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… this month as part of PBS’ five-part docuseries Asian Americans , which The New York Times called “the most … chronicle the history of the Asian-American community.” She was one of a small group of historians interviewed for the … wasn’t the series’ only Oxy connection—two-time Olympic gold medalist Dr. Sammy Lee ’43 makes a cameo appearance, …
… Oxy first appearance in the parade came in 1899, just nine years after the event began as a … advertise Pasadena’s fine winter weather. A large tally-ho was drawn by six black horses with yellow bunting, the college colors at the time (black and gold). The running gear and wheels were also wrapped in …
… and 1952. His athletes set a world record in the distance medley relay, won four individual NCAA championships, and competed in the 1952 Olympics. From Occidental, Jordan was lured to Stanford in 1956. During his 22 years in Palo … High School as a championship sprinter, inspired by Olympic gold medalist Charlie Paddock, who told him he had the stuff …
… second stage, including its Hothouse New Play Development Program. His directing credits include work at the … Clifford Odets’ Paradise Lost at Intiman Theatre; Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit , Tennessee Williams’ The … the NAACP Theatre Award, and the Pasadena Arts Council’s Gold Crown Award. In 2010 Furious Theatre Company was named …
… my acceptance letter to MSI, Occidental’s Multicultural Summer Institute, I was worried. I was worried about leaving Philadelphia earlier than I’d … ’27 took a bold step across the country before her first semester of college to join the MSI cohort. … From Philly to L.A. for Occidental’s Multicultural Summer Institute …
… He comes to Occidental from Ashoka University. He earned his … Among liberal arts college, what stood out to me about Oxy was the large diversity in its student body, and also the … believe in making the classrooms more inclusive spaces and was drawn to Oxy's support for students on financial aid. …
… When it comes to his research, Roland R. Griffiths ’68 leaves no … checking inside subjects’ mouths to be certain they had swallowed pills given them as part of a drug study on which … safe to do so, with human subjects. “Our methods are the gold standard in both animal and human research,” he says. …
… She/Her/Hers Class of 2024 What does well-being mean to you? Well-being to me encompasses physical health, mental wellness, and social … Latina looking into becoming a future therapist, I am well aware of the lack of support that marginalized identities …
… Obama ’83 steps from his RV in small, union-friendly Ottawa, Ill., about 80 miles southwest of Chicago. The hot dogs … and corn on the grill go untasted as the boyishly handsome politician—fresh from his career-making speech at the … problems.” That plays so well it finds its way into nearly every speech that follows. Obama comes into his …
… She/Her/Hers Class of 2025 What does well-being mean to you? Well-being to me means practicing taking care … you to becoming a Peer Health Educator? Mental health has always fascinated me. I love to hear people's stories and … favorite thing about Oxy? My favorite thing about Oxy is always seeing a familiar face wherever you go. It feels like a …