Staff & Employee

The Occidental College Cognitive Science and Philosophy Departments will be hosting a reception to celebrate Professor Saul Traiger's retirement on the Collin's House Patio.

Join members of the Integrated Strategic Planning Steering Committee on Wednesday, November 10 from 1 - 2 pm over Zoom for a Community Input Session.  Register here to receive the Zoom link. 

What is ISP?

Join members of the Integrated Strategic Planning Steering Committee on Monday, November 15 from 11 a.m. - 12 noon in Lower Herrick for a Community Input Session.

What is ISP?

Beginning this semester, Occidental will commence work on a highly collaborative strategic planning process that will result in a compelling vision and a corresponding set of institutional priorities that will propel Occidental through 2030. Read more about the plan.

Join members of the Integrated Strategic Planning Steering Committee on Friday, November 19 from 1 - 2:30 pm. This session will be held over Zoom. Register using this form for login information. 

What is ISP?

Join members of the Integrated Strategic Planning Steering Committee on Thursday, November 4 from 2:30 - 4 pm in Lower Herrick for a Community Input Session.

What is ISP?

Want to spot which birds are here on campus this fall? Moore Lab's John McCormack and Ryan Terrill will be leading staff and faculty (students welcome too!) around Oxy grounds for two bird walks on Thursday, October 28 and Thursday, November 18. Join us as we take a look at the birds that are visiting us during fall migration.

Let us know if you'll be there, RSVP at jwong3@oxy.edu. 

Want to spot which birds are here on campus this fall? Moore Lab's John McCormack and Ryan Terrill will be leading staff and faculty (students welcome too!) around Oxy grounds for two bird walks on Thursday, October 28 and Thursday, November 18. Join us as we take a look at the birds that are visiting us during fall migration.

Let us know if you'll be there, RSVP at jwong3@oxy.edu.

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