Elsa M. Schlensker
Name
Elsa M. Schlensker
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Major
Anthropology
Minor
Mathematics
Politics
Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies
Concentration
Peace and Conflict Studies
Hometown
About Me
I am graduating this May with a degree in Anthropology, focusing on Political Anthropology and Critical Data Studies. Over my time at Oberlin, Ive been most involved in the OWLS Program, as an OWL for Multivariable Calculus and an OWLS Coordinator (OWL for OWLs), as well as serving as a Peer Facilitator for Introduction to Peer Helping Skills, an active member of OSCA and KHC and spending lots and lots of time working all around CDS--from 4th meal at Dascomb to the new smoothie bar to cooking up omelettes at Sunday Stevie Brunch. When I wasnt busy with any of those, I could be found scheming and dreaming with friends about labor solidarity action in the Student Labor Action Coalition (SLAC) and Oberlin Beyond Austerity. Im immensely grateful to all of the members of the Oberlin Community--students, faculty and support staff--who have made my college adventure as amazing and special as it has been. Its been a pleasure to support and be supported by you all and to learn from and with everyone.
Study Abroad
Madison, WI (Summer '19) studying Elementary Hindi
Campus Jobs
CDS student staff
Peer Facilitator for Introduction to Peer Helping Skills
OWLS Leader
OWLS Coordinator
Favorite Place
Dascomb Dining Hall during 4th Meal, RIP
Favorite Class
FYSP 088: Radical Reading and Writing in the World. Thank you to Professor Claire Solomon and to my peers in the course for showing me the kind of scholar-activist that I want to be in this world.
Athletics
Women & Trans' Rugby
Clubs & Organizations
BalletOberlin
Contra Dance Club
Oberlin Student Cooperative Association
Peace and Conflicts Student Connections Group
Queer and Formal Reasonings
Student Labor Action Coalition
Students for A Free Palestine
Students for Energy Justice
Memorable Oberlin Moment
All of the fundamentally absurd catering events I staffed, especially serving "deconstructed ceviche" to Ed Helms at a Board of Trustees function.
Graduation Date
05/25/2020
Future Plans
Moving to Cleveland to continue labor organizing work and take Masters coursework in Medical Anthropology at Case Western University (here's hoping).
Citation
“Elsa M. Schlensker,” OC2020, accessed March 29, 2024, https://www.oc2020.oberlincollegelibrary.org/items/show/313.