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    <description>Have you ever been scared to visit during your professor's office hours? Did you find it helpful after you did? This is a weekly podcast that brings one TXST student and one TXST professor together for Office Hours. The twist — the student isn't in that professor's program. Learn along with our student host through a casual chat about why the professor chose to teach, what they're passionate about, and the best advice they have for our Texas State University students.

Part of the TXST Podcast Network: https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html</description>
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    <itunes:summary>Have you ever been scared to visit during your professor's office hours? Did you find it helpful after you did? This is a weekly podcast that brings one TXST student and one TXST professor together for Office Hours. The twist — the student isn't in that professor's program. Learn along with our student host through a casual chat about why the professor chose to teach, what they're passionate about, and the best advice they have for our Texas State University students.

Part of the TXST Podcast Network: https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Meet Dr. Christian Hines: Using Comics and Pop Culture to Transform the Classroom</title>
      <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>3</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Andrea sits down with Dr. Christian Hines to talk about her journey from high school English teacher to professor at Texas State. She shares how her love for storytelling, anime, and comics shaped her teaching and research, and how she uses pop culture to connect with students and make learning more engaging. Dr. Hines also reflects on representation in media, building community in the classroom, and how students can turn their personal interests into meaningful academic and career paths.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Andrea sits down with Dr. Christian Hines to talk about her journey from high school English teacher to professor at Texas State. She shares how her love for storytelling, anime, and comics shaped her teaching and research, and how she uses pop culture to connect with students and make learning more engaging. Dr. Hines also reflects on representation in media, building community in the classroom, and how students can turn their personal interests into meaningful academic and career paths.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Andrea sits down with Dr. Christian Hines to talk about her journey from high school English teacher to professor at Texas State. She shares how her love for storytelling, anime, and comics shaped her teaching and research, and how she uses pop culture to connect with students and make learning more engaging. Dr. Hines also reflects on representation in media, building community in the classroom, and how students can turn their personal interests into meaningful academic and career paths.</p>]]>
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      <title>Meet Tamara Johnson: From First-Gen Student to Sculpture Professor at Texas State</title>
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      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Office Hours</em>, Tamara Johnson shares how her journey as a first-generation college student shaped her path to becoming a professional artist. From studying at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) to building a career in sculpture and large-scale public art, she reflects on the challenges and rewards of forging her own creative path.</p><p>Tamara discusses how her background influences both her artistic practice and her teaching, and she gives insight into her work with the Committee on Public Art (COPA) and the many public art projects she has contributed to. Plus, she previews Fab Friday — a hands-on event open to the TXST community where anyone can try their hand at sculpting.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Office Hours</em>, Tamara Johnson shares how her journey as a first-generation college student shaped her path to becoming a professional artist. From studying at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) to building a career in sculpture and large-scale public art, she reflects on the challenges and rewards of forging her own creative path.</p><p>Tamara discusses how her background influences both her artistic practice and her teaching, and she gives insight into her work with the Committee on Public Art (COPA) and the many public art projects she has contributed to. Plus, she previews Fab Friday — a hands-on event open to the TXST community where anyone can try their hand at sculpting.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:41:31 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Office Hours</em>, Tamara Johnson shares how her journey as a first-generation college student shaped her path to becoming a professional artist. From studying at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) to building a career in sculpture and large-scale public art, she reflects on the challenges and rewards of forging her own creative path.</p><p>Tamara discusses how her background influences both her artistic practice and her teaching, and she gives insight into her work with the Committee on Public Art (COPA) and the many public art projects she has contributed to. Plus, she previews Fab Friday — a hands-on event open to the TXST community where anyone can try their hand at sculpting.</p>]]>
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      <title>Meet Dr. Carlton J. Fong: Helping Students Find Belonging and Purpose in College</title>
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      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Office Hours, Dr. Carlton J. Fong, educational psychologist and faculty member in the Department of Curriculum &amp; Instruction at Texas State University, shares how his journey from studying cognitive science at UC Berkeley to earning his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at UT Austin shaped his passion for understanding how students learn, stay motivated, and succeed. He reflects on his own college experiences, the mentors who helped guide his path, and the personal moments that pushed him toward researching student motivation and belonging.</p><p>Dr. Fong also dives into his work on self-regulation, help-seeking, and student agency, including what his research reveals about what actually helps students thrive in college. He discusses his NIH-funded project in STEM education, the importance of empowering students to take ownership of their learning, and why feeling like you belong can make all the difference. His story offers a thoughtful look at mentorship, research with real-world impact, and how understanding yourself as a learner can change your entire college experience.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Office Hours, Dr. Carlton J. Fong, educational psychologist and faculty member in the Department of Curriculum &amp; Instruction at Texas State University, shares how his journey from studying cognitive science at UC Berkeley to earning his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at UT Austin shaped his passion for understanding how students learn, stay motivated, and succeed. He reflects on his own college experiences, the mentors who helped guide his path, and the personal moments that pushed him toward researching student motivation and belonging.