ֱ. These small, handheld items make for terrific gifts, and are traditionally sold in December. They also serve as inspiration for this week’s photo series.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2354">Campus Life</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2356">Conservatory</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2578">Art Exhibition</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3515">Dance</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2382">Community Service</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-faculty field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/alysia-ramos" hreflang="und">Alysia Ramos</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/drew-pattison" hreflang="und">Drew Pattison</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/conservatory/divisions/winds-brass-and-percussion" hreflang="und">Winds, Brass, and Percussion</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Christy Chen '22</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/width_760/public/content/news/images-2021/leadimage.emptymugs.christychen22.jpg?itok=UJ0TN6qg" width="760" height="570" alt="Handmade mugs sit on a table."> </div> Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:44:56 +0000 ygay 384371 at This Week in Photos: Dancing, Swimming, Singing, Celebrating /news/week-photos-dancing-swimming-singing-celebrating <span>This Week in Photos: Dancing, Swimming, Singing, Celebrating</span> <span><span>ygay</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-12-14T10:50:41-05:00" title="Tuesday, December 14, 2021 - 10:50">Tue, 12/14/2021 - 10:50</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>As the campus prepares for winter break, we take a moment to visit a swimming invitational at Carr Pool; an 91ֱ Orchestra rehearsal, Nicholas Payton Trio concert, and 91ֱ College Choir performance in Finney Chapel; buy a few gifts at the Maker’s Market in the Science Center; attend a choir session at Langston Middle School; and get ready to swing in Wilder Main.</p><hr><div class="obj-center"><figure class="captioned-image"><p><img alt="A swimmer swims during a meet." height="570" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/swimmingmeet.lucasdraper23.jpg" width="760"></p><figcaption>Jonathan Hupfeld ’21 digs deep during a <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHsmXbYtWT" target="_blank">three-day 91ֱ College Invitational</a>. Competition came to an end with the Yeowomen finishing in first place with 1,231.5 points, while the Yeomen placed fifth with 816.5 points. Photo credit: Lucas Draper ’23</figcaption></figure></div><div class="obj-center"><figure class="captioned-image"><p><img alt="A conductor waves a baton at a large student orchestra." height="570" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/robertspano.orchestra.yevhengulenko.jpg" width="760"></p><figcaption>Professor of Conducting Robert Spano ’84 rehearses with the 91ֱ College Orchestra. Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko</figcaption></figure></div><div class="obj-center"><figure class="captioned-image"><p><img alt="A table with paintings." height="570" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/makersmarket.christychen21.jpg" width="760"></p><figcaption>Handcrafted goods made by members of 91ֱ’s student creative community sold at <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHsmXdo9RV" target="_blank">this semester's market</a>. Photo credit: Christy Chen ’21</figcaption></figure></div><div class="obj-center"><figure class="captioned-image"><p><img alt="A middle school class sits in a circle facing two college students." height="570" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/pace.rebeccadevereaux.jpg" width="760"></p><figcaption>91ֱ College students in Studies in Pedagogy, Advocacy, and Community Engagement (PACE) work with members of the Langston Middle School sixth grade choir. Photo credit: Rebecca Devereaux</figcaption></figure></div><div class="obj-center"><figure class="captioned-image"><p><img alt="Three men play instruments on a stage." height="570" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/nicholaspaytontrio.jonathanclark25jpg.jpg" width="760"></p><figcaption>The Nicholas Payton Trio (featuring Vicente Archer, Joe Dyson, and Payton) <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHsmXfu79H" target="_blank">performed in Finney Chapel</a>. Payton is a Grammy award-winning multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, producer, essayist, arranger, and social activist. The event was presented by the 91ֱ College Black Musicians Guild. Photo credit: Jonathan Clark '25</figcaption></figure></div><div class="obj-center"><figure class="captioned-image"><p><img alt="A singer stands in front of a choir." height="570" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/oberlincollegechoir.jonathanclark25.jpg" width="760"></p><figcaption>The 91ֱ College Choir <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHsmXa1A7b" target="_blank">performed songs</a> that related to the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic from a choral singer’s perspective. Photo credit: Jonathan Clark '25</figcaption></figure></div><div class="obj-center"><figure class="captioned-image"><p><img alt="Two young women dance in a hall." height="570" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/oswingdance.christychen22.jpg" width="760"></p><figcaption>A <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHsmXf3mRi" target="_blank">winter swing dance</a> offered live music, a workshop for new swing dancers, and crash courses throughout the night by OSwing board members. Photo credit: Christy Chen ’22</figcaption></figure></div><p>&nbsp;</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">Campus News</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2021-12-14T12:00:00Z">Tue, 12/14/2021 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Yvonne Gay</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>A student takes a few steps on a ladder and stretches one arm to the top of a large glowing menorah in the center of Tappan Square. The gold branched candelabra and flames glisten against the night sky and those surrounding it look up at its brilliance. This 91ֱ community gathering, in celebration of the last night of Hanukkah, leads off this week’s photo series.