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International Student Finds Support and Connection After a Year of Isolation
Oxy’s adapted in-person experience has allowed international student Renee Ye ’24 to find her voice in class and a community in her home away from home.
From The Occidental: Oxy’s COVID-19 rates remain consistent after fall break
One week after fall break, infection rates at Oxy were lower than Los Angeles County levels.
From The Occidental: Rainwater collection project promotes a sustainable future
Occidental faculty and students have worked on a project to help offset water usage through drip irrigation —a system of watering plants that slowly releases stored water running...
Media Arts & Culture Alumna’s Short Film Earns Place in KCET Film Festival
“Well, It Wasn’t Supposed to be This Way,” a short film by Naomi Miyamoto ’21, earned a finalist position in the KCET Fine Cut Festival of Films among students from powerhouse film...
From The Occidental: Oxy’s men’s water polo team triumphs in first competition at De Mandel Aquatics Center
The Occidental College men’s water polo team outscored Mt. San Antonio College 15-6 in their inaugural game at the De Mandel Aquatics Center Sept. 15.
First-Year and Transfer Students Arrive on Campus
On Monday, August 23, Occidental College welcomed the Class of 2025 as first-year and transfer students moved into their residence halls in an atmosphere of anticipation and...
A Welcome, and Long Anticipated, Return to Campus this Summer
Students are bringing campus back to life this summer through a variety of programs that are returning the Oxy experience to an in-person experience.
Sherman Fairchild Grant to Support Underrepresented Students in the Sciences
A three-year, $247,500 grant from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation will fund Occidental’s latest effort to increase the number of academically talented underrepresented and first...
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