</p><p>Dr. Fong also dives into his work on self-regulation, help-seeking, and student agency, including what his research reveals about what actually helps students thrive in college. He discusses his NIH-funded project in STEM education, the importance of empowering students to take ownership of their learning, and why feeling like you belong can make all the difference. His story offers a thoughtful look at mentorship, research with real-world impact, and how understanding yourself as a learner can change your entire college experience.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Office Hours, Dr. Carlton J. Fong, educational psychologist and faculty member in the Department of Curriculum &amp; Instruction at Texas State University, shares how his journey from studying cognitive science at UC Berkeley to earning his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at UT Austin shaped his passion for understanding how students learn, stay motivated, and succeed. He reflects on his own college experiences, the mentors who helped guide his path, and the personal moments that pushed him toward researching student motivation and belonging.</p><p>Dr. Fong also dives into his work on self-regulation, help-seeking, and student agency, including what his research reveals about what actually helps students thrive in college. He discusses his NIH-funded project in STEM education, the importance of empowering students to take ownership of their learning, and why feeling like you belong can make all the difference. His story offers a thoughtful look at mentorship, research with real-world impact, and how understanding yourself as a learner can change your entire college experience.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Meet Richard Hall: Composition, Collaboration, and Creativity</title>
      <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
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      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Office Hours</em>, Professor Richard Hall, composer, educator, and director of the Texas State Mysterium for New Music Ensemble, shares how a winding path from West Texas to the School of Music shaped his creative voice. He reflects on early influences, the teachers who helped him discover composition, and why collaboration with dancers, filmmakers, and even his own children brings new energy to his work.</p><p>Hall also dives into the joys and challenges of composing, the experimental spirit of Mysterium, and the surprising places music has taken him, from video game festivals to cricket inspired performances. His story offers a thoughtful look at artistic growth, mentorship, and embracing the unexpected.</p><p>Explore more episodes from the TXST Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html">https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html<br></a><br></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Office Hours</em>, Professor Richard Hall, composer, educator, and director of the Texas State Mysterium for New Music Ensemble, shares how a winding path from West Texas to the School of Music shaped his creative voice. He reflects on early influences, the teachers who helped him discover composition, and why collaboration with dancers, filmmakers, and even his own children brings new energy to his work.</p><p>Hall also dives into the joys and challenges of composing, the experimental spirit of Mysterium, and the surprising places music has taken him, from video game festivals to cricket inspired performances. His story offers a thoughtful look at artistic growth, mentorship, and embracing the unexpected.</p><p>Explore more episodes from the TXST Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html">https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html<br></a><br></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Office Hours</em>, Professor Richard Hall, composer, educator, and director of the Texas State Mysterium for New Music Ensemble, shares how a winding path from West Texas to the School of Music shaped his creative voice. He reflects on early influences, the teachers who helped him discover composition, and why collaboration with dancers, filmmakers, and even his own children brings new energy to his work.</p><p>Hall also dives into the joys and challenges of composing, the experimental spirit of Mysterium, and the surprising places music has taken him, from video game festivals to cricket inspired performances. His story offers a thoughtful look at artistic growth, mentorship, and embracing the unexpected.</p><p>Explore more episodes from the TXST Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html">https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html<br></a><br></p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Meet Dr. Aimee Villarreal: Helping Students Explore Who They Are Through Anthropology</title>
      <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
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      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Office Hours</em>, host Andrea<strong> </strong>talks with Dr. Aimee Villarreal, associate professor of Anthropology and Mexican American Studies at Texas State University. Dr. Villarreal talks about her background living in Santa Fe, and how her experiences growing up between Pueblo and Nuevo Mexicano cultures shaped her approach to teaching and research. Listen in to this tantalizing episode as Dr. Villarreal shares how representation in education influenced her path, how bilingual and bicultural perspectives strengthen academic work, and how she creates classroom environments where students feel included and engaged.</p><p> Tune in to more podcasts from the TXST Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html">https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Office Hours</em>, host Andrea<strong> </strong>talks with Dr. Aimee Villarreal, associate professor of Anthropology and Mexican American Studies at Texas State University. Dr. Villarreal talks about her background living in Santa Fe, and how her experiences growing up between Pueblo and Nuevo Mexicano cultures shaped her approach to teaching and research. Listen in to this tantalizing episode as Dr. Villarreal shares how representation in education influenced her path, how bilingual and bicultural perspectives strengthen academic work, and how she creates classroom environments where students feel included and engaged.</p><p> Tune in to more podcasts from the TXST Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html">https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Office Hours</em>, host Andrea<strong> </strong>talks with Dr. Aimee Villarreal, associate professor of Anthropology and Mexican American Studies at Texas State University. Dr. Villarreal talks about her background living in Santa Fe, and how her experiences growing up between Pueblo and Nuevo Mexicano cultures shaped her approach to teaching and research. Listen in to this tantalizing episode as Dr. Villarreal shares how representation in education influenced her path, how bilingual and bicultural perspectives strengthen academic work, and how she creates classroom environments where students feel included and engaged.</p><p> Tune in to more podcasts from the TXST Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html">https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Meet Dr. Beverly Day: Director of TXST Admissions and AVP of Enrollment Management</title>
