Campus News

Trustees again decide not to divest college endowment

Board of Trustees Chair Art Peck sent an email to students, faculty and staff Oct. 14 announcing that the Board decided not to adopt...

Oxy SJP and ASOC recognize three-year anniversary of Oct. 7, 2023

More than 70 people gathered around the Lucille Y. Gilman Memorial Fountain Oct. 7 for a candlelight vigil organized by Students for Justice in...

Booth Hall renovations remix music program

Booth Hall, the home of Occidental’s music department, is undergoing a renovation process that will transform the building into state-of-the-art classroom, rehearsal and performance...

Prof. Zachary honors great-grandfather’s founding of town turned state park

Anita Zachary, visiting assistant professor of the Occidental College Writing Program, was the keynote speaker at the Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park’s 50th Rededication...

Cleaning Services employees continue work, adopt new rotating schedule and other changes

Leer en español Following changes to instruction, housing and campus services and the departure of the majority of Occidental's student body in response to the worldwide COVID-19...

Sustainability coordinator position unfilled; faculty, staff and students left to manage projects

The position of sustainability coordinator remains unfilled after Jenny Low's departure in Fall 2019. Low’s role was to organize and coordinate Occidental’s efforts toward...

Urban Education Major proposal submitted for approval

The Education Department submitted a proposal for an Urban Education major March 3. According to Education Department Chair Clarence La Mont Terry, Sr., the department predicts...

New LA Vote Centers generate mixed feedback from voters

LA County held primary elections for Democratic presidential candidates March 3. The ballot also included other races, including the LA City Council District 14 seat. Unlike...

Made in L.A. 2020: Bridging Greater Los Angeles through contemporary art

The Hammer Museum and The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens’ “Made in L.A. 2020: a version” will showcase multimedia works of art...

Silent spring: A photo essay

In response to the growing presence of COVID-19, Occidental College announced March 12 that classes would take place online for the remainder of the...

Study abroad programs in Europe move to online learning and Occidental students return home

In response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Europe, multiple study abroad programs have moved online and Occidental students are choosing to...

Classes move online in response to COVID-19

In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, President Jonathan Veitch announced via email March 12 that classes will be conducted online starting March 23...