Alumni Reunion Weekend Brochure 2017 by Occidental College

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IT’S YOUR CLASS REUNION! Dear Tiger, On behalf of the Occidental College Alumni Board of Governors, I am delighted to invite you back to your alma mater for Alumni Reunion Weekend 2017. This joyous event is an opportunity to connect with Oxy friends old and new, relive college memories and get a firsthand look at what is happening on campus today. The weekend is a celebration of your Oxy connections and your rich life experiences since you walked across the Hillside Theater stage. Reunion kicks off Friday, June 23, with tours of prominent L.A. landmarks, mock classes and more. The first evening concludes with the Oxy Throwback Bash, where you and your classmates can celebrate in style. Saturday is filled with various events showcasing Oxy’s amazing programs and people, including this year’s Alumni Seal Award recipients. Of course, the highlight of the weekend will be your Saturday night reunion dinner. Come early for your class photo and the all-class reception. Stay late for the Casino Night Celebration and Dance. The weekend culminates on Sunday with a celebration of the Fifty Year Club, as the Class of 1967 is inducted into its ranks. Please join us and relive the glory days with your fellow classmates and other members of the Tiger family. I look forward to seeing you this June. Io Triumphe!

Monika J. Moore Director Alumni and Parent Engagement ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2017

FRIDAY OFF-CAMPUS TOURS

OFF CAMPUS TOURS

Chartered bus transportation provided from campus. These are ticketed events. Space is limited. Advance reservation required.

9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Experience behind-the-scenes access to JPL, the unique national research facility that carries out robotic space and Earth science missions. JPL helped open the Space Age by developing America’s first Earth-orbiting science satellite, and it continues its world-leading innovation today, implementing programs in planetary exploration, Earth science, space-based astronomy and technology development. Please note: JPL has strict vetting and entry requirements for its tours. Advance registration is required, and walk-in reservations will not be available. This tour involves considerable walking and stair climbing. Wheel-chair access can be accommodated with advance notice.

9:45 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Downtown Los Angeles Modern Skyline Tour Delve into the historic architecture of Downtown Los Angeles, explore some of the city’s newest landmarks and take in spectacular views of the city. The excursion starts with a warm welcome by Los Angeles Conservancy President Linda Dishman and a Conservancy-led walking tour, followed by a trip to OUE Skyspace LA, offering a breathtaking panorama of the city from 70 stories up. Please note: This tour covers approximately 10 blocks, and includes hills, uneven pavement and steps. Additionally, there are no official rest stops during the 1.5 hour tour. Wheelchair access can be accommodated with advance notice.

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Norton Simon Museum with Professor Eric Frank From its inception in 1922 as the Pasadena Art Institute, the Norton Simon Museum has held true to its namesake’s vision. Simon believed that while a museum should be a place in which art is constantly on view, it should also be used for teaching, for seeing and for education, both formal and informal. Join Eric Frank, professor of art and art history, on a tour of this astonishing collection of European art from the Renaissance to the 20th century, and the collection of South and Southeast Asian art spanning 2,000 years.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES FRI. JUNE 23 7 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Noon – 8 p.m.

Breakfast available in the Marketplace, Johnson Student Center

Tiger Football Classic

Pay on site. Cash only.

9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. See tour descriptions on previous page.

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Lunch available in the Marketplace, Johnson Student Center Pay on site. Cash only.

Call the Department of Athletics at (323) 259-2608 for more information and reservation details.

3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Mock Classes It’s back to school time! Hit the books again with classes taught by some of Oxy’s most distinguished and beloved faculty, including economics professor Robby Moore and kinesiology professor Stuart Rugg.

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Off-Campus Tours

Oxy’s annual football-fundraising golf tournament returns for its 28th year! The Tiger Football Classic will take place at the Scholl Canyon Golf & Tennis Club in Glendale. A dinner and silent auction benefiting the Oxy football program will follow at the clubhouse.

*Schedule subject to change. Complete list of locations will be provided in final program available at check-in.

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Dinner available in the Marketplace, Johnson Student Center Pay on site. Cash only.

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

2017 Alumni Seal Awards Presentation and Reception This year’s Alumni Seal recipients will be honored at this intimate gathering. Friends of recipients, Trustees and current and past Board of Governors and Alumni Council members will be in attendance. Learn more about this year’s recipients starting on page 12.

