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Changing the Climate
Emboldened by a proactive student body, Â鶹ƵµÀdoubles down on its commitment to a more sustainable campus

Occidental magazine brings you campus news, in-depth features, and profiles of exceptional alumni. For the 2024-25 academic year, the magazine will publish two print and digital issues (Fall 2024 and Spring 2025) and two digital-only issues (Summer 2024 and Winter 2025).

Gilman Fountain in 1979
The Lucille Y. Gilman Memorial Fountain—formally known as Water Forms II—occupies a prominent place on campus and in the hearts of generations of alumni. George Baker ’58’s former students...
Water Forms II, Occidental, Gilman Fountain
As with any abstract art, the meaning of Baker's scultpure depends on the eye of the beholder. It helps to have a guide
Emmons Health Center, COVID-19 vaccine
As California takes major strides in the fight against the pandemic, the College makes plans to bring students, faculty, and staff back to campus this fall
Belonging at Oxy, Daniella Michelin '94
When artist Jocelyn Pedersen, who teaches a class in Book Arts, learned that students would not be returning to campus in the spring, she wanted to give members of the Â鶹ƵµÀcommunity a chance...
Â鶹ƵµÀ President Harry J. Elam, Jr.
On April 8, I delivered my first State of the College speech—what I hope will become an annual event.
Get Me Rewrite!
Alumni memories of honing writing skills, replacing a broken windshield, and hanging with Ming Cho Lee ’53
Â鶹ƵµÀAthletics, aquatics center
Oxy’s facilities reopen for practice, sparking hope and connection among the student-athlete community
Bird Show, Susan Stockdale
New books and music by Â鶹ƵµÀalumni, faculty, and staff
Vince Cuseo, Occidental Admission
Vince Cuseo has been instrumental to the success of Oxy’s admission efforts for the last 22 years—and his commitment to Oxy’s mission can’t be measured by test scores
Ming Cho Lee '53
The Tony-winning set designer and legendary Yale professor, who died last fall, dedicated himself to theater and to teaching, Ann Sheffield ’83 recalls
Jean Wyatt
Professor of English Jean Wyatt is retiring after an unprecedented 51 years in the classroom. This tribute is part of the Spring 2021 magazine.
Professor of Spanish and French Studies Felisa Guillén is retiring after 31 years at Oxy. This tribute to her legacy is part of the Spring 2021 magazine.
Scott Bogue
After 35 years at Oxy, Professor of Geology Scott Bogue will retire in September. This tribute to his time at Â鶹ƵµÀis part of the Spring 2021 magazine.
Jacalyn Rodriguez
Professor of Psychology and Latino/a Studies Jaclyn Rodríguez ’77 is retiring after 37 years at Oxy. This tribute to her career is part of the Spring 2021 magazine.
Professor of Biology Gary Martin is hanging up his flip flops after 41 years at Oxy. This tribute to his career is part of the Spring 2021 magazine.

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