UCSC Slugcast

David provides quick tips on TAing for graduate students. 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 program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represe...

Field Work is a common way in Anthropology to get experience doing research. Gwen retells her experience in a primatology field school in Costa Rica. 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 al...

Jenna covers the various student orgs on campus. 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 program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they repr...

Are you going into your last year at UCSC as an undergraduate? Gwen chats about manifesting a great senior year. 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 progr...

Jenna breaks down their experience of applying to graduate school and walks you through the application process. 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 progr...

David talks about the Graduate Student Commons, a resource for graduate students. link: https://gradcommons.ucsc.edu/ 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...

UC Santa Cruz named No. 2 public university for ‘making an impact' in the Princeton Review. Link: https://news.ucsc.edu/2022/06/princeton-public-impact.html 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 spe...

Gwen gives her advice on what clothes to bring to UCSC in order to keep you stylish and comfortable. 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 program does not...

David gives tips for incoming graduate students and thinking about future research! 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 program does not imply an endorsem...

In this finale episode, Gwen briefly reflects on the year and introduces our listeners to the next season of Slugcast airing throughout the summer. 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 alon...

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...