Tag: students
Community members discuss future of black studies program, American studies department...
Professor Courtney Baker, an associate professor of American studies and the co-founder and chair of black studies, wrote an open letter April 1 announcing her resignation. Baker...
Student Compost Working Group expands work to Chilcott Hall
The Student Compost Working Group installed compost bins in Chilcott Hall April 3. Chilcott's new composting program is a part of continued efforts by the Student Compost...
Occidental’s music program among top 20 in nation, only liberal arts...
The music department at Occidental is among the top 20 music programs in the nation, according to an article published by Billboard March 25. According to...
Search committee for new college president finalized
Dean of Students Rob Flot informed the student body of a finalized search committee for Occidental’s next president March 29. The formation of this...
Earnings cap continues to limit student workers
As the end of the academic year approaches, departments around campus have continued to limit student workers’ hours so they can remain under the earnings cap of $3,500 per...
Occidental geologists travel to far-off places in pursuit of scientific research
The Occidental geology department is busy traveling to far-off places, conducting research and furthering their understanding of the geologic world. Margaret Rusmore, chair of...
ASOC Senate, Honor Board fill vacancies in recent elections
Marianna Babboni, Spring 2019 elections chair of the Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC), announced the winners of the Spring 2019 Senate and Honor...
ASOC Senate hosts multi-school shared governance symposium
Members from the student governments of the University of Southern California (USC), Pitzer College and Occidental College met to discuss shared governance during an all-day...
BSAC brings student concerns to budget process
President Jonathan Veitch formed the Budget Strategic Advisory Committee (BSAC) in 2012 to help create Occidental’s current strategic financial plan, according to Amos Himmelstein,...
Academic Commons undergoes renovations, more in the works
The Mary Norton Clapp Academic Commons underwent many new renovations over the summer, implemented by the Facilities department and led by Marsha Schnirring, interim...