On Campus - May 26, 2023

CAMPUS NOTES

Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s Staff Recognition Luncheon and Family Field Day, hosted by the Human Resources Department. It was a wonderful time to connect with colleagues and celebrate this year’s Distinguished Service Award winners:

Sarah A. Gilman Award: Beatrice Gonzales (Theater) and Michael Reyes (Facilities)

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On Campus - January 26, 2023

CAMPUS NOTES

• According to several studies, depression and anxiety among college students has drastically increased in the last eight years. As faculty and staff, we can take small steps that could make a big difference to support our students.

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On Campus - November 28, 2022

CAMPUS NOTES

Please join us for Oxy's annual Holiday Party on Friday, Dec. 9 from 5:30-11:30 p.m. in Rush Gym and the newly completed Cannon Plaza next door. Hosted by the Office of the President, the party is open to all faculty and staff, who are cordially invited to bring a single guest (who must be 18 years old or older). The reception begins at 5:30 p.m.

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On Campus - October 31, 2022

CAMPUS NOTES

After a three-year hiatus, the Boo Bash was back this morning! The Human Resources team revived the event and hosted the festivities on the AGC outdoor patio. Once again the children from Oxy’s Child Development Center entertained us with Halloween songs led by “Mr.

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On Campus - September 26, 2022

CAMPUS NOTES

Oxy's annual Homecoming & Family Weekend is next month and we're looking forward to welcoming families and alumni to campus to join us for all the festivities and events.

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On Campus - August 24, 2022

CAMPUS NOTES

🏛 One of the College's oldest traditions, Convocation, will once again take place on Monday, August 29 at 10 a.m. in Thorne Hall. Staff and faculty are all invited to celebrate and welcome the newest members to our academic community.

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On Campus - July 26, 2022

CAMPUS NOTES

On June 9, 1952, Janet Stafford, George Ellison, and Barbara Bowman Wright made Oxy history as the first College's Black graduates. "Platinum Jubilee" examines their lives and legacy in the Summer 2022 issue of Occidental magazine, now available exclusively online.

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On Campus - June 27, 2022

CAMPUS NOTES

Summer programs are underway on campus, some returning to in-person for the first time in two years and some for the first time ever. Twenty-five students are currently interning at nonprofit organizations around the city as part of the Hameetman Career Center's InternLA program.

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On Campus - May 23, 2022

CAMPUS NOTES

After a two-year hiatus, Human Resources was able once again to invite the College's employees to its annual Employee Recognition lunch and awards ceremony. The event was especially touching as our community comes together to grieve the loss of Robert Torres.

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On Campus - April 26, 2022

NOTE FROM PRESIDENT ELAM

This past weekend, President Elam was inaugurated as our 16th president in a joyous Hillside Theater ceremony featuring a number of musical performances, as well as a call to bring “New Harmonies” to an Occidental liberal arts education. Thank you to everyone on campus who made the beautiful event possible.

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