"Mother of Lions," by Robert Martinez
Living in a Wildlife Corridor
An immersive exhibit at Descanso Gardens underscores the diversity and proximity of Southern California wildlife—and the efforts under way to improve their mobility
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Occidental Magazine

Occidental magazine brings you campus news, in-depth features, and profiles of exceptional alumni. For the 2023-24 academic year, the magazine will publish two print and digital issues (Fall 2023 and Spring 2024) and two digital-only issues (Summer 2023 and Winter 2024). 

Occidental College President Harry J. Elam, Jr.
President Elam
In a joyous ceremony showcasing the arts and ‘New Harmonies,’ Harry J. Elam, Jr. is inaugurated as Occidental’s 16th president
"New Harmonies" are at the heart of Oxy's Integrated Strategic Plan.
Academics
What will the College look like in 2030? Oxy's Integrated Strategic Plan identifies 11 key issues
The Oxy Campaign For Good
Campaign
With one year remaining, The Oxy Campaign For Good propels past the $225 million mark
Oswald and Elizabeth Benson '02
Alumni Engagement
Alumni Reunion Weekend returns to campus—and Oswald put on a party to remember
Occidental College President Harry J. Elam, Jr.
President Elam
Following a milestone campaign year, Oxy builds on its values and strengths
Author and Occidental Professor of Politics Peter Dreier
Faculty
In a pair of new books, Oxy politics professor Peter Dreier tips his cap to the mavericks, iconoclasts, and rebels who have shaped baseball history
Venture capitalist Josh Schlisserman
Profiles
Josh Schlisserman ’19 helped raise $2.5 million as a summer intern in Silicon Valley—and after Scooter Braun kicked him out of his office, he’d found his calling as a venture capitalist
Professor Woody Studenmund in April 2022.
Profiles
Economics legend Woody Studenmund closes the textbook on a 52-year career
Professor Linda Lyke
Academics
“Occidental will forever be an indelible part of me," says the professor of art and art history, who is retiring after 46 years at the College
Lynn Mehl, professor of kinesiology and psychology
Faculty
After 45 years at Oxy, choosing a favorite class is "like choosing your favorite child," says the professor of kinesiology and psychology
Thomas Burkdall, associate professor of writing and rhetoric
Faculty
“I plan to write a mystery, travel, and read whatever strikes my fancy."
Susan Gratch, Occidental professor of theater and performance studies
Faculty
Professor of Theater and Performance Studies Susan Gratch brings the curtain down after 37 years at Oxy
Dennis Eggleston, professor of physics
Faculty
"We’ll see what opportunities present themselves and what life allows."
Oswald celebrates Occidental's 135th birthday
Campaign
Break out the cake!
Occidental President Harry J. Elam, Jr.
President Elam
As Inauguration Day draws near, President Harry J. Elam, Jr. reflects on the lessons of the pandemic, the evolution of academic excellence, and the necessity of a culture of care

Features

Dr. Roland Griffiths '68
Profiles
Into the Mystic
From Spring 2009: After a lifetime of rigorous research on the effects of drugs on animals and humans, neuroscientist Roland Griffiths ’68 meditates on the spiritual powers of hallucinogens
Gay and Lesbian Association members in 1984.
Alumni Engagement
Rainbow Connections
Nearly 40 years after its formation, Out@Oxy has a new name and a renewed mission—to support Occidental’s LGBTQIA+ student community and curate a queer history of the College
Meko Winbush '03, winning director of Project Greenlight
Profiles
All Eyes on Meko
Winning Project Greenlight and making her first feature film has opened doors for Meko Winbush ’03. In return, she endured eight months in front of the camera
"Mother of Lions," by Robert Martinez
Academics
Living in a Wildlife Corridor
An immersive exhibit at Descanso Gardens underscores the diversity and proximity of Southern California wildlife—and the efforts under way to improve their mobility
Adam Schoenberg
Faculty
Fanfare for a Mountain Lion
Associate Professor of Music Adam Schoenberg found inspiration from ‘L.A.’s coolest cat’—and his latest composition may have helped save his own life

First Word

From the Quad

Mixed Media

More Mixed Media
A performance of Fetch Clay, Make Man featuring four Black actors onstage
Arts
Power Dynamics
Exploring the unlikely friendship between two Black cultural icons—Muhammad Ali and Stepin Fetchit—professor and playwright Will Power’s Fetch Clay, Make Man packs a punch with L.A...
Richard Carlson '60, author of Mekong Medicine
Arts
Mixed Media
U.S. Army Medical Corps veteran Richard Carlson ’60 on his Vietnam memoir, Mekong Medicine, and more

Oxy Talk

More Oxy Talk
Keegan McChesney '16 and David Wigglesworth '50 M'53
Obituaries
Dave and Me
Separated by 66 years but drawn together by an Oxy bumper sticker, David Wigglesworth ’50 M’53 and Keegan McChesney ’16 became fast friends a decade ago. Keegan remembers his oldest friend...
Tye Hernandez ’23 (track and field), an economics/politics double major from Brea.
Athletics
Senior Moments
Ten standout student-athletes from Occidental’s Class of 2023 discuss the challenges and rewards of sticking with their sport through the pandemic

Last Page

Occidental College Professor of Chemistry Frank Lambert
Academics
Lessons From Lambert
Fifty-seven years after an ill-fated grade placed his academic dreams in jeopardy, Dr. Elliott Oppenheim ’69 recalls the counsel of his mentor, Professor of Chemistry Frank Lambert

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Fall 2023 magazine cover, portrait of a young man
Fall 2023
cover image of the Summer 2023 magazine issue featuring P22 the mountain lion
Summer 2023
Spring 2023 magazine cover with a collage of photos of young alumni scientists
Spring 2023
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