In this episode we talk to Ixchel Verdugo (she/her/ella), the Multicultural Academic Counselor & Latine/Chicane Retention Specialist in the Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (CMAE). She talks about the many services that the CMAE provides, such as academic advising, tutoring, the CMAE Scholars Program, the Textbook/Resource pond, and the different Cultural Study Halls. Ixchel also gives our incoming students some tips and tricks to keep in mind as they begin their first term at the University of Oregon. In this episode you will also be introduced to the new Look No Feather Podcast co-host, Mariah Deguzman, one of the Academic Advisors in the College of Education (check out her bio below).

Resources: 

CMAE: https://inclusion.uoregon.edu/center-multicultural-academic-excellence-cmae

CMAE Services:  https://inclusion.uoregon.edu/services

Ixchel Verdugo’s Bio: https://inclusion.uoregon.edu/meet-ixchel-verdugo

Mariah Deguzman’s Bio: https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/mariahrd

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In this episode we had the opportunity to interview Justine Carpenter, Director of Multicultural and Identity-Based Support Services here at the UO. Throughout the episode Justine will be talking about legal support, scholarships, emergency funding, and other general resources available for Dreamer and

UO Dreamers: https://www.uoregon.edu/uo-dreamers
Justine Carpenter: https://dos.uoregon.edu/person/justine-carpenter
UO Financial Wellness Center: https://financialwellness.uoregon.edu/
Look No Feather Podcast Contact Info: https://blogs.uoregon.edu/looknofeather/episodes/

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In this episode we talk to Daisy Chae, a Senior at the UO majoring in Anthropology with a minor in Global Health. She is a Peer Wellness Facilitator at Duck Nest and she talks about the different services that they provide. For instance you will hear her talk about the different social and emotional wellness opportunities you can get involved in and the overall benefits of getting connected with the Duck Nest.  

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In this episode we talk to Dinorah Ortiz, a Career Readiness Coach at the University Career Center. They talk about the different services that the Career Center provides, for example how to approach interviews and interviewing as well as what to expect from a Career Expo. They also touch on resources and opportunities for students who are a part of the Undocucommunity, whether they be DACAmented or undocumented.

Resources:

Career Center: https://career.uoregon.edu/

Internship Credit Course (UGST 404): https://career.uoregon.edu/internshipcredit

Dinorah Ortiz’s Bio: https://career.uoregon.edu/dinorah-ortiz

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Welcome back to Season 2 of the Look No Feather Podcast! In this episode we talk to two undergraduate students here at the University of Oregon who are getting ready to jump into the new school year. You will hear from Lupe Lopez Padilla a sophomore in the Educational Foundations major and Angelica Renteria a senior majoring in Spanish. In this interview they talk about how they feel starting fall term, how they make sure to include self-care into their daily routine, and also give some tips on places to visit around Oregon.

Resources:

The UO Campus Map: https://www.uoregon.edu/maps

Financial Aid Office: https://financialaid.uoregon.edu/

Undergraduate Advising: https://advising.uoregon.edu/

College of Education Student Academic Services: https://education.uoregon.edu/student-academic-services

Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence: https://inclusion.uoregon.edu/center-multicultural-academic-excellence-cmae

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Let's hear from our very own COE students! In this episode they will talk about their overall experience at the University of Oregon, their best memories, and their plans and hopes for the future. You will hear from Makda Eyobe, a sophomore in Educational Foundations; Veronica Vasquez, a senior in Family and Human Services; and Cece Locati, a Senior in Communication Disorders and Sciences.

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In this episode we provide deeper insight into all that the Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (CMAE) has to offer. By providing advising appointments, workshops, tutoring, cultural study halls, and more the CMAE supports students who belong to historically underrepresented and underserved populations.

We interview Rosa Chavez, J.D who is the Associate Director for the Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (CMAE) at the University of Oregon.

Resources:

The Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (CMAE): https://inclusion.uoregon.edu/center-multicultural-academic-excellence-cmae

Music Credit:

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Are you ready to leave the nest and explore a new place? Well the Global Education Oregon office can help you with that! In this episode we discuss the importance of meeting with multiple advisors while planning your trip, domestic and international opportunities that are available to you, and different ways that you can finance your trip.

We interview Alyssa Červenka one of the Global Engagement Program Coordinators.

Resources:

Global Education Oregon: https://geo.uoregon.edu/

SMART Goals: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htm 

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Welcome International Students! In this episode we discuss resources that are available to students through the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). ISSS supports undergraduate and graduate students before, during, and after their time here at the U of O.

We interview Myrna Najera Perez who is an International Student & Scholar Advisor at the University of Oregon.

Resources:

International Student and Scholar Services: https://isss.uoregon.edu/

Living in Eugene (resources): https://isss.uoregon.edu/living-eugene

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Let’s talk about money! In this episode we discuss the importance of setting up healthy and sustainable approaches to our finances. Some of the topics we cover include budgeting, financial resources, and why it’s crucial to start building your credit score now.

We interview Gilbert Rogers who is the Assistant Director of Financial Wellness at the University of Oregon.

Resources:

Financial Wellness Center: https://financialwellness.uoregon.edu/

Duck Nest: https://health.uoregon.edu/ducknest

Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044456

NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/01/well/mind/laughter-may-be-effective-medicine-for-these-trying-times.html

NCBI (The Laughter Prescription): https://www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.libproxy.uoregon.edu/pmc/articles/PMC6125057/

NCBI (Laughter-inducing therapies: Systemic review and meta-analysis): https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.libproxy.uoregon.edu/31029483/

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