UCSC Slugcast

Curious about exercise classes but don’t know how to get started? This episode has got you covered. Mia walks you through the ins and outs of Group Exercise class benefits, how to enroll, and what you can expect!DISCLAIMER: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

In this episode, Isabel talks about their experience at the 20th Annual Practical Activism Conference. DISCLAIMER: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

The consultants of the Information Technology Services team provide a wide range of technology-based resources to those who need them. In this episode, Jeremy interviews a consultant about their job and better learns how students can take advantage of the services they offer.DISCLAIMER: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Do you know about the cove? In this episode, Bailey walks us through this great resource on campus that centers on supporting student wellness, well-being, and mental health.DISCLAIMER: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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

It’s 1969, and a LOT is happening – including some 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 the eve of commencement.DISCLAIMER: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.MUSIC: MUSIC:“dogtective” by Louie Zong (https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/) (2:12-3:20)“wild pokemon” by Louie Zong (https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/) (10:14-12:01)“O mio babbino caro” from the opera “Gianni Schicchi;” Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924), Giovacchino Forzano (1884–1970), Frances Alda (1879–1952), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (11:58-14:30)

In this episode, David sits down with Meleia Simon-Reynolds, a 5th-year history PhD candidate who works with Watsonville is in the Heart. UCSC and WIITH are collaborating on public-facing history projects that center memories of the Filipino community in Watsonville.LINK: https://wiith.ucsc.edu/Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.Music: Endless Grind, Halizna. No Reset, Ketsa

Isabel talks about the Chancellor’s undergraduate internship program, which offers $4,000 to $8,000 scholarships for students of any major, and explains how to apply.Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

New quarter, slugs! Tune in to listen about goals, hopes, dreams fellow slugs have this year! Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.Links: learn more about the impact the storm had on Santa Cruz: https://cityonahillpress.com/2023/01/26/no-roof-and-drenched-enduring-the-storm/Santa Cruz County Disaster Fund: https://www.cfscc.org/funds/disaster-fundFitlife: https://campusrec.ucsc.edu/Program/GetProducts?productTypeCV=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000003502&classification=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000026002LSS: https://lss.ucsc.edu/

What are you most excited about for winter break? In this bonus episode, Jennifer and Isabel interview students around campus about their winter break plans. Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Did you know it's monarch butterfly season? In this episode, Isabel chats about where you can see them. Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Slugcast Goes Outside is back! In this second episode, podcasters chat with UCSC community members about their day. Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Jennifer explores UCSC’s Climate Coalition and their first annual climate conference. Learn about how you can get involved in their climate efforts and what they hope to bring attention to at UCSC regarding climate!Resources:https://rachelcarson.ucsc.edu/academics/Minor/Index.htmlhttps://pocsc.ucsc.edu/resources/upper-div-courses.htmlhttps://pocsc.ucsc.edu/resources/lower-div-courses.htmlhttps://scijust.ucsc.edu/pedagogy/sjtp/ucsc-sj-courses/Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Do you know what prescribed fires are? Tune in to learn more! [Goats Ep! ](https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RlQzdshil4kFz7nTKPgsZ?si=f3fa69a385a2434d "‌")Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Isabel talks about three underrated activities to do off-campus in Santa Cruz during the fall.Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Are you into nature? Jennifer gives us a tour of the Año Nuevo reserve, where you can experience amazing views and animals. Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Slugcast podcasters hang out outside and converse with each other about daily life as UCSC students. In addition, the podcasters chat with UCSC community members and ask them about the best part of their day.Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

David gives a snapshot of the writing center, where students get help with all stages of writing.Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

What is Slug Support? Isabel explains this wonderful resource available to students. Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

In this episode, Gwen explores why we have cows on campus. Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Laptop kiosks are now available at both McHenry and Science and Engineering libraries. In this episode, Jennifer walks us through how the laptop kiosk works.Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Let’s look into how UCSC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and what that means for Hispanic/Latinx and non-Hispanic/Latinx students. Jennifer, highlights the excellent Hispanic/Latinx clubs and organizations on campus.Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Gwen gives a quick snapshot of the Santa Cruz Board Walk- where students and community members can enjoy the amusement park, entertainment, and fabulous beach.

