UCSC Slugcast

It’s 1969, and a LOT is happening – including some pretty important things at UC Santa Cruz. In the first part of a two part series, Kyle tells the tale of UCSC’s fourth year in existence, featuring (among other things) a restraining order between a Chancellor and the entire student body, a building occupation, and the arrival of Clark Kerr – educator, dreamer, and spiritual founder of UCSC – on t...

This short episode will give you the basic information about “Research Experiences for Undergraduates”, a creation of the National Science Foundation.  These programs are highly recommended to undergrads looking to dive into research.  Applications for summer programs are soon, so take a quick listen to see if you want to apply. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success an...

Hey Slugs! Join Maia in this short but interesting episode of Science Weekly where she talks about an impressive biotech innovation!! 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...

Graduation is one of the most important events for many undergrad students so let's make sure that it goes as smoothly as possible. Join Jeremy as he talks about everything you need to know if you're graduating in the 2023-2024 academic year! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be a...

 Ever wonder what's going on at Porter College? Let's find out! Today Mia interviews Porter affiliates and goes through everything you need to know about Porter!  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...

Join us in this insightful episode of Slugcast, hosted by Joey. Delve into the exciting world of internships and competitions tailored for UCSC students, showcasing a range of opportunities that span from innovative IT projects to policy internships. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Ple...

Learn about the intriguing concept of bird friendship with your host Maia 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 alone and their appearance on the program does not...

Xochitl is back with another food resource at UCSC, The Redwood Free Market. An amazing budget-friendly food option that helps students stay fueled! Song: Blue Boi by LAKEY INSPIRED 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...

In this episode, Ben invites UCSC surf team co-captain Walker Mayer to discuss how slugs can best become a part of the local surf scene in Santa Cruz. They discuss where to go if you’re a beginner, how to be respectful to other local surfers, why surfing is such a big deal in Santa Cruz, and much more. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters,...

Thinking of applying to become an RA? Here are some tips and tricks to get you started! We also tackle some frequently asked questions as Natti walks you through the process joined this week by Tim the CRE at Porter. Application is due on handshake on January 28th! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expressio...

Hi Slugs! Today Xochitl is talking about the Cowell Coffee Shop! A great place to study, get food, and more! Song used: Ketsa - no chances 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 appearanc...

Join us in this friendly and engaging episode as we explore the exciting clubs at Baskin Engineering, featuring the amazing new creatorspace, Slugworks! Whether you're curious about joining a club or just want to hear about the cool things happening at Slugworks, this is the perfect episode for you. Come along and let's dive into the fun and camaraderie of Baskin Engineering's club scene! Podcast...

Devin talks to attendees of the conference about their experience being a part of the Student Veterans of America and what were some of the takeaways that they experienced at the conference. The episode also talks about valuable information leared from the Conference and showing the importance of community. It also shows the perspective of a veteran student and a student whose parent is a veteran....

The Humanities Institute is one of those organizations at UCSC that often goes unrecognized for all of the work they do. They have a hand in a lot of campus events and are always providing students to programs to get involved in. They enthrall student readers with the Deep Read program and work with other departments to help bring speakers and artists to Santa Cruz. In this episode, Jeremy dives i...

In this episode David highlights some of the new exciting changes to Slugcast this year! Welcome back! 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 e...

David is back to recap the Fall quarter and announce some exciting changes to Slugcast starting in Winter 2024. See you next year! 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...

This episode has Jeremy talking about the Blum Center and some news about basic needs research! A grant from the office of the president puts UCSC at the forefront of a new basic needs research program that connects all the UCs. 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...

Ecological Innovation!!! Join Maia for this week's episode of Science Weekly where she talks about huge innovations for the ecological and biological fields of science! 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...

David is back to promote three new upcoming history courses. Oral history is becoming increasingly popular here at UCSC since it emphasizes history projects geared toward the public. Cameron Vanderscoff, UCSC alum and independent oral historian, History Professor Kat Gutierrez, and David, a History Phd Candidate, are teaching stand-alone oral history courses. However, there is a recommended order...

Notorious for the steep hike up, Merrill College has a lot to offer. With the theme of "Cultural Identities and Global Consciousness" in mind, let's learn about Merrill and check out what affiliates love about it! 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 opini...

Hey Slugs! Join Maia in this astronomically special episode of Science Weekly all about the James Webb Space Telescope! 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 do...

"Science Weekly with your host Maia is here! Find out about recent genetic discoveries made thanks to a special heroic sled dog that you might recognize!" 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...

Some projects are brewing in the basement of Baskin Engineering Building 1. Thanks to the new Slugworks creative space, students of all majors have access to all sorts of tools and technical resources that they can use for their projects. Join Jeremy as he talks about what this means for arts on campus! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters...

David visits the Veteran Resource Center on campus and sits down with some of the student workers to learn more about what it has to offer. There are also some events happening this week for the Veterans Day Holiday. 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 op...

New series alert! Join Maia in her first episode of our new Science Weekly series, highlighting an intriguing STEM-related study with each new 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 th...