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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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Class of 2025: Getting To May 1

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Today we welcome Roger Thompson, the Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management. Roger offers parents and families some valuable tips on how to support your high school senior in the final stages of their college search and talks a bit about fall term at the University of Oregon.

 


COVID Stories: Leading Through The Pandemic

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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.

 


Class of 2025: Financial Aid Award Notifications And Next Steps

https://financialaid.uoregon.edu

Today we welcome Katrina Schmidt, Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarship. We discuss financial aid award notifications coming to admitted students’ homes in March, and important information for parents and families about parent plus loans, critical financial conversations, and what all those words mean on the notification letter.

 


COVID Stories: When Events Go Virtual

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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.

 


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.”