Campus News

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)....

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...

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...

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...

Plans withdrawn to install air conditioning in residence halls

In an email sent to the student body April 11, Dean of Students Rob Flot announced that plans to install air conditioning in remaining residence...

Residents voice concerns over proposed biogas facility at Scholl Canyon Landfill

At two public input meetings April 4, residents of Glenoaks Canyon, Glendale, Eagle Rock and other residential areas near to the Scholl Canyon Landfill expressed their...

“3rd LA” event illuminates issues of shade and equity in Los Angeles

The final installment of the 2019 "3rd LA" speaker series took place in Choi Auditorium at Occidental College April 17. Titled “Turn Off the Sunshine:...

Title IX Campus Climate Survey results show low response rates in 2018

The Title IX Office hosted a town hall April 16 in Choi Auditorium to release the results of the Campus Climate Sexual Assault Survey...

ASOC Special Committee for Direct Action issues nine demands

The newly established Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) Special Committee for Direct Action issued nine demands of Occidental’s administration focused on social justice and equity...

Mayor Eric Garcetti to speak at 2019 commencement

Occidental College announced April 7 that Eric Garcetti, mayor of Los Angeles and former Occidental professor, will be the commencement speaker for the Class of 2019 May...

A Q&A with ASOC candidates

Voting for Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) elections opened Wednesday, April 17 and will run until midnight Friday, April 19. Students can access...

Rhonda Brown resigns as Chief Diversity Officer

President Jonathan Veitch sent an email to the student body April 8 announcing the resignation of Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) and Vice President for Equity and...