      <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>3</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Dr. Beverly Day: Director of TXST Admissions and AVP of Enrollment Management</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Office Hours</em>, host Kolby sits down with Dr. Beverly Woodson Day, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management and Director of Texas State Admissions. Dr. Day shares her inspiring journey from a first-generation college student in Gonzales, Texas, to a leader shaping the university’s future. She reflects on her career path, leadership philosophy, and the importance of research and connection in the college admissions process. Listeners will also hear her advice for prospective students and her insights on what makes Texas State such a special place to call home.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Office Hours</em>, host Kolby sits down with Dr. Beverly Woodson Day, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management and Director of Texas State Admissions. Dr. Day shares her inspiring journey from a first-generation college student in Gonzales, Texas, to a leader shaping the university’s future. She reflects on her career path, leadership philosophy, and the importance of research and connection in the college admissions process. Listeners will also hear her advice for prospective students and her insights on what makes Texas State such a special place to call home.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:41:34 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Office Hours</em>, host Kolby sits down with Dr. Beverly Woodson Day, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management and Director of Texas State Admissions. Dr. Day shares her inspiring journey from a first-generation college student in Gonzales, Texas, to a leader shaping the university’s future. She reflects on her career path, leadership philosophy, and the importance of research and connection in the college admissions process. Listeners will also hear her advice for prospective students and her insights on what makes Texas State such a special place to call home.</p>]]>
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      <title>Introducing: Enlighten Me</title>
      <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
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      <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ready for a brand new Office Hours episode? We'll be back next month, but for now, we are excited to introduce you to Enlighten Me! This series is dedicated to bringing listeners into the world of the unknown and providing meaningful insights into issues that affect us all. Hosts talk to TXST researchers and experts from a wide range of fields to discuss topics that affect our community and beyond. In this episode, the hosts explore men's physical and mental health, and the importance of creating a space for them to find support.</p><p>Learn more about the TXST Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html">https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ready for a brand new Office Hours episode? We'll be back next month, but for now, we are excited to introduce you to Enlighten Me! This series is dedicated to bringing listeners into the world of the unknown and providing meaningful insights into issues that affect us all. Hosts talk to TXST researchers and experts from a wide range of fields to discuss topics that affect our community and beyond. In this episode, the hosts explore men's physical and mental health, and the importance of creating a space for them to find support.</p><p>Learn more about the TXST Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html">https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:21:32 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ready for a brand new Office Hours episode? We'll be back next month, but for now, we are excited to introduce you to Enlighten Me! This series is dedicated to bringing listeners into the world of the unknown and providing meaningful insights into issues that affect us all. Hosts talk to TXST researchers and experts from a wide range of fields to discuss topics that affect our community and beyond. In this episode, the hosts explore men's physical and mental health, and the importance of creating a space for them to find support.</p><p>Learn more about the TXST Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html">https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Meet Dr. Claude Bonazzo Romaguera</title>
      <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>3</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Claude Bonazzo Romaguera is a sociology professor, Texas State alum, mindfulness instructor, and Director of the Latino Studies minor—all roles connected by his commitment to community, culture, and care. From growing up between Puerto Rico and Texas to leading courses that explore identity and belonging, his story is one of reflection, resilience, and staying present.</p><p>Student intern Nora Parkhurst hosts her first Office Hours conversation, asking Dr. Bonazzo Romaguera about everything from classroom rituals to navigating life’s hardest moments. Along the way, he talks about how mindfulness became more than a practice—it became part of his purpose.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Claude Bonazzo Romaguera is a sociology professor, Texas State alum, mindfulness instructor, and Director of the Latino Studies minor—all roles connected by his commitment to community, culture, and care. From growing up between Puerto Rico and Texas to leading courses that explore identity and belonging, his story is one of reflection, resilience, and staying present.</p><p>Student intern Nora Parkhurst hosts her first Office Hours conversation, asking Dr. Bonazzo Romaguera about everything from classroom rituals to navigating life’s hardest moments. Along the way, he talks about how mindfulness became more than a practice—it became part of his purpose.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1190</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Claude Bonazzo Romaguera is a sociology professor, Texas State alum, mindfulness instructor, and Director of the Latino Studies minor—all roles connected by his commitment to community, culture, and care. From growing up between Puerto Rico and Texas to leading courses that explore identity and belonging, his story is one of reflection, resilience, and staying present.</p><p>Student intern Nora Parkhurst hosts her first Office Hours conversation, asking Dr. Bonazzo Romaguera about everything from classroom rituals to navigating life’s hardest moments. Along the way, he talks about how mindfulness became more than a practice—it became part of his purpose.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Meet Dr. Rachel Davenport</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Dr. Rachel Davenport</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/6db89471</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Office Hours</em>, Kolby sits down with Dr. Rachel Davenport, a professor in the Department of Biology and someone students regularly name as one of their favorite instructors. She shares her path through higher education, what drives her as a teacher, and how she works to create meaningful classroom experiences. You’ll also hear her take on work-life balance, trying new things, and why staying curious matters at every stage of life.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Office Hours</em>, Kolby sits down with Dr. Rachel Davenport, a professor in the Department of Biology and someone students regularly name as one of their favorite instructors. She shares her path through higher education, what drives her as a teacher, and how she works to create meaningful classroom experiences. You’ll also hear her take on work-life balance, trying new things, and why staying curious matters at every stage of life.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>996</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Office Hours</em>, Kolby sits down with Dr. Rachel Davenport, a professor in the Department of Biology and someone students regularly name as one of their favorite instructors. She shares her path through higher education, what drives her as a teacher, and how she works to create meaningful classroom experiences. You’ll also hear her take on work-life balance, trying new things, and why staying curious matters at every stage of life.