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Basic Needs
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
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
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
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.
MEET YOUR HOST
Cora Bennett Director, Student Orientation Programs
Cora Bennett is the director of Student Orientation Programs and manages the student ambassador program and orientation events. Since joining the division she has grown the office to meet the ever-growing interest in the UO from prospective students and visitors. The programs she manages employ 80 students as ambassadors who present the UO experience to new Ducks as well as to more than 30,000 visitors each year. “I love the UO because it’s unlike any other place I’ve ever lived. People are warm and friendly, the campus environment is everything a university should be, and the pride and spirit the community has for the university is unmatched.”