7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Throwback Bash Under the Tiger Tent Kick off your first night back on campus by connecting with your classmates and other reuniting alumni at the Throwback Bash, an event that will be filled with fabulous fare, beer and wine. No matter what year you graduated, we’re sure to have something for you in our stellar lineup of activities and entertainment!

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SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES SAT. JUNE 24 7:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Breakfast available in the Marketplace, Johnson Student Center

Meet Ruth Jones, Title IX Coordinator

Pay on site. Cash only.

9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

The Moore Lab collection of birds and mammals boasts 62,382 bird and 2,158 mammal specimens, placing it among the world’s largest natural history research collections. Committed to open access of data and specimens, the lab is visited often by international researchers. Join the MLZ’s staff as they give you a rare insider view of this renowned collection and its scientific importance. Advance registration required. Space is limited.

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Polarized Press, Politicized Science Journalism and science have always been lightning rods in American politics, from freedom of speech and the role of the press as watchdog to the space race and climate change. In today’s political landscape, however, the legitimacy and very existence of these fields is being called into question. Join Mark Garcia ’87, Alumni Seal Award recipient for Service to the College and project manager of the Orbiting

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

All-Class Clancy’s Lunch Gresham Dining Hall, Johnson Student Center A throwback celebration awaits you in tribute to longtime Campus Dining director Clancy Morrison. Enjoy a selection of tasty salads and entrée options, including modern takes on some of Clancy’s famed dishes in a no-host, all-you-care-to-eat style with a festive setting. Pay on site. Cash only.

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Oxy Special Collections: Inside the Moore Lab of Zoology Bird Collection (Session 1)

Ruth Jones, the College’s full-time Title IX coordinator, will provide a brief overview of how the College addresses sexual misconduct and other forms of sex discrimination on campus, as well as how the College plans to address possible changes to federal guidance. There will be an opportunity to ask questions. This session will be moderated by Jim Tranquada, director of communications.

Carbon Observatory mission at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and other prominent alumni in the fields of journalism and science as they discuss navigating their professional landscapes in a “post-truth” world.

*Schedule subject to change. Complete list of locations will be provided in final program available at check-in.

1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Alumni Assembly with President Veitch Featuring Alumna of the Year Sally Ann Parsons ’62 and Faculty Emeritus Award Recipient Professor Roger Boesche A lot has changed at Oxy over the years, from new buildings to new courses of study, but some things have endured: namely, the value of an Oxy education and the caliber of our graduates. Join President Jonathan Veitch

for a brief discussion of Oxy’s future, and how that future taps into Oxy’s core and unchanging values of excellence and equity, before we sit down with one of our most impressive grads— Alumna of the Year Sally Ann Parsons ’62 and one of our most beloved faculty members, Roger Boesche, recipient of this year’s Faculty Emeritus Award. Learn more about Sally Ann and Roger on page 12.

2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Oxy Special Collections: Inside the Moore Lab of Zoology Bird Collection (Session 2) See description for Session 1 of this event on page 7. Advance registration required. Space is limited.

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Making Community Organizing Sexy Featuring Sara El-Amine ’07, Erica J. Murray ’01 Young Alumna Award recipient Organizing from the ground up is no easy task, but grassroots guru Sara El-Amine ’07 has proven herself to be more than up for the challenge. With nine years of political experience under her belt, including work for Obama’s reelection campaign and for Organizing for 8

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America, Sara knows what it takes to get people invested and energized.

4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Leadership Giving Reception By invitation only In recognition of their loyal support, members of the McMenamin Society, the Ben Culley Society and Oxy’s leadership donors are invited to a special reception. The McMenamin Society recognizes all current donors who have made gifts to Occidental for at least five consecutive fiscal years. The Ben Culley Society honors individuals who have made deferred gifts to Occidental. Deferred gifts include bequests in wills and trusts, charitable gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts, which provide donors an opportunity to support Occidental beyond their lifetime.

5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

9 p.m. – Midnight

All-Class Social & Class Photos

Casino Night Celebration & Dance

Reunion classes will begin their celebration around the Gilman Fountain with cocktails and time to mingle. Individual class photos will be taken.

Keep the good times rolling under the Tiger Tent! Continue to catch up with friends and enjoy music, dancing, fun photo opportunities, gaming tables, throwback arcade games and prizes. Beer, wine, soft drinks and latenight snacks will be served.

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Please note: The Class of 1967 will begin its celebration and take their class photo at Keck Theater.

