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… By Doug Beacham '64 Lewis Earl Swarts Jr. was born June 25, 1916, in Tulsa, Okla. He was known throughout his life as “Hoppy,” a nickname given to him by his oilman father, who was reading a … approach in the surf was in part because he was the most nearsighted surfer on the coast, and often didn’t know what …
… day of classes on Monday, we write to provide a number of timely updates on COVID health and safety measures. All of … to Oxy must show proof of vaccination. The College is aware of the CDC’s recommendation regarding “booster shots” … consumed outside. Tents as Flexible Outdoor Spaces With our near-universal vaccination rate, indoor masking policies, …
… in 1955, freelance photographer Joe Friezer, left , became a member of the Oxy community. Working primarily in … Los Angeles, he documented the life of the College for nearly 30 years, photographing events both ordinary (ribbon … Luther King Jr.’s visit to Occidental in 1967). Friezer was joined by son Henk in his work in 1968, and the two …
… Place works with insurers to make sure students get treatment for their medical and mental health needs. Under … COVID-19 pandemic hit and Oxy went remote last year, Place was suddenly dealing with students, insurers, and service … in Oxy’s Emmons Wellness Center since 2015. “Everyone was having issues. A lot of people were utilizing benefits …
… 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. As one …
… a little smoother for the Class of 2024. “This year was so extraordinary, we knew we needed to do something to provide a sense of connection between students … many of them were struggling to figure out what college was going to be like,” says Edmond Johnson, director of …
… History Professor Sharla Fett was awarded the prestigious Graham L. Sterling Memorial Award, established in 1972 to recognize a faculty … scholarship and service August 29 as the Class of 2021 was formally welcomed to the Oxy community at the College’s 123rd annual …
… into Samuelson Pavilion broke into cheers when the announcement was made -- a moment captured by a local television crew . … the significance of the two years he spent at Occidental was a theme that ran through much of the reporting about his … Occidental College campus erupted Nov. 4 when television commentators declared Barack Obama ’83 had been elected the …
… 17-27-1. In the early years of the rivalry, Oxy enjoyed some success, notching numerous victories in the late-19th and … again on a five-hitter in 1927. In the years after World War II, however, the Trojans began to control the series. In … Glendale High School and a remarkable 5'10" flamethrower, was on the mound. Ken Long '64, the Occidental sports writer …
… you witness an absolutely stunning sunset occurring over some gorgeous rolling hills. Without thinking twice, you reach … find at an outdoors shop. The key difference is the 4.5-watt portable solar panel made with monocrystalline panels … The last few months have seen BirkSun build a clientele of nearly 20 retailers—an Occidental-branded backpack can now …