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COVID Stories: The Story Of MAPs
https://coronavirus.uoregon.edu/map
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Hannah Tavalire, Scientific Coordinator, COVID-19 for the Monitoring and Assessment Program (MAP). Hannah and Cora discuss how, when, and why the UO implemented MAP, including the particular test used, how the process has evolved over time, and why scientists require we blow our nose before our test.
Class of 2025: Could A FIG Be A Good Fit?
On today’s episode, we hear about First-Year Interest Groups, or as we call them, FIGs. Willow Hamilton, from the First-Year Programs Office, joins the pod to share the benefits and logistics of FIGs, as well as when the 2021 FIGs will be available to read about, and how students can register in June.
COVID Stories: Moving In The Class Of 2024
Cora is joined today by Silvina Sousa-Ransford, Brady Rowe, and Bryson Beck, all from University Housing. The trio, who organize all of the elements of move-in and move-out each year, discuss how COVID-19 changed so much between April and October 2020 – from helping students pack their belongings with iPads on FaceTime to how wildfires in September complicated first-year move-in even more.
Class of 2025: Introduction To IntroDUCKtion
https://introducktion.uoregon.edu/
On today’s episode you’ll learn the ins and outs what you can expect during IntroDUCKtion 2021, our summer orientation and transition program. We’re so excited to have students on campus for some parts of the IntroDUCKtion experience, and Cora describes which elements will be in-person and which will be completed online through students’ Community course.
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.”