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>txst, biology, neuroscience, professor, student-centered teaching, Texas State, college, higher education, critical thinking, mentorship</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Meet Dr. Brian Cooper</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Dr. Brian Cooper</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/d760b16f</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A geography professor with an infectious love for learning, humor, and tranquility, Dr. Brian Cooper has an amazing knack for making class engaging. Join us as we explore his deep connection to students, why understanding places and people is more relevant than ever, and how his journey shaped his approach to education.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A geography professor with an infectious love for learning, humor, and tranquility, Dr. Brian Cooper has an amazing knack for making class engaging. Join us as we explore his deep connection to students, why understanding places and people is more relevant than ever, and how his journey shaped his approach to education.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1234</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A geography professor with an infectious love for learning, humor, and tranquility, Dr. Brian Cooper has an amazing knack for making class engaging. Join us as we explore his deep connection to students, why understanding places and people is more relevant than ever, and how his journey shaped his approach to education.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Meet Sydney Guzman </title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Sydney Guzman </itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ccdb714</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From humble beginnings in the border town of McAllen, Texas, to life (and art) altering experiences in Baltimore, Sydney Guzman is embracing her journey as it unfolds. Listen in to this episode of Office Hours as she discusses her path to art, becoming a faculty member at Texas State University, trusting one’s artistic vision, and how she’s letting the universe guide her path.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From humble beginnings in the border town of McAllen, Texas, to life (and art) altering experiences in Baltimore, Sydney Guzman is embracing her journey as it unfolds. Listen in to this episode of Office Hours as she discusses her path to art, becoming a faculty member at Texas State University, trusting one’s artistic vision, and how she’s letting the universe guide her path.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:15:11 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1087</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From humble beginnings in the border town of McAllen, Texas, to life (and art) altering experiences in Baltimore, Sydney Guzman is embracing her journey as it unfolds. Listen in to this episode of Office Hours as she discusses her path to art, becoming a faculty member at Texas State University, trusting one’s artistic vision, and how she’s letting the universe guide her path.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Meet Dr. Louie Valencia</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Dr. Louie Valencia</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Being influenced and inspired by many places, people, and moments, Dr. Louie Valencia has extensive knowledge of social change, youth culture, and digital history. He chats with AnaBelle about his Harry Styles' course, how he got started in his career, and advice he has for early career students.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Being influenced and inspired by many places, people, and moments, Dr. Louie Valencia has extensive knowledge of social change, youth culture, and digital history. He chats with AnaBelle about his Harry Styles' course, how he got started in his career, and advice he has for early career students.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>989</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Being influenced and inspired by many places, people, and moments, Dr. Louie Valencia has extensive knowledge of social change, youth culture, and digital history. He chats with AnaBelle about his Harry Styles' course, how he got started in his career, and advice he has for early career students.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/138fb5fc/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Meet Tom May</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Tom May</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/65d16fd4</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From woodshop technician and t-shirt shop owner to professor, artist, and father, Thomas May has had a remarkable journey. In this episode, he shares his experiences with his daughter and TXST Marketing and Communications intern, Avery, reflecting on his path through education, the challenges of adulthood and artistry, and the rewards of being an educator.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From woodshop technician and t-shirt shop owner to professor, artist, and father, Thomas May has had a remarkable journey. In this episode, he shares his experiences with his daughter and TXST Marketing and Communications intern, Avery, reflecting on his path through education, the challenges of adulthood and artistry, and the rewards of being an educator.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>777</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From woodshop technician and t-shirt shop owner to professor, artist, and father, Thomas May has had a remarkable journey. In this episode, he shares his experiences with his daughter and TXST Marketing and Communications intern, Avery, reflecting on his path through education, the challenges of adulthood and artistry, and the rewards of being an educator.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/65d16fd4/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Meet Dr. Laurie Fluker</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Dr. Laurie Fluker</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a127d6dd</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>A mass communication legend and award winning professor, Dr. Laurie Fluker is a force at Texas State University. Known for her passion and fire during her 8 a.m. lectures, Dr. Fluker has left an impact on both her students and on the course of the university. She and Tyson talk about her life, upbringing, and the journey to discovering your purpose.</p><p>1</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>A mass communication legend and award winning professor, Dr. Laurie Fluker is a force at Texas State University. Known for her passion and fire during her 8 a.m. lectures, Dr. Fluker has left an impact on both her students and on the course of the university. She and Tyson talk about her life, upbringing, and the journey to discovering your purpose.</p><p>1</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1884</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>A mass communication legend and award winning professor, Dr. Laurie Fluker is a force at Texas State University. Known for her passion and fire during her 8 a.m. lectures, Dr. Fluker has left an impact on both her students and on the course of the university. She and Tyson talk about her life, upbringing, and the journey to discovering your purpose.