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… Sencer-Mura ’11 took to these tasks like Dan Rather to a metaphor. “There’s a bug that many of us get on campaigns,” … her hometown in 2008, Sencer-Mura guzzled the Kool-Aid. “It was a very exciting time politically,” she recalls. “I was really interested in the idea of getting hands-on …
… of Diplomacy & World Affairs Syeda ShahBano Ijaz comes to Occidental from UC San Diego, where she completed her … arts college in many aspects. What impressed me the most was the College’s commitment to equity and justice as part … space that amplifies diverse voices. I knew then that I wanted to be part of such a community. Finally, I was also …
… in a "conventional middle-class household" in Pasadena, "I was supposed to do things like clean up my room and wash the dishes," Jean Wyatt recalls. "I wasn't supposed to spend time on reading because that wasn't part of the program." But …
… By Joy Hepp "What do you want to be when you grow up?" is a question students are asked from the time they're old enough to tie their shoes. But how many of … entering the job market? For more than a decade, Oxy's Walk In My Shoes program, sponsored by the Career …
… Davis David Simpson-Heil Tehreem Hai Kyle Eric Smith Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Majors: physics, math What was your motivation to major in physics? I was originally sucked into the world of physics through an … Meet some of our physics majors. … Meet Our Majors …
… of ecosocial crises through the theoretical frameworks of ecocriticism and affect and emotion studies. His … He comes to Occidental from Valparaiso University, where he was an associate professor of Spanish. What attracted you to Occidental? I was drawn to Oxy’s mission and vision and to the culture of …
… Why did you choose to apply for this award? While I focused a lot on immigration law and policy during my time at Oxy, I have continued to learn about immigrant rights … in Germany and globally. What are you most looking forward to during your time as a fellow? I'm looking forward to …
… Mira Hart ’26 enjoyed science in high school and assumed she would major in chemistry, although as a … with her newfound interests. “I quickly learned that I was way more interested in the questions geology poses and that …
… Hector comes to Occidental from Universidad de las Américas Puebla, … I did a postdoc for two years at Chapman University, and I was pleasantly surprised by my experience living in Southern … Oxy contacted me for a Target of Opportunity hire. I’ve always loved teaching, so having the opportunity to work at a …
… Why did you choose to apply for this award? I decided to apply because I believe I have a unique … perspective to bring to the field of economics, and I wanted the freedom to focus on making my research the best … creates barriers to this success. This fellowship will give me the opportunity to engage with others who have insights …