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2354">Campus Life</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2379">Student Life</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2355">Student Organizations</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2356">Conservatory</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3155">91ֱ Orchestra</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2771">Athletics</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2382">Community Service</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-faculty field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/robert-spano" hreflang="und">Robert Spano</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Grand menorah lighting in Tappan Square.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Jonathan Clark '25</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/width_760/public/content/news/images-2021/grandmenorahlighting.jonathanclark25.jpg?itok=WKTC8KbB" width="760" height="570" alt="A girl lights a large menorah."> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-article-header field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> Tue, 14 Dec 2021 15:50:41 +0000 ygay 383616 at This Week in Photos: The Big Send-Off /news/week-photos-big-send <span>This Week in Photos: The Big Send-Off</span> <span><span>ygay</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-03-26T10:37:09-04:00" title="Friday, March 26, 2021 - 10:37">Fri, 03/26/2021 - 10:37</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>United States Postal Service bins line the floor and are stacked on mobile shelves in the Office of Admissions. This annual display serves as inspiration for this week’s photo series.</p> <p>After weeks spent pouring over applications, <a href="/college-admissions" target="_blank">College of Arts and Sciences Admissions Office</a> staff members load acceptance letters into postal bins, and the excitement builds. As 91ֱ College vehicles arrive and bins are placed onto trucks staff members begin to trickle outside. Throughout the years send-off day has been celebrated with cake and ice cream or a visit by Yeobie, the college mascot. But the day always ends with team members waving goodbye to the letters and trucks.</p> <hr> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A person wearing a life-size squirrel costume carries a plastic bin." height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/admissions5.brittneisherrod.png" width="760"> <figcaption>Yeobie helps with taking bins to the trucks. Photo credit: Brittnei Sherrod ’11</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="Men place plastic bins on a truck." height="650" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/3admissions.brittneisherrod.jpg" width="462"> <figcaption>Photo credit: Brittnei Sherrod ’11</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A man in a truck drives away while waving." height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/2admission_letters.brittneisherrod.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>Photo credit: Brittnei Sherrod ’11</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A small group of people wave college flags and jump up and down." height="369" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/admissions6.brittnei_sherrod_11.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>Photo credit: Brittnei Sherrod ’11</figcaption> </figure> </div> <p style="text-align: center;"><br> <em>This Week in Photos is a selection of images and is not meant to represent a weekly timeline. Images highlight campus, community, people, and events related to 91ֱ College.</em></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">Campus News</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2021-03-26T12:00:00Z">Fri, 03/26/2021 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Yvonne Gay</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2556">Admissions</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2354">Campus Life</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Julian Irland</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/width_760/public/content/news/images-2021/1admissions_letters.brittneisherood.jpg?itok=qWnaRkJ1" width="760" height="540" alt="Plastic bins are in piles on the floor."> </div> Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:37:09 +0000 ygay 322531 at This Week in Photos: Spring Semester Campus Life /news/week-photos-spring-semester-campus-life <span>This Week in Photos: Spring Semester Campus Life</span> <span><span>ygay</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-03-12T10:52:11-05:00" title="Friday, March 12, 2021 - 10:52">Fri, 03/12/2021 - 10:52</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Art Rental is a familiar event at 91ֱ—students cross intersections carrying large colorful and muted prints carefully wrapped in plastic. The tradition is a favorite scene to photograph at 91ֱ. Other candids in this week’s series take place in other parts of campus.&nbsp;</p> <p>This week’s photo tour includes a 6:15 a.m. workout with the football team and President Carmen Twillie Ambar, followed by a stop at the Science Center, and a walk to Warner Concert Hall for a livestreamed master class with the Arts and Sciences Orchestra and the Verona Quartet. The tour ends with an ice sculpting demonstration and a glide across a makeshift rink in Wilder Bowl.</p> <hr> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A room full of people in a room exercise." height="440" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/1morning_workout.tanyarosen-jones_97.jpeg" width="619"> <figcaption>President Carmen Twillie Ambar’s <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHsmULr6fW" target="_blank">6:15 a.m. workout</a> with 91ֱ’s football team. Photo credit: Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A girl makes copy at a machine." height="440" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/science_center_commons.yvonne_gay.jpg" width="619"> <figcaption>Making copies in the Science Center Commons. Photo credit: Yvonne Gay</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="An overview picture of an orchestra practicing on a large stage." height="440" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/verona_masterclass.dalepreston_83.jpg" width="619"> <figcaption>A <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHsmULxshP" target="_blank">livestream masterclass</a> with the Arts and Sciences Orchestra with Tiffany Chang ’09 and the Verona Quartet in Warner Concert Hall. Photo credit: Dale Preston '83</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A man makes an ice sculpture." height="440" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/ice_sculpture.jonathanclark25.jpg" width="619"> <figcaption>An <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHsmUv8Epi" target="_blank">ice sculpting demonstration</a> in Winter Oberland. Photo credit: Jonathan Clark ’25</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="Two students ice skate outside." height="619" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/21.03.07_black_in_oberland_jc_04.jpg" width="440"> <figcaption>A <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHsmULvZDF" target="_blank">Black in Obieland</a> event in Wilder Bowl included ice skating, food, and conversation by the fire. Photo credit: Jonathan Clark ’25</figcaption> </figure> </div> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">This Week in Photos is a selection of images and is not meant to represent a weekly timeline. Images highlight campus, community, people, and events related to 91ֱ College.