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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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American studies professors submit a proposal for a curriculum in black studies
American studies professors Erica Ball and Courtney Baker submitted a proposal for a curriculum in black studies Oct. 31, according to a press release...
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FEAST formulates fresh plan for flora on Fiji
The Food, Energy and Sustainability Team (FEAST) launched a GiveCampus campaign Nov. 13 to restore Mount Fiji's native flora and fauna. “The Fiji Restoration idea...
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DEB-ASOC Senate Joint Committee releases final report on Multicultural Summer Institute
The Associated Students of Occidental (ASOC) Senate voted unanimously Dec. 4 to endorse and affirm the Multicultural Summer Institute (MSI) Report and its recommendations, according to...
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Final three candidates for Title IX coordinator visit Occidental’s campus
Three candidates for the Title IX coordinator position* visited campus Nov. 13–15 for final interviews and open-campus community forums, the latest step in a...
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Core Standing Committee seeks student input for next year’s annual theme
The Core Standing Committee crowdsourced suggestions for next year's core program annual academic theme from the Occidental community Nov. 7–17. This is the first time...
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Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council fills subdistrict director and treasurer vacancies
The Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council (ERNC) met at Eagle Rock City Hall Nov. 7 to address two board position vacancies: treasurer and subdistrict two...
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Resident Advisers discuss SEAN reports and mental health
Residential Education and Housing Services (REHS) took steps this year to support the mental health of resident advisers (RAs) and to help them balance...
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Fall Preview Day offers personal look at campus
Prospective students and their families converged on campus Friday, Nov. 10, for Explore Occidental to familiarize themselves with the college. The event was the...
