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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Martin Fernandez named new Campus Dining Executive Chef
Executive Chef Martin Fernandez began work at Occidental Aug. 19, 2019 following the departure of previous Executive Chef Michael “Meesh” Montygierd Summer 2019. Fernandez came to...
