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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.

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Update frequency
every 2 days
Average duration
9 minutes
Episodes
421
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Year in Review!

Year in Review!

David looks back at the exciting year Slugcast has had. Listen to hear about the growth of the podcast and some things to look out for next year! Have a great summer!

Sponsored by the Division of Stud…

00:02:52  |   Fri 07 Jun 2024
Rockets! UC Santa Cruz Rocket Team

Rockets! UC Santa Cruz Rocket Team

Tune into a special episode about UC Santa Cruz Rocket Team and their unique accomplishments this year!

Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters,…

00:04:30  |   Wed 05 Jun 2024
Special Episode: My journey as an International Student

Special Episode: My journey as an International Student

Tune into a special episode with Joey, who will be departing for his mandatory military service after this spring quarter. In this episode, he shares his journey at UC Santa Cruz, reflecting on his e…

00:06:17  |   Mon 03 Jun 2024
Failure to Learn

Failure to Learn

David reflects on some of the challenges of failure, what it means throughout our academic careers, and what we can learn from it.

Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced…

00:06:16  |   Fri 31 May 2024
Sea Otters and Tool Use

Sea Otters and Tool Use

Xochitl explains how sea otters use tools to help open prey, with the help of UCSC researchers we can understand both tooth diseases and tool use!

Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Succ…

00:04:26  |   Wed 29 May 2024
Ecology, Biodiversity, and eDNA with Ajith Serensinghe of CALeDNA

Ecology, Biodiversity, and eDNA with Ajith Serensinghe of CALeDNA

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'…

00:41:01  |   Fri 24 May 2024
What Does it Mean to Read Deeply? All About the 2024 Deep Read Program

What Does it Mean to Read Deeply? All About the 2024 Deep Read Program

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.

Spons…

00:06:32  |   Wed 22 May 2024
Science Weekly 11

Science Weekly 11

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…

00:03:55  |   Fri 17 May 2024
Complete breakdown of Baskin Day, Cornucopia, and Engineering Week

Complete breakdown of Baskin Day, Cornucopia, and Engineering Week

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 th…

00:04:12  |   Wed 15 May 2024
Science Weekly 10

Science Weekly 10

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, …

00:17:10  |   Mon 13 May 2024
Desi Telescope Project

Desi Telescope Project

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 stud…

00:03:07  |   Fri 10 May 2024
What's That Sound? History of Electronic Music at UCSC

What's That Sound? History of Electronic Music at UCSC

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…

00:04:14  |   Wed 08 May 2024
Interview with UCSC's University Archivist

Interview with UCSC's University Archivist

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 …

00:15:57  |   Mon 06 May 2024
Looking for a Class this Summer? HIS 167A The First World War

Looking for a Class this Summer? HIS 167A The First World War

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…

00:01:35  |   Fri 03 May 2024
Things to Know Before Coming to UCSC with Interviews from Students

Things to Know Before Coming to UCSC with Interviews from Students

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…

00:08:08  |   Wed 01 May 2024
History of Oakes College

History of Oakes College

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 su…

00:03:17  |   Mon 29 Apr 2024
Theory and Practices of a Purposeful Life

Theory and Practices of a Purposeful Life

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…

00:04:54  |   Fri 26 Apr 2024
Looking for a class for the summer? Check out HIS 39G History in Action: Oral History Practice

Looking for a class for the summer? Check out HIS 39G History in Action: Oral History Practice

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 lin…

00:03:07  |   Wed 24 Apr 2024
The Rock Climbing Craze in Santa Cruz with Devin Shende and Oscar Luthje

The Rock Climbing Craze in Santa Cruz with Devin Shende and Oscar Luthje

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 UCS…

00:45:11  |   Mon 22 Apr 2024
Kresge College

Kresge College

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 Div…

00:05:04  |   Fri 19 Apr 2024
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