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What union contract means for student workers
The Occidental and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721 Collective Bargaining Agreement for Student Worker Units is a new union contract applying to...
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Moore Lab fights parrot poaching with wildlife forensics
Occidental’s Moore Lab of Zoology collaborated on a research study published June 14 2026, which located the specific geographic source of a frequently poached...
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Oxy JVP and SJP stage encampment for divestment ahead of Board of Trustees meeting
Occidental’s Jewish Voices for Peace (Oxy JVP) and Students for Justice in Palestine (Oxy SJP) set up an encampment on the Academic Quad around...
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Christopher Grant named new associate director of Campus Safety
Christopher Grant was selected for the position of associate director of Campus Safety, according to a school-wide email from Campus Safety sent March 20....
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ASOC constitutional amendments pass, drawing student concerns about election process and newly-formed executive committee
The April 24–27 Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) election passed newly proposed ASOC constitutional amendments 421–45, which introduce an ASOC executive committee, among other changes, and go...
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For many non-tenure track faculty, the future remains unclear amidst the pandemic
Amid the school-wide hiring freeze announced by President Jonathan Veitch via email March 31, the lack of finalization of non-tenure track (NTT) faculty union’s contract negotiations and COVID-19...
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Senior commencement postponed, ensuring the class of 2020 is celebrated
President Jonathan Veitch announced April 3 that the class of 2020 senior commencement — originally scheduled for May 17 at the Remsen Bird Hillside Theater on campus —...
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Campus closed to visitors after community complains about noncompliance with social distancing, mask usage
Director of Campus Safety Rick Tanksley announced via email April 28 that Occidental's campus is closed to all visitors in response to concerns of noncompliance...
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Beloved local businesses near Oxy respond to the pandemic
Small, independent Eagle Rock and Highland Park businesses frequented and beloved by many Occidental students have recently struggled with reduced business and revenue. Delia's and Scoops both have...
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Revised room and board credits announced following confusion and concern
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Amos Himmelstein announced April 22 that Occidental adjusted its credit policy to increase financial support to students. The change followed...
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College amends opt-in CR/NC policy to allow C-, D+, D grades to count for credit, creates committee to review all F or NC grades
In response to a public letter signed by more than 1,000 students petitioning for a revised Spring 2020 grading policy, the college has announced...
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Letter calling for revised grading & final exam policies receives more than 1,179 student signatures; college declines
More than 1,179 students, 53 alumni and 149 parents have signed a public letter petitioning for a revised Spring 2020 academic policy.* Addressed to board of trustees members,...
