The Bonner Center is Oberlin’s hub for connecting the classroom to communities engaged in social change and public service. We support students, faculty, and staff to partner with organizations, both local and global, on projects of mutual interest that serve the public good. Our partners include non-profit, public sector, and non-governmental organizations in a range of fields, from the arts and public humanities to food and nutrition security, education, environmental sustainability, global health, and more. Aligning community-identified needs and interests with student and faculty learning goals, our opportunities include off-campus employment, internships, winter term projects, and community-based research. Our namesake program, Oberlin’s Bonner Scholars, is a highly selective service scholarship, but the Bonner Center serves all students, faculty, and staff.