Your Reunion Night

6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Reunion Dinners Catch up with classmates and enjoy great food and special programming that highlight your class stories and achievements, all planned by your class reunion committee. Advance registration required.

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SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES SUN. JUNE 25 *Schedule subject to change. Complete list of locations will be provided in final program available at check-in.

7:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Breakfast available in the Marketplace, Johnson Student Center

as we present Ann ’57 P’88 and Stephen ’55 P’88 Hinchliffe with the Auld Lang Syne Award, and we thank Professor John Bouchard for his service to Oxy with the Io Triumphe Award.

Pay on site. Cash only.

9:15 a.m. – 10 a.m.

All-Class Memorial Service Reflect on and celebrate the lives of fellow alumni through an interfaith service led by Rev. Susan Young, director of religious and spiritual life.

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Fifty Year Club Meeting and Class of 1967 New Member Induction Honor the Class of 1967 at the Fifty Year Club annual induction ceremony. Steeped in tradition and fun, this is an event you don’t want to miss. This year, we celebrate beloved Tigers

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11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Fifty Year Club Luncheon The celebration of our new and returning Fifty Year Club members, and the five year reunion classes, continues at this lovely champagne luncheon.

1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Oxy Pop-Quiz with President Veitch President Jonathan Veitch will lead this entertaining and interactive quiz session, which will test the Fifty Year Club’s knowledge of Oxy facts and legends. President Veitch will be assisted by Jim Tranquada, director of communications.

Fifty Year Club Day!

2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Motor Coach Tour of Campus Enjoy a final opportunity to take in campus on this guided motor coach tour led by an Office of Admission student tour guide.

2017 FIFTY YEAR CLUB AWARD HONOREES

His acting classes, which are unique in philosophy and structure, are beloved by Oxy students and reflective of the College’s ideals. In honor of his extraordinary career and loyalty to the College, the Fifty Year Club is pleased to recognize Professor Bouchard with the 2017 Io Triumphe Award.

Since their fortuitous meeting in an Oxy geology class, where seating was alphabetical, Ann and Steve Hinchliffe have led their family’s support of Occidental College for decades. Steve was one of the longest-serving trustees in Oxy’s history, retiring in 2016 after more than 30 years on the board. They have made extraordinary financial commitments to the College, with a focus on student scholarships. In 2016, the new wing of Swan Hall, one of the College’s main academic buildings, was named in honor of Ann, Steve and their children: son John Hinchliffe ’88; daughter and son-in-law Lisa Hinchliffe Link P’18 and David Link P’18; and son and daughter-in-law Stephen Hinchliffe III and Terry Hinchliffe. With gratitude for their unwavering loyalty to Occidental College, and as deserving members of the Fifty Year Club, Ann and Steve Hinchliffe are the 2017 recipients of the Auld Lang Syne Award.

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For the past 30 years, professor of theater John Bouchard has taught courses at Oxy in advanced acting, directing, performing Shakespeare and dramatic literature. He has also been the artistic director of theaters at Rice, Oberlin and Oxy, where he and Professor Alan Freeman ’66 M’67 P’89 P’91 together administered the Occidental Theater Festival.

Ann (Hoffmann) Hinchliffe ’57 P’88 and Stephen Hinchliffe, Jr. ’55 P’88 AULD LANG SYNE AWARD

John Bouchard IO TRIUMPHE AWARD

2017 ALUMNI SEAL HONOREES The 2017 Alumni Seal Awards will be presented on Friday evening of Alumni Reunion Weekend.

Sally Ann Parsons ’62 ALUMNA OF THE YEAR In 1980 Sally Ann, along with her husband James Meares, founded a costume shop that went from squatting in an abandoned school building to becoming one of the premier shops in New York City. Parsons-Meares has produced costumes for more than 100 Broadway shows, including Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Sunset Boulevard, Guys and Dolls, Wicked, Aladdin and the

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blockbuster hit Hamilton. Since her husband’s death in 2008, Sally Ann has been the sole owner of Parsons-Meares, running a shop that often has more than 50 dressmakers, craftspeople and artists working on a single project. She has been the recipient of innumerable honors over the years including, most recently, a 2016 Tony Honor for Excellence in Theater, which honors members of the Broadway community whose work wouldn’t be recognized in the competitive awards categories. In recognition of a lifetime of contributions and achievements in the field of costume technology, the Occidental College Alumni Board of Governors is honored to name Sally Ann Parsons ’62 our 2017 Alumna of the Year.

of a field of 250 applicants. In the words of Emeritus Professor Larry Caldwell P’90, P’14, “It was clear that he was going to be one of our top teachers, and he never let us down on that since.”

