Posts tagged community
Think one person can change the world?
I take this as a direct attack on our culture because this is our space, this is our cultural center and a lot of people don’t understand what that is or what it represents. As I got into living here I began to see things and understand what the importance was of the Afrikan Heritage House. I’m really very proud and honored to be a part of it. We need to make sure that everybody knows our standards.
(Source: shakaiseigi)
Afrikana Community Responds to Bigotry
This work of art was written in our school’s newspaper to shed light on the rampant racism on campus. Content warning for anti-black slurs.
We, the concerned members and allies of the Oberlin Afrikana community, are sick and tired… Read more.
A piece by members of our campus community published in the Oberlin Review, and the response from alumni in the following week’s issue. There has been an open forum and a large group discussion on the topics since the publication of both letters, plus a follow-up news article in the Oberlin Review.
(Source: shakaiseigi)
The Big Parade 2012: (big) announcement
HI EVERYONE!
It’s time to get real about the BIG PARADE.It’s fun to make a last minute float—but it’s more fun to give yourself some TIME! time meansbigger, better, and more beautiful floats.to anyone who wants to get involved —->You can come work at the Big Parade Space (right…
SciFi Hallers in their natural habitat.
It’s pretty common for someone to bring their computer to dinner, and even more common for someone with a computer to find something they just need to show to everyone on hall. So it’s fairly common to see large crowds of SciFi Hallers to huddle around one person and their computer, watching the same awesome/cute/horrifying video on YouTube.
Here, Urchin shows us a clip from a new anime she’s watching.
Photo by this guy.
Anonymous asked:
What was the deal with the fake solar panels? And could you further explain the controversy about Kahn and it's sustainability?
Kahn Hall was designed with modification in mind. Since the community in Kahn changes every year as a new class joins us on campus, the hope is that the building will continue to improve as time goes on. Even in the past year, students have installed the recycling and composting programs and the light switches in the public areas have been modified based on student initiatives.
When it comes to the installation on the roof, solar panels were originally planned not financially feasible by the end of initial construction, but are in mind for the future. The pieces currently on the roof are there to protect the structures that were created for the slated solar panels.
- Ma’ayan Plaut ‘10, Social Media Coordinator
As a community outreach member, I am able to help make connections between school food service directors and farmers that may not always be possible otherwise.
Adventures in SciFi Hall:
Today was the housing fair, the time where all Oberlin dorms, program houses, and theme halls make posters and promote themselves to people who still don’t know where they want to live next year. Of course, I was promoting SciFi Hall, with a little help from some hall leaders and residents.
Anyone considering themed living at Oberlin for next year or beyond, this is a great post to read.
(Source: urocyon-littoralis)
From 1:00-3:00pm on Friday, Jan. 20, Big Parade organizers will host a kids’ activity in the FAVA Classroom, FREE of charge.
This is just one of many free Big Parade workshops that will take place in the coming months (the Big Parade is May 5 at noon!), so if you can’t make it out tomorrow, please stay tuned for future postings.
Also, if you have special interest in the Big Parade, please get in touch and find out how YOU can get involved!
Careful how long you keep your bicycle parked in one location - you may become part of the Holiday decor! Ahhh…the Holidays in Oberlin!
Desperately want to cover a bike frame in lights and ride around RIGHT NOW.
Main Street Oberlin: The Fall 2011 Oberlin Public Library Book Sale begins today & runs...
The Fall 2011 Oberlin Public Library Book Sale begins today & runs thru Sunday;
Wednesday Oct 19, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. with the Friends’ Pre-Sale
(New members can join at the door).
Thursday Oct 20, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday Oct 21, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $5/bag after noon
Saturday Oct…
Books <3.
