Lead The Pac Podcast
Welcome to the Lead The Pac Podcast by the Pacific University Oregon Office of Admissions. This is the first college 101 podcast brought to you directly from the source. Join us for an array of interviews, conversations, advice, and guidance about navigating the college search process with fellow students, staff and faculty. We hope this podcast is helpful for students and families alike. Go Boxers! Visit our link tree for the most updated events and information: https://linktr.ee/pacuadmissions
Episodes
23 episodes
S2E6 Money Talks! Making the FAFSA and Financial Aid Feasible
All Things Admissions!Pacific University Admissions is joining forces with the Office of Financial Aid for a dive into strategies to navigate the cost of college. Griffin Shaulis, an outstanding financial aid counselor at Pacific U, giv...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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28:24
S2E5 It's Anything but Common! Common Sense You Need for the Common App
All Things Admissions!In this episode we are joined by Donna Ramos Barsana, an Associate Director in the Admissions Office at Pacific University. We’re picking her brain about the process of applying to colleges via the Common Applicati...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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29:05
S2E4 It's a Bird! It's a Plane! No...It's Boxer!
Boxer BriefsThe myth, the legend - Boxer! Listen in as the Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Jeff Grundon ‘80, shares stories on the history and traditions of Pacific University’s mascot named Boxer. Go Boxers!Boxer Histo...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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17:47
S2E3 If the Shoe Fits...How to Continue Your College Search from Home
All Things Admissions!One of the biggest buzz words you might hear in the college search is fit. Fit is what people talk about when they encourage students to find the right college for them. So how to figure out what’s the bes...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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35:18
S2E2 Sneak Peek: Meet Your Hosts!
Meet your hosts! This minisode has Leiana and Madi sharing their experience with college search and how they found the major for them. Hear about why they both chose to work in Admissions and learn what they do to support you!Social Medi...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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12:55
S2E1 Summer Fun! College Tour Tips and Tricks
All Things Admissions!What do colleges really want you to ask them about? We sat down with Derek Naegeli, Associate Director of Admissions at Pacific University, to talk about the top tips for preparing for college campus tours and how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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24:06
S1E17 Keiara and college during 2020-2021
Student StoriesWhat is it like to be in college during a global pandemic? Keiara, a sophomore majoring in Chemistry, talks about the support that her professors provided when everything switched and how that really made a difference for...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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8:50
S1E16 Majestik double majors, and so can you!
Student StoriesCurious about double majoring in college? Majestik, a sophomore double majoring in Psychology and Philosophy, talks about academics on campus and may even have you considering juggling two of our 65 different areas of stu...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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7:24
S1E15 Pre-Med Advice from Melina
Student StoriesA local Oregonian attending Pacific University is sharing their story this week!Melina, a sophomore double majoring in Public Health and Spanish, is preparing for a Physicians Assistant graduate program and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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6:02
S1E14 Maggie and Greek Life
Student Stories!We're continuing with our new project where we get to hear stories from our current students about life on and off campus.This week Maggie, a junior double majoring (!!) in History and French, shares her expertis...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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7:54
S1E13 Kayla from California
Student Stories!The current Pacific University students are eager to connect with prospective students and their families. Join us for a new project where we get to hear stories from our current students about life on and off campus.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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10:39
S1E12 Athletics with Boxer Alum Xavier
Join Madi Andrews and athletic Pacific alum Xavier Harvey for another episode of the Lead The Pac Podcast. They discuss advice on how to talk about yourself as an athlete, tips for navigating athletic recruitment and insight on the balance of b...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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27:31
S1E11 The Legacy of Jeff Grundon, Uncle Jeff!
Join Xavier as he catches up with Jeff Grundon, or Uncle Jeff as many call him. Jeff is our Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Athletic Liason. He has held many titles at Pacific over the last 40 years, and loves working with his Orego...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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15:21
S1E10 Transferring to Pacific U
Xavier catches up with Justin McRobert, our Assistant Director of Admissions. He is our Transfer Specialist! Justin works exclusively with students who are looking for a fresh start at our campus. Transfers come in all shapes and sizes, and Jus...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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19:45
S1E9 The Pacific Difference with Donna Barsana
Join our student host, Kiana Kushiyama and meet your Admissions Counselor, Donna Ramos Barsana! Donna is an alumni of Pacific University and has worked with hundreds of Boxer Families as they work through the college decision process. Listen in...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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27:02
S1E8 Sports Center: Academic Advising Edition
We caught up with Mike Shingle, Director of Academic and Career Advising. He goes over the role of our academic advisors, being undecided, and gives us a couple of NBA hot takes! Contact our Academic & Career Advising Center: a...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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17:21
S1E7 Come Explore Pacific! Advice from Professor Mike Geraci
Join Xavier and Professor Mike Geraci, Media Arts, as they discuss our diverse Media Arts program, his new role as Director of the School of Arts and Humanities, and much more!Learn More about the Media Arts Department:
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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25:53
S1E6 What is Kinesiology? Insight from Professor Brian Jackson
Join Xavier Harvey and Professor Brian Jackson as they discuss the new switch from Exercise Science to Kinesiology. As Department Chair, Professor Jackson give great insight as to what is might be like being a student in one of the top Kinesiol...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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29:43
S1E5 Student First, Athlete Second: Athletic Director, Keith Buckley
Join us as Xavier and Athletic Director, Keith Buckley talk about his journey to his new role, why he is proud to be a Boxer, and the excitement for the upcoming fall season!Pacific University Athletics: ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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25:05
S1E4 Love and Football: Head Coach Ian Falconer
Head Football Coach joins us on an “early” morning to chat about his new role as Head Football Coach, this upcoming season, and his lifelong passion and commitment to the sport!Pacific University Athletics:
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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25:26
S1E3 Roommate Special: Alumni Katie Lightcap and Tailor Dolgin
Katie Lightcap and Tailor Dolgin join our podcast and share their beloved Pacific University experience. We talk about outdoor pursuits, senior projects, and much more!Senior Projects: https:...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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21:29
S1E2 More than a Transcript: Asst. VP of Enrollment Karen Dunston
Admissions Counselor Madi Andrews and Asst. VP of Enrollment Karen Dunston sit down and chat about college admissions and why we love working with you! Connect with your Admissions Counselor here:
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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25:58
S1E1 Who's Going First? Coach Liz Yandall and Kiana Kushiyama
Join us in our first episode where we catch a conversation between Head Softball Coach, Liz Yandall, and Starting Junior, Kiana Kushiyama.If you have any questions and want to talk to an Admissions Counselor, follow this link:
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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15:41