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Episode 20: Care and Support of Students
In today’s episode we introduce you to Jimmy Howard, Assistant Dean of Students for Prevention and Response and Nikki Chery, Interim Assistant Director and Black and African-American Student Specialist in the University Counseling Center. We talk about how staff at the UO mobilize to provide support, care, and resources when our students experience crisis or trauma, whether it's an individual or a group.
For more information, text your questions to 541-346-1142 or visit flocktalk.uoregon.edu
Episode 19: What's Happening in IntroDUCKtion Week 7
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 seventh 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 18: University Dining
http://housing.uoregon.edu/dining
Today’s guest is Tom Driscoll, Associate Director of Housing and Director of Food Service. Tom manages all of the dining halls within the residence halls, as well as the contracts for venues all over campus. We talk about how your meal plan works, what kind of options you have for food, and the extraordinary care the dining team puts into your well-being. You’ll learn about our locally sourced, campus-made food options help keep you healthy and nourished no matter your dietary needs. We wrap up our conversation by delving into all of the changes being implemented this fall in order to make sure it is safe for students to dine on campus during the pandemic.
For more information, text your questions to 541-346-1142 or visit flocktalk.uoregon.edu
Episode 17: What's Happening in IntroDUCKtion Week 6
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 sixth 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
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.”