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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 11: What's Happening in IntroDUCKtion Week 3

http://orientation.uoregon.edu

On today’s “mini” episode we check in with Katie Hamilton, Acting Assistant Director of Student Orientation Programs here at the University of Oregon. You’ll learn what you can expect during the third week of IntroDUCKtion. Refer back to our website and the IntroDUCKtion Quick Quack email for more details.

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

 


Episode 10: Philosophy of Policing a College Campus

http://alerts.uoregon.edu

http://police.uoregon.edu

Today we introduce you to University of Oregon Police (UOPD) Chief Matt Carmichael. We discuss the current climate around policing and ask him the question, does the UO even need an armed police force of sworn officers?

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

 


Episode 9: What's Happening in IntroDUCKtion Week 2

http://orientation.uoregon.edu

On today’s “mini” episode we check in with Katie Hamilton, Acting Assistant Director of Student Orientation Programs here at the University of Oregon. You’ll learn what you can expect during the second week of IntroDUCKtion. Refer back to our website and the IntroDUCKtion Quick Quack email for more details.

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

 


Episode 8: COVID Research – Contact Tracing and Testing

https://uonews.uoregon.edu/cassandra-moseley-institute-sustainable-environment

https://around.uoregon.edu/content/gift-will-rapidly-expand-uo-state-covid-19-testing

Today we introduce you to Cassandra (Cass) Moseley, Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation and Deputy Incident Commander for the Incident Management Team at the University of Oregon. We discuss how during the pandemic her research on resilient communities has become relevant in an unexpected way. We also talk about the university’s plans for our fall term’s COVID testing program and contract tracing. We wrap things up by talking about the hundreds of people at the UO who are focused both on how we stay safe and making sure students get a quality education.

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.”