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Alumna Lande Ajose
Lande Ajose ’87

Being in an educational institution ... with a fundamental commitment to rigor, to evidence, to open-mindedness—those are really core American values that are essential for upholding our democracy.

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Ed Cosman
Edgar Cosman '72

It’s important, regardless of the amount of money involved, to give. Building the endowment means the College can fund more scholarships.

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Alumna Sara El-Amine
Sara El-Amine ’07

Sara El-Amine joined Obama’s first presidential election campaign at ground zero, working her way up to national director of his 2012 campaign and forging a distinguished political career training tens of thousands of organizers across the country.

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Alumnus Joe Rohde
Joe Rohde ’77

The intellectual training, the emotional training, even the social training that you get in a place like Oxy predicates you to believe, ‘I have something to say.’

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The Gibbys pose in Oxy's library
Barbara & Mike Gibby ’68

We wanted to hit the core of a liberal arts education. We wanted to do something that would really make a difference, and we are hoping others will go and do likewise.

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Dayna Chikamoto '12

Dayna Chikamoto ’12

Knowing that I was able to go to Oxy and have the experience that I did because of others who made that possible has really stuck with me. That compelled me to give back to the College.
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Lorelei and Axel Steuer of Occidental

Loreli and Axel Steuer ’65

The connection Axel Steuer ’65 has to Occidental began when he was an undergraduate student, but over the years, he and his wife, Loreli, have deepened that connection by consistently giving back to the Oxy community.

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The Nick Lee '10 Endowed Financial Aid Fund at Oxy

The Nick Lee ’10 Endowed Financial Aid Fund

Nick Lee ’10 was a familiar voice to thousands in the Oxy community during his time as a Telefund caller.

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Brenda Barham Hill ’71 P’03

Brenda Barham Hill ’71 P’03

I couldn’t have gone to Oxy without financial assistance, and in my career in private higher ed I have seen how expensive it has become and how essential financial aid is.
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Leo Olebe

Leo Olebe ’97

That’s what was so cool about Occidental—you could follow your hearts and try to change the world. And we were supported in that.
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Michael Fields

Michael J. Fields ’70

I've spent my professional life primarily in a combination of private practice and teaching; not a day has passed that has not been rewarded in some way by my Occidental education.
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Allen Fukada and his daughter Ally '24

Allen Fukada ’86

Allen Fukada’s four years at Oxy became a cornerstone of his personal and professional life.

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Michelle & John Henry P’22

Michelle and John Henry have seen their daughter Madeleine thrive at Oxy, which is preparing her for leadership and helping her find her passion. That along with the potential of the College as an integrated leader in Los Angeles inspires them to get involved.

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Enrique López ’89

From immigrant to psychology major, from circus performer to neuropsychologist, Enrique López researches the impact of HIV on the human brain.

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