Coffee Talk: Annenberg Presidential Conference Center: Recent Episodes
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Events Coffee Talk is about candidly addressing the ups & downs of the Event Industry, related and unrelated to our facility.
Sarah and TJ discuss event related topics sprinkled with vivid opinions from the comfort of our amazing Event Facility... (or #venue if you will). Focused on the ins & outs of our event facility but never limited to just the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center; we are here to share, educate, and enlighten with what is going in the Events Industry today, tomorrow, and yesterday.
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Experiential Development Resources, EDR, is your premier resource for mobile team building and group development services. With a commitment to excellence, our three facilitators, Leigh, Tony & KC, collectively bring over 60 years of experience in the experiential education industry along with multiple TAMU degrees and industry certifications.
Rooted in creating connection by allowing people to bring their authentic selves to the conversation, we specialize in making personal and inter-personal growth both enjoyable and fulfilling through purposeful play and risk-free learning.Catering to a diverse clientele, including youth sports teams, college organizations, collegiate athletes, teachers, junior and high school students, youth groups, local companies, chamber of commerce members, corporate organizations, and elected officials, our services are designed to meet your groups unique needs.SARAH, & TJ CHAT WITH LEIGH & KC ABOUT - How EDR Started- What their background is- Risk Management- What they offer RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- https://www.edrplay.com/
Alyssa Duany serves as the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for the Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy. She leads the Center's marketing initiatives by creating promotional materials, strategically planning and managing marketing campaigns, and coordinating with other MarCom departments.
SARAH, JAMIE, & ALYSSA CHAT ABOUT
- What is your position within the Bush School?
- How long have you worked here?
- What was your main draw to the Bush School?
- What is your favorite part about your position?
- What direction do you hope to see the Bush School go in the future?
- Is there anything you'd like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student?
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The Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy (CNP) staff including William Brown, Kenneth Taylor, Nicole Collier, Denise Parker, Alyssa Duany, & Christopher Hudak join Coffee Talk to discuss Denise Parker’s retirement & reflect on working together.
The Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy (CNP) supports a vibrant nonprofit and philanthropic sector in Texas and beyond, through high quality research, professional outreach, and engaged learning.
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Denise Parker, Class of ‘77, joined the Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Bush School of Government and Public Service in October 2017. Prior to joining the Center, Denise worked for an international nongovernment organization, IMA World Health, from 2008 to 2017, where she gained extensive nonprofit experience. She was a senior finance officer,working, mentoring, and building the institutional capacity of in-country finance staff in South Sudan, Tanzania, and Kenya. She managed and implemented financial processes and procedures for multi-year public health projects with diverse contract structures. Other duties included monitoring and managing foreign currency and cash management processes to assure the program activities could be funded and implemented and all activities complied with contractual requirements and accounting principles. She is proud of her work to improve the lives of people in low-income and middle-income countries, particularly themost vulnerable in the failing state of South Sudan.
Volunteering is also part of her schedule. She currently is on the Development Council for the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the Board for the Texas A&M University Women’s Club as scholarship chair. She delivers Meals on Wheels and serves as secretary for the Friends of the Bryan College Station Libraries Board.
SARAH, JAMIE, & BRIELLE CHAT WITH THE CNP STAFF ABOUT
• Denise Parker’s Retirement
• Center For Non Profit Events
• Team Culture within the CNP
• What has changed over the years at the CNP
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://bush.tamu.edu/nonprofit/people/dparker/
https://bush.tamu.edu/nonprofit/people/
https://bush.tamu.edu/faculty/ktaylor/
https://bush.tamu.edu/nonprofit/people/ncollier/
https://bush.tamu.edu/nonprofit/people/aduany/
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Today we welcome Vivian Ivory & Hilani Quinones. Both participated in the new Bush 285 Class as Peer Mentors.
Vivian is a sophomore honors international studies major, minoring in French language and women & gender studies. She grew up overseas but moved to Houston, Texas in high school. After graduation she decided to come to Texas A&M. On top of being a Peer Mentor, she is an officer for both the Aggie French Club, and the Council of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. She is a student worker in the Bush School Undergraduate Advising Office and works closely with our undergraduate advisors and department head. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in therapy or counseling, at a non-profit organization.
