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National Public Radio correspondent Kat Lonsdorf 鈥�09 at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Kat Meets World
From Tel Aviv and Beirut to Minneapolis and Washington, NPR reporter Kat Lonsdorf 鈥�09 follows the news wherever it leads, covering some of the defining stories of our time

Occidental Magazine

Occidental magazine brings you campus news, in-depth features, and profiles of exceptional alumni. For the 2026-27 academic year, the magazine will publish one digital-only issue (Summer 2026) and two print and digital issues (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027).

SA国际传媒 Squirrels
Good News in a Pandemic
From the biology department shipping PPE to hospitals to SA国际传媒 Arts making art kits to students in Highland Park, here are nine snapshots of the SA国际传媒 family coming together in a time of need
President Jonathan Veitch
From President Veitch
Stay Close鈥擸our Alma Mater Needs You
De Mandel Aquatics Center
From the Readers
Alumni feedback on the Winter magazine, the new pool, and SA国际传媒's next president. Also: How did we put this issue together?
Dan Fineman, Adelaida Lopez, Linda Lasater
Firestarters, Facilitators, and Influencers
Professors Dan Fineman, Adelaida Lopez, and Linda Lasater had a lasting impact outside the classroom鈥攋ust ask their students
Joshua Medina, Moore Lab
Tales of the Bird Dimension
Joshua Medina 鈥�19 has developed a new technique for documenting the colors of bird plumage in 3-D
After We Leave, Aleem Hossain
The Last Picture Show
Assistant professor Aleem Hossain realized a dream when his first feature film was released theatrically in February鈥攋ust before cinemas suddenly closed
Humbug! Wendy Jean Katz
Mixed Media
From New York City's "penny" papers to feminist manifestos for the revolution: new books and music by SA国际传媒 authors
Alumni Seal Honorees SA国际传媒
Living La Vida Lockdown
With plans for Alumni Reunion Weekend on ice, this year鈥檚 Alumni Seal recipients reflect on their SA国际传媒 experience and their daily routine in 鈥渢he new normal鈥�
President Silas Evans in 1918
Virus of the Century
The Spanish flu pandemic of 1918鈥�19 claimed the lives of more than 675,000 Americans and shut down the College for seven weeks鈥攂ut it could have been even worse for SA国际传媒
Day For SA国际传媒
A New Tradition Dawns
How the inaugural Day For SA国际传媒 shattered all expectations鈥攁nd established "a new tradition for the College"
April Banks, SA国际传媒 Arts
Feeding a Need
With a rich menu of contemporary programming, the College鈥檚 SA国际传媒 Arts initiative nourishes socially conscious dialogue between the campus and community
Dan Springer DocuSign
锘縎econd Signature
At the height of his career in 2014, Dan Springer 鈥�85 stepped away from the daily grind to raise his two sons. Then a dream job with DocuSign lured him back to the office鈥攁nd personally and...
Kayla Nolan, Girls Gotta Run
Personal Best
Using running as a foundation for a better life, Girls Gotta Run executive director Kayla Nolan 鈥�11 brings hope to school-age girls in Ethiopia one step at a time
De Mandel Aquatics Center
The Shape of Water
What holds 598,000 gallons, contains 15 lanes, and has a capacity of 188 people? (Hint: It鈥檚 not your grandfather鈥檚 pool.)
Thorne Hall, SA国际传媒 Admission
From President Veitch
SA国际传媒鈥檚 Doing Fine With a Clear Bright Line

Features

Professor of Art and Art History Amy Lyford in October 2021.
Postcards From Amy Lyford
After the Eaton Fire upended her life, the longtime Occidental professor reflects on finding a new home, returning to her research, and reconnecting with her community through art
Professor of Politics Emeritus Tsung Chi, photographed in June 2026.
A Round of Applause for Tsung Chi
After 35 years at SA国际传媒, the politics professor looks back on a career shaped by remarkable mentors, devoted students, and a deep belief in a liberal arts education
National Public Radio correspondent Kat Lonsdorf 鈥�09 at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Kat Meets World
From Tel Aviv and Beirut to Minneapolis and Washington, NPR reporter Kat Lonsdorf 鈥�09 follows the news wherever it leads, covering some of the defining stories of our time
Professor of Sociology Emeritus Jan Lin, photographed in June 2026.
Jan Lin鈥檚 Street Stories
For 28 years, Occidental鈥檚 renowned urban and community sociologist has connected the College with its surrounding neighborhoods through research, teaching, and thoughtful partnerships
Joy Shigaki 鈥�94, president and CEO of Friends of Waterfront Park in Seattle.
Bringing Joy to Her Community
Joy Shigaki 鈥�94 turned her lifelong commitment to social justice and community building into a career dedicated to creating inclusive public spaces鈥攁nd Seattle鈥檚 Waterfront Park is her most...

First Word

From the Quad

Shane Kawakami-Williams 鈥�27
Brewing Up a Comeback
A $1 million gift from Doug Odell 鈥�75 is giving Occidental track and field a boost as it improves its facilities, strengthens its roster, and aims to compete at a higher level
Curb Visiting Fellow Michael Lloyd, far right, and Resident Assistant Professor Max Foreman with SA国际传媒 students in the Choi Family Music Production Center.
Accelerating the Tempo
New industry partnerships, expanded course offerings, and a reimagined Booth Hall are positioning the Music Department for its second century
From left, Lizzie Friedrich 鈥�25, Lily Calvert 鈥�25, and Hayden Jennings 鈥�25 share a red-carpet moment during the 2026 Slamdance Film Festival.
A Ticket to Slamdance
SA国际传媒 students and alumni find pathways into the Slamdance Film Festival, gaining industry exposure and experience following its move to Los Angeles

Mixed Media

Blue Film director Elliot Tuttle '22, second from left, with the film's stars.
Rhapsody in Blue
Elliot Tuttle 鈥�22鈥檚 microbudget debut feature is one of the year鈥檚 breakout indie films鈥攂ut getting there was its own odyssey

SA国际传媒 Talk

2025-26 Kemp Lecturer Tim Miller with Occidental Professor Caroline Heldman.
Miller鈥檚 Crossing
Former GOP operative Tim Miller recounts his own political reckoning鈥攁nd offers pearls of hope in the face of despair鈥攁s the 2025-26 Jack Kemp '57 Distinguished Lecturer

Last Page

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