</p><p>1</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Meet Dr. Kate Spradley</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Dr. Kate Spradley</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8ca6589</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>From a small town in Arkansas, Biological Anthropology professor, Dr. Kate Spradley has made a huge impact on the world with her legendary work on the project, OP-ID, identifying the unidentified human remains on the Us and Mexico border. But she started out like many students, with a lack of self confidence and the fear of a future unknown. She talks to Tyson about discovering her passion for learning and academics, how she became interested in anthropology, and what her work means to her and to the future of forensic sciences.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>From a small town in Arkansas, Biological Anthropology professor, Dr. Kate Spradley has made a huge impact on the world with her legendary work on the project, OP-ID, identifying the unidentified human remains on the Us and Mexico border. But she started out like many students, with a lack of self confidence and the fear of a future unknown. She talks to Tyson about discovering her passion for learning and academics, how she became interested in anthropology, and what her work means to her and to the future of forensic sciences.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1208</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>From a small town in Arkansas, Biological Anthropology professor, Dr. Kate Spradley has made a huge impact on the world with her legendary work on the project, OP-ID, identifying the unidentified human remains on the Us and Mexico border. But she started out like many students, with a lack of self confidence and the fear of a future unknown. She talks to Tyson about discovering her passion for learning and academics, how she became interested in anthropology, and what her work means to her and to the future of forensic sciences.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Meet Dr. Angela Jones</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Dr. Angela Jones</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/236d160d</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Associate Professor in the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Dr. Angela Jones has set her sights high since the beginning. A first gen student with a burning intrest in shows like "Datelines," Dr. Jones shares what her college experience was like, how to make your goals a reality, and her tips for those who have never been on a jury before. </p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Associate Professor in the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Dr. Angela Jones has set her sights high since the beginning. A first gen student with a burning intrest in shows like "Datelines," Dr. Jones shares what her college experience was like, how to make your goals a reality, and her tips for those who have never been on a jury before. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>780</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Associate Professor in the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Dr. Angela Jones has set her sights high since the beginning. A first gen student with a burning intrest in shows like "Datelines," Dr. Jones shares what her college experience was like, how to make your goals a reality, and her tips for those who have never been on a jury before. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/236d160d/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
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      <title>Meet President Kelly Damphousse</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>17</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet President Kelly Damphousse</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/323df52a</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>From a small town in Canada to working in a prison and somehow ending up in Texas, our TXST President, Dr. Kelly Damphousse, has had a long and interesting journey to where he is today. He sits down with Tyson to discuss his upbringing, career goals, what education means to him, and the driving forces that propelled him to success.</p><p><br></p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>From a small town in Canada to working in a prison and somehow ending up in Texas, our TXST President, Dr. Kelly Damphousse, has had a long and interesting journey to where he is today. He sits down with Tyson to discuss his upbringing, career goals, what education means to him, and the driving forces that propelled him to success.</p><p><br></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1689</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>From a small town in Canada to working in a prison and somehow ending up in Texas, our TXST President, Dr. Kelly Damphousse, has had a long and interesting journey to where he is today. He sits down with Tyson to discuss his upbringing, career goals, what education means to him, and the driving forces that propelled him to success.</p><p><br></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Meet Dr. Andrea Banzatti</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>16</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Dr. Andrea Banzatti</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Andrea Banzatti has a poetic way with physics and an even more beautiful perspective of life and learning. The Milanese physics professor chats with AnaBelle about his life in Italy, looking at the sky, and his passion for adventure and the surprises life brings. </p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Andrea Banzatti has a poetic way with physics and an even more beautiful perspective of life and learning. The Milanese physics professor chats with AnaBelle about his life in Italy, looking at the sky, and his passion for adventure and the surprises life brings. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1248</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Andrea Banzatti has a poetic way with physics and an even more beautiful perspective of life and learning. The Milanese physics professor chats with AnaBelle about his life in Italy, looking at the sky, and his passion for adventure and the surprises life brings. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fcc15cf/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Meet Megan Moss</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Megan Moss</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/19ae1227</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>A dancer turned lecturer, Megan Moss is an artist in many respects. Her dancing, choreography, and study of the human body have shaped her worldview on our need for movement, creativity, and the freedom to show up as who we are. She chats with AnaBelle about her life as a dancer, her journey to becoming a lecturer, and her advice for creatives and people trying to find their way in the world. </p><p><br></p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>A dancer turned lecturer, Megan Moss is an artist in many respects. Her dancing, choreography, and study of the human body have shaped her worldview on our need for movement, creativity, and the freedom to show up as who we are. She chats with AnaBelle about her life as a dancer, her journey to becoming a lecturer, and her advice for creatives and people trying to find their way in the world. </p><p><br></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 09:15:54 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1340</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>A dancer turned lecturer, Megan Moss is an artist in many respects. Her dancing, choreography, and study of the human body have shaped her worldview on our need for movement, creativity, and the freedom to show up as who we are. She chats with AnaBelle about her life as a dancer, her journey to becoming a lecturer, and her advice for creatives and people trying to find their way in the world. </p><p><br></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/19ae1227/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Meet Dr. Rodney Rohde</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Dr. Rodney Rohde</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/73a43cd9</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>From discovering the vaccine for K9 rabies to helping with the fight against COVID on TXST's campus, Dr. Rodney Rohde is nothing short of a legend to Bobcats. He chats with Giselle about his upbringing, his unique journey that led him to where he is today, and his advice to young people as they move through life. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>From discovering the vaccine for K9 rabies to helping with the fight against COVID on TXST's campus, Dr. Rodney Rohde is nothing short of a legend to Bobcats. He chats with Giselle about his upbringing, his unique journey that led him to where he is today, and his advice to young people as they move through life. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1484</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From discovering the vaccine for K9 rabies to helping with the fight against COVID on TXST's campus, Dr. Rodney Rohde is nothing short of a legend to Bobcats. He chats with Giselle about his upbringing, his unique journey that led him to where he is today, and his advice to young people as they move through life. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/73a43cd9/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Meet Dale Blasingame</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Dale Blasingame</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a2301ec</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>A mogul in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Dale Blasingame has made a name for himself at TXST and beyond. Tyson, a digital media major, gets an in-depth look at Blasingame's upbringing, love of basketball, and his journey from sports journalism to teaching. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>A mogul in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Dale Blasingame has made a name for himself at TXST and beyond. Tyson, a digital media major, gets an in-depth look at Blasingame's upbringing, love of basketball, and his journey from sports journalism to teaching. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:16:33 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/8a2301ec/cb7ae523.mp3" length="17973575" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1121</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A mogul in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Dale Blasingame has made a name for himself at TXST and beyond. Tyson, a digital media major, gets an in-depth look at Blasingame's upbringing, love of basketball, and his journey from sports journalism to teaching. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a2301ec/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Meet Ben Reed</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Ben Reed</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e0b5545</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Ben Reed is a creative writing and literature professor at TXST who has had an interesting career path, from oil rigs to catering, then grad school to now. He sits down with Adrianna to talk about his creative process, his unconventional college career, and why he chose writing as his "thing" in the first place. </p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Ben Reed is a creative writing and literature professor at TXST who has had an interesting career path, from oil rigs to catering, then grad school to now. He sits down with Adrianna to talk about his creative process, his unconventional college career, and why he chose writing as his "thing" in the first place. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>785</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ben Reed is a creative writing and literature professor at TXST who has had an interesting career path, from oil rigs to catering, then grad school to now. He sits down with Adrianna to talk about his creative process, his unconventional college career, and why he chose writing as his "thing" in the first place. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e0b5545/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Meet Ali Forbes</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>11</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Ali Forbes</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d8990d5</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Originally from Canada and making waves in the Esports industry, professor Ali Forbes is a force to be reckoned with. A former college basketball athlete, Forbes is the definition of a go-getter. She sits down with AnaBelle to talk about hunger, drive, hustle, and working hard to get what you want. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Originally from Canada and making waves in the Esports industry, professor Ali Forbes is a force to be reckoned with. A former college basketball athlete, Forbes is the definition of a go-getter. She sits down with AnaBelle to talk about hunger, drive, hustle, and working hard to get what you want. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1024</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Originally from Canada and making waves in the Esports industry, professor Ali Forbes is a force to be reckoned with. A former college basketball athlete, Forbes is the definition of a go-getter. She sits down with AnaBelle to talk about hunger, drive, hustle, and working hard to get what you want. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d8990d5/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Meet Dr. Nicole Wagner</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Dr. Nicole Wagner</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed934710</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Nicole Wagner has grown up with an appreciation for nature, whether it be the grass in her backyard or the animals that she came to meet. Assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Sciences at TXST, Dr. Wagner talks to Adrianna about following her passion, what agriculture and nature have taught her about the ways of life, and her journey to getting her Ph.D. </p><p><br></p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Nicole Wagner has grown up with an appreciation for nature, whether it be the grass in her backyard or the animals that she came to meet. Assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Sciences at TXST, Dr. Wagner talks to Adrianna about following her passion, what agriculture and nature have taught her about the ways of life, and her journey to getting her Ph.D. </p><p><br></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:04:29 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>843</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Nicole Wagner has grown up with an appreciation for nature, whether it be the grass in her backyard or the animals that she came to meet. Assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Sciences at TXST, Dr. Wagner talks to Adrianna about following her passion, what agriculture and nature have taught her about the ways of life, and her journey to getting her Ph.D. </p><p><br></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Producer" href="https://txstofficehours.transistor.fm/people/giselle-kowalski">Giselle Kowalski</podcast:person>
