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Interested in…just about anything? Learn Arabic!
Interested in calligraphy, connecting with non-Western languages or adding a facet to your Diplomacy & World Affairs (DWA) major? Arabic professor Lina Kholaki said...
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Writer in Residence Chekwube Danladi is edgy, tender and accomplished
2022–2025 Writer in Residence Chekwube Danladi teaches creative writing at Occidental with both an edge and a way with words. She currently teaches “Creative Writing: Introduction...
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Three associate deans to step down
All three associate deans of the college — Geology Professor Scott Bogue, Art History and Visual Arts (AHVA) Professor Amy Lyford and English Professor...
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MAC, AHVA split in unanimous vote
Media Arts and Culture (MAC), previously a program within Art History and Visual Arts (AHVA), is now an independent department following a unanimous faculty...
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Chemistry building closed for HVAC renovations
The Norris Hall of Chemistry will reopen Sunday following renovations, according to Chemistry Department Chair Michael Hill. The building has been closed since the end...
2013
National standards cheapen learning
Author: Lucy Feickert The Common Core, a set of nationwide education standards, is being implemented in the majority of states and aims to offer students equal...
2016
MAC, AHVA split in unanimous vote
Author: Lucy Feickert Media Arts and Culture (MAC), previously a program within Art History and Visual Arts (AHVA), is now an independent department following a unanimous...
2013
American Studies deserves student voice
Author: Joe Siegal As a liberal arts institution, Occidental emphasizes the variety and interdisciplinary nature of its academic offerings when seeking potential applicants. Once arriving on...
2016
Three associate deans to step down
Author: Drew Jaffe All three associate deans of the college — Geology Professor Scott Bogue, Art History and Visual Arts (AHVA) Professor Amy Lyford and English...
2014
Interdisciplinary writing minor proposed
Author: Malcolm MacLeod Faculty members recently proposed a five-class writing minor in response to requests for an interdisciplinary writing program. If passed, the minor will be...
2014
CDLR adds equipment to expand role of digital media
Author: Lauren Rewers The Center for Digital Learning and Research (CDLR) is opening a digital production studio for student use on March 10 as part of...
2014
Recent hire of 10 tenure-track professors is largest in five years
Author: Juliet Suess Occidental hired 10 new tenure or tenure-track professors in eight different departments. These 10 hires mark the most tenure appointments in one year...
