Flock Talk
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We're pleased to present Flock Talk, a podcast for new students and their families. Each episode will introduce you to important resources and people at the University of Oregon to help you with your transition. From housing and roommates, to financial aid and scholarships, to changing roles and relationships, our episodes will keep you engaged in all aspects of the UO journey. We'll..
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Tom Driscoll, Director of University Dining Services joins us on today’s episode to highlight the new dining options for fall 2021, as well as share how dining services supports student success. We also talk about meal plans, points, and catering to all dietary needs ..read more
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https://geo.uoregon.edu/programs/united-kingdom/advancing-your-academic-success-pre-freshman-studies-london
Today we’re joined by Kate Mondloch, Professor of History of Art and Architecture, and Faculty in Residence in the Clark Honors College. Kate is also the faculty director of this summer’s pre-freshman program in London. We review the experience for students including what they’ll learn, where they’ll live, and when they’ll travel ..read more
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https://housing.uoregon.edu
Today we welcome Michael Griffel, Assistant Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management and Director of University Housing. Michael and Cora talk about the incredible highs and lows of managing University Housing and Dining Services through the last year – from students not returning from their spring break in 2020 to looking forward to a new hall opening this fall, and the impact of natural disasters on move-in and testing last fall ..read more
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Today we welcome Michael Schill, University President and Professor of Law. We reflected on some of the positives that have come out of the last, very challenging year. President Schill also highlights the work of so many on campus, and looks forward to teaching, implementing new projects, and in-person opportunities coming this fall ..read more
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As part of our new “COVID Stories” series, our guest, Travis Worrell, Lead Creative Videographer for the Strategic Communications and Marketing team here at the UO, will have a conversation with Cora about how his work went from creating memorable UO video features to building a television studio in a fairly unusual conference room on campus ..read more
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http://financialaid.uoregon.edu
On today’s episode Cora has a conversation with Nick Dikas, Financial Aid Outreach Counselor in the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. We’ll talk about the 2021-22 FAFSA, scholarship renewal and deadlines, upcoming financial aid workshops, and the CARES Act and Students in Crisis Fund ..read more
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https://dos.uoregon.edu/prevention
On today’s episode Cora and Tiffany talk about the most asked parent and family questions to this point in the term. We discuss some practical tips for planning for your student to return home and some important updates about the last two weeks of fall term ..read more
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On today’s episode Cora and Tiffany have a conversation with Gilbert Rogers, Director of Student Financial Wellness. We discuss the crucial ways family members can support their student’s financial literacy, and the programs and resources the UO offers Ducks to better understand and manage their money matters, both while at the UO and for life after college ..read more
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Today we’re joined by Kris Winter, Interim Vice President of Student Life as we wrap up this season of Flock Talk ..read more
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On the podcast today, Mariko Lin, Assistant Director for Education and Prevention Outreach Director joins us. We discuss common transitional issues for UO students and the ways families can help from afar ..read more