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… For some young athletes, college athletics is the ultimate goal: … had this worry when I started looking at colleges. I knew I wanted to find a home that would let me prioritize my … classes all day, hours in the library doing homework afterwards, sports practice, meeting with my sorority, then …
… and the Blyth Fund. What has been your journey to Oxy? I always wanted to be in Southern California for school, and … liberal arts colleges in California and trying to find something similar to my previous institution but with a much … I can, if I want to go to a Lakers game I can. I can take advantage of everything the city has to offer during the many …
… Sencer-Mura ’11 took to these tasks like Dan Rather to a metaphor. “There’s a bug that many of us get on campaigns,” … her hometown in 2008, Sencer-Mura guzzled the Kool-Aid. “It was a very exciting time politically,” she recalls. “I was really interested in the idea of getting hands-on …
… of Diplomacy & World Affairs Syeda ShahBano Ijaz comes to Occidental from UC San Diego, where she completed her … arts college in many aspects. What impressed me the most was the College’s commitment to equity and justice as part … space that amplifies diverse voices. I knew then that I wanted to be part of such a community. Finally, I was also …
… 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 …
… 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 … for prospective physics majors is definitely to take advantage of the many opportunities that Occidental provides. …
… 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 …
… students—a class that no longer exists! The Collegium was a model of the wide-ranging first-year curriculum often offered by liberal arts colleges. It introduced me to many more students than I would normally teach in a … My senior year, while Swift, Fineman, and Newhall stood nearby, I remember dancing on a table in Braun Hall after my …