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Changing the Climate

September 4, 2024

Emboldened by a proactive student body, �鶹Ƶ��doubles down on its commitment to a more sustainable campus

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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).

An oral history project spanning seven decades of alumni reveals the timeless ties that bind the Occidental community

Student Life

From meeting the president to dressing up as reindeer, Campaign Semester was rewarding and unpredictable

New additions (and new editions) from �鶹Ƶ��alumni and professors

Putting Oxy's endowment numbers under the microscope, dissecting the magazine's National Enquirer moment, and correcting a few stats on our inaugural Hall of Famers

Integrating new tools into our classical liberal arts model will enhance Occidental's niche in the intellectual marketplace

Academics

Politics professor Regina Freer—a political bystander turned L.A. insider—brings the heart of a community activist to the dynamics of city planning

Academics

President Veitch charts a course for the future of the liberal arts and sciences that buoys Oxy's strengths and dives into both local and global initiatives

President Emeritus John Brooks Slaughter

�鶹Ƶ��History

Concurrent with President Richard Gilman's retirement and John Slaughter's inauguration, Occidental marked its centennial year with a revitalized mission and unforeseen challenges. Oxy's key...

Profiles

Wrangling 40 mismatched musicians is no easy task, but MarchFourth Marching Band leader John Averill '89 keeps them moving in step both literally and artistically

Profiles

Utilizing patience, persistence, and imagination, Pierce Brooks '49 collared many a felon by outthinking his prey

Bill Redell '64 may have the toughest job on campus this fall—stepping onto the field following the dismissal of veteran football coach Dale Widolff. But his love for the game brought him...

Trustee Donn Miller was instrumental in bringing John Slaughter to Occidental; Stan Weston '55 built a number of �鶹Ƶ��landmarks

Athletics

Dale Widolff was in his first season as head coach of the Occidental football team when NFL players went on strike, creating the unlikely opportunity for the Division III Tigers to play on...

A new ASOC president, a woman of the year, a visit from Nancy Pelosi, and good news for Upward Bound

As �鶹Ƶ��embarks on a yearlong celebration, students, alumni, faculty, and friends come together for a Founders Day to remember