Here you will find a repository of important communications from President Stritikus to the Occidental community.
As campus looks ahead to Homecoming, President Stritikus reflects on the conversations, commitments, and people that demonstrate the enduring value of an Â鶹ÊÓƵ education.
Occidental is launching a multi-year partnership with the Institute for Citizens & Scholars to strengthen the free exchange of ideas and support thoughtful engagement across differences throughout the Â鶹ÊÓƵ community.
President Tom Stritikus shares an update on proposed federal regulations that could affect Â鶹ÊÓƵ and reaffirms the College’s commitment to its values, legal obligations, and mission.
As a new academic year begins, President Tom Stritikus reflects on the energy returning to campus and the many ways Â鶹ÊÓƵ continues to bring its values to life through learning, discovery, advocacy, and engagement.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ has submitted comments opposing proposed changes to federal grant regulations that could undermine independent peer review and increase political control over federal research funding.
The Board-approved budget supports compensation increases, strategic investments, and responsible stewardship to strengthen Occidental’s future.
President Stritikus reflects on a transformative year at Occidental, celebrating the community’s accomplishments, new student opportunities and campus investments, and the inspiring leadership and values that will guide Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s future.
Following the dismantling of the encampment, the College is addressing policy violations while advancing a community-informed review of the divestment proposal.
A group has set up an encampment in the quad that raises policy considerations and affects campus operations, and staff are engaging with those present while monitoring the situation.
Following a national search, Angie Bos, dean and professor in the School of Public Service at Boise State University, has been named Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s new vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College.