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Alex Murillo and Robert De La Barcena pave the way for non-traditional students
In the 2026—2027 academic year, Occidental has welcomed a number of non-traditional students, according to Vanessa Gonzalez-Wright, director of the Intercultural Community Center (ICC)....
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Artemis II geologist talks historic lunar science mission
Megan Borel, a geologist for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Artemis II lunar science team, delivered a talk titled “The Moon Joy...
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Campus braces for El Niño
California has begun experiencing the effects of El Niño, a naturally occurring climate pattern in which massive storm clouds cause heavy rain and severe...
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Steve Gibbs, ORSL coordinator, dies at 62
Stephen Edmund Gibbs, programs and services coordinator for the Office for Religious & Spiritual Life (ORSL), died on campus Oct. 7. A memorial service...
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Four junior science majors awarded $15,000 research grant
Four Occidental students conducting research in the sciences received the prestigious Science Scholars award Feb. 1. Faculty from the physics, chemistry and biochemistry departments selected juniors Molly Brown,...
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David Karp discusses implementation of restorative justice on college campuses
David R. Karp, professor of sociology and director of the Project on Restorative Justice at Skidmore College, came to Occidental as the second speaker...
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Occidental ranked 10th for Fulbright Scholars
The Chronicle of Higher Education ranked Occidental College 10th overall among liberal arts colleges by number of Fulbright scholars produced for the 2015–2016 academic year. Occidental ranked higher...
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Residential Education returns to seniority-based room draw system following student feedback
After publishing a formal statement about room draw, Residential Education and Housing Services (REHS) announced to the student body via email Feb. 24 that...
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Measure S discussed at Politics of Housing event
Five housing experts discussed the potential influence of the Neighborhood Integrity Initiative, a recent Los Angeles city proposition known as Measure S, during the...
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Foster named Global Citizen of the Year Finalist
The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) granted Reed Foster (junior) the 2016 Global Citizen of the Year Finalist Award Feb. 22. This award recognizes...
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Occidental hosts Southern California AICCU symposium
Tomorrow, Occidental College will host students, faculty, administrators and union staff for the Association for Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) symposium. The conference,...
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New FEAST President Anderson prepares for new projects
Occidental's Food Energy and Sustainability Team (FEAST) has a new president. Former FEAST President Skye Harnsberger '16 passed on leadership to Triana Anderson (junior)...