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">Campus News</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2021-03-12T12:00:00Z">Fri, 03/12/2021 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Yvonne Gay</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The exterior wall of the Allen Memorial Art Museum is punctuated by a student holding a newly acquired piece of art from the recent Art Rental program. This image leads off this week’s photo series.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2356">Conservatory</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2379">Student Life</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2354">Campus Life</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2378">Allen Memorial Art Museum</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2771">Athletics</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2764">Science Center</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2546">Photo Feature</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">A student walks down a pathway near the Allen Memorial Art Museum holding a selection from this semester’s Art Rental.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Jonathan Clark '25</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/width_760/public/content/news/images-2021/art_rental.jonathanclark25.jpg?itok=K89Y2iw6" width="760" height="540" alt="A student walks in front of a large stone building."> </div> Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:52:11 +0000 ygay 321696 at This Week in Photos: Nightscapes /news/week-photos-nightscapes <span>This Week in Photos: Nightscapes</span> <span><span>ygay</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-01-14T10:32:55-05:00" title="Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 10:32">Thu, 01/14/2021 - 10:32</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Throughout the years, the night sky at 91ֱ has served as a mesmerizing backdrop for campus and community life. This week we will visit several places on campus where the night sky makes the campus pop.</p> <p>See more 91ֱ nightscapes on <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHsmSuaew6" target="_blank">91ֱ’s Flickr page</a>.</p> <hr> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="People walking down a path at night." height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/science_centerlawn.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>A path leading to the Science Center. Photo credit: Sela Miller ’15</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A full moon next to a round brick building." height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/finneychapel.night.pangfeichiang19kjpg.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>Finney Chapel. Photo credit: Pang Fei Chiang ’19</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A courtyard at night." height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/northquad.selamiller15.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>North Quad. Photo credit: Sela Miller ’15</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A drone picture of a football field taken at night." height="760" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/footballfieldatnight.newvisionmedia.jpg" width="540"> <figcaption>The Austin E. Knowlton Athletics Complex. Photo credit: New Vision Media</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A late night light art installation." height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/tappaninstallation.gregorypendolino.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>A light installation in Tappan Square. Photo credit: Gregory Pendolino</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A koi pond at night." height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/night.koipond.courtesyofofficeofcommunications.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>The koi pond in the Bibbins Hall courtyard. Photo credit: Courtesy of the Office of Communications</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="The front of a large brick building at night." height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/finneychapel.yevhengulenko.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>Finney Chapel. Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A large group of people at a bonfire. " height="539" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2021/oscabonfire.2015.yevhengulenko.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>OSCA bonfire in Tappan Square. Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko, 2015</figcaption> </figure> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>This Week in Photos is a selection of images and is not meant to represent a weekly timeline. Images highlight campus, community, people, and events related to 91ֱ College.</em></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">Campus News</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2021-01-14T12:00:00Z">Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Yvonne Gay</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The moon rests on a backdrop of perfect blue over the courtyard outside of Asia House. This picture served as inspiration for this week’s nightscapes photo series.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2546">Photo Feature</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2561">Buildings</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2354">Campus Life</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2771">Athletics</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2764">Science Center</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">The moon over the courtyard near Asia House.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Jee Seung Yun ’13</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/width_760/public/content/news/images-2021/moonoverasiahouse._jee_seung_yun_13.jpg?itok=WVU8MAA_" width="760" height="540" alt="A full moon in a dark sky next to the silhouette of a building."