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Occidental alumni Eric Chen, Tammy Bird, Mike Schmidt, and Jenny Dean Schmidt
Catalysts for the Public Good
From uplifting inner-city scholars in South Central L.A. to prison moms in Colorado to a Monterey Park community in need, Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni embrace the College's mission
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Occidental Magazine

Occidental magazine brings you campus news, in-depth features, and profiles of exceptional alumni. For the 2025-26 academic year, the magazine will publish one digital-only issue (Summer 2025) and two print and digital issues (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026).

Winter15_Emancipation2
Professor Nell Irvin Painter on emancipation, Commencement speaker (and Homeland Security Chief) Jeh Johnson, President Barack Obama '83 on Clancy's cuisine, and Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Fulbright...
An external review of Occidental's Title IX policies and procedures produces new recommendations while renewing existing frustrations
Sustainability
A student-led campaign to divest the College of fossil-fuel investments raises questions about institutional priorities and practices
Winter15_Letters
Alumni Engagement
Reactions across the spectrum to "The Sit-In of '69." Also: President Veitch questions, Grant Dunlap '46 remembered, and Joanna Gleason '72 applauded
Blood, Sweat, and Cheers
Winter15_Keil
Carrying the baton in the tradition of her Â鶹ÊÓƵ mentor, Howard Swan, Joyce Keil '64 shares the music of the Ragazzi Boys Chorus with the world
With 21 sports to support and limited means to do so, Â鶹ÊÓƵ gets selective in its approach to reviving its fortunes
Winter15_sports
Coach Rob Bartlett builds on the Tigers' storied track and field history—and hopes to usher in a new era of competitiveness for Â鶹ÊÓƵ athletics
Winter15_Success
As Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Career Development Center prepares to expand its footprint on campus, eight young alumni share the lessons they learned forging their own career paths
Fact and figures pertaining to all things Â鶹ÊÓƵ
From Washington politics to Wittgenstein philosophy: new books by Â鶹ÊÓƵ authors
Inside Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Campaign Semester, and new jobs for a trio of high-flying alumni
FallMag14_Farmer
David Farmer '67 could have coasted into retirement—but he took to the road instead for the ride of a lifetime
Remembering coach and professor emeritus Grant Dunlap '46, alumni volunteer Andy Beattie Jr. '75, and chemistry professor emeritus and wine enthusiast Ralph Amey.
FallMag14_Â鶹ÊÓƵTalk
In a world of blogs, tweets, alerts, and clickbait, is there still room for news? Five Â鶹ÊÓƵ journalists working in old and new media are optimistic. Here's why.

Features

Occidental biology major Hannah Tawadrous '26
Academics
Lessons in Biology
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s biology program blends exploration and experimentation, empowering students to uncover and explain life’s diverse ecosystems
Members of Delta Omicron Tau spannng five decades raise a glass at the Delta House one last time on October 19.
Student Life
Change Comes to Delta House
After 124 years, Delta Omicron Tau raises a glass to its history with a farewell toast—but its legacy will continue as a cornerstone of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ community
Occidental alumni Eric Chen, Tammy Bird, Mike Schmidt, and Jenny Dean Schmidt
Profiles
Catalysts for the Public Good
From uplifting inner-city scholars in South Central L.A. to prison moms in Colorado to a Monterey Park community in need, Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni embrace the College's mission
Two-time Emmy winner Emma Choate ’20 with her 2-year-old Irish wolfhound, George.
Arts
When Emmy Met Â鶹ÊÓƵ
From casting to costumes to music direction and composition, three Occidental alumni live out their Hollywood dreams while being honored by their peers
Impact
Overcoming Every Hurdle
First-generation college student and Obama Scholar Derek Jimenez ’27 is reshaping the intersection of community, culture, and affordable housing

First Word

From the Quad

Current year scholarship recipients Alyssa Zatarain '29 and Sunny Tuazon '29
Impact
Unlocking the Future
For first-generation college students Alyssa Zatarain ’29 and Sunny Tuazon ’29, current-year scholarship support opened the doors to an Â鶹ÊÓƵ education

Mixed Media

More Mixed Media
Filmmaker Thom Harp '92
Arts
Fertile Imagination
Thom Harp ’92 waited for years to direct his first movie—and after a long birthing process, he’s the proud father of two features
Detail from The Metamorphosis of Bunny Baxter
Arts
Mixed Media
This roundup has everything: a pair of memoirs, a literary farce, a coming-of-age story, a writer’s guide to romantasy, and the legendary Miss Britney Spears

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Talk

More Â鶹ÊÓƵ Talk
2025-26 Kemp Lecturer Tim Miller with Occidental Professor Caroline Heldman.
Alumni Engagement
Miller’s Crossing
Former GOP operative Tim Miller recounts his own political reckoning—and offers pearls of hope in the face of despair—as the 2025-26 Jack Kemp '57 Distinguished Lecturer
Occidental Board of Trustees Chair Art Peck '77
Profiles
The Occidental Imperative
Business veteran Art Peck ’77 brings his leadership acumen to the Board of Trustees at a critical juncture in higher education when the College’s mission—and messaging—are more important...

Last Page

Dale and Shirley Morter photographed on January 1, 2000.
Impact
A Couple’s Legacy
A scholarship gift honoring Shirley and Dale Morter ’56 will bring students from southwestern Pennsylvania to Occidental

Issue Archive

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Spring 2026
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Fall 2025
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Summer 2025
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Spring 2025
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