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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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‘The sky’s the limit’: Occidental College celebrates inauguration of John Branca Institute for Music
Occidental College celebrated the establishment of its newest program with a combined concert featuring a capella, Jazz Ensemble, Glee Club, Symphony Orchestra and a...
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New Dean of Students Vivian Garay Santiago supports students through college experience
Occidental's former Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Vivian Garay Santiago stepped into the role of Interim Dean of Students for the 2024–2025 academic year, following...
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Student census suggests student population is returning to pre-pandemic numbers
Occidental College completed its annual census Sept. 23, which is required of all colleges nationwide, and collects data on student enrollment, according to Registrar James...
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Students and faculty weigh in on Occidental Library Fat Bear Week
For its third consecutive year, the Occidental Library has hosted Fat Bear Week inspired by the National Park Service Fat Bear Week, which highlights the bears of...
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Black woman-owned bookstores in LA offer spaces of resilience and representation
Associate Professor of Black Studies Yumi Pak, and Humanities for Just Communities (HJC) peer mentor R’Anna Donastorg (sophomore) hosted a panel on Black woman-owned...
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Jane Fonda and Greg Dalton ’86 discuss environmental justice activism at Thorne Hall
Seven-time Golden Globe-winning actor and lifelong activist Jane Fonda and radio producer and Climate One founder Greg Dalton ’86 sold out Occidental's Thorne Hall...
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Campaign Semester 2024 gives students practical political experience and professional connections
Every two years during midterm and presidential elections, Occidental offers the Campaign Semester program to all students. Since its establishment in 2008, Campaign Semester has given...
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Campus laundry meltdown leaves students out to dry
Washer and dryers in the first-year dorms of Stewart-Cleland Hall, Pauley Hall and Braun Hall have begun to break down since the beginning of...
