Welcoming Tom Stritikus

On Friday, April 25, 2025, ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë will inaugurate its 17th President, Tom Stritikus. We welcome all members of the ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë community—including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents—to join us on campus for this day of celebration.

ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë President Tom Stritikus standing in front of Gilman Fountain

President Tom Stritikus

President Tom Stritikus joined ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë in July 2024. We are excited to celebrate his installation as ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë’s 17th president.

The Remsen Bird Hillside Theater on the ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë, full of people in the stands

Schedule of Inauguration Events

President Stritikus’ installation ceremony will mark a new chapter for ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë. Join fellow ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë 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 ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë 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.

ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë 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