Hilani is currently a sophomore Honors Political Science major double minoring in History and English and pursuing a Legal History Certificate. She is from Brownsville, TX and on top of being a peer mentor she is a news reporter for The Battalion. Her future goals include earning a Juris Doctor in law and holding a career as an attorney and working in public policy or media.
SARAH, JAMIE, VIVIAN, & HILANI CHAT ABOUT
- What was the main draw to the Bush 285 Class?
- How was your working relationship with your instructor?
- What is your favorite part about your mentorship?
- How impactful do you feel your role in the program was?
- Is there any constructive feedback you would give to futurestudents considering being a TA?
- If given the opportunity, would you do it again?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- https://studentsuccess.tamu.edu/first-year-experience/hullabaloo-u
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Cory Arcak served as Director of the MSC L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness at Texas A&M and as an Associate Director with the MSC Student Programs Office. With a background in anthropology, the arts, and education, she served the Texas A&M campus and surrounding community by providing international internships, service opportunities, on-campus programming, leadership development, and research support.For the past 18 years she has worked with colleagues and students both nationally and internationally engaging in the creation, development, and implementation of interdisciplinary, intercollegiate and cross-cultural service and community curriculum and programming. These programs address issues from international awareness, cultural competency and leadership development to work with marginalized communities, clean water access, disaster response, equity, and community recovery and investment.SARAH, TJ, & CORY CHAT ABOUT• What is your position within the Bush School?• How long have you worked here?• What was the main draw to the School?• What is your favorite part about your position?• Is there anything you’d like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamuannenberg/message
Today we welcome Joe Recio. He is originally from Houston, Texas, graduated in 2009 with a BA in Sociology from Sam Houston State. Originally, he had planned to go into teaching at the junior college level, but after grad school didn't well (oops!), I went through a winding road of jobs inside and outside of academia. He joined The Bush School as our Undergraduate Recruiter on January 2nd of this year, and celebrated 10 years within TAMU on January 31st!
SARAH, TJ, & JOE CHAT ABOUT
•What is your position within the Bush School?
•How long have you worked here?
•What was the main draw to the School?
•What is your favorite part about your position?
•Is there anything you’d like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
•https://bush.tamu.edu/advising/contact/
•https://www.shsu.edu/academics/sociology/
•https://studentsuccess.tamu.edu/academic-advising
•https://bush.tamu.edu/
•https://visit.tamu.edu/
•https://collaborations.tamu.edu/admissions-undergrad/undergrad-recruitment.html
•https://liberalarts.tamu.edu/communication/
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Clay Bryan grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. He has no relation to Bryan, Texas; has definitely checked. Proud husband and father. He joined the Air Force in 2005, spent 7+ year’s in Washington D.C. working for the Intelligence Community in varies capacities. In 2013 he moved to San Angelo, TX where he was first introduced to Higher Education Administration. He met is wife Kate in 2014, married in 2015 and left the Air Force. He completed his Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University –Commerce, after receiving 3 Associates degree in Applied Science, Technology & Military Science, Applied Science, Intelligence Studies & Technology and Science, Psychology. In 2017, he had the opportunity to attend the Bush School’s event with Ambassador John Negroponte, former Director of National Intelligence, after this he joined the Bush School. He had what he says is, “the opposite Bush School” experience; not pursing public service because of the Bush School, rather pursed the Bush School because of public service. He is currently working on his Masters of Business Administration and is a Senior Administrative Coordinator of the Dean’s Administration staff at the Bush School of Government & Public Service.
SARAH, TJ, & CLAY CHAT ABOUT
- What is your position within the Bush School?
- How long have you worked here?
- What was your main draw to the Bush School?
- What is your favorite part about your position?
- What direction do you hope to see the Bush School go in the future?
