Here you will find a repository of important communications from President Elam to the Oxy community. You can also review messages related to Equity & Justice matters on campus.

2/10/22: We have compiled information, resources and programming related to the racist, anti-Asian text messages that were recently circulated on social media. Find additional details, including all related campus updates from President Elam and staff, at this dedicated page.

Optimism in Challenging Times

A message of optimism from President Elam as we look toward the Spring 2021 semester.

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Campus Safety officer’s unauthorized face mask

President Elam responds to a serious issue on campus regarding unathorized attire.

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Election Day 2020

A message of support from President Elam pertaining to the upcoming election day.

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Discontinuation of Oxy Football

President Elam, Dean Flot and Director of Athletics Shanda Ness share the news about the program’s discontinuation and the rationale for this difficult decision.

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Fall Semester Update for Parents

Three weeks into the Fall 2020 semester, President Elam offers an update on the status of the College.

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Fall Semester Update for Alumni

Three weeks into the Fall 2020 semester, President Elam offers an update on the status of the College.

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Greetings from President Harry J. Elam, Jr.

Dear Occidental Community:

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George Floyd and Anti-Blackness

A message on behalf of the College’s leadership in response to the killing of George Floyd, a Black man who died in police custody on May 26.

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