> </div> Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:32:55 +0000 ygay 316636 at This Week in Photos: Campus Life on a Fall Day /news/week-photos-campus-life-fall-day <span>This Week in Photos: Campus Life on a Fall Day</span> <span><span>ygay</span></span> <span><time datetime="2020-10-28T13:22:11-04:00" title="Wednesday, October 28, 2020 - 13:22">Wed, 10/28/2020 - 13:22</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Students nestle themselves on tree swings and concrete columns, while others dot the campus with study circles, blanket lunches, and classes. In this photo series, we visit some of these spaces and get consumed by the beauty of the season.&nbsp;</p> <p>See more campus photos on a fall day on <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHsmRGgKbZ" target="_blank">91ֱ’s Flickr page</a>.</p> <hr> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A small group of students sit in a circle on the grass." height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2020/2fall.yvonne_gay.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>A study circle. Photo credit: Yvonne Gay</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A student wearing a large backpack walks down a long cobblestone path." height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2020/fall4.yvonne_gay.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>Walking through Tappan Square. Photo credit: Yvonne Gay</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A student lays on the ground in front of large columns. " height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2020/9fall.yvonne_gay.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>Is this an art installation? Not exactly. While one student studies, another takes a break at the Memorial Arch. Photo credit: Yvonne Gay</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="Two students sit on a bench in the park." height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2020/12fall.yvonne_gay.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>Chatting it up on a bench. Photo credit: Yvonne Gay</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="Student at an outdoor movie night." height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2020/7fall.anokka.v.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>An Indigenous People's Day screening. Photo credit: Anokha Venugopal</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A student sits under a tree and types on a laptop." height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2020/8fall.yvonne_gay.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>Husssh. This student is studying. Photo credit: Yvonne Gay</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="Two students sitting on the grass." height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2020/6fall.yvonne_gay.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>The snack break. Photo credit: Yvonne Gay</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A student lays in the grass surrounded by fall leaves." height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2020/10fall.yvonne_gay.jpg" width="761"> <figcaption>Swimming in fall colors. Photo credit: Yvonne Gay</figcaption> </figure> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>This Week in Photos is a selection of images and is not meant to represent a weekly timeline. Images highlight campus, community, people, and events related to 91ֱ College.</em></p> <p><br> <br> &nbsp;</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">Campus News</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2020-10-28T12:00:00Z">Wed, 10/28/2020 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Yvonne Gay</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>There’s something magical in the air at 91ֱ College on a fall day. The trees are filled with yellows, reds, and golds, and the crunch beneath your feet sounds like potato chips.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2379">Student Life</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2566">Wilder Bowl</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2545">Tappan Square</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2354">Campus Life</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2410">Students</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2763">Multicultural Resource Commons</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">An outdoor class.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Yvonne Gay</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/width_760/public/content/news/images-2020/1fall.yvonne_gay.jpg?itok=ouSIxln8" width="760" height="540" alt="A large tent with people in it on a fall day."> </div> Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:22:11 +0000 ygay 311506 at Introducing OC Votes /news/introducing-oc-votes <span>Introducing OC Votes</span> <span><span>anagy</span></span> <span><time datetime="2020-09-21T19:15:37-04:00" title="Monday, September 21, 2020 - 19:15">Mon, 09/21/2020 - 19:15</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Today is National Voter Registration Day. Across campus, Obies are engaging with the 2020 election. As the campaigns increase in intensity and Election Day looms, the college invites the entire community to mobilize our academic and creative skills to make sense of this historic moment.</p> <p><img alt="Graphic that reads OC Votes" height="480" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2020/oc_vote_digest-use_this_one.png" width="640"></p> <p>Look for a soon-to-be-launched website using this logo, which will offer a clearinghouse for programming up to and beyond November 3, 2020. This non-partisan educational series will explore the histories, issues, and perspectives important to understanding this significant moment. For more information or to share information about an event you are organizing, please contact the Dean of Students office at 440-775-8462 or <a href="mailto:deanstu@oberlin.edu">deanstu@oberlin.edu</a>.</p> <p>If you are passionate about democracy, you may also want to join the campus effort to increase voter registration and participation. If you would like to register in Ohio and have not yet had the chance to do so, please visit one of 12 voter registration stands around campus. If you have questions or want to be involved in helping 91ֱ College set new records for voter participation, contact 91ֱ's <a href="/living-on-campus/obies-vote/voter-initiative">Voter Friendly Campus Coalition</a>. Let's follow the lead of Athletics and <a href="https://goyeo.com/news/2020/9/9/general-oberlin-athletics-announces-voting-initiative.aspx">Yeo the Vote</a>!