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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
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
http://orientation.uoregon.edu
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.
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Episode 24: Becoming a Duck – Preparing for Move-in
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 Bennett
Executive Director, Student Orientation Programs
Cora Bennett is the executive director of Student Orientation Programs and oversees the team that manages campus visits and new student orientation for new, incoming Ducks. The program employs over 100 student employees who present the UO experience to new Ducks and their families and supporters. Cora is also proud Duck alumna.
“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.”