Campus News
Campus News
Occidental faculty discuss AI usage in college setting
Occidental has a newly formed artificial intelligence (AI) council to address the impact that AI has on the college, Vice President of Information Technology...
Campus News
Occidental and PCC sign first transfer agreement
Occidental and Pasadena City College (PCC) signed the first transfer agreement between the colleges, which is in effect as of Fall 2026. The agreement...
Campus News
Accessibility Van drives accommodation
Elena Newton-Day (junior), president of the Disabled Student Union (DSU), said she was one of many students involved in Occidental’s newest accommodation for making...
Campus News
New CWP professors carry on Bob Sipchen’s legacy
After 28 years of teaching in Occidental’s College Writing Program, professor Bob Sipchen has retired and turned over his classes to two new hires,...
2016
DEB funding approved through student vote
Author: Melina Devoney Following a student body vote two weeks ago, the Diversity and Equity Board (DEB) will now be funded through a $10 per semester...
2016
DHR policy updated
Author: Fiona Eustace Occidental students, faculty and administration gathered April 12 for a town hall regarding the revised discrimination, harassment and retaliation (DHR) policy. The town...
2012
Students, faculty mourn the passing of playful ‘Dr. O’
Author: Vivien Reece The Occidental College community is mourning the death of chemistry professor Tetsuo Otsuki, who passed away on Wednesday, March 14 at the age...
2011
Occidental to Raise Tuition by 5 Percent, Housing by 5.5
Author: Sam Byrne President Veitch released a letter on March 11 announcing the Board of Trustee's decision to increase tuition prices five percent and room and...
2011
Federal Cuts Could Affect Financial Aid
Author: Ryan Strong Occidental's Financial Aid Office is concerned that a congressional super committee charged with cutting $1.5 trillion from the federal budget may severely cut...
2011
Recording Studio Opens For Student Use
Author: Jake Steele RAWRecords (RAWR), a new Occidental record label, opened the College's first professional-style recording studio last Monday for student use. RAWR provides a means...
2012
Two students hospitalized during “Shipwrecked” dance
Author: Faryn Borella Two students were transported to the hospital due to alcohol overconsumption Saturday, the night of Programming Board's "Shipwrecked" dance, according to the Campus...
2012
UEPI awarded grant for childhood nutritional programs
Author: Damian Mendieta Child advocacy health organization First 5 L.A. awarded the Urban and Environmental Policy Institute (UEPI) a $500,000 grant to continue its efforts to...
