Becoming A Duck Parent with Marlee Matlin
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In this special episode, Duck Mom Marlee Matlin reflects on supporting her student through the University of Oregon experience, shares lessons learned as a parent and discusses the message she delivered to the Class of 2026 at commencement—one that resonates with Ducks everywhere. Find the video version of the interview on the University of Oregon YouTube channel:
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Student Life
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In this episode, Cora chats with Angela Chong, Vice President for Student Life, about the resources and organizations that help your student build community and flourish at the UO.
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Midsummer Housing Update
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Bryson Beck, Director of Promotions and Student Recruitment for University Housing, is back to talk about the residence hall room selection process and upcoming dates and deadlines for students this summer.
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Care and Advocacy
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Drew Terhune Sirman, Assistant Dean of Students joins for a conversation about how the Care and Advocacy Program provides students with resources and support if they face challenges during college.
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All About IntroDUCKtion
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IntroDUCKtion, the University of Oregon’s summer orientation and transition program for incoming students, is right around the corner. Madison Beine, Associate Director of Orientation and Transition Programs, and Zac Collins, Coordinator for Transition Programs, share what to expect from the IntroDUCKtion experience for both students and parents and families. They discuss why orientation is a keypart of a successful transition to UO and how to best prepare for your IntroDUCKtion session.
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Academic Support and Student Success
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Celena Simpson, Assistant Vice Provost for Advising, discusses how she and the Undergraduate Education and Student Success (UESS) staff help students with academic advising and finding success both in and outside of the classroom.
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Making The College Decision
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Erin Hays—Associate Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management and the University of Oregon’s Director of Admissions—is back to share expert guidance for parents and families on how to thoughtfully support their high school senior during the final, decision-making stages of the college search process. Next Steps In Becoming A Duck:
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Student Stories
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Cora talks with two current students, Lincoln ’27 and Bella ‘ 26, who share their UO experience and the ways they are involved in academics, research, and student organizations on campus.
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Alumni Perspectives – Duck Friends For Life
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Alex Galbreath BS ’10 and Mary Nesmith BA ’10 join Cora to share how their time at UO sparked a lifelong friendship—and why building connections in and beyond the classroom matters for every Duck.
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Could an ARC or a FIG be a good fit?
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In this episode, we highlight two key first-year experiences at the University of Oregon. Amy Hughes Giard from the First-Year Programs Office joins us to break down First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs), including benefits, timelines, and June registration. We also talk with Jessica Winders about Academic Residential Communities (ARCs), covering how they support first-year students and what to expect from the application and selection process. First Year Programs: Academic Residential Communities (ARCs):
info_outlineIn this special episode, Duck Mom Marlee Matlin reflects on supporting her student through the University of Oregon experience, shares lessons learned as a parent and discusses the message she delivered to the Class of 2026 at commencement—one that resonates with Ducks everywhere.
Find the video version of the interview on the University of Oregon YouTube channel: