2021: The Year in Photos

Marc Campos

Look back on the past year through the lens of Occidental College photographer Marc Campos and freelance photographer Sam Leigh.

Ranging from moments of triumph to casual moments of connection, we narrowed down an eventful year's worth of photography to our ten favorites. As we approach the end of 2021, take a moment to look back and enjoy these vibrant snapshots of the Occidental experience.

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  • Occidental’s iconic Gilman Fountain at the main entrance to campus was redesigned and restored this year for future generations to enjoy.

    1/10

  • President Harry J. Elam, Jr. talks with Payton Johnson '24, an art and art history major from Atlanta, on March 1, 2021. During his first year at Oxy, President Elam had limited opportunities to chat with students on campus, with most students living at home or off-campus during the pandemic-challenged 2020-21 academic year.

    2/10

  • Emmons Wellness Center staffer Claudia Ramos administers a COVID-19 vaccine to Grace Meschery-McCormack '22 on March 15, 2021. As COVID-19 vaccines began to be distributed in the U.S. this spring, a limited number of vaccinations were given to Oxy for distribution from Los Angeles County.

    3/10

  • Delayed a year due to the pandemic, Occidental celebrated the Class of 2020 during the College’s 138th Commencement ceremony on June 12, 2021, in Jack Kemp Stadium. The in-person event was held with COVID-19 safety guidelines in place, including required masking, limited capacity and social distancing.

    4/10

  • Incoming Occidental first-years and their families are welcomed by the O-Team and other members of the Oxy community during the Aug. 23 move-in, Orientation, COVID-19 testing and welcome event for the class of 2025.

    5/10

  • Julia Sushytska, an assistant professor of comparative studies in literature and cultures/Russian, teaches her class in a tent on the lawn outside Academic Commons and Herrick Chapel on Aug. 30, 2021. Oxy has placed these tents around campus for use as outdoor classrooms during the pandemic.

    6/10

  • The Occidental College women's soccer team celebrates during their game against Whittier College on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021 on Patterson Field. Oxy won, 3-0. From left, Rachel Kolpa '22, Julietta Seirmarco '25, Chloe Hetzel '23 and Tracy Watanabe '22. Photo by Sam Leigh.

    7/10

  • The women's basketball team and their wedding-themed car participate in the Spirit Car Parade during Occidental's Homecoming & Family Weekend, Sat. Oct. 23, 2021. They won the grand prize.

    8/10

  • Kai Morfin '22, left, and Max Gray '24 perform in the dress rehearsal of the Occidental theater production of "Everybody," written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Sarah Kozinn, on Nov. 2, 2021 in Keck Theater.

    9/10

  • Oxy Glee Club manager Lulu Wiesemann '22, a critical theory and social justice/music double major from Clarksville, Tenn., studies for finals in a quiet Booth Hall courtyard on Dec. 7, 2021.

    10/10

Photos by Occidental College photographer Marc Campos and freelance photographer Sam Leigh.

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