Roger Boesche EMERITUS FACULTY A member of the Oxy faculty since 1977, Roger Boesche is the Arthur G. Coons Distinguished Professor of the History of Ideas and teaches the history of European and American political thought. A recipient of Oxy’s most prestigious teaching awards, including the Sterling Award, the Linda and Tod White ’59 Teaching Prize and the Loftsgordon Award, Boesche was selected for his first faculty job at Oxy out

On the occasion of Professor Boesche’s retirement from fulltime teaching at Occidental College, the Board of Governors is pleased to present him with the 2017 Faculty Emeritus Seal Award.

A baseball and football player at Oxy, Mark has answered the call for nearly every volunteer opportunity that exists at the College. He has served on a reunion committee; mentored students in partnership with the Hameetman Career Center; advised the Alumni Office as a member of the Board of Governors; and represented his fellow Tigers to College leadership as an Alumni Trustee. Mark has also continued his involvement with Oxy Athletics by serving on the Tiger Club Board of Directors, worked with affinity groups and been a ded-

With continued appreciation and acknowledgment of her time and support, the Board of Governors thanks Judy Lam ’87 with a 2017 Alumni Seal Award for Service to the College.

Judy Lam ’87 SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE As a student at Oxy, Judy participated in Dance Production and

Kylie Schuyler ’82 SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY As a volunteer with NGOs overseas, Kylie participated in efforts to incentivize parents to enroll girls in newly built schools, as opposed to just boys. When she returned to the States, Kylie used this revelatory experience when founding GLOW House in Santa Ana. GLOW House served girls in grades 5-12 through daily after-school programming, which included research-based mentoring, literacy and art activities. From there, the organization grew and evolved into Global GLOW, which operates throughout the U.S. and in over 20 countries in ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2017

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Mark Garcia ’87 SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE

With gratitude for his 30 years of dedication to Oxy and in the hope of many more to come, the Board of Governors is honored to name Mark Garcia ’87 a 2017 Alumni Seal Award recipient for Service to the College.

was a member of the Asian Pacific Islander Alliance. Since her graduation, she has been a leader of the Asian Pacific Islander Affinity Group and the scholarship that they fund. Judy has also served on the Alumni Board of Governors and continues to shape the leadership of the Association as a member of the Alumni Council. She has been both a reunion planning and giving volunteer, and has shown herself to be a dedicated supporter of the College as a member of the McMenamin and William Stewart Young societies. Judy is currently a litigation partner with Kumagai Law Group.

icated donor, with membership in both the William Stewart Young and McMenamin societies. Professionally, Mark is the project manager of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory mission at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

2017 ALUMNI SEAL HONOREES The 2017 Alumni Seal Awards will be presented on Friday evening of Alumni Reunion Weekend. Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Central and South America. In tribute to her awareness of issues challenging our society and her dedication to supporting the global community of girls, the Board of Governors bestows upon Kylie Schuyler ’82 the 2017 Alumni Seal Award for Service to the Community.

Esau Berumen ’97 PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT Since becoming principal of Hawthorne Math and Science Academy 14

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(HMSA) in 2010, Esau Berumen has led his school to become the 12th most “college ready” school in California, and one of the top 30 overall schools in the state. In 2015, HMSA was named a California Gold Ribbon School, one of the highest accolades given to schools in the state. Additionally, Berumen was named one of the top 30 principals in California. He was previously honored with Oxy’s Erica J. Murray ’01 Young Alumnus Seal Award and has continued to advance HMSA in the time since that honor was given. In recognition of his commitment to excellence in education, especially in traditionally underserved communities, the Board of Governors is pleased to name Esau Berumen ’97 the 2017 Seal Award honoree for Professional Achievement.

Sara El-Amine ’07 ERICA J. MURRAY ’01 YOUNG ALUMNA AWARD Although she has only been out of Oxy for a decade, Sara is already a nine-year veteran of politics. As the Obama reelection campaign’s national director of training, Sara was responsible for establishing the curriculum and programs that trained over 50,000 staff, volunteers, fellows and interns who powered the president’s 2012 election win. Later, as executive director of the president’s grassroots effort

Organizing for America, Sara led winning progressive issue battles at the state and national level including healthcare reform, marriage equality, gun-violence prevention and comprehensive immigration reform. Now a senior advisor and strategist and founder of Sara El-Amine Consulting, Sara works with such progressive organizations as Moveon.org, Safe Hands for Girls and Take on Hate. In honor of her early achievement, and with the certainty that she has laid the groundwork for a distinguished future career, the Board of Governors presents the Erica J. Murray ’01 Young Alumna Award for Early Achievement to Sara El-Amine ’07.

