Flock Talk

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.

Student Life 10/19/2023

Student Life Today we’re joined by Kris Winter, Interim Vice President of Student Life as we wrap up this season of Flock Talk. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/28366478

Holding On and Letting Go 10/12/2023

Holding On and Letting Go On the podcast today, Mariko Lin, Assistant Director for Education and Prevention Outreach Director joins us. We discuss common transitional issues for UO students and the ways families can help from afar. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/28031301

Presidential Perspectives 08/24/2023

Presidential Perspectives Today we’re joined by University of Oregon President Karl Scholtz. Hear more about UO governance, his vision for the university, and what he’s most excited about. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/27713190

Dean of Students 08/17/2023

Dean of Students Today we have a conversation with Marcus Langford, Dean of Students here at the UO. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/27713217

Accessible Education Center 08/10/2023

Accessible Education Center Today we’re joined by Norma Kehdi, Senior Director of our Accessible Education Center here at the UO. aec.uoregon.edu /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/27713145

Faculty Perspective 08/03/2023

Faculty Perspective Today our guest is Steve Beda, Assistant Professor of History here at the UO. Listen to get a taste of the college academic experience. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/27583569

What To Do Next For Health Services 07/27/2023

What To Do Next For Health Services On today’s episode 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, mental health coordination services, wellness center, insurance coverage options, and immunizations here at the UO. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/27583548

Fraternity and Sorority Life 07/20/2023

Fraternity and Sorority Life Today we speak to Caitlin Roberts, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life and Leo Serrato, Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/27466974

University Housing Updates 07/13/2023

University Housing Updates Today we have a conversation about housing here at the University of Oregon with Nedzer Erilus, Director of Housing for Residence Life and Educational Initiatives and Bryson Beck, Director of Promotions and Recruitment for University Housing. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/27459012

Care and Advocacy Program 06/29/2023

Care and Advocacy Program Today we speak to Drew Terhune, Director of Care and Advocacy Program here at the University of Oregon. We have a conversation about how the program provides students with resources and support if they face challenges during college. Flock Talk is taking off a week for the holiday and will be back with our Thursday shows the week after that. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/27240222

Basic Needs 06/22/2023

Basic Needs Today we have a conversation with Marcus Langford, Dean of Students and Julia Morrill, Director of Basic Needs and Off-Campus Community Support about our Basic Needs Program. This program is intended to connect students with campus and community resources intended to support their well-being, so that they can meet your academic goals. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/27237342

Career Center and Career Advising 06/15/2023

Career Center and Career Advising Today we welcome Kate Werdebaugh, Senior Associate Director for the University Career Center and Sally Garner, Director of Student Services for the School of Journalism and Communication. The UO is committed to ensuring that all Ducks are career ready when they graduate. We’ll go over the things students can do during their first year to help launch a successful career later. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/27160206

Financial Wellness 06/08/2023

Financial Wellness Today we have a conversation with Gilbert Rogers, Director of Student Financial Wellness. We discuss the crucial ways family members can support their student’s financial literacy, and the programs and resources the UO offers Ducks to better understand and manage their money matters, both while at the UO and for life after college. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/27079440

Protecting the Flock 06/01/2023

Protecting the Flock Today we’re joined by Kris Winter, Interim Vice President of Student Life; Jason Wade, Chief of University of Oregon Police Department; and Krista Dillon, Chief of Staff and Senior Director of Operations for Safety and Risk Services to talk about protecting the flock. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/27010887

Parent and Family Programs 05/25/2023

Parent and Family Programs On today’s episode we’ll introduce you to Dee Kanikkeberg, Director of Parent and Family Programs here at the UO. We’ll discuss our efforts to maintain a great partnership with those supporting their Ducks from afar. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/26914422

All about FERPA 05/18/2023

All about FERPA Today we’re joined by Julia Pomerenk, Associate Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management and University Registrar, to discuss FERPA guidelines. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/26883123

All about Advising Part 2 05/11/2023

All about Advising Part 2 Today we’re joined by Lori Manson, Director of Academic Advising who shares an overview of the UO degree, first-term advising information, and how students can harness the tools advisors offer to stay on track toward graduation. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/26809239

All about IntroDUCKtion 04/20/2023

All about IntroDUCKtion Today we’re joined by Jess Tallant, Associate Director of Orientation and Transition programs. You’ll learn the ins and outs of what you can expect during IntroDUCKtion, our summer orientation and transition program, and why we hope you’ll start to get excited to register if you haven’t yet. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/26598453

All About Advising 04/13/2023

All About Advising Today we’re joined by Jesse Nelson, Assistant Vice Provost for Advising and Accessibility. You’ll hear about all of the different academic advising opportunities for students and how to get comfortable with metacognition. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/26533569

All Things University Health Services 04/06/2023

All Things University Health Services On today’s episode 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, mental health coordination services, wellness center, insurance coverage options, and immunizations here at the UO. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/26468085

Pre-Freshman Study Abroad 03/30/2023

Pre-Freshman Study Abroad Today we’re joined by Kate Mondloch, Professor of History of Art and Architecture, and Faculty in Residence for the Clark Honors College. Kate helps us get excited for this year’s summer pre-freshman programs in Sienna and London. We review the experience for students including what they’ll learn, where they’ll live, and when they’ll travel. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/26315589

Could an ARC or a FIG be a good fit? 03/23/2023

Could an ARC or a FIG be a good fit? On today’s episode, we hear about First-Year Interest Groups, or as we call them, FIGs. Amy Hughes Giard, from the First-Year Programs Office, joins the pod to share the benefits and logistics of FIGs, as well as when the 2023 FIGs will be available to read about, and how students can register in June. We also talk with Jessica Winders about Academic Residential Communities (ARCs), and all the benefits for first-year students. You’ll hear about registration for ARCs and the timeline for selection. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/26315424

Financial Aid Award Notifications and Next Steps 03/16/2023

Financial Aid Award Notifications and Next Steps Today we welcome Staci Miles, Associate Director of Advising and Michelle Holdway, Associate Director for Scholarships. We discuss scholarships and the financial aid award notifications coming to admitted students in March, what all those words mean on the notifications, and critical financial conversations. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/26247216

What To Do Next For University Housing 03/02/2023

What To Do Next For University Housing Today we welcome Bryson Beck, Interim Director of Promotions and Recruitment for University Housing and Jeff Sann, Associate Director of Residence Operations. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/26102577

Getting To May 1 02/23/2023

Getting To May 1 Today we welcome Erin Hays, an Associate Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management and our Director of Admissions here at the UO. Erin offers parents and families some valuable tips on how to support your high school senior in the final stages of their college search. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/26019711

Season 4 Preview 02/16/2023

Season 4 Preview http://flocktalk.uoregon.edu Hear about upcoming episodes of the podcast. /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/25949739

COVID Stories: Caring For Students In Isolation And Quarantine 06/03/2021

COVID Stories: Caring For Students In Isolation And Quarantine https://housing.uoregon.edu /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/19250834

Class of 2025: Understanding Your Changing Role 05/31/2021

Class of 2025: Understanding Your Changing Role http://introducktion.uoregon.edu /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/19250789

COVID Stories: The Residential Experience 05/27/2021

COVID Stories: The Residential Experience https://housing.uoregon.edu /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/19250759

Class of 2025: Checking Off Some Of Those To-Dos 05/24/2021

Class of 2025: Checking Off Some Of Those To-Dos http://orientation.uoregon.edu /episode/index/show/flocktalk/id/19216517

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