- Is there anything you'd like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- https://bush.tamu.edu/pols/
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Troubadour Festival is owned and produced by Double TapEntertainment, LLC. Double Tap Entertainment is a boutique live entertainment company owned by East Texas natives Cody Johnson and Chase Colston, lifelong friends who have known each other since we were 5 years old. Chase created Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival in Tyler, which he produced for six years (2014-2019) for Town square Media until the COVID-19 pandemic led to his job elimination just prior to his seventh festival in the Spring of 2021. Afterward, we formed our new company with the goal of taking the barbecue and music festival concept and making it bigger, more dynamic, and an even better experience for our guests. SARAH, TJ, & CHASE CHAT ABOUT Who is Chase? Why festivals?Why/how did they come up with this? How they book the bands? How they work with the local venues? Overall goal? Safety & Security Protocol for guest safety? Do you do any outsourcing? How do you determine contingency plans? Any things they have done differently since they started? What’s the craziest thing you’ve send in a writer/contract? Why college station/Texas A&M? How does the BBQ aspect work? RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:https://www.troubadourfestival.com/https://www.troubadourfestival.com/about-ushttps://reddirtbbqfest.com/Economic Development & Community Impact Engagement - https://collaborations.tamu.edu/edci/index.htmlhttps://www.billboard.com/music/country/route-91-harvest-fest-mass-shooter-upset-casino-treatment-fbi-1235296202/https://chilifest.org/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/eagles-court-stadium-jail/nfenlkwx65fiqgouziukdnaxhttps://www.zachbryan.com/https://www.koewetzelmusic.com/https://tylerchildersmusic.com/https://www.parkermccollum.com/https://www.codyjohnsonmusic.com/homehttps://www.atthestationfest.com/https://charlierobison.com/https://www.shanesmithmusic.com/https://www.turnpiketroubadours.com/TAMU Smoking & Tobacco Use Policy: https://rules-saps.tamu.edu/PDFs/34.05.99.M1.pdfTAMU Alcoholic Beverages Policy: https://rules-saps.tamu.edu/PDFs/34.03.99.M0.01.pdfhttps://www.today.com/popculture/movies/jamie-lee-curtis-says-musicians-concerts-daytime-rcna73731https://www.sxsw.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamuannenberg/message
We are joined today by Dr. Frank B. Ashley III, Acting Dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. With the announcement of Dr. Ashley retiring, we thought we’d take the opportunity to do a farewell episode…..Turns out the University has bigger plans for him and President Welsh.Sarah, TJ, and Dean Ashley chat about: 1. So…How’s it going? You miss teaching?2. Any major changes or projects you’re working on?3. Now that retirement is on hold, as part of the Dean’s searcha. Will you be part of the search committee? i. Would someone with service experience be more beneficial? ii. Or would it be someone with more academic experience?b. Any plans to throw your name in the hat? 4. What are the hopes for the future of the Bush School?a. The changes with DE&I? i. What effect do you believe this will have on the school?1. Does this have a major effect on the DC Teaching Site2. How do prepare these students going into Public Service and International Affairs? ii. Do you think this will negatively affect Universities?b. Expansion of undergraduate program?5. With the success of your careers, what advice would you give someone beginning theirs?Resources and links: https://president.tamu.edu/about/index.htmlhttps://today.tamu.edu/2023/08/10/frank-b-ashley-iii-appointed-acting-dean-of-the-bush-school/https://bush.tamu.edu/pols/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamuannenberg/message
Brielle Cooper was born in Louisville, Kentucky, but because she is the child of a military family, she considers San Antonio, Texas home. She attended high school on a military base and got accepted into Texas A&M University where she studied Communication with a minor in Business and earned a Strategic Communication certificate. She worked her way through school, while also becoming a marketing intern for a tech startup company. After graduation, she went to work at Disney World as the multicultural engagement and partnerships intern. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family, traveling, and finding the best food spots.
SARAH, TJ, & BRIELLE CHAT ABOUT
- What is your position within the Bush School?
- How long have you worked here?
- What was your main draw to the Bush School?
- What is your favorite part about your position?
- What direction do you hope to see the Bush School go in the future?
- Is there anything you'd like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- https://bush.tamu.edu/apcc/staff/
- https://jobs.disneycareers.com/job/orlando/disney-college-program
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Ashley is an Assistant Director of Career Programming in Graduate Career Services at The Bush School. She is passionate about helping students develop and achieve their personal, educational, and professional goals through training and conversations. Outside of work, Ashley loves to read and always has a book or her Kindle in her bag, listens to all kinds of music and keeps it playing in her office all day, and has an entirely ridiculous dog named Topher Bubbles.
