Throughout the seven years of The Oxy Campaign For Good, thousands of alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends gave generously to Occidental College. Collectively, these gifts to The Oxy Campaign For Good have made a profound impact upon every facet of our campus and the lives of so many Oxy students. We thank you for your philanthropy, which demonstrates your tremendous commitment to the College and the undeniable Oxy spirit. Your support strengthens Oxy and keeps us at the forefront of a liberal arts education.
Stories of Giving
Sheryl Reinschmidt ’94
I believe in the transformational power of higher education and in an Oxy education specifically.
Tuan Ngo ’07
Oxy had given me so much that I felt it was my duty to give back, because I want Occidental to stand among its peers in the world. I believe in the College’s mission and that what it has been for me could be done for many other people. And I want Oxy to continue to do that. So that's why I continue to be involved—and will be for a very long time.
Greta Mandell ’72
Giving is life-affirming and uplifting for the one who gives. My desire and ability to give have been a source of ongoing joy for me. My giving to Occidental College is especially joyful and meaningful to me because Occidental is where so much of the foundation of my life developed.
Ryan Henderson ’18
When I look back, that personalized attention and care for the students really exemplified my experience. It was the cherry on top that allowed me to achieve all sorts of things. I was amazed by the staff and faculty, and how they welcomed me.
Azi and Afshin Mohebbi P’23
Reflecting on the past several years, I must say that from the beginning, Oxy exceeded our expectations in every aspect. Whether it was the academic rigor, availability of resources to students, or community engagement, we were always impressed by Oxy’s level of excellence.
Katharine Kleinke ’62
The foundation of an Occidental education is what launched me into life. When we were at Occidental, we were taught how to think, how to consider—and that has carried me through life and a variety of careers.
Jane Zimmerman Ettinger ’81
Our philosophy philanthropically is we're not going to wait until we die to give money away. We believe in helping people when they need it now.
Foundation Giving Catalyzes Growth Across Occidental’s Science Programs
Throughout Oxy’s history, generous gifts from foundations have built state-of-the-art facilities and strengthened research opportunities for students enrolled in science courses.
Employee Relief Fund
The ERF was a chance to do something real and meaningful for our furloughed friends and colleagues at a time when everyone felt pretty helpless in the face of the pandemic. It was a privilege to be part of a critically important effort that drew support from every part of the Oxy community.
For Access. For Campus. For Distinction. For Today.
From supporting the “four pillars” to enabling the success of every facet of the student experience, the time, talent and treasure of the Campaign Steering Committee—and of its four co-chairs in particular—were instrumental to the $252 million success of The Oxy Campaign For Good.
Report Details
This Contributors Report features stories and reflections from the lifespan of The Oxy Campaign For Good, which ran from July 2016 - June 2023, and raised $252 million for the College, far exceeding our original goal of $225 million. You will read about the impact of the Campaign and the community support and engagement which helped to make it happen. Thank you to the thousands of donors and volunteers who gave to Occidental College and made The Oxy Campaign For Good the most successful fundraising campaign in Oxy’s history.