It’s National Transfer Week! So let’s look at STARS, or Services for Transfer and Re-entry Students, their resources, and the greater community available to transfer students. Let’s also hear from some Transition Mentors about STARS and the greater transfer and re-entry student community. During National Transfer Week, STARS is holding an event this Friday, October 21st.Check them out on Instagram or Facebook @ucsc_stars.Website: https://stars.ucsc.eduDisclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

In honor of Latinx heritage month, Isabel starts a series on influential Latinx alumni and professors at UCSC. This episode focuses on bestselling author Reyna Grande and her time at UCSC, plus her success after graduating.Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

David interviews Rebecca Hernandez, the former director of UC Santa Cruz’s American Indian Resource Center (AIRC), who is now the university’s first community archivist.Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Isabel explains how the loop bus works on campus. Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

David provides quick tips on TAing for graduate students. 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Field Work is a common way in Anthropology to get experience doing research. Gwen retells her experience in a primatology field school in Costa Rica. Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Jenna covers the various student orgs on campus. Disclaimer: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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Are you going into your last year at UCSC as an undergraduate? Gwen chats about manifesting a great senior year. Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Jenna breaks down their experience of applying to graduate school and walks you through the application process. Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

David talks about the Graduate Student Commons, a resource for graduate students. link: https://gradcommons.ucsc.edu/disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

UC Santa Cruz named No. 2 public university for ‘making an impact' in the Princeton Review.Link: https://news.ucsc.edu/2022/06/princeton-public-impact.htmlDisclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Gwen gives her advice on what clothes to bring to UCSC in order to keep you stylish and comfortable.Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.Music used: Afternoon Tea by Mona Wonderlick, Heat Waves by CloudSystem, Vibes by Omika, and Travel Vlog by Alexey Anisimov.

David gives tips for incoming graduate students and thinking about future research!Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

In this finale episode, Gwen briefly reflects on the year and introduces our listeners to the next season of Slugcast airing throughout the summer.Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

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 second and final episode, Kyle and Akirah chat about her experiences as a student administrator during the COVID-19 pandemic, go over student resources here on campus, and take an excellent selfie.

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 about her first few days on the job, what her day-to-day looks like, and what she learned from a few of her past positions in student affairs.Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

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 world. Resources: https://careers.ucsc.edu/student/index.html Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

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.Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

What is UCSC Summer Session? Jenna explores the unique summer programs available to students and the community.Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

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 overview of the program, including the events left in this series' quarter, titled CELEBRANT: SOUND ACTIONS.Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

In this episode, Jenna explores the new changes to the dining hall plans and how they work, all in one quick wrap-up! Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Isabel sits down with El Centro's Program Coordinator Carlos Gutierrez and learns about what it is like to be an Ethnic Resource Center's academic intern and more.

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!DSC link: https://guides.library.ucsc.edu/DS/DSC/HomeDisclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

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 of our day. This year, Yaa Gyasi’s novel Transcendent Kingdom is being discussed, exploring the conditions of cultural assimilation for immigrants to the United States, religious faith vs. scientific inquiry, and the experience of first-generation students in higher education.Links: https://thi.ucsc.edu/event/yaa-gyasi/and https://thi.ucsc.edu/event/deep-read-salon-at-the-cowell-hay-barn/Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Do you want to start a student club at UCSC? Jennifer walks us through the steps of how to start one.SOMeCA resources website: https://someca.ucsc.edu/resources/index.htmlSOAR Student Organizations Info & Registration: https://soar.ucsc.edu/organizations/index.htmlMusic credits:Afternoon Tea (extended) by Mona Wonderlickhttps://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick​Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported - CC BY 3.0Retro Metro by KetsaCreative Commons - Attribution - NonCommerical- NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)

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, when is it, and how you can participate in the event. Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

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.Link: https://slugstrong.ucsc.edu/reporting-covid/covid-tracking/Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

Jennifer tells the story of UCSC's journey to creating the genome browser and how it became a global resource. Links:https://genomics.ucsc.edu/about/history/https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dcxlOCnoJciMl6yzli07e5Y4WdEqFo0zQWcHfi1lbAs/edit#slide=id.p Music credit: Retro Metro by Kesta, Attribution-NonCommericial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International LicenseAfternoon Tea (extended) by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick​ Disclaimer: 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 them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.