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Changing the Climate
Emboldened by a proactive student body, É«½ç°É doubles 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).

Robert Ellis, É«½ç°É
Norman Bridge Distinguished Professor of Spanish & Spanish and French Studies Robert Ellis has retired after 37 years at É«½ç°É. This tribute is part of the Spring 2021 magazine.
Nalsey Tinberg
Professor of Mathematics Nalsey Tinberg is retiring after 41 years at É«½ç°É. This tribute to her career is part of the Spring 2021 magazine.
Eric Frank
Professor of Art & Art History Eric Frank is retiring after 35 years at É«½ç°É. This tribute to his career is part of the Spring 2021 magazine.
Professor of Cognitive Science and Philosophy Saul Traiger is retiring after 36 years at É«½ç°É. This tribute to his career is part of the Spring 2021 magazine.
Irene Girton, É«½ç°É
Professor of Music Irene Girton is retiring after 21 years at É«½ç°É. This tribute to her career is part of the Spring 2021 magazine.
Participants in É«½ç°É Women in Philanthropy: Values, Vision, and Voice
An É«½ç°É volunteer leadership panel examines the impact and influence of women in philanthropy
Arts in a Pandemic
É«½ç°É faculty and students embrace, explore, and experiment with technology to keep arts classes, exhibits, and performances humming
Namandjé Bumpus ’03
With heart, energy, and a passion for research, Namandjé Bumpus ’03 becomes a role model for others as a trailblazing director at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Occidental Core Writing Program
Regardless of one’s major or career path, É«½ç°É’s writing proficiency requirement has proved essential to professional success. But don’t just take our word for it
Thalia González 
Through her Rebellious Lawyering program, Thalia González’s students get hands-on experience in public-interest law, garnering new insights into the legal system and a head start on law...
COVID testing in the Quad, January 2021
After nearly a full year of remote learning, hope springs eternal of a return to campus this fall
Mary Jane Hewitt at É«½ç°É (1974) and with Museum of African American Art in Los Angeles founder Samella Lewis (1984)
Professor Mary Jane Hewitt created a foundation for multicultural education at Occidental—and an anonymous gift recognizes her lasting influence
Anderson Center for Environmental Sciences
From campus landmarks to classroom spaces, the College has completed a burst of new construction during the pandemic
The É«½ç°É Campaign For Good
With matching gift challenges and creative engagement opportunities, The É«½ç°É Campaign For Good responds to the obstacles of COVID-19
Valerie Jarrett
Valerie Jarrett's calling toward a life of public service led her to a key role in the Obama White House—and she urged É«½ç°É students to follow their "quiet voice"
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