UCSC Slugcast

In this episode, slugcaster Ben Ruef interviews Ajith Serensinghe, project lead for the California Institute for Biodiversity at CALeDNA based here at UC Santa Cruz. The discussion dives into Ajith's journey of pursuing nature-focused science and aiming to make an impact in measuring and maintaining Biodiversity. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student...

Readers unite! Spring quarter is the time for the Humanities Institute's annual Deep Read Program. This episode is all about how to get involved and the book for this year, Trust by Hernan Diaz. 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 sp...

Hey everyone! Join Maia for this quick marine conservation-themed Science Weekly episode! 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...

Are you having trouble distinguishing between various events? Don’t miss today’s episode where we explore the range of events hosted by the school and the Baskin School of Engineering! 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...

Hey everyone! Join us for this new episode of Science Weekly with your host Maia where she interviews Sheyna Burns and her team live from the farm! They discuss sustainable energy, verticle farming, and pursuing innovation here on campus. Tune in to enjoy! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of idea...

Xochitl dives into the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) and has helped us understand the universe's growth! 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 doe...

Near the fields south of the arts complex, sine and saw waves can be heard emanating from a low brick room at the end of the music department. This is the electronic music studio where students learn how to express themselves through the art of audio synthesis and music production. This is the story of this niche part of Santa Cruz's arts education. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and...

David shares a conversation with our very own University Archivist Kelsey Knox. Didn't know we had a University Archivist? This is the perfect episode to learn all about the posisiton and how Kelsey approaches the unique history of UCSC.

David is back to promote another summer class! Listen to learn more about this exciting World War 1 history course "This class is envisioned as providing students with an understanding of the origins, important events and developments, and effects of the First World War, with particular attention paid to the lived experience of the war." Listen to learn more, and check out the syllabus in the link...

Are you scared about moving to a whole new town? Don't worry, college can be a super overwhelming time but with today's episode, Xochitl with the help of other students, will give you some insight to help that transition!

Join Xochitl in learning about the fundamentals that went into building Oakes College! 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 th...

Towards the end of every quarter thousands of students start to lose focus on their mental health and wellbeing to spend more time on their finals. We all know this is unhealthy but a lot of us don't really know how else to cope with the stress. Luckily Crown College's new course "Theory and Practices for a Purposeful Life" aims to help with that and it's getting rave reviews! Sponsored by the Div...

David is back breaking down the class he is teaching this summer. HIS39G is in Session 1, and will cover all things oral history. From interviewing to making podcasts like this one. Check out the link to the course website, and listen to David talk about the class he designed from the ground up. Class Website: https://sites.google.com/ucsc.edu/his39g/home Sponsored by the Division of Student Affai...

This episode plows through all one needs to know about rock climbing in Santa Cruz. Slugcaster Ben Ruef hosts two collegiate-national competitors in the sport of climbing who are also students at UCSC for an exciting and thorough discussion around climbing, with a focus on the local climbing scene and the SC Climbing Club. Check them out on Instagram: @Devin. Shende @OscarLuthje Find the Santa Cru...

Kresge College is undergoing renovations! That doesn't stop Kresge from being so unique! In today's episode, Mia talks to Kresge affiliates to hear their thoughts on the college." 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...

Join us today as Natti & Cameron from the Title IX office walk us through Title IX and their events on campus as they spread awareness about how to stay safe! 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 a...

This podcast features a fun, intimate, light-hearted, and diverse conversation between slugcaster Ben and Kiya of the UCSC Adventure Recreation program. They dive into details about the 'Rec' program as well as what it means to have balance as part of the UC Santa Cruz experience. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast support...

Join us to get to know about 10 potentially new facts about UC Santa Cruz! Music: bensound.com License code: LA7DJXXSVYN1S7JG

UC AFT librarian contract with Ali Norton In today's episode we learn about UC AFT, what it is, how it works, and who is involved! With an interview with Alix Norton who is a librarian at UCSC!

David kicks off season 13 with a recap of the end of last quarter. Get ready for all new episodes starting Wednesday of this week. 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...

Check out our last episode of the quarter as David looks back on our previous season. (Re-Uploaded from previous glitch) 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 d...

Learn more about the numerous plants and animals here on the UCSC campus with your host Maia! She talks about a whole bunch of critters and biolife that you most likely see everyday!" 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...

Xochitl is back! Today let's talk about how a service animal might be beneficial for you and what steps you can take to have a service or emotional support animal. 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...

Mchenry Library is one of our campus’ most beloved facilities but do you know how it got to be so famous? Join us today as Jeremy talks about the history of Mchenry Library and how it developed from fiction to fact! 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 opi...

Hey slugs! Come join Maia as she talks about some super rad intergalactic black hole research going on currently at UCSC in this new episode of Science Weekly" 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...