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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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Descanso Gardens’ “Your (Un)natural Garden” demands participation
Descanso Gardens, a botanical garden that is a 15-minute drive from Occidental, is hosting “Your (Un)natural Garden," an exhibit that invites visitor to "please...
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“Voice a Wild Dream” features Asian American activism through art and media
Oxy Arts' newest exhibition, “Voice a Wild Dream: Moments in Asian American Art and Activism, 1968-2022," highlights works by Asian American artists and activists and...
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Rock climber, singer-songwriter Lillian Frances ‘15 is ‘true to the bone’ with passion
Audience members at a 2012 Green Bean open mic witnessed a sophomore singer-songwriter forget the lyrics to her own song and restart it five...
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Oxy Arts celebrates Filipino cultural traditions with ‘Pieces of the Past’
Oxy Arts invited Occidental and Eagle Rock community members to participate in a celebration of traditional Filipino cultural practices April 8. According to Director of...
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A day in the life of dance professor Francisco Martinez: ‘The sweetest man I’ve ever met’
Professor Francisco Martinez said he has taught ballet, modern dance and choreography at Occidental for over 20 years, working closely with student-led clubs like Dance...
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Occidental alum debuts film about power, liberation and Black vulnerability at Outfest Fusion
“These Hands Lay Open,” a short film by Occidental alum Tatiana Garnett ‘21, debuted April 9 at Outfest Fusion at Regal LA Live &...
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LOA self-defense workshops empower participants: ‘Giving people a sense of agency’
Occidental’s Love Ourselves Anonymous (LOA) club invited self-defense instructors Michelle Pereira-Henriquez and Magdalena Díaz from Empowerment Self Defense (ESD) Global to campus to teach a...
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Art professors Linda Besemer and Linda Lyke retire, though ‘we will miss them very much’
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Art & art history professors Linda Lyke and Linda Besemer said they are stepping out of the classroom to focus more on their art....
