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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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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,...
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Proposed constitutional amendments introduce ASOC executive committee and other changes, students push back
Students will vote on the confirmation of amendments to the Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) constitution and elect student representatives for the Fall...
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Occidental’s summer plans shift amid COVID-19
Every summer, Occidental provides financial support for current students wishing to find internships, pursue undergraduate research or conduct research abroad through programs like the...
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College offers opt-in Credit/No Credit grade change policy in light of coronavirus upheaval
In response to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Wendy Sternberg announced a change to...
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Student workers and staff grapple with work under pandemic
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Following Occidental's decision to ask most students to leave campus by March 20 in response to the coronavirus pandemic, very few student employees continue to work...