SARAH, TJ, & ASHLEY CHAT ABOUT
- What is your position within the Bush School?
- How long have you worked here?
- What was your main draw to the Bush School?
- What is your favorite part about your position?
- What direction do you hope to see the Bush School go in the future?
- Is there anything you'd like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- https://bush.tamu.edu/about/directory/#career
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Peg is the Senior Administrative Coordinator for the International Affairs at the Bush School. I started at TAMU in January 1986, and worked my way through various departments at the university until September 2006, when I left the university and began working for a local business that had secured a fairly substantial DoD contract making protective equipment for military vehicles and personnel. I came back to TAMU in general and the Bush School in particular in August 2016, and I'm still here. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, NE. Moved from Nebraska to College Station Labor Day weekend 1985 and just never left!
SARAH, TJ, & PEG CHAT ABOUT
- What is your position within the Bush School?
- How long have you worked here?
- What was your main draw to the Bush School?
- Can you tell us what major projects, papers, etc. you are working on?
- What is your favorite part about your position?
- What direction do you hope to see the Bush School go in the future?
- Is there anything you'd like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- https://bush.tamu.edu/inta/
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Crystal Riles is the Director of Community & Culture at the Bush School of Government & Public Service. She earned her B.A. in English from Texas A&M University, followed by her M.S. in Nonprofit Management from Our Lady of the Lake University. Crystal’s current responsibilities span advising college, unit and student leadership on all issues related to building and sustaining a collaborative learning community and inclusive work culture. Her portfolio includes support for international, first-generation, military, veteran, and historically marginalized student populations. Her umbrella also encompasses diversity, equity and inclusion issues and solutions surrounding faculty, staff and students. Crystal also brings dedication and experience to public service, having served as a volunteer for Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas, Ronald McDonald House, Hands on Atlanta, Atlanta Community Food Bank and Texas Association for College Admissions Counseling. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Higher Education Administration, with a research focus on sense of belonging, identity, African American/Hispanic women and the barriers they experience navigating higher education. Crystal aspires to join the professoriate in her future, while continuing to climb the ladder of higher education administration.
SARAH, TJ, & CRYSTAL CHAT ABOUT
- What is your position within the Bush School?
- How long have you worked here?
- What was your main draw to the Bush School?
- Can you tell us what major projects, papers, etc. you are working on?
- What is your favorite part about your position?
- What direction do you hope to see the Bush School go in the future?
- Is there anything you'd like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- https://bush.tamu.edu/pols/
- https://bush.tamu.edu/news/3-quick-questions-with-crystal-riles/
- https://www.sacac.org/
- https://admissions.tamu.edu/
- https://www.hccs.edu/about-hcc/news/articles/2018/hcc-offers-free-tuition-for-seniors.html
- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5863126/
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Dr. Dwight Roblyer ‘84 is a senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science and has taught over 17,000 young Aggies since 2013, working for their success here at TAMU and in their future professions and communities. He served for 26 years as a US Air Force officer in various assignments including satellite operations and politico-military wargaming, as well as earning his TAMU Ph.D. in International Relations. After his military retirement, he joined the faculty here, rediscovering his fondness for college undergraduates and his passion for teaching. Dr. Roblyer’s single focus is on his students, seeing them always as individuals with infinite worth and potential. His pedagogical style has been characterized as “pastoral” as he invites and equips his students to contribute to the promise of our democracy while meeting them as often as he can at their points of need. Aggie students have named him as Campus Muster Speaker and as a namesake for both Fish Camp and T-Camp. He has also received the University Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching from the Former Student Association, the University Honors Director’s Award, the Partners in Learning Award of Excellence for Accountability, Climate, and Equity, and the Residence Life Honoring Excellence Award.
SARAH, TJ, & DWIGHT CHAT ABOUT
- What is your position within the Bush School?
- How long have you worked here?
- What was the main draw to the Bush School?
- What is your favorite part about your position?
