Created in 1948 to honor the legacy of Remsen Bird, Occidental’s president from 1921 to 1946, the Bird Fund is used to underwrite campus programming that enhances the educational experience of Oxy students.
Academic departments use Remsen Bird funds to bring artists, scientists, activists, authors, scholars, and political figures who spend a day or two on campus participating in a variety of events in which Oxy students participate.
Faculty should consult with their Department Chair about the amount of RB funds they have access to in their department and how faculty in their departments allocate those funds internally.
For more information about RB fund generally, Department Chairs should contact Paolo Velasco, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs
Email: pvelasco@oxy.edu
Phone: (323) 259-2783