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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 abou…

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 w…

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.

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What is UCSC Summer Session? Jenna explores the unique summer programs available to students and the community.

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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 o…

In this episode, Jenna explores the new changes to the dining hall plans and how they work, all in one quick wrap-up!

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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!

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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…

Do you want to start a student club at UCSC? Jennifer walks us through the steps of how to start one.

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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…

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.

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Jennifer tells the story of UCSC's journey to creating the genome browser and how it became a global resource.

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https://genomics.ucsc.edu/about/history/

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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 w…

Gwen interviews UCSC student Emily May, who started the Sacred Sprouts project that engages young children in learning about nature, climate change, and recycling.

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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 o…