- What direction do you hope to see the Bush School go in the future?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- https://bush.tamu.edu/pols/
- https://bush.tamu.edu/faculty/droblyer/
- https://fishcamp.tamu.edu/
- https://www.tamu.edu/traditions/orientation/t-camp/index.html
- https://www.toastmasters.org/
- https://www.procon.org/
- https://www.thebatt.com/news/140-honored-at-campus-muster-dwight-roblyer-speaks-on-importance-of-unity-and-compassion/article_f373001c-664e-11e9-8e00-9fac09329e8e.html
- https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/nfb64c0af/Persons/View%20All
- https://dwightroblyer.sites.tamu.edu/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfcTZw2UO4Y
- https://www.learningscientists.org/
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Julia Lawrence (she/hers) came to the Bush School in 2016, she currently serves as the Administrative Coordinator II for the International Affairs department at the Bush School. From coordinating events to approving degree plans, Julia works with the faculty and students of the International Affairs department to ensure the running of the department. Her door is always open and she has a constant supply of chocolates and mints. Outside of work, Julia is an avid reader, true crime podcast fan and dog mom to the most spoiled pupper out there.
SARAH, TJ, & JULIA CHAT ABOUT
- What is your position within the Bush School?
- How long have you worked here?
- What was the main draw to the School?
- Can you tell us what major projects, papers, etc. you are working on?
- What is your favorite part about your position?
- What direction do you hope to see the School go in the future?
- Is there anything you’d like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student?
- Bonus…who is your favorite, the Dean or Dr. Ashley?
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It is with great sadness that you join Sarah and TJ today, as they chat with Dr. Frank Ashley for the last time as Associate Dean of the Bush School. We're not saying it's the last last time he will ever be on...just under that title.
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Kassandra is a two time Ag, and one of those times happened to be at the Bush School. She loved the school so much she ended up getting a job there. When not working (or bringing her dog to spread some joy), you can find her on the local theatre circuit...and that's about it. She doesn't really leave her house. When home she'll do introvert things, like read or play some video games or watch movies or do art. It's a simple life, but a good one. Eventually she will dive into her greatest passion, Space, but that's really for another day.
SARAH, TJ, AND KASSANDRA CHAT ABOUT:
- What is your position within the Bush School?
- How long have you worked here?
- What was the main draw to the Bush School as a student and to work?
- What is your favorite part about your position?
- What direction do you hope to see the School go in the future?
- Is there anything you’d like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student?
- Who is your favorite...Dean Welsh or Dr. Ashley
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- bush.tamu.edu
- https://bush.tamu.edu/scowcroft/
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Onsite at Vino Boheme with owner, Krisit Petty to discuss event space & catering options as well as the background of both Vino Boheme & The Village Cafe.
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Today Sarah & TJ sit down with the wonderful Bryan native and owner of Caffe Capri, Rami Cerone. What do you think the Bush's favorite dish was?
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For the Fall we had many local business come and showcase their amazing cuisines, beverages, and event spaces.
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On site with Kantessa co-owner of D'vine Cuisine to chat with her about the venue, off site catering, and all things involved in the business offerings. Join Sarah & TJ to get the low down on this fabulous venue & wonderful food.
Please join Sarah & TJ as they recap the 25th Anniversary of the Bush School of Government and Public Service events with Executive Associate Dean, singer, voice actor, and food connoisseur..Dr. Frank Ashley. Stay tuned for bonus laughs, you won't regret it.
Angela Seaworth holds a Ph.D. in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy where she researched nonprofit governance and leadership, was a Graduate Fellow at the Tobias Center for Leadership Excellence, a doctoral intern at the Lumina Foundation and a doctoral assistant at The Fund Raising School. She earned her MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Indiana University’s O’Neil School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA), and B.A. from Denison University.SARAH, TJ, & Angela CHAT ABOUT
- What is your position within the Bush School?
- How long have you worked here?
- What was the main draw to the School?
- Can you tell us what major projects, papers, etc. you are working on?
- What is your favorite part about your position?
- What direction do you hope to see the School go in the future?
- Is there anything you’d like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- https://bush.tamu.edu/nonprofit/people/aseaworth/
- https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=Zbr9K5oAAAAJ
- https://bush.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Seaworth-TAMU-Curriculum-Vitae-9_2021.pdf
- https://denison.edu/ https://www.chicagobooth.edu/
- https://oneill.indiana.edu/ https://www.indiana.edu/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXGEmnKi0Zk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bells_of_St._Mary%27s
- https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/22/nyregion/william-bowen-dead.html
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Happy Fall y'all! Today Sarah & TJ get to sit down with Rob Hitchcock, GM at the Grand Stafford Theatre to tell them all about the venue, future renovations, and the great things this Live music venue can accommodate! Did y'all know Sarah can do more than just play air guitar?
