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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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Sandy Nguyen makes professional debut in East West Player’s “Man of God”
Sandy Nguyen (sophomore) made her professional debut starring in the East West Players production "Man of God" running Jan. 31–Feb. 24. “Man of God,”...
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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein speaks on physics, social justice
Professor Chanda Prescod-Weinstein from the University of New Hampshire gave a lecture on cosmology (the study of the cosmos and physics) from her perspective...
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Lunar New Year Gala connects Chinese community
Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) and Chinese Culture Club (CCC) hosted a Lunar New Year Gala Feb. 9 in celebration of the Chinese...
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Examining intersectionality, advocacy and collective action: UN Week 2019
Occidental hosted its annual United Nations (UN) Week Feb. 4–8. The week included a total of eight events as part of Occidental's annual tradition...
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Leaders of Million Dollar Hoods discuss mass incarceration in Los Angeles
Occidental's Institute for the Study of Los Angeles (ISLA) and the Center for Community Based Learning welcomed members of Million Dollar Hoods Nov. 27 in the Johnson...
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President Veitch hosts lunch with Chinese international students, concern arises regarding unmet needs
President Jonathan Veitch hosted a lunch for Chinese international students Nov. 28 in the Cushman Board Room. This past October, President Veitch traveled to...
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WINK spreads positive messages on Occidental’s bathroom mirrors and in uplifting group environment
Women Inspiring iNner Kindness (WINK) is a new club in the midst of establishing itself on campus, with the goal of creating a supportive community...
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The Occidental’s 36 Questions That Lead to Love … at Occidental
The following is based on a 1997 study by psychologist Arthur Aron that examined whether the intimacy between two strangers can be accelerated by answering a...
