College  Oberlin and Syracuse T. Buckingham Thomas physics Oberlin WOBC Richwood Tom Thomas Chyron Infinit Pittsburgh I received a BA degree from Oberlin College in 1969 and an MS from Syracuse University in 1970.  Many of the articles about my experiences there are listed below.  See also the topics "WOBC" and "Romance."  To search for specific names or events that might be listed elsewhere, use this utility:   Under the Talcott Tree John Prindle Scott's serenade. . 1960 The Edge of the Nest Preparing to leave home for college, I summarize my life in a letter to my future roommate. Alma Mater *In letters to my mother, I tell of my studies at Oberlin College and some of the people I met there. The Marching Band Refused to Yield "We can never boast of the best band, but we can have the worst one." Room 327 A "commercial" extols my freshman dorm room. Wolfbook Pictures and brief comments about many of my freshman classmates. Catalysts Aren't Cheerleaders *A lecture from freshman chemistry. The Non-Threat Spiral Wesley Fellowship meetings grow into an exploration of other denominations, and of religion in general. Sportscaster I become Sports Director (and eventually Station Director) of the campus radio station, WOBC. March, Arch, and Vigil By torchlight, students in the spring of 1967 agitate for liberalized housing rules. The Armenian Nightingale Folk-pop songs performed by Jim Gertmenian and friends. The Silent Dark A poem about my parents' nighttime journey to hear me on the radio. SLATE Wins! I cover the campus election returns. Passing Notes *A quarky tale of two physics majors. Rocky Nominated! The Republican Mock Convention of 1968. Promonius and Constanes Two Shakespearian types contemplate the impending Commencement of the Class of 1968. Ringo Remembering the Beatles and radio marathons. Carr Confronted at Cox Anti-war students march on Administration Building, chant "Kill!"  Dramatic encounter ensues. Three Bad Dreams *Versifying my nightmares. Leaving Oberlin College Leaving the student radio station was the hardest part, according to these letters from 1969. Expunging Their Beliefs? Anti-war activists who don't want their activism on their permanent records. Protest and Viet Nam Others were protesting; I observed the scene. Sequence 22 Portraits of my grad school class as we begin our studies at Syracuse, September 10, 1969. . 1970 A Sojourn in Syracuse Letters about my year in upstate New York.

Dinner at South Cox Building

Radio and TV at Syracuse *Learning about broadcasting the Newhouse School way. WAER in Syracuse A brief stint at another campus FM. Returning to WOBC Some things are constant at my old college station, especially change. Super 8: Tappan 1975 I take my movie camera to Oberlin's 1975 commencement ceremony. . 2000 WOBC 2001 Reunion Another visit to my old college radio station, this time to observe its 50th anniversary. Oberlin College Science Center *A photo tour of the new and remodeled labs and classrooms, October 2002. Different Worlds Musings and photos from the 2003 Oberlin commencement and reunion. The Problem with Biklen A university profits from a dean's misrepresentations, so they won't get a contribution from me.  2008 Oberlin commencement & reunion:   Learning from the Achievers Alumni discuss activism, architecture, and more.   The Organ Tour Pipe organs exemplify various historical eras.   What's New with Obie A new president; campus improvements.   Gathering on Tappan Square The graduation ceremony begins. 40th Anniversary Commencement Returning in 2009, I find that the graduation ceremony has been relocated. True Colors Are Oberlin's colors really crimson and gold? *These are the only articles that relate to what I studied in college and graduate school.  The other articles describe the fun part of those five years (extracurricular activities) or subsequent reunions. On campus, we learn more about how to live than about how to earn a living.  This is especially true nowadays and at less demanding institutions than Oberlin.  Time magazine reported in 2011 that during American students’ first two years of college, 75% of their time is taken up by socializing, recreation and sleeping.  Only 7% is used for studying.   Burton Hall's "Penthouse" in lights, and Third Center's response Campus life is a utopian situation Campus life makes us more liberal Danny DeVito, 2009 Falling asleep in class Holiday video from Oberlin College, 2011 Movie parody gives the college president two roles Nixon can't sleep, goes to Lincoln Memorial to consult Abe Oberlin defeats Ohio State in football Syracuse:  how is it pronounced? Syracuse Orange Girl Colette Daiute Yoko Ono's granddad was an Oberlin grad