Professor John McCormack Named AAAS Fellow
Professor of Biology John McCormack, director and curator of Occidental College’s Moore Lab of Zoology, has been selected as a 2023 American Association for the Advancement of...
Portrait of John McCormack in the Moore Lab of Zoology

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From The Occidental: Diwali Dinner lights the way for Occidental community
Diwali dinner, hosted by the South Asian Student Association, brings the community together with Indian food, dance, art and stories of what the celebration means to students.
Live Theater Performances Return to the Keck Theater Stage this Month
After a year and a half of disruption by COVID-19, the theater department is mounting live productions of Everybody and Seize the King .
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...
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.
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