UCSC Slugcast
Hosted out of the Student Affairs and Success divisional office, UCSC Slugcast is a way for students to learn more about campus resources, services, and student stories no matter where they are. Join our team of student podcasters every week to hear interviews, news, and stories about slug life at UCSC.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 421
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
UCSC Slug Mentor Network
Sharan explains the benefits of joining the UCSC Slug Mentor Network and the uses of having a mentor or being a mentor.
https://studentsuccess.ucsc.edu/what-we-do/slug-mentor-program/index.html
First S…
Navigate Slug Success
Nick takes a look at the wonderful Navigate Slug Success app which allows students to make appointments with their advisors easier, and from their phones.
Link for students with academic hold:
UCSC's New John R. Lewis College
Recently UCSC announced that College 10 would be renamed John R. Lewis College after the congressman and civil rights activist.
The Cowell Coffee Shop
The Cowell Coffee Shop is free. You should know that and definitely visit. Sharan gives the rundown on the Cowell Coffee Shop.
Cowell Coffee Shop: For the Peoples
Song: 14 Incremental-Fascism by Shaoli…
What is the GSC? A Full Breakdown of Graduate Student Commons Services
If you're a graduate student looking for social events tailored for grads as well as professional development opportunities for all majors, the Graduate Student Commons is the place for you. Listen a…
On The Margins
Sharan explains the new partnership between On The Margins and UCSC. She then explains how students can take advantage of the new free-of-charge services.
Individual Coaching Sessions: https://static…
Flu Vaccination!
As winter approaches UCSC is requiring students to receive their influenza vaccination by 11/19/21. But where can students and staff get their shot and why is it so important?
Keep Learning
Nick tells you about a great website with tons of UCSC resources all in one place called Keep Learning.
Academic Hold info: https://healthcenter.ucsc.edu/services/immunizations.html
Keep Learning info:…
You@College
Nick roasts himself in the quizzes for the You@College app. Find out more about it in this episode of the daily slug.
Music and Sound Credit:
Drone Horror Music 03
by: Magmi.Soundtracks
Elayun by Cretayu
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College Scholars Program
There are many academic opportunities at UC Santa Cruz, but the College Scholars Program is an excellent way for over-achieving first years to challenge themselves. Jenna explores how the College Sch…
SlugTech
Sharan gives a quick rundown on what the Slug Tech Program is, and how to get involved if you need access to technology.
Slug Tech: https://deanofstudents.ucsc.edu/slug-support/program/slug-tech-progr…
Financial Aid
When should a student go to the financial aid office? In this episode, Nick highlights what the financial aid office does, and why that matters to students.
Music:
Everything Will Be Okay by Beau Walke…
What is the Student Success Initiative?
This effort to financially support undergrad and graduate students is a fantastic opportunity that students at UCSC should take advantage of, so who’s eligible and what else is in this Initiative pac…
UCSC's Alumni Pulitzer Prize Winners
Sharan gives a brief history lesson on all eight UCSC alumni Pulitzer Prize Winners that touches on their unique backgrounds and accomplishments.
University Interfaith Council
Kyle, with the help of its current president, Peggy Pollard, explores the mission of the University Interfaith Council, a collaborative assembly of on-campus religious organizations. [LINKS] https://…
Izzy Connor, UCSC's First Olympian (Part 2)
Here's part two of our interview with Izzy Connor, rhythmic gymnastics pro and (thus far) the first UCSC student to compete in the Olympics! Sharan and Kyle talk with her about mental health, redisco…
Slug Support
You might have heard of Slug Support before but what exactly is it? David meets with Betty Desta to learn more about the new Graduate Student Case Manager as well as all the benefits and services Slu…
Lets talk UCDC
Sharan learns about what the UCDC program is. She also goes over what is needed to apply and all important dates.
UCDC website: https://www.ucdc.edu/uc-washington-center-home UCDC Account Creation: ht…
College FOMO, a.k.a., That Weird Thing We’re All Feeling Right Now
New students: feel like you're missing out on cool happenings around campus? Worried you're not doing enough to meet new people, try new things, have new experiences? Kyle, with some help from a frie…
Izzy Connor, UCSC's First Olympian (Part 1)
How do you balance being a Slug and an Olympian? We're glad you asked! Meet Izzy Connor, rhythmic gymnast extraordinaire (and, thus far, the only UCSC student who's ever had to answer this question).…