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… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… Initially, I didn’t expect much on this trip since it was my fourth time visiting Seoul and third time participating in an … I recently finished my senior comprehensive project, I was worried about becoming burnt out after two or three … I have had since 2019, and took the hour-and-a-half subway ride to Hanyang University, where I was attending my …
… Sophia Wainwright Hometown: La Mirada, CA Major: Politics What were some of the … and how did you first learn about Occidental College? I was looking for a college with a tight knit community that … to attend a college that emphasized community engagement. Her first year at Oxy included securing two …
… Recipients: Congratulations to Oxy’s dedicated staff members who were duly recognized for their milestone years … Quad on May 25 as well as our Distinguished Service Award winners as follows: Sarah A. Gilman Memorial Award for … for savings on the purchase of theme park tickets, hotels, rental cars and more. After accessing the Working Advantage …