GENERAL INFORMATION ONLINE REGISTRATION Register online by visiting: alumni.oxy.edu/reunion

To register by mail: Download the registration form at alumni.oxy.edu/reunion, complete and return to:

DEADLINE: MAY 26 Registrations received after May 26 will incur an additional charge of $30. We cannot guarantee Friday or Saturday evening event reservations received after May 26.

Occidental College Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement 1600 Campus Road, M-11 Los Angeles, CA 90041-3314

CHECK-IN HOURS AND LOCATION Friday, June 23

Saturday, June 24

Sunday, June 25

8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

9 a.m. – Noon

Mullin entrance (at Alumni Avenue, below Gilman Fountain)

Thorne Hall Patio

REFUND POLICY Cancellations will be accepted with full refunds, minus a $15 non-refundable cancellation fee, until June 16. ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2017

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Stay in a residence hall for Alumni Reunion Weekend

ACCOMMODATIONS RESIDENCE HALLS Alumni are welcome to stay in Berkus Hall (formerly Rangeview) during Alumni Reunion Weekend. Rooms will be available starting Thursday, June 22, after 3 p.m. Each room will be outfitted with single beds, sheets, pillow, blankets and towels. We remind you that these are residence halls—please bring your own toiletries. You may pick up your key only during check-in hours listed here. Reservations and payment for dorm rooms should be made as part of your registration process. Rooms are allocated on a first-come, firstserved basis. If you plan to arrive after registration hours, please contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement at (323) 259-2601 or alumni@oxy.edu before June 16. Please note that children under the age of 18 are not permitted to stay in the residence halls for Alumni Reunion Weekend.

CHECK-IN HOURS AND LOCATION Thursday, June 22

Friday, June 23

Saturday, June 24

3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Samuelson Alumni Center 1599 Campus Road Los Angeles, CA 90041

Check-In Canopy Mullin Entrance

QUESTIONS For more information, to communicate dietary restrictions or for questions about accessibility, contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement at (323) 259-2601 or alumni@oxy.edu. 16

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Hilton Glendale Hotel & Executive Meeting Center

Embassy Suites Glendale

21 West Walnut Street Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 204-9220

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Special Alumni Reunion Weekend rate: $195/night, plus tax

Special Alumni Reunion Weekend rate: $154/night, plus tax

Special Alumni Reunion Weekend rate: $186/night, plus tax

Rate includes breakfast and wifi access. Daily parking rate of $17.

Rate includes breakfast and wifi access. Discounted self-parking rate of $10, or discounted rate of $19 for valet, is available.

Rate includes breakfast and wifi access. Discounted self-parking rate of $10.

Group code: Occidental College Alumni Room Block

Group code: OXY

Rate offered June 22 – 25, 2017 (check-out June 26, 2017).

Room(s) must be booked by June 1, 2017 to receive discount.

Room(s) must be booked by May 23, 2017 to receive discount.

Group code: OCA Rate offered June 22 – 25, 2017 (check-out June 26, 2017).

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Residence Inn Old Town Pasadena

For those who would prefer off-campus accommodations, a limited block of special-rate rooms have been reserved at the following hotels. Contact hotels directly for further information and reservations: More local hotel information can be found at: oxy.edu/page/hotel-information

Room(s) must be booked by June 8, 2017 to receive discount.

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REUNITING WHILE GIVING BACK As you join your classmates to mark a post-collegiate milestone, we hope that you will be inspired to support the Oxy Fund. Your gift to the Oxy Fund will support the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area of greatest need, including scholarship support. While a student, you enjoyed an Oxy experience provided, in part, by those who came before you. Now, as a graduate, we ask you to continue the tradition of giving back by providing todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scholars access to an exceptional Oxy education. Another wonderful way to honor your reunion milestone and form a lasting legacy is through the creation of a bequest, annuity, or trust. If you have already included the College in your estate plans, please let us know so that we may welcome you as a member of the Ben Culley Society. Your gift intention will be counted toward your class reunion giving goal.

Invest in Oxy students by making your gift today! oxy.edu/giving

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