</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">Campus News</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2020-09-21T12:00:00Z">Mon, 09/21/2020 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Office of Communications</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2354">Campus Life</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2379">Student Life</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2359">Administration</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3494">OC Votes</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Office of Communications</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/width_760/public/content/news/images-2020/voter_registration_stand.jpeg?itok=VX7CEHUk" width="570" height="760" alt="A stand with voter registration forms."> </div> Mon, 21 Sep 2020 23:15:37 +0000 anagy 307251 at This Week in Photos: Welcome Class of 2024 /news/week-photos-welcome-class-2024 <span>This Week in Photos: Welcome Class of 2024</span> <span><span>ygay</span></span> <span><time datetime="2020-08-25T10:37:09-04:00" title="Tuesday, August 25, 2020 - 10:37">Tue, 08/25/2020 - 10:37</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Staggered unloading times and COVID-19 test scheduling were just some of the procedures that became part of this year’s move-in days. And although smiles were obscured by facial coverings, the art of the smize (smiling with the eyes) was in full effect. There are 709 total new students this year (686 first-year students; 19 transfers; and four graduate students). Of the number of first-year students, 551 are in the arts and sciences; 102 are in the conservatory; and 33 are double degrees. The Class of 2024 have hometowns in 44 countries and 47 states. Returning students start their journey back to campus on Wednesday, August 25.</p> <p>See more move-in days photos on <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHsmQcDRTB">91ֱ’s Flickr page</a>.</p> <hr> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A student looks down at a staff member through clear plexiglass." height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2020/2.2moveinday.yvonne_gay.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>Students go through a check-in process in the Science Center. Photo credit: Yvonne Gay</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A parent and student wearing face masks hold boxes." height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2020/3moveinday.yvonnegay.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>Photo credit: Yvonne Gay</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A male student lifts a large container with belongings." height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2020/4moveinday.yvonne_gay.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>Photo credit: Yvonne Gay</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A crowd of parents wearing masks walk down a street." height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2020/parentcrowd.yvonne_gay.jpg" width="760"> <figcaption>Photo credit: Yvonne Gay</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A male student leans over to sign a sheet of paper." height="540" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2020/welcome.yvonne_gay.jpg" width="761"> <figcaption>Photo credit: Yvonne Gay</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"><img alt="A student with a large guitar case on their back." height="760" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2020/5moveinday.yvonnegay.jpg" width="540"> <figcaption>Photo credit: Yvonne Gay</figcaption> </figure> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">Campus News</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2020-08-25T12:00:00Z">Tue, 08/25/2020 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Yvonne Gay</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>After months of preparation to campus buildings and the implementation of recent protocols to all spaces, the Class of 2024 began arriving on campus on Sunday, August 23.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2354">Campus Life</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2405">Photography</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">After months of preparation to campus buildings and the implementation of recent protocols to all spaces, the Class of 2024 began arriving on campus on Sunday, August 23.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Yvonne Gay</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/width_760/public/content/news/images-2020/move_in_1.yvonne_gay.jpg?itok=2OmkJAOJ" width="760" height="540" alt="A girl wearing a face mask crouches inside the back of an open car trunk."> </div> Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:37:09 +0000 ygay 305396 at Where Am I? /news/where-am-i-0 <span>Where Am I?</span> <span><span>ygay</span></span> <span><time datetime="2020-06-10T10:58:53-04:00" title="Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 10:58">Wed, 06/10/2020 - 10:58</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The gears and round carriage in this picture are identical to several others around it. They are essential to the operation of this facility. Are you able to guess where on campus this picture was taken?</p> <p>Click on the gallery below for the answer.</p> <p><br> &nbsp;</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">Campus News</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2020-06-10T12:00:00Z">Wed, 06/10/2020 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Yvonne Gay</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2379">Student Life</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2561">Buildings</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2354">Campus Life</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Yevhen Gulenko</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/width_760/public/content/news/images-2020/4placeheader.jpg?itok=769jG-58" width="760" height="540" alt="A large round metal piece of equipment surrounded by small gears"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-flex-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden vertical-spacing--basic field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div id="obj-28804" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-photo-gallery paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="section--photo-gallery o-flex--photo-gallery"> <p class="header-tag">Photo Gallery</p> <div class="o-flex--photo-gallery__grid"> <div class="o-flex--photo-gallery--overlay"> <div class="o-flex--photo-gallery--overlay__content"> <h2> Answer </h2> <button class="btn js-modal" data-modal-prefix-class="fullscreen" data-modal-content-id="28804" data-modal-background-click="disabled"> View photo gallery </button> </div> </div> <div class="o-flex--photo-gallery__grid__img-wrapper"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2020/4placeheader.