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… Ben comes to Occidental from Hebrew Union College and USC. He … critical theory. What drew you to teach at Occidental? I was lucky enough to teach at Oxy as a NTT in the Religious Studies department while I was finishing my PhD at UCLA. I attended large research …
… is the author of twenty-five books on feminism, environmental and urban history, popular power, social change and insurrection, wandering and walking, hope and catastrophe. She co-edited the 2023 … Writer, historian, and environmental and political activist Rebecca Solnit joins us Nov. …
… Why did you choose to apply for this award? I am a firm believer that in order to restore our frayed social contract and reinvigorate American democracy, we need to become bridge builders and … effective policy outcomes. What are you most looking forward to during your time as a fellow? I am most looking …
… Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival & Hope in an American City , by Andrea Elliott ’96 (Random House). … Building on the reporting that won her a George Polk Award for a 2013 series of articles for The New York Times , … Two-time league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA title in 50 years—and the …
… Randy Hook ’12 was 7 years old the first time he saddled up for an equestrian competition. “I was going … fundraiser, she kept the Compton Junior Posse afloat for nearly three decades working with Randy’s father, Louis Hook … or rapping, Compton Cowboys leader Randy Hook '12 brings swagger to the saddle …
… to the viral dehumanization that so often accompanies war. What, then, of the ever-expanding radius of fallout and … rely on one another for mutual comfort in these difficult times. I am reminded of playwright Luis Valdez’s use of the … reporting options . In addition, if any student becomes aware of a threat to their physical safety, they should …
… Change on a Local Stage: Lessons Learned and Paths Forward for City-Academic Partnerships at Occidental College. … of collaboration with the Los Angeles Mayors' Office, which was officially launched by former Mayor Eric Garcetti at Oxy in February 2018. To date, …
… The students have been working since the beginning of the semester on political campaigns in battleground states and … Twitter, and other social networking pages. "What better way to learn about the real world of politics than to work … among the most competitive in the country and because she wanted to experience small-town rural America. Because she's …
… This year’s Commencement ceremony had all the essential elements of … and superb music from the Glee Club. Less traditional was our decision to have four speakers—three of them Oxy … trustee Cathie Young Selleck ’55 had no idea what she wanted to do with her life, but needed a job. So she lined …
… . What attracted you to Occidental? A few things attracted me to Occidental. I really enjoyed teaching as a graduate … and would help me grow as a teacher and a researcher. It was clear that the faculty at Occidental was full of people who cared deeply about their teaching and …