Campus News
Campus News
IRS proposes to end tax-exempt status for some private schools
According to a Sept. 3 press release, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued proposed regulations to end...
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Security measures upgraded with new cameras
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer James Uhrich said in an email statement he sent to the college March 16 that...
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OxyAlert system transitions to new software platform
Occidental has been running tests to securely change the platform of the OxyAlert system, which is used to notify campus residents of urgent information....
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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...
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College requires high response rate for effective diversity survey
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Jorge Gonzalez released an update on plans to improve diversity and equity on campus...
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Students, administrators re-examine small business policies
Members of entrepreneurial club Oxypreneurship and administrators are collaborating to help students start campus businesses while remaining in accordance with state law. These efforts...
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World News Issue 6
Libya. The UN Security Council authorized countries to board any ships suspected of carrying stolen Libyan oil from rebel-held ports. This comes just days...
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Marketplace encounters troubles with casual workers
The introduction of new temporary workers at the Marketplace has caused concern among existing employees, some of whom believe the training of these new...
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TEDx speakers reinvent ‘the American Dream’
The lecture series TED (which stands for technology, entertainment, design) has arrived at Occidental with the first-ever TEDxOccidental College event. The independently-organized event by...
Academic
Africana studies minor gains administrative support
Dean of the College Jorge Gonzalez announced the drafting of a proposal for a new minor in Africana Studies following a yearlong campaign by...
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REHS creates room draw for triples
A new triples-only room draw intended to help streamline the yearly allocation of housing will be available ahead of regular room draw this year....
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OSL and Greek Council aim to expand Greek Life on campus
Occidental Greek Council and the Office of Student Life (OSL) are considering introducing new Greek organizations to campus in the next three to five...