SARAH, TJ, & ROB CHAT ABOUT
- Tell us about the venue.
- Tell us about your role at the Grand Stafford Theatre
- What type of events do you host?
- Music and emotions
- What's catering policy?
- Any days off limits?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://grandstaffordtheater.com/
Dionna was a marketing intern here at The Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. She graduated with a degree in Telecommunication Media Studies and earned a Certificate in Strategic Communication. Dionna is from Dallas, Texas. She was the first employee to keep a 2 year secret from us…how’s your twin brother?!
TJ & SARAH ASK DIONNA...
- How are you?
- Where are you now?
- Where are you working now?
- How did you feel when you first started working at the APCC?
- Have you be able to apply what you learned in your internship to what you are doing now?
- What’s a memory or event you think of when you remember the APCC?
Links & Resources
- https://www.filmindependent.org/spirit-awards/about/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dionnagall
- https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/08/08/this-h-e-b-store-has-its-own-beauty-section-with-a-runway/
- https://www.supermarketnews.com/retail-financial/h-e-b-opens-jewelry-store-within-store
Sarah & TJ overview their on-site venue visits in Episode 1 of SEASON 5! Join them for lots of season 5 trip shenanigans... Why are they allowed in public?
SARAH & TJ CHAT ABOUT
- Upcoming Season Episodes
- The Grand Stafford Theatre
- D'Vine Cuisine
- Caffe Capri
- Vino Boheme - The Village
- APCC Facility Upgrades
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- https://grandstaffordtheater.com/
- https://theplaceforitalian.com/dinner-menu/
- http://www.dvinecuisine.com/#the-kitchen
Wendi Arant Kaspar is a Professor in International Affairs at Texas A&M University. She has a MLS from the University of Washington and a MS in Management from Texas A&M University. She teaches information-intensive and research strategies courses to both graduate and undergraduate students. Her research interests include management and innovation in library services and information strategy and pedagogy. She has written numerous articles and book chapters and co-authored 3 monographs: Guide to Ethics in Acquisitions, Leading Libraries: Creating a Service Culture and Library Storage Facilities: from Planning to Construction to Operation. She has also been co-editor of 3 premier journals in librarianship, Library Administration and Management, Journal of Academic Librarianship and College & Research Libraries.
SARAH, TJ, & WENDI CHAT ABOUT
- What is your position within the Bush School?
- How long have you worked here?
- What was the main draw to the Bush School?
- Can you tell us what major projects, papers, etc. you are working on?
- What is your favorite part about your position?
- What direction do you hope to see the Bush School go in the future?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n5c5671cd/Persons/View%20All
https://dlmp.uw.edu/education/mls-undergrad
https://mays.tamu.edu/ms-human-resource-management/
https://rl.uoregon.edu/
https://bush.tamu.edu/inta/
https://www.olympic.edu/student-life/ranger/ranger-news-articles/hard-decisions-are-paper-books-better-e-books
https://www.livescience.com/3640-people-choose-news-fits-views.html
Danielle was an Event Assistant here at The Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. She graduated with a degree in Economics. She was born and raised in South Africa, but attended High School in Katy, TX. If you need a personal shopper, she is the “thriftiest” shopper we know!
TJ & SARAH ASK DANIELLE...
- How are you?
- Where are you now?
- Where are you working now?
- How did you feel when you first started working at the APCC? Have you be able to apply what you learned in your internship to what you are doing now?
- What’s a memory or event you think of when you remember the APCC?
Hope was a marketing intern here at The Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. She graduated with a degree in University Studies. Hope was born and grew up in Plano, Texas. She is a free spirit and the best damn “coffee runner!”
TJ & SARAH ASK HOPE...
- How are you?
- Where are you now?
- Where are you working now?
- How did you feel when you first started working at the APCC? Have you be able to apply what you learned in your internship to what you are doing now?
- What’s a memory or event you think of when you remember the APCC?
