Con students protest Wolff
To protest the possibility of losing their current professor, tubists played outside Dean of the Conservatory Karen Wolff's office for several hours on Monday. That afternoon they were joined by 15 other brass-instrument players.
Money raised will go to national and local groups
College volunteers raised almost $1,000 in the 12th annual Hunger Clean-up on Saturday. Between 35 and 40 students participated in a variety of projects.
Job offer made to dean candidate
An offer has been made to one of the candidates for the position of assistant to the dean of student life and services. If the candidate accepts the position, an announcement is expected to be made over the weekend.
Position will be one year
A new position in the sociology department for an expert on Asian-American issues has been approved by the College. The position is a one-year full-time position. It may be filled as early as next week.
Advantages and problems of potential departement discussed
As part of Gay Pride Week a faculty panel was held to discuss the idea of a Queer Studies department. Issues such as the definition of "queer" and the possible consequences implementing such a department would have were discussed.
Co-ed housing, drug policy Regs Book discussed with dean
Dean of Student Life and Service Charlene Cole-Newkirk met with the Student Senate at its meeting this week. She discussed her plans concerning drug policy, co-ed housing and other issues.
Students, Senior Citizens live together
Students and senior citizens live together at the Jeane Beattie Butts House. Both groups agree that the unique living arrangement is beneficial and enjoyable.
Gusts of up to 85 miles-per-hour tear apart trees, knock out power
A micro burst - not a tornado - hit Oberlin Friday, April 12. With winds up to 85 miles-per-hour, the disturbance uprooted trees, broke off limbs and disturbed a busy afternoon on the North athletic fields.
Building no longer meets safety codes
The building which houses Oberlin's Community Center, Oberlin Senior Center, Meals-on-Wheels and many other community and charity organizations, is being forced to relocate because the building that houses it is being torn down. Ten students are currently employed at the Center through work- study funding.