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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).

Board of Trustees announcement
Board of Trustees Welcomes Nine
As Art Peck 鈥�77 succeeds Lisa Link P鈥�18 as chair, seven new trustees join the Board of Trustees鈥攁nd two long-serving members return for new terms
Mariah Rutiaga Amaya 鈥�22 outside the Hameetman Career Center.
Vital Signs
Recent SA国际传媒 grads from a variety of disciplines are enrolling in top-tier medical schools in unprecedented numbers, applying their own life experiences to the future of healthcare
Mast Reforestation CEO Grant Canary '05
Seeding the Forests
Utilizing biomass burial and carbon credits, Mast Reforestation CEO Grant Canary 鈥�05 is on a mission to revive scorched landscapes in the American West
Occidental Board of Trustees Chair Art Peck '77
The Occidental Imperative
Business veteran Art Peck 鈥�77 brings his leadership acumen to the Board of Trustees at a critical juncture in higher education when the College鈥檚 mission鈥攁nd messaging鈥攁re more important...
SA国际传媒 professors and students engaged in summer research and internships
How I Spent My Summer Vocation
From artificial intelligence in the classroom to immigrant rights in the city, the Occidental landscape has been abuzz with activity for faculty and students alike
Claire Wilson-Black 鈥�26, Talia Goddard 鈥�27, and Brandon Kim 鈥�27
Carrying the Torch
As planning heats up for the 2028 Summer Olympics, SA国际传媒 students are doing their part to ensure a just and sustainable Games
Emerita Professor Betsy Perry
A Voice for 鈥淭he Invisible Majority鈥�
Emerita Adjunct Professor Betsy Perry, who taught at SA国际传媒 for 19 years, published extensively on Early Modern Spain and advocated for the equal treatment of all academics
Ann La Rue Matlow '68 and husband Dave.
A Word or Two About Ann La Rue Matlow
Caring, inquisitive, and adventurous, Ann was a friend to all her 1968 classmates鈥攁nd an estate gift will support future generations of Tigers globally
Ruth Berkey and members of the 1978 women's volleyball team
Remembering Ruth Berkey: A Pioneer in Women's Athletics
Ruth M. Berkey, Occidental鈥檚 director of athletics from 1977 to 1980 and a pioneering advocate for women鈥檚 sports, died May 18, 2025, in Grants Pass, Ore. She was 89.
Marcel Ophuls '50 in an undated photo
Contrarian Documentarian
Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Marcel Ophuls 鈥�50, who attended Occidental for three years before dropping out to finish his studies at the Sorbonne, died May 24 at the age of 97...
Photos, articles, and memoranda related to the Occidental sit-in of 1969.
Changing Times and Protest Signs
A Chronology of SA国际传媒 Unrest
Life After Fire illustration for Occidental magazine, Spring 2025
Life After Fire
The Eaton and Palisades fires in January took their toll on members of the Occidental family, including students, alumni, faculty, and administrators. With a long rebuilding process ahead...
Administrative Law Judge Brian Gee 鈥�87
Judgment Calls
Separated by 2,700 miles, National Labor Relations Board administrative law judges Brian Gee 鈥�87 and Ira Sandron 鈥�71 find common ground in SA国际传媒
Terry Kitchen '81 performs "We All Dream."
Mixed Media
A host of new works by SA国际传媒 alumni explore explore themes of democracy, resilience, and human connection鈥攁s well as our fascination with horses, dragons, and ocean life
President Stritikus at SA国际传媒's Access and Opportunity Luncheon on April 6.
Tapping Into the Power of Research
SA国际传媒 students and alumni use their lifelong affinity for learning to answer important questions鈥攂eginning with a research-driven liberal arts education

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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