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… he barely topped 5 feet in height, diver Sammy Lee ’43 was a giant: The two-time Olympic gold medalist was the first person of color to be … led him to diving; he was practicing in the Olympic pool near the Coliseum as a high school senior when he was … In chasing his Olympic dreams, Sammy Lee ’43 (1920-2016) dreamed big and lived even larger …
… and Vincent M. Dungan Lecturer in Energy and the Environment, tracing his path from a scientist skeptical of global warming to one convinced by his analysis of the data that … King cautioned that the papyrus "is not evidence that Jesus was married," while noting that the idea of Jesus' celibacy …
… of Students Office with my dad, crying my eyes out. I’m waiting to speak to Dean Barbara Avery about dropping out of school for the rest of the semester. It’s one of the hardest decisions I’ve faced at that … point in my young life, but after two weeks straight of near-constant panic attacks, I can’t eat, sleep, or go to …
… She has earned several awards, including best peer-reviewed article, distinguished … from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and comes to Occidental from Nebraska Wesleyan University. What … museums, and restaurants. I both love to spend time near the coast relaxing and going on challenging hikes in …
… showcase the music they've been practicing throughout the semester. A long-standing tradition in the Music Department, MOFAs allow students to gain performance experience while connecting with peers and community members. This week, soloists include Jon Donaldson '21, Anna …
… A Professor, a Mentor, and a Friend Dr. Joe Birman ( Appreciation ) was a very important person to both me and my husband, Matt … by the 10 Freeway) in the 1930s, before it was moved near Chinatown. I remember as a kid they took me to the … Recalling the lessons of emeriti professors Joe Birman and Léon Dostert, and a …
… science fiction short titled Quercus , which is the genus name for the oak tree. The film is set in a not-so-distant … agriculture farm in France, where she lived and worked for nearly three months after graduating from Oxy. The 15-acre property was purchased in 2017 by Alexis Rowell, a BBC journalist …
… in toilet paper. A newly minted intern on a small street-medicine team, Lee had no prior experience with wound care, … the procedure, which took about half an hour. “If there was something specific that the nurse wanted done, she would … across California. Longtime tenants in South Los Angeles near the USC campus, for instance, face the increased risk …
… Read about all inductees Below, meet just a few seniors from this year’s impressive cohort, … Rotational Associate. I hope to attend law school in the near future, driven by a long-term vision of practicing … thesis on women in leadership, and won top academic awards in both economics and politics. She lives her research …
… Wow, sure is quiet around La Selva with Oxy gone. Just as I was getting accustomed to having every meal with 20 people and walking through … researchers, for a swim and dinner at Selva Verde Lodge (near Jaime’s place). Oh yes and on my many QUIET walks in …