Oberlin Alumni Magazine

Elizabeth Hibbard ’09 photo by Janine Bentivegna

Making the Connections /

Marvin Krislov
Oberlin College President
Richard Haass ’73 Q&A /

In his role as a member of the National Security Council and as director of policy planning for the State Department, the president of the Council on Foreign Relations has had to face formidable foes; here he meets a May graduate and Truman scholar. / by Helen Hare ’09
The Art of the Matter /

Combining its mighty collection with curricula across disciplines, the Allen Memorial Art Museum shows what it means to be a teaching museum. / by Kris Ohlson
Jolly Good Fellowship Year /

Oberlin has banner year with academic awards. Here’s how it happened. / by Ron Rajecki
When Does a Tradition become a Tradition? /

Commencement/Reunion Weekend is awash in tradition. Some of them have just started. / by Jeff Hagan ’86
Bringing Light to Illumination /

One of Oberlin’s revered traditions started by honoring a U.S. president and an Oberlin president. / by Lillie Chilen ’08 and Shane MacDonald ’08
Oberlin Beyond Oberlin /

Contributions by Charlotte Landrum and Jeff Hagan ’86
Readership Survey /

In hopes of keeping in better touch with our alumni, the staff of Oberlin Alumni Magazine (OAM) invites you to take a few minutes to respond to this readership survey.