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="A large round metal piece of equipment surrounded by small gears"> </div> <div class="o-flex--photo-gallery__grid__img-wrapper"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/3place.jpg" width="761" height="540" alt="Three large round metal spheres. "> </div> <div class="o-flex--photo-gallery__grid__img-wrapper"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/6places.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="A pegboard filled with gears and belts."> </div> <div class="o-flex--photo-gallery__grid__img-wrapper"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/10place.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="A student works inside of a large round metal opening"> </div> </div> </div> <div id="28804" class="photo-gallery-wrapper"> <div class="photo-gallery"> <div class="photo-gallery__slides"> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__wrapper"> <figure class="photo-gallery__slide"> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2020/4placeheader.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="A large round metal piece of equipment surrounded by small gears"> </div> <figcaption> <span class="figure__caption">This is a photo of a pin elevator, an essential piece of equipment situated behind one of six bowling lanes at College Lanes.</span> <span class="figure__credit">Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__wrapper"> <figure class="photo-gallery__slide"> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/3place.jpg" width="761" height="540" alt="Three large round metal spheres. "> </div> <figcaption> <span class="figure__caption">College Lanes is the only bowling center in Northeast Ohio that is alcohol-free. It has been smoke-free since 1993. College Lanes is located in the Hales Annex. </span> <span class="figure__credit">Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__wrapper"> <figure class="photo-gallery__slide"> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/6places.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="A pegboard filled with gears and belts."> </div> <figcaption> <span class="figure__caption">A pegboard filled with belts and parts.</span> <span class="figure__credit">Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__wrapper"> <figure class="photo-gallery__slide"> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/10place.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="A student works inside of a large round metal opening"> </div> <figcaption> <span class="figure__caption">One of two student workers are busy maintaining the equipment while bowlers play in the front of the house.</span> <span class="figure__credit">Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__wrapper"> <figure class="photo-gallery__slide"> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/9lanes.walter_novak.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="A bowling alley filled with people playing."> </div> <figcaption> <span class="figure__credit">Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__wrapper"> <figure class="photo-gallery__slide"> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/5place_0.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="Pins on a bowling alley."> </div> <figcaption> <span class="figure__credit">Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__wrapper"> <figure class="photo-gallery__slide"> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/2place.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="A bowling ball inside of a large round metal sphere"> </div> <figcaption> <span class="figure__caption">It took several shots to get this photo of a fast-moving bowling bowl on its way back to the alley.</span> <span class="figure__credit">Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__wrapper"> <figure class="photo-gallery__slide"> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/7place.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="Bowling pins spinning around in a large metal sphere"> </div> <figcaption> <span class="figure__caption">Pins inside the elevator. </span> <span class="figure__credit">Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__wrapper"> <figure class="photo-gallery__slide"> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/8place.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="Bowling pins being placed inside a pinsetter"> </div> <figcaption> <span class="figure__caption">From the elevator, pins are fed into a pin distributor. </span> <span class="figure__credit">Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__wrapper"> <figure class="photo-gallery__slide"> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/lanes.yvonneg.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="A picture of the outside of a building"> </div> <figcaption> <span class="figure__caption">College Lanes offers open bowling, instruction, league bowling, birthday parties, and other special programs. Visit oberlin.edu for details.</span> <span class="figure__credit">Photo credit: Yvonne Gay</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="photo-gallery__navbar"> <figure class="photo-gallery__navbar__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/images-2020/4placeheader.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="A large round metal piece of equipment surrounded by small gears"> </figure> <figure class="photo-gallery__navbar__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/3place.jpg" width="761" height="540" alt="Three large round metal spheres. "> </figure> <figure class="photo-gallery__navbar__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/6places.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="A pegboard filled with gears and belts."> </figure> <figure class="photo-gallery__navbar__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/10place.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="A student works inside of a large round metal opening"> </figure> <figure class="photo-gallery__navbar__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/9lanes.walter_novak.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="A bowling alley filled with people playing."