UCSC Slugcast

Kyle recently got the chance to sit down with Dr. Akirah J. Bradley-Armstrong, UCSC's brand new Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Success! In this second and final episode, Kyle and Akirah chat about her experiences as a student administrator during the COVID-19 pandemic, go over student resources here on campus, and take an excellent selfie.

Kyle recently got the chance to sit down with Dr. Akirah J. Bradley-Armstrong, UCSC's brand new Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Success! In this first episode of two, Kyle and Akirah chat about her first few days on the job, what her day-to-day looks like, and what she learned from a few of her past positions in student affairs. Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and S...

So you are graduating from UCSC? What is post-graduation like? Jennifer explores some options (e.g. applying for jobs, graduate school) and resources to assist students transitioning into the real world. Resources: https://careers.ucsc.edu/student/index.html Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expr...

What is up with all the goats at UCSC? Isabel has a conversation with UCSC's Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshal about why goats are on campus and how they help with forest fires. Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by spea...

What is UCSC Summer Session? Jenna explores the unique summer programs available to students and the community. Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the progra...

Since 2016, the UCSC Literature Department and Creative Writing Program have hosted the Living Writer Series, a live reading series meant to feature writers with unique voices. Keely gives a brief overview of the program, including the events left in this series' quarter, titled CELEBRANT: SOUND ACTIONS. Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our stude...

In this episode, Jenna explores the new changes to the dining hall plans and how they work, all in one quick wrap-up! Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the...

Isabel sits down with El Centro's Program Coordinator Carlos Gutierrez and learns about what it is like to be an Ethnic Resource Center's academic intern and more.

David heads back to the library but this time not to look at endless rows of books. The 1st-floor basement of McHenry features the Digital Scholarship Commons and more. Listen in to find out more! DSC link: https://guides.library.ucsc.edu/DS/DSC/Home Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression o...

In this episode, Keely discusses The Deep Read Program, an annual program of The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz, inviting curious minds to think deeply about books and the most pressing issues of our day. This year, Yaa Gyasi’s novel Transcendent Kingdom is being discussed, exploring the conditions of cultural assimilation for immigrants to the United States, religious faith vs. scientific...

Do you want to start a student club at UCSC? Jennifer walks us through the steps of how to start one. SOMeCA resources website: https://someca.ucsc.edu/resources/index.html SOAR Student Organizations Info & Registration: https://soar.ucsc.edu/organizations/index.html Music credits: Afternoon Tea (extended) by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick ​ Creative Commons - Attributio...

After a two-year hiatus, this year, UCSC's long-standing tradition, Queer Fashion Show, is back on! Isabel interviews Torrey Brownell, who is this year's show director to know what the show is about, when is it, and how you can participate in the event. Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expressio...

With Spring Quarter staring, UCSC's COVID guidelines have recently changed. In this episode, Jenna will go over what students and staff can expect with these new developments. Link: https://slugstrong.ucsc.edu/reporting-covid/covid-tracking/ Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas....

Jennifer tells the story of UCSC's journey to creating the genome browser and how it became a global resource. Links: https://genomics.ucsc.edu/about/history/ https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dcxlOCnoJciMl6yzli07e5Y4WdEqFo0zQWcHfi1lbAs/edit#slide=id.p Music credit: Retro Metro by Kesta, Attribution-NonCommericial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License Afternoon Tea (extended) by Mona Wonde...

In this episode, David explores the 4th floor of McHenry and how it stands out from the rest of the library. Listen in to hear what makes the top of the library special! DISCLAIMER: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are th...

Gwen Parden, a member of the UCSC Climate Coalition tells us about the group's goals and their big plans for this Friday - Earth Day '22! Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and thei...

In part two of the El Centro series, Isabel sits down with the new program director Ms. Xiomara Lopez to learn more about the center and their own experiences as a former UCSC student. Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by...

Are you into social computing, and curious about the intersection of computational systems and social interaction? Tarun provides a snapshot of UCSC Tech4good, a program and internship for students who want to learn more about systems that integrate design, modeling, and algorithms--to support work, education, governance, and community engagement. For more information: https://tech4good.soe.ucsc.e...

Gwen interviews UCSC student Emily May, who started the Sacred Sprouts project that engages young children in learning about nature, climate change, and recycling. Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of...

There have been new updates for students planning to study abroad during Covid-19, you may be wondering how that affects the process. If you are a sophomore thinking about studying abroad next year or a junior who may want to partake in studying abroad before graduation, tune in! Jennifer will also interview some Slugs in the future who have applied for fall 2022 programs and their approach to stu...

David is back with Episode 2 of his library series. What does the 3rd floor, (yes the 3rd floor because the ground floor is the 2nd) have to offer for students? Is there anything...Special, about this part of McHenry. Tune in to find out! Music: Makaih Beats, songs- X2 and Nothing was the Same Holizna CC0, song- Pretty Little Lies Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Succes...

UCSC's Sesnon Art Gallery recently opened the exhibition Just Futures, a multimedia art show that looks at themes like oppression and Afrofuturism. Jenna speaks to Professor TJ Demos about the gallery and some of its works and artists. For more information, visit: https://art.ucsc.edu/sesnon/just-futures Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our stude...

Most students learn a lot about themselves during their first quarter away from home. Sharan and Kyle are no exception! In the first part of a conversational four-parter, they talk about the difference between living on-campus and off-campus: the pros, the cons, the tricky bits, the nasty bits, and the inescapability of feeling overwhelmed. MUSIC: Afternoon Tea by Mona Wonderlick Cool Jazzy Base a...

Keely gives a short summary of all the theater productions playing on campus (which are free for undergraduate students. Music: Track: Ikson - Siesta [Official] Music provided by Ikson® Listen: https://youtu.be/MX9YA76e0yQ Vol 6 Track 3 Music produced by K!o Late Night Radio by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7613-late-night-radio License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-li...

Talia Rizzi is a grad student working with the Division of Student Affairs to bring art and creativity into the daily lives of UCSC students. Talia explains this project, its mission, and why art is so important for reducing stress. {MUSIC} Afternoon Tea by Mona Wonderlick and Vibe Tribe by Ketsa [DISCLAIMER] Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podc...