      <podcast:person role="Producer" href="https://txstofficehours.transistor.fm/people/joshua-david-matthews">Joshua David Matthews</podcast:person>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed934710/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Meet Jason Reed</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Jason Reed</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/0da31a02</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Jason Reed takes the mundane Texas lifestyle and makes it a work of art. A photography professor at TXST and a fellow at the Center for the Study of the Southwest, Reed has been photographing and learning from his home state ever since he can remember. He sits down with Adrianna to talk about his student experience, what advice he has for those in the early stages of their career, and some of the memorable moments he has had as a photographer. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Jason Reed takes the mundane Texas lifestyle and makes it a work of art. A photography professor at TXST and a fellow at the Center for the Study of the Southwest, Reed has been photographing and learning from his home state ever since he can remember. He sits down with Adrianna to talk about his student experience, what advice he has for those in the early stages of their career, and some of the memorable moments he has had as a photographer. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/0da31a02/9ed5571f.mp3" length="20460202" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>851</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Jason Reed takes the mundane Texas lifestyle and makes it a work of art. A photography professor at TXST and a fellow at the Center for the Study of the Southwest, Reed has been photographing and learning from his home state ever since he can remember. He sits down with Adrianna to talk about his student experience, what advice he has for those in the early stages of their career, and some of the memorable moments he has had as a photographer. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/0da31a02/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Meet Dr. Daniel Carter</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Dr. Daniel Carter</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d278471</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Growing up in Dickinson right outside of Houston, Dr. Daniel Carter wasn't sure what his future held for him. Entering college as an undecided major, spending some of his time writing, and now a professor in the School of Mass Communication and Journalism, Dr. Carter never expected his journey to take him to San Marcos, Texas, where he's spent years teaching and inspiring students in journalism and beyond. Sam chats with Dr. Carter about his career path, his predictions of social media, and what advice he has for young creatives. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Growing up in Dickinson right outside of Houston, Dr. Daniel Carter wasn't sure what his future held for him. Entering college as an undecided major, spending some of his time writing, and now a professor in the School of Mass Communication and Journalism, Dr. Carter never expected his journey to take him to San Marcos, Texas, where he's spent years teaching and inspiring students in journalism and beyond. Sam chats with Dr. Carter about his career path, his predictions of social media, and what advice he has for young creatives. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/8d278471/22ba59fa.mp3" length="20100196" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>835</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Growing up in Dickinson right outside of Houston, Dr. Daniel Carter wasn't sure what his future held for him. Entering college as an undecided major, spending some of his time writing, and now a professor in the School of Mass Communication and Journalism, Dr. Carter never expected his journey to take him to San Marcos, Texas, where he's spent years teaching and inspiring students in journalism and beyond. Sam chats with Dr. Carter about his career path, his predictions of social media, and what advice he has for young creatives. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>college experience, student expereince, writing, college, masters, career exploration</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d278471/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Meet Shannon Faseler</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Shannon Faseler</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/d83a71c9</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>A San Antonio native, Shannon Faseler has always known she had something to share with the masses. An art and painting professor who studied biology and pre-med, Faseler has had a whirlwind of experiences in her career journey. Adrianna chats with Faseler about her life and inspriation as an artist and making your mark on the student experience.</p><p><br></p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>A San Antonio native, Shannon Faseler has always known she had something to share with the masses. An art and painting professor who studied biology and pre-med, Faseler has had a whirlwind of experiences in her career journey. Adrianna chats with Faseler about her life and inspriation as an artist and making your mark on the student experience.</p><p><br></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/d83a71c9/3760b284.mp3" length="15645554" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>650</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>A San Antonio native, Shannon Faseler has always known she had something to share with the masses. An art and painting professor who studied biology and pre-med, Faseler has had a whirlwind of experiences in her career journey. Adrianna chats with Faseler about her life and inspriation as an artist and making your mark on the student experience.</p><p><br></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/d83a71c9/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Meet Jennifer Scharlach</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Jennifer Scharlach</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e497b36</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Ever since she was a teenager, Jennifer knew that she would go to college. TXST alum turned public relations professor, Jennifer Scharlach has had a plethora of experiences spanning from nonprofit work to our very own Alumni Association. Listen to her conversation with Tony as they discuss her journey to becoming a professor and what it means to make yourself heard. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Ever since she was a teenager, Jennifer knew that she would go to college. TXST alum turned public relations professor, Jennifer Scharlach has had a plethora of experiences spanning from nonprofit work to our very own Alumni Association. Listen to her conversation with Tony as they discuss her journey to becoming a professor and what it means to make yourself heard. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/0e497b36/9ba67f36.mp3" length="17780805" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>741</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Ever since she was a teenager, Jennifer knew that she would go to college. TXST alum turned public relations professor, Jennifer Scharlach has had a plethora of experiences spanning from nonprofit work to our very own Alumni Association. Listen to her conversation with Tony as they discuss her journey to becoming a professor and what it means to make yourself heard. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Texas, Public relations, student experience, non-profit, college experience</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Producer" href="https://txstofficehours.transistor.fm/people/giselle-kowalski">Giselle Kowalski</podcast:person>
