Virtual Campus

You may not be here on campus, but campus is still here for you!

We want you to stay connected and engaged with Oxy. That’s why we’ve assembled this hub for virtual class resources, community-building events and a comprehensive roadmap of all the resources you need to succeed academically!

Wondering about Spring 2021 at Oxy?

Oxy faculty have successfully reimagined teaching this academic year. Get some insight into what’s ahead in disciplines ranging from computer science and philosophy to the creative arts, as professors break down how they foster a personal and intellectual connection with their students remotely.

The student affairs team also has reconsidered how to support a robust experience that explores identity and intersectionality, and helps build a connection with the Intercultural Community Center and the Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement Office.

Get Ready for Spring

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Remote Class Resources

All the tools and resources you need to prepare for virtual classes and successfully learn online.
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Virtual Student Success Center

Whether you need academic, personal, or community support, our virtual Student Success Center is here to help.
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Community Building Events

Stay connected with your Oxy community with meaningful experiences outside of the virtual classroom.

Virtual Backgrounds

Missing Oxy? Customize your video conferencing background so it feels like you're back on campus! New images added for Fall.
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Faculty Workspaces & Pets

See where your professors are working these days...along with some of their furry assistants. Want to share your own photos? Email us!

  • Professor John Lang's dog Cricket wishes a happy day to everyone celebrating a birthday during this time of social distancing.

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  • Professor Ed Johnson: "One of my cats (Basil) is checking in on me."

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  • Professor Jeff Cannon's home workspace and coworker, Nori. "PROS: better views (I can see the Hollywood sign and observatory), more cats, 20-second commute. CONS: not a lot of space, cats can be a little distracting, no students or colleagues :( "

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  • Professor Jim Brown and his furry companions, Spicy, Jovi and Brisa, in his backyard.

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  • Instruction + Research Specialist Lilly Eluvathingal's home office setup: "I work in a sound-proof garage that has been converted into a woodshop."

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  • Professor Julie Prebel's home workspace.

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  • Professor Clair Morrissey's home office.

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  • Professor Kevin Williams: "Our son was born the day before classes resumed, the surplus diapers is currently propping up my whiteboard!"

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  • Professor Lan Chu: "This is where I instruct DWA 299, DWA 101, DWA 490, and four grade levels (7, 4, 1, and pre-K). Office hours plus department and chair meetings occur here too. Under the table is the dog waiting to be walked. Everyone gets attention!"

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The Importance of Mindset Series

"The Importance of Mindset" is a video workshop offered by Dr. Melinda Houston, Oxy Kinesiology Professor and Certified Mental Performance Consultant. The spring semester provided a variety of challenges for all of us. This workshop series is designed to help you process how you reacted to these challenges and how you can choose to grow from that experience to better prepare you for the upcoming academic year. Each of the four workshops is less than 10 minutes and encourages personal reflection along with providing information and strategies.

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