Community Resources
Since their founding in 1833, Â鶹ÊÓƵ College and the city of Â鶹ÊÓƵ have always been physically, socially, and economically intertwined. We have worked together to create a vibrant community renowned for its historic contributions to Northeast Ohio, the nation, and the world. The college is proud to be part of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ community, and encourages residents to engage with our many campus resources and events.
The chalk art on the sidewalk along Main Street shows an artist's rendering of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s music, businesses, eateries, and more.
Photo credit: Arisa Williams ’06
Our Community
Community engagement is an important part of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s educational mission. We strive to educate, prepare, and empower students to use their academic, societal, and cultural experiences to benefit the residents of Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Lorain Country, and beyond.
Community News
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Celebrates Homecoming Weekend with Cluster Reunions and Title IX 50th Anniversary Tribute
Tailgate, athletic events, performances, and reunion activities are just a few of the highlights.
Community Mural Project Highlights Aspects of Â鶹ÊÓƵ
More than 100 town and college members picked up artists' brushes and applied their painting skills to a 32-foot mural in Carpenter Court late last month during Community Paint Day. The result is an expressive collage that the organizer of the project hopes will fill passersby with Â鶹ÊÓƵ pride.
Arts and Sciences Orchestra Collaboration Premieres December 15
Virtual performance draws upon musicians from the college, community, conservatory, and elsewhere.
Community Events
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Finney Chapel - Webcast Available
Concert: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Percussion Group
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Fairchild Chapel, Bosworth Hall
Senior Recital: Rosalie Coleman, TIMARA
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Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse, Hales Annex - Webcast Available
Concert: Small Jazz Ensembles
Get to Know Â鶹ÊÓƵ College
The college offers different ways for community members to explore and experience its amenities and campus facilities. Borrow an audio book, buy a gym membership, or listen to a docent at the museum.
Explore and Experience
Â鶹ÊÓƵ College Libraries
Community members have access to the college’s Mary Church Terrell Main Library. Users must be 18 and older, live or work in Lorain County, belong to Friends of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ College Libraries, or be an alum living in one of several nearby counties. Present your Â鶹ÊÓƵ Public Library card to borrow books, CDs, and more.
Campus Store
At the heart of campus in Mudd Center’s Academic Commons, the Campus Store is your destination for Â鶹ÊÓƵ apparel, supplies, and fun ways to express your Obie pride. It’s also a great place to pick up your course materials—read on to learn more!
Apollo Theatre
Few places offer first-run films and screenings at an affordable price: $5.50 ($7 after 6 p.m.). Watch in one theater, on one screen. During the academic year, view student-produced short films and documentaries. Don’t forget the popcorn.
Allen Memorial Art Museum
The Allen Memorial Art Museum (AMAM) organizes many public programs, lectures, tours, and exhibitions throughout the year—all for free. See its vast array of art, including works by Monet, Chagall, and Picasso, plus global art from Asia and Africa.
Arts at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
Â鶹ÊÓƵ has enriched the community and Northeast Ohio through music and art, through theater and dance, and through inquiry and intellect, enlivening and enriching the human experience.
WOBC Radio
Tune in to the student-run, freeform, commercial-free, college and community radio station, WOBC 91.5 FM. Volunteer DJs hit the airways 24/7 presenting news, talk shows, music spanning all genres, and much more.
Hotel at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
The Hotel at Â鶹ÊÓƵ overlooks historical Tappan Square and is just steps from the college. It offers 70 rooms and suites, a restaurant using locally sourced fare, and 6,500 square feet of event space. It replaces the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Inn.
Service-Based Learning
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Bonner Center for Community-Engaged Learning, Teaching and Research connects students with service opportunities in schools, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. Programs emphasize ongoing training and reflection to prepare students for ethical and responsible community engagement.
Community Wellness
The college’s Shanks Health and Wellness Center welcomes community members to get ‘‘YeoFit’’ through its fitness classes that may include yoga, spinning, aquafit, TRX training, and more. Our wellness center has several membership levels or purchase a day pass.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Publications
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s award-winning student-based and college publications tell compelling and original stories of the college, conservatory, its people, and alumni.
Additional Resources
Community Engagement
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Community Engagement Institute (CEI) plays a central role in Orientation week. New and returning college students take part in a host of service projects to become familiar with Â鶹ÊÓƵ and how best to engage with the community. Projects bring students into local schools, libraries, parks, green spaces, small businesses, youth and senior facilities, and other agencies.
Photo credit: Dale Preston ’83