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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 3: What We Know Now About Fall Term Instruction

https://provost.uoregon.edu/provost-and-senior-vice-president

https://provost.uoregon.edu/conversation-about-race-university-oregon-students

On today’s episode we’ll introduce you to Patrick Phillips, Provost and Senior Vice President here at the UO. Provost Phillips will share the ways teaching and learning will change for fall 2020 and what steps the University is taking for the health of our students, staff, and faculty.

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

 


Episode 2: What We Know Now About University Housing

https://housing.uoregon.edu/admitted

https://www.uoregon.edu/coronavirus-faq#housing

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

On today’s episode we’ll introduce you to Michael Griffel, Assistant Vice President, Student Services and Enrollment Management and Director of University Housing here at the UO. Michael will discuss the current plans around opening the residence halls this fall and the adjustments his team is making to keep our community healthy.

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

 


Season 2 Episode 1: All about IntroDUCKtion

http://orientation.uoregon.edu

orientation@uoregon.edu

On today’s episode we’ll introduce you to 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 the ins and outs what you can expect during IntroDUCKtion 2020, our summer orientation and transition program, and why we hope you’ll start to get excited to register if you haven’t yet.

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

 

 


Episode 25: UO Leadership – Responding to Global COVID-19

http://uoregon.edu/coronavirus

541-346-7007

In today’s special episode our guests are Michael Schill, President, and Patrick Phillips, Provost. We discuss the university’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

 


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.”