> </figure> <figure class="photo-gallery__navbar__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/5place_0.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="Pins on a bowling alley."> </figure> <figure class="photo-gallery__navbar__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/2place.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="A bowling ball inside of a large round metal sphere"> </figure> <figure class="photo-gallery__navbar__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/7place.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="Bowling pins spinning around in a large metal sphere"> </figure> <figure class="photo-gallery__navbar__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/8place.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="Bowling pins being placed inside a pinsetter"> </figure> <figure class="photo-gallery__navbar__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/content/news/photo-gallery/lanes.yvonneg.jpg" width="760" height="540" alt="A picture of the outside of a building"> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 10 Jun 2020 14:58:53 +0000 ygay 252706 at 91ֱ Connects with Accepted Students in New Ways /news/oberlin-connects-accepted-students-new-ways <span>91ֱ Connects with Accepted Students in New Ways</span> <span><span>hhempste</span></span> <span><time datetime="2020-04-12T17:53:25-04:00" title="Sunday, April 12, 2020 - 17:53">Sun, 04/12/2020 - 17:53</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Learn about&nbsp;the online events and resources available for those students in this Q&amp;A with&nbsp;Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid <a href="/manuel-carballo">Manuel Carballo</a>, Associate Dean of the College of the Arts and Sciences <a href="/laura-baudot">Laura Baudot</a>,&nbsp;Vice President&nbsp;for Communications <a href="/ben-jones">Ben Jones</a>,&nbsp;Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs <a href="/peter-swendsen">Peter Swendsen</a>, and Conservatory Admissions Counselor Ryan Dearon.</p> <p><strong>In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, All Roads Lead to 91ֱ efforts have moved completely online. What’s been the administration’s strategy to successfully execute this program virtually?</strong></p> <p><strong>Manuel Carballo</strong>: Our strategy has been much more involved than simply translating the traditional All Roads Lead to 91ֱ programming to a virtual space. Programming has evolved way beyond the three planned on-campus sessions, with various new entry points for students and their families. The focus has been threefold: to offer lots of great content that reveals different aspects of the 91ֱ community; to provide opportunities for engagement with our students, faculty, and staff through interactive sessions; and to allow spaces for admitted students to engage with each another. Having these opportunities available right when decisions were released was important.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Laura Baudot</strong>: Right away, we developed an even greater level of strategic collaboration among Admissions, Communications, and the Deans' Offices in order to mobilize the entire campus for our yield efforts. The faculty in particular have been incredibly responsive and helpful.&nbsp;As Manuel mentioned, it was important to not confine outreach and programming to the previously-scheduled All Roads dates, but instead to begin well-orchestrated and varied programming and outreach immediately following the release of decisions. We will continue these efforts up until the enrollment deadline. Connecting with admitted students “live” as often as possible also has been a critical piece. The <a href="/admissions-and-aid/for-accepted-students/virtual-visits/covid-19-course">Uncovering COVID-19</a> course was designed to help them connect to the institution, specifically to 91ֱ students and faculty. &nbsp;We were thrilled when more than 500 admitted students enrolled in the course!</p> <p><strong>Ryan Dearon</strong>: For the Conservatory Admissions Office, we have been trying our best to offer similar experiences for our admitted students to experience&nbsp;91ֱ. Our strategy is focused on addressing the questions of admitted students and their families, and providing opportunities for the&nbsp;admitted students to connect with our current student body. To implement this, we have organized various virtual options throughout this month.</p> <p><strong>Ben Jones</strong>: Video has played a critical role in helping admitted students learn about 91ֱ’s special culture and community. Last week we invited all students to submit short videos about any aspect of their 91ֱ lives and experiences — a favorite place, class, professor, club, memory, or even just what they’re missing most. The videos have started to roll in and they are wonderful! We are currently working on a similar initiative for faculty. In addition to the DIY videos, our media producer, Mathias Reed, has been working around the clock to produce original video features such as the <a href="https://vimeo.com/399336316">virtual campus tour</a> and <a href="https://vimeo.com/400754894">virtual conservatory tour</a>, in addition to archiving all of the live webinars for on-demand viewing, such as the <a href="https://vimeo.com/401453020/c3bbb9cded">Deans’ welcome</a>, the <a href="https://vimeo.com/404735794/1e9a05c0dc">Music Opportunities for A&amp;S Students</a> panel, and the <a href="https://vimeo.com/405160783/6adf13bce1">Housing and Dining</a> panel.</p> <p><strong>Can you describe the kinds of virtual events that have taken place so far?</strong></p> <p><strong>Manuel Carballo</strong>: From virtual Q&amp;A sessions, virtual hangouts, daily opportunities to sit in on live classes via Zoom, and themed panels, there have been a lot to choose from. One of the most exciting events was our Virtual Academic Fair, which included representation from all College departments and allowed admitted students to attend departmental open houses via Zoom to have their questions answered and meet the faculty in their departments of interest.</p> <p><strong>Ryan Dearon</strong>: Thus far, the Conservatory Admissions Office has offered "Con Chats" to meet current students and learn about student culture, Q&amp;A sessions for admitted conservatory and double degree students, a Facebook Live event, a welcome from our deans in the Conservatory, and we have also recorded our tour and information session for those who haven't been to campus to see and learn a bit about the Conservatory. There is still so much more to come!