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… College. One hundred and twenty-five years is a very long time. Few institutions can claim that kind of longevity. Who, … Dumb luck? Stubborn persistence? Sheer refusal to go away? If you had asked me in 1887 to judge the chances of … problems are played out on a daily basis. We must take advantage of our location by turning the city into an …
… aren’t that many college or university presidents who come from a theater background—but if you think about the … by being a theater director,” says Harry J. Elam, Jr., who was named Occidental’s 16th president in February following … for the last decade, Elam has been responsible for nearly all policies and programs relating to the …
… they experience a culture that cares about their development and success. To that end, the Dean of Students team … Message from Dean Santiago When I was a college student, I never fully understood the role of the Dean of Students or the many ways the Dean of Students Office could support me. If you're …
… of their origin. Out of context, these objects have become rendered mundane through their circulation as capitalist … Being an active researcher inspires my teaching—it allows me to incorporate insights from living Buddhist communities into my courses. Sometimes, textbooks and academic articles don't capture the …
… evolving protocols and follow up questions from community members, I would like to give you an update on additional … in the area you are traveling to. 3. Vaccinated community members who are experiencing symptoms consistent with … antihistamines first), a brief consultation with an Emmons medical staff person is necessary. This is also to ensure we …
… I had wanted to study abroad since high school, to approach my goal of being a less Amero-centric person with a better understanding of the world outside of the United States. I wanted to go to Latin America because I wanted to become … her junior year, Lena Sullivan '23 spent a life-altering semester abroad in Ecuador where she gained a wider …
… and service. Scholars gain access to a dynamic network of mentors, including faculty advisors, members of the Obama … Policy. Originally from Wellesley, Massachusetts, he was raised by a single mother and experienced housing … advocacy, research, and grassroots organizing, Chioma is unwaveringly committed to reforming federal policies that …
… Long before he arrived at Occidental, Leo Olebe ’97 was asking questions about identity. “I’m a Black man with a … overnight stay at Oxy, Olebe says, “It felt like an environment where people like me were welcome. We were encouraged … this day. Talking to Smith, President John Brooks Slaughter—near the midpoint of his 11-year tenure—called Los Angeles …
… By Paul Robert Walker '75 At about 11:30 p.m. on April 17, 1969, after a meeting of student activists at the Eagle Rock home of Oxy … car to drive Ethel and him to the victory party. From my vantage point outside the ballroom, I saw RFK and each of … military recruiting on campus at the height of the Vietnam War. Nearly half of them never graduated. Forty-five years …
… college student, he grew up in Hyde Park, Mass. His father was a custodian in the Boston Public Schools; his mom, a hairstylist. Although his parents divorced when he was 7 and his sister, Patty, was almost 9, "They both felt … University (founded one year later). "It was great for me to get a chance to get to know kids from all over the …