Welcoming Tom Stritikus

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.

Occidental College President Tom Stritikus standing in front of Gilman Fountain

President Tom Stritikus

President Tom Stritikus joined Occidental College in July 2024. We are excited to celebrate his installation as Oxy’s 17th president.

The Remsen Bird Hillside Theater on the Occidental College, full of people in the stands

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. 

Gilman Fountain at night on the Occidental College campus

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.

Occidental College president Tom Stritikus talks to students on campus at Matriculation

Guestbook

Please share your best wishes for President Stritikus by signing our virual guestbook.

Questions About Inauguration?

Office of the President
(323) 259-2691
inauguration@oxy.edu