</p> <p><strong>Ben Jones</strong>: The Conservatory just announced <a href="/conservatory/stage-left">91ֱ Stage Left</a> — as in, the only stage left! — a series of live performances, lectures, and related programming that will feature Conservatory faculty and students as well as some special guests.</p> <p><strong>How has the college been publicizing these programs?</strong></p> <p><strong>Manuel Carballo</strong>: A series of regular email communications is the primary driver, including a weekly digest that promotes the most important events. All of the programming also resides on the virtual visit programs page, and reminder texts have gone out to students for some of the larger events.</p> <p><strong>Ryan Dearon</strong>: Most of our events have been communicated via email, on <a href="/admissions-and-aid/for-accepted-students/conservatory-virtual-experience">our new Conservatory virtual experience website</a>, the new events calendar for admissions, and through various social media channels.</p> <p><strong>How have the virtual sessions been received by prospective students and families?</strong></p> <p><strong>Laura Baudot</strong>: We’re hearing from many admitted students and families that we’re offering a lot more than the other schools to which they’ve been admitted, and it has been very well received.</p> <p><strong>Manuel Carballo</strong>: So far it's been great! The academic fair saw students hanging out at the virtual tables much longer than they would have in the traditional on-campus format. We've heard that students are excited to learn more about 91ֱ and get their questions answered.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Peter Swendsen</strong>: The best-attended webinar I’ve been a part of thus far— and I’ve done at least a half dozen—was the one for A&amp;S students with an interest in music. For that one, and for College- and Con-specific events, it’s been wonderful to talk about all the new cross-divisional opportunities that exist on campus: students being able to minor in the “other” division, all the&nbsp;<a href="/interdivisional-programs">new cross-divisional, thematic programs</a>, etc. It was so important to have those designed, approved, and on the books by this time of year, and I find myself feeling grateful to all of the many people who helped those come to fruition whenever we have the chance to talk about them with admitted students.</p> <p><strong>Ben Jones:</strong> I managed the Q&amp;A for the Deans’ Welcome webinar. We received well over 100 questions, and all of them were great! I think the Deans managed to answer 60 questions, which was heroic but still only about half. I hear that it’s been that way for almost all of the webinars. I had high hopes for the level of engagement we’d see, but this has surpassed all of my expectations.</p> <p><strong>What programs are slated to take place in the near future?</strong></p> <p><strong>Manuel Carballo</strong>: Themed panels will continue, as well as more opportunities for parents to engage&nbsp;with us. Aside from these virtual events, the admissions staff has reached out individually to all regular decision admits to make a personal connection and have the opportunity to answer questions. This week, current students will also reach out to the admits.</p> <p><strong>Ryan Dearon</strong>: For the Conservatory Admissions Office, we are preparing some exciting ways for students to visit classes virtually, see performances, and learn more about performance opportunities in the Con.</p> <p><strong>Ben Jones</strong>: We’re continuing to promote the DIY student video project and hoping the momentum will continue. Faculty also have reached out with some creative ideas around virtual lectures, and we’re exploring how we might create a series there.</p> <p><strong>Why are these methods an effective way of connecting with prospective students?</strong></p> <p><strong>Laura Baudot</strong>: The fact that there are so many different ways for prospective students to connect live with 91ֱ faculty, students, and staff —and each other— means that they can get a good feel for the community despite not being able to visit campus. The fact that we got started right away and that the offerings have been rich, consistent, and organized also demonstrates a real commitment&nbsp;to helping students really get to know 91ֱ despite the physical distance.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Manuel Carballo</strong>: These events have offered an opportunity for more admitted students to connect with 91ֱ in a way that goes beyond the on-campus offerings that would only have been experienced by the smaller subset of admitted students that are able to attend All Roads in person each year.</p> <p><strong>Peter Swendsen</strong>: The same thing is true online as is true in person: current students are our best storytellers and recruiters. They are such incredible people and so generous in welcoming new students to our community. It’s always a pleasure to be on panels with them and see them in action.</p> <p><strong>Ben Jones</strong>: Despite the extraordinary challenge of COVID-19, I think this has been an opportunity for us to really learn and grow, relative to our annual yield efforts. Even when we return to the normal on-campus All Roads programming, I am hopeful that we’ll continue many of the new virtual efforts too. In particular— and I hope Dean Kamitsuka and the faculty won’t be mad at me for saying this—I’d love to see 91ֱ offer a second-module course for admitted students every year, given the obvious popularity of this year’s offering. Hopefully not all of them will be on current pandemics, however!</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">Campus News</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2020-04-12T12:00:00Z">Sun, 04/12/2020 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Communications Staff</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, accepted students are being offered&nbsp;new ways&nbsp;to experience 91ֱ—without actually coming to campus.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2359">Administration</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2410">Students</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2551">Staff</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2556">Admissions</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2354">Campus Life</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">An aerial view of Wilder Bowl.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Matthew Lester</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/width_760/public/content/news/image/qandq-virtual.jpg?itok=i555dWpy" width="760" height="570" alt="campus looking at Wilder Bowl."> </div> Sun, 12 Apr 2020 21:53:25 +0000 hhempste 203631 at