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Morrissey and Sherman discuss the ‘value of art’ at book launch
A book launch event was held at Oxy Arts Oct. 6 to celebrate the publication of “Why the Arts Matter,” written by Clair Morrissey, professor...
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Umi Hsu curates history of ‘struggle and joy’ at Oxy Arts
Curator and Former Occidental professor Umi Hsu gave a tour of the "Hold Each Other’s Hands: Trans Mutual Aid, 1966-1996" exhibition at Oxy Arts...
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Power’s revival of ‘Damn Yankees’ slated for Broadway
“Damn Yankees,” a musical slated for a Broadway revival Spring 2027, was co-written by playwright Doug Wright and Will Power, chair and professor of theater & performance...
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HERS ‘Ensemble in Cabaret’ celebrates female composers
Friday, Oct. 9, the faculty recital "A Cabaret by HERS: Music Ensemble" showcased female vocalists, composers, and instrumentalists with close ties to Los Angeles at...
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Orchestra combines with Pasadena Youth Symphony and Jazz Ensemble in joint concert
The Occidental Symphony Orchestra held its annual community collaboration concert with the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra (PYSO) and Occidental Jazz Ensemble March 1 in...
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Student talent shines at BSA’s Annual Apollo Night
Students filled Thorne Hall Feb. 28 for an evening of student performances showcased at Apollo Night. Organized by the Black Student Alliance (BSA), Apollo Night is...
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Artist of the week Julie Wang combines STEM and art to help others
Artist of the week Julie Wang (sophomore) said she was given sketchbooks when her parents decided that the drawings on the wall had to...
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‘Eyewitness in 16mm’ celebrates Occidental’s film history and activist media
An audience of students, faculty, alumni and community members sat in Choi Auditorium Feb. 20 for “Eyewitness in 16mm: The Early Life of Film...
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Jamila Woods brings ‘Poetry as Ritual’ to Occidental
Award-winning poet and musician Jamila Woods conducted a reading and interview titled “Poetry as Ritual” for an audience of students and faculty at Choi Auditorium Feb....
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Oxy Live! with Kip Thorne highlights ‘Interstellar’ and physics advancements
Richard P. Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics, Emeritus at the California Institute of Technology and co-awardee of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics Kip Thorne sat down for...
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Artist of the week Andrew Eisenberg moves from improv to stand-up, even if he bombs
Andrew Eisenberg (sophomore) grew up surrounded by comedy, tagging along as a child with his father who taught improv class. He had performed improv...
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Grammy-winning artist Cory Henry performs at Thorne Hall, coaches jazz program in masterclass
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Grammy-winning jazz musician Cory Henry sat center-stage at Thorne Hall Feb. 15, surrounded by a Stonehenge-esque array of speakers, microphones, keyboards and drums. In a few...