      <podcast:person role="Producer" href="https://txstofficehours.transistor.fm/people/joshua-david-matthews">Joshua David Matthews</podcast:person>
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      <title>Meet Dr. Jake Waddingham</title>
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      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A first-generation college student with a love for running, Dr. Jake Waddingham continues to push the limits. Intern Adrianna chats with Dr. Waddingham about his busy college career as a runner and journalist, and everything he learned up to the present day as a TXST McCoy College of Business professor. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A first-generation college student with a love for running, Dr. Jake Waddingham continues to push the limits. Intern Adrianna chats with Dr. Waddingham about his busy college career as a runner and journalist, and everything he learned up to the present day as a TXST McCoy College of Business professor. </p>]]>
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      <title>Meet Eddie Sanchez</title>
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      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Raised in The Valley, Eddie Sanchez is a writer whose start came in the form of hiphop inspiration and being given the task of completing his older brother's writing  homework. He now works for Texas State's University Marketing's team of writers and teaches a US 1100 class. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Raised in The Valley, Eddie Sanchez is a writer whose start came in the form of hiphop inspiration and being given the task of completing his older brother's writing  homework. He now works for Texas State's University Marketing's team of writers and teaches a US 1100 class. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Producer" href="https://txstofficehours.transistor.fm/people/giselle-kowalski">Giselle Kowalski</podcast:person>
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      <title>Meet Dr. Amy Meeks</title>
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      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Psychology senior lecturer Dr. Amy Meeks was a shy, quiet child, who now teaches to about 400 students at TXST. Coming from a small liberal arts college and taking that leap to graduate school in psychology, she chats with Adrianna about how people have become her number one learning resource and motivation.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Psychology senior lecturer Dr. Amy Meeks was a shy, quiet child, who now teaches to about 400 students at TXST. Coming from a small liberal arts college and taking that leap to graduate school in psychology, she chats with Adrianna about how people have become her number one learning resource and motivation.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <title>Meet Dr. Carlos Moro</title>
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      <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Carlos Moro is an assistant professor in the TXST Concrete Industry Management program. Hailing from Spain and getting his Ph.D. from Purdue University, Dr. Moro has had a unique path to TXST.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Carlos Moro is an assistant professor in the TXST Concrete Industry Management program. Hailing from Spain and getting his Ph.D. from Purdue University, Dr. Moro has had a unique path to TXST.</p>]]>
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      <author>Texas State University</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Carlos Moro is an assistant professor in the TXST Concrete Industry Management program. Hailing from Spain and getting his Ph.D. from Purdue University, Dr. Moro has had a unique path to TXST.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Producer" href="https://txstofficehours.transistor.fm/people/giselle-kowalski">Giselle Kowalski</podcast:person>
      <podcast:person role="Producer" href="https://txstofficehours.transistor.fm/people/joshua-david-matthews">Joshua David Matthews</podcast:person>
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      <title>Meet Dr. Marc Reynolds</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Meet Dr. Marc Reynolds</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Director of Opera Studies and assistant professor Dr. Marc Reynolds talks with Tony about his college career, his major switch from the medical field to music, and what it was like finding his way in his opera career.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Director of Opera Studies and assistant professor Dr. Marc Reynolds talks with Tony about his college career, his major switch from the medical field to music, and what it was like finding his way in his opera career.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Director of Opera Studies and assistant professor Dr. Marc Reynolds talks with Tony about his college career, his major switch from the medical field to music, and what it was like finding his way in his opera career.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Producer" href="https://txstofficehours.transistor.fm/people/giselle-kowalski">Giselle Kowalski</podcast:person>
      <podcast:person role="Producer" href="https://txstofficehours.transistor.fm/people/joshua-david-matthews">Joshua David Matthews</podcast:person>
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      <title>Introducing the TXST Podcast Network</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:title>Introducing the TXST Podcast Network</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The <a href="https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html">TXST Podcast Network</a>. Real stories from our expert faculty and amazing students, exploring important ideas for Texas and sharing how we’re shaping what comes NEXT. New episodes released weekly.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The <a href="https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html">TXST Podcast Network</a>. Real stories from our expert faculty and amazing students, exploring important ideas for Texas and sharing how we’re shaping what comes NEXT. New episodes released weekly.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:09:33 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Texas State University</author>
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      <itunes:author>Texas State University</itunes:author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The <a href="https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html">TXST Podcast Network</a>. Real stories from our expert faculty and amazing students, exploring important ideas for Texas and sharing how we’re shaping what comes NEXT. New episodes released weekly.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>student experience, college experience, office hours, advice for students, professor office hours, college, TXST, Texas State University</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Producer" href="https://txstofficehours.transistor.fm/people/giselle-kowalski">Giselle Kowalski</podcast:person>
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      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://txstofficehours.transistor.fm/people/edward-sanchez">Edward Sanchez</podcast:person>
      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://txstofficehours.transistor.fm/people/rodney-crouther">Rodney Crouther</podcast:person>
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