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Each year Oxy seniors and alumni win Fulbright award to fund research projects, English teaching assignments, and graduate study abroad after graduation. Join IIE and Oxy's Office of National and International Fellowships to learn more about the award and how to apply through Oxy's process.

Register here for Zoom info.

As a Horseshoe Farm Fellow, participants will make positive impacts in the community by working with patients and physicians in a "health partners" program, working with children through in-school and after school programs, and working with seniors and other vulnerable adults in community center programs and housing programs. Project Horseshoe Farm is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with sites in Greensboro and Marion, Alabama and Pomona, California. PHF offers service and support programs to improve the health and quality of life of adults and children in our partner communities.

Join the National and International Fellowships office and Oxy alum Emma Burrows '21 for a discussion of the Capital Fellows program and tips for how to apply. 

Register in advance for this meeting: https://occidental.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvdOuvrjwoGtWVhgmJe4biBQt…;

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Join us on Friday, 12/3, from 10 am to 11am (UEPI Conference Room @1882 Campus Road or Zoom) to hear students from Economics and/or Urban and Environmental Policy talk about their ongoing research projects with faculty members.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://occidental.zoom.us/j/85399428087?pwd=blJINkRXWUVKQUNBK3lpU2JaZW…
Meeting ID: 853 9942 8087  Passcode: econuep (One tap mobile)

We will discuss tips for applying for Oxy's Obama Scholars Program, including addressing the short answer questions and the personal statement. Sophomores and juniors are especially welcome to attend. Please review the application beforehand, and bring your questions!

Join us for the opening of a temporary installation of “Pride Publics: Words and Actions,” which stages a visual dialogue between historical and contemporary LGBTQ+ changemakers. This immersive exhibit takes place at Occidental College's Intercultural Community Center, and is designed and curated by Rubén Esparza.

Join us to learn more about our newly-revised Obama Scholars Program, which is currently accepting applications from Oxy sophomores and juniors. Inspired and informed by the President’s own experience at Occidental, the Obama Scholars Program provides exceptional students from all backgrounds with a carefully crafted set of curated experiences to help propel them toward leadership and impact for the public good to create lasting and meaningful change.