On Friday, April 25, 2025, Occidental College will inaugurate its 17th President, Tom Stritikus. We welcome all members of the Oxy community—including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents—to join us on campus for this day of celebration.
Welcoming Tom Stritikus
President Tom Stritikus
President Tom Stritikus joined Occidental College in July 2024. We are excited to celebrate his installation as Oxy’s 17th president.
Schedule of Inauguration Events
President Stritikus’ installation ceremony will mark a new chapter for Occidental College. Join fellow Oxy community members—including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents—as well as esteemed guests, as we gather and officially welcome President Stritikus.
Guest Information
Drawing on the cultural and intellectual resources of the global city of Los Angeles, Occidental provides a springboard for putting theory into practice and ideas into action. We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful campus for this special event.
Guestbook
Please share your best wishes for President Stritikus by signing our virual guestbook.