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Faculty Perspectives Jul 22, 2025

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Today our guest is Steve Beda, Assistant Professor of History here at the UO. Listen to get a taste of the college academic experience.

Basic Needs Jul 08, 2025

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Today we have a conversation with Marcus Langford, Dean of Students and Julia Morrill, Director of Basic Needs and Off-Campus Community Support about our Basic Needs Program. This program is intended to connect students with campus and community resources intended to support their well-being, so that they can meet your academic goals.

Midsummer Housing Update Jun 24, 2025

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Today our guest is Bryson Beck, director of University Housing Promotions and Student Recruitment. Bryson is here to provide updates on all dates, deadlines, and to-dos for students this summer.

All About IntroDUCKtion Jun 10, 2025

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Today we're joined by Madison Beine, Associate Director of Orientation and Transition programs. You'll learn the ins and outs of what you can expect during IntroDUCKtion, our summer orientation and transition program, and why we hope you'll start to get excited to register if you haven't yet.

Care and Advocacy May 27, 2025

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Today we welcome Drew Terhune Sirman, Assistant Dean of Students here at the University of Oregon. We have a conversation about how the Care and Advocacy Program provides students with resources and support if they face challenges during college.

Student Success May 13, 2025

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Grant Schonover, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success discusses how he and his staff help students to be successful outside of the classroom.

Alumni Perspectives Apr 29, 2025

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Recent UO alumna Jackson Elliot, now a year into the "real world" after graduating in 2024, discusses his journey as a Duck — from choosing the University of Oregon, IntroDUCKtion, and the transition from high school, to navigating Covid and making connections during that challenging time, to utilizing resources and programs on campus and starting his career in higher education.

All About FERPA Apr 15, 2025

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Today we're joined by Julia Pomerenk, Associate Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management and University Registrar as she provides helpful information about FERPA.

University Housing: Where Ducks Live Apr 01, 2025

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Bryson Beck, Director of Promotions and Student Recruitment for University Housing, discusses UO campus housing basics as well as tips and tricks. Topics include specifics around registration, timelines and deadlines, the data behind UO's live-on requirement for first-year students, housing community options, the ins and outs of roommate selection, care and conflict coordinator resources, and so much more. A must-listen for students and parents!

Could an ARC or a FIG be a good fit? Mar 18, 2025

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On today's episode, we hear about First-Year Interest Groups, or as we call them, FIGs. Amy Hughes Giard, from the First-Year Programs Office, joins the pod to share the benefits and logistics of FIGs, as well as when the 2023 FIGs will be available to read about, and how students can register in June. We also talk with Jessica Winders about Academic Residential Communities (ARCs), and all the benefits for first-year students. You'll hear about registration for ARCs and the timeline for selection.

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