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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 highlight timely higher education topics and discuss themes directly related to the way we support first-year students.

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Financial Aid Award Notifications and Next Steps

Today we welcome Staci Miles, Associate Director of Advising and Michelle Holdway, Associate Director for Scholarships. We discuss scholarships and the financial aid award notifications coming to admitted students in March, what all those words mean on the notifications, and critical financial conversations.

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What To Do Next For University Housing

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Today we welcome Bryson Beck, Interim Director of Promotions and Recruitment for University Housing and Jeff Sann, Associate Director of Residence Operations.

 

Getting To May 1

Today we welcome Erin Hays, an Associate Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management and our Director of Admissions here at the UO. Erin offers parents and families some valuable tips on how to support your high school senior in the final stages of their college search.

 

Season 4 Preview

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Hear about upcoming episodes of the podcast.

 

MEET YOUR HOST

Cora BennettCora 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.”