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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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Episode 27: The Crucial First 6 - Student Conduct and Community Standards

On today’s episode Tiffany and Cora have a conversation with Kristi Patrickus, Community Standards Specialist, about what Student Conduct and Community Standards mean at the UO and how the UO’s educational approach to student conduct is meant to be restorative not punitive.

 


Episode 26: The Crucial First 6 - All Things University Health Services

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On today’s episode we kick off our crucial first 6 series with Tiffany Fritz, Director of Parent and Family Programs. Our guest is Deb Beck, Assistant Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management and Executive Director of University Health Services. We discuss primary and specialty care, pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy, stress reduction programs, and insurance coverage options here at the UO.

 


Episode 25: What comes next for IntroDUCKtion

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On today’s episode we have a conversation with Katie Hamilton, Acting Assistant Director of Student Orientation Programs and Michael Luna, Interim Coordinator of Welcome and Transition Experience here at the UO. You’ll learn all about what you can expect once you arrive on campus.

For more information, text your questions to 541-346-1142 or visit flocktalk.uoregon.edu

 


Episode 24: Becoming a Duck – Preparing for Move-in

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Today we are joined by Alex Galbreath, Director of Housing Promotion and Student Recruitment. We’ll discuss how the registration and move-in processes have been shaped by COVID-19 and the university’s efforts to provide an exceptional first-year experience that includes low-risk, in-person opportunities for a successful transition to university life.

For more information, text your questions to 541-346-1142 or visit flocktalk.uoregon.edu

 


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.”