By Elizabeth Weinstein '02
Oberlin’s graduating seniors are known for making all sorts of fashion statements as they walk around Tappan Square during Commencement. Some wear caps and gowns (or mix caps or gowns with other articles of clothing), but many do not. This dates back to 1970, when, after the Kent State University shootings, Oberlin students decided to donate the money they would have spent on caps and gowns to support anti-war activities.
I snapped some pictures this morning as graduating seniors lined up for their Commencement walk.
Congratulations, Class of 2011! And please keep in touch!
Interview with author Cheryl Brundage ‘90, after the 20th Reunion Authors Panel in Wilder, on Saturday.
An interview with Heather Louise Parker ‘90 and George Wolfe ‘86, who showed their film Rock the Boat in the Science Center on Saturday.
A note to this year’s Reunion clusters: You donated a combined total of more than $15 million in class gifts. Wow. You are awesome! Thank you!
Author, journalist and actor Jennifer Steil ‘90 talks about her book, The Woman Who Fell From the Sky, which was released in 2010.
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