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… students approach the pool at Oshun Swim School in Renton, Wash., it’s not unusual for pulses to quicken and for breath … no ordinary fear of water for the dozen assembled African American women. “There are layers of historical and cultural … in which black families don’t feel safe in the water or near the water,” says Chandrika Francis ’10, who founded the …
… Photo Slideshow Disha Shah ’25 had been to India four times prior to arriving in Delhi for her study abroad program … as a child and had connections with family in India. She was looking for a study abroad experience that would push … her out of her comfort zone. But when her program in Jordan was canceled late last fall, Shah found herself drawn to a …
… 33 What attracted you to Occidental? So many things! I was searching for a position at a liberal arts college, and Oxy had a lot of what I was looking for: an emphasis on student-faculty research, … on field trips and for international study, and a commitment to social justice. What is your favorite course? Any …
… Why did you choose to apply for this award? I chose to apply for a critical language scholarship … of my passion for learning Indonesian, I wish to become fluent in Indonesian so I can conduct ethnographic … throughout East Java. What are you most looking forward to during your time as a fellow? I am most looking …
… On May 28, Oxy started back down the path toward life as we once knew it. More than 100 students … 10 weeks as part of the Undergraduate Research Center’s Summer Research Program . While last summer’s program took … diplomacy & world affairs and Spanish double major grew up near Chicago and spent much of the past academic year living …
… Assistant Professor of Media Arts & Culture Vivian Wenli Lin arrived at Occidental … diaspora. What attracted you to Occidental? The MAC faculty was the first big draw for me. I had the pleasure of meeting … video and domestic labor in Hong Kong. Allison was in the audience of my panel and warmly invited me to …
… seeds of a democratic culture inside an authoritarian regime. These insights not only illuminate China’s unique … is the author of Global Civil Society and China (2024). The Warrior and the Dragon , by Rusty Reece ’71 (iUniverse). Jason is a war-weary warrior seeking peace in Smoky Springs. Tasked …
… Why did you choose to apply for this award? I was drawn to the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) because … passions for social justice and language study: CLS allows me to embrace both through intensive language instruction … Samantha Stever-Zeitlin '27 was awarded the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to …
… How do you think Oxy prepared you for medical school? Beyond the top-notch and well rounded … issues. What experience(s) helped you decide that you wanted to be a healthcare provider? My most meaningful … that helped me realize that I enjoy direct patient care, was working as a resident care associate/resident medication …
… Why did you choose to apply for this award? I wanted to go to graduate school and I applied for the NSF … University, researching dwarf galaxies using the new James Webb Space Telescope. As part of my broader impacts, I … Tehreem Hai '23 was awarded an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship to fund a …