OXYFARE FROM THE BOG PRESIDENT
Volume 39, Number 1 oxy.edu/magazine OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE
Jonathan Veitch President Kerry Thompson Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Vince Cuseo Vice President of Admission and Financial Aid Rhonda L. Brown Vice President for Equity and Inclusion & Chief Diversity Officer Amos Himmelstein Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Charlie Cardillo Vice President for Institutional Advancement Erica O’Neal Howard Acting Dean of Students Marty Sharkey Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications Jim Tranquada Director of Communications editorial staff
Dick Anderson Editor Samantha B. Bonar ’90 Contributing Writer Marc Campos Contributing Photographer Gail (Schulman) Ginell ’79 Class Notes Editor SanSoucie Design Design DLS Group Printing OCCIDENTAL MAGAZINE
Olivia Sabins Athletics Department Services Coordinator
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Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends, I am pleased to report that Occidental College alumni engagement is on the rise. As a member of the Alumni Association Board of Governors since 2013 (and current BOG president), I see firsthand the many ways in which Oxy graduates are contributing to the life of the College. Whether through increased activity at regional events, participation in affinity groups, support for admission and career development efforts, the loyal reporting of nearly 70 class secretaries in these pages, or the success of Oxy’s Annual Fund and planned giving programs, alumni are getting involved in record numbers. The Alumni Association, through its Board of Governors, helps to facilitate communication between the College and its former students. Working closely with Oxy administrators, the Alumni Association keeps alumni informed, interested, and active in the affairs of the College through publications and a broad program of alumni activities; represents the views of alumni to the administrative leadership and Oxy Board of Trustees; acts as a coordinating agent for the many diverse alumni groups interested in maintaining ties to the College; assists in student-recruitment efforts across the country and internationally; and aids in the development of unrestricted financial support to meet the College’s highest priorities. Oxy has recently updated its alumni website (alumni.oxy.edu), making it easier than ever for you to connect with old friends, special events, and campus developments. Also, be sure to check out the Oxy Switchboard (oxy.switchboardhq.com), where you can offer your services to students and alumni as well as ask for help with your needs. Each of us shows our dedication to the wellbeing of Occidental through the time, treasure, and talent that we contribute with our volunteer efforts. On behalf of the board, I encourage you to communicate with us through the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement so that we can collectively and effectively contribute to Oxy’s continued prosperity. Io Triumphe!
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Save the Dates: June 23-25
Alumni Reunion Weekend 1967
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Welcome the Class of 1967 into the Fifty Year Club! (And, hey, Class of 1992— it’s your 25th anniversary!) All Tigers are welcome back to Occidental! Join your fellow alumni returning to campus to reconnect with friends, relive your youth (or at least try to), and rediscover the magic of Oxy.
Get involved! If you have any questions about Alumni Reunion Weekend or would like to serve on your reunion planning committee, please contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement at 323-259-2601 or alumni@oxy.edu.
Snapshots From San Francisco January 30
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Charles McClintock ’68 President, Board of Governors
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Nearly 100 alumni, parents, and friends of the College gathered at the Battery for a fireside chat with President Jonathan Veitch. 1. Lucia Choi-Dalton ’89, Rod Diridon, trustee John Farmer P’98, and trustee Gloria Duffy ’75, who conducted the Q&A. 2. Bob Williams ’47 and Betsy (Helter) WIlliams ’46. 3. CJ Cruz ’14 and David Sohm ’70. 4. Becky Siegel ’09, Kathleen Jo Luevano ’09, and Kevin Adler ’07. 5. Ray Yen ’92 and Gloria (Clark) Short ’56. 6. John Willsie ’92 and Nicholas Lee ’10.
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Photos by Colson Griffith
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