Today, Sarah & TJ chat with Rosa V, owner of the gorgeous Reserve at Cottonwood Creek venue. Sitting on around 9 acres, they tour the grounds, venues, and vineyard and get the scoop on all the great events hosted and to be hosted!
SARAH, TJ, & ROSA CHAT ABOUT
- What is the Reserve at Cottonwood Creek?
- What different of buildings and amenities do you have?
- What interested you in opening an event venue?
- What services do you offer?
- What are your plans for the grapes & vineyard?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://www.cottonwoodcreekbcs.com/
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The research shows that you should join TJ & Sarah today as they round out chatting with the FINAL full-time staff member of the Center for Non Profit & Philanthropy... Nicole Collier!! Diagrams, graphs, chickens, and Bush School antics... join for all the fun!
SARAH, TJ, & NICOLE CHAT ABOUT
- What is your position within the Bush School?
- How long have you worked here?
- What was the main draw to the Bush School?
- Can you tell us what major projects, papers, etc. you are working on?
- What is your favorite part about your position?
- What direction do you hope to see the Bush School go in the future?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://bush.tamu.edu/nonprofit/people/ncollier/
https://www.nonprofit-academic-centers-council.org/
https://bush.tamu.edu/nonprofit/
https://bush.tamu.edu/
https://txnonprofits.org/
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Whitney, owner of Downtown 202, chat with TJ & Sarah about the lovely event venue. From student org events to weddings to meetings this space can accommodate any event (within capacity of course)!
SARAH, TJ, & WHITNEY CHAT ABOUT
- How long have you been open?
- What type of events do you host?
- What are you restrictions regarding vendors?
- Do you require event insurance?
- What is your booking process like?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://www.downtown202.com/
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What do squirrels, Continental airline, the Bush School and a lawyer have in common? Professor Andrew Morriss! Come join TJ & Sarah as they adventure down the career path of Professor Morriss, from lawyer to Bush School professor and all the mosquitoes in between.
SARAH, TJ, & PROFESSOR MORRISS CHAT ABOUT
- What is your position within the Bush School?
- How long have you worked here?
- What was the main draw to the Bush School?
- Can you tell us what major projects, papers, etc. you are working on?
- What is your favorite part about your position?
- What direction do you hope to see the Bush School go in the future?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://bush.tamu.edu/faculty/amorriss/
https://epsy.tamu.edu/academics/cognition-creativity-masters/
https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/uk-court-blocks-gay-marriage-cayman-islands-bermuda-83432601
https://www.amazon.com/Calling-Bullshit-Skepticism-Data-Driven-World/dp/0525509186
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Laura & Jason give Sarah & TJ the scoop on the amazing KinderHill Brew Lab; venue, catering, custom brews, dog birthday parties, music bingo and what's the deal with the plants?
SARAH, TJ, LAURA, & JASON CHAT ABOUT
- Why did you open KinderHIll?
- What type of events do you host?
- How do you market the facility?
- What catering options do you have?
- What is capacity?
- Where is parking located?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://www.kinderhillbrewlab.com/
https://www.thewildgarlicpizza.com/
https://politecoffee.com/
https://today.tamu.edu/2022/06/02/buc-ees-creator-giving-50-million-for-hospitality-entrepreneurship-program-at-texas-am/
https://www.blinn.edu/agricultural-sciences/index.html
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Academic Advisors, Tamara Hitt & Catherine Vinson join Sarah & TJ to chat about the work they do contributing to the Office of Extended Education's growing student pool!
SARAH, TJ, TAMARA, & CATHERINE CHAT ABOUT
- What is your position within the Bush School?
- How long have you worked here?
- What was the main draw to the School?
- Can you tell us what major projects, papers, etc. you are working on?
- What is your favorite part about your position?
- What direction do you hope to see the School go in the future?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://bush.tamu.edu/certificate/
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Chatting with Abi & Mo with Destination Bryan about renting the Sale Depot in Downtown Bryan. Join Sarah & TJ for catering, trains, cost, and Wi-Fi!
SARAH, TJ, ABIGAIL, & MORGAN CHAT ABOUT
- What is the Sale Depot?
- How much does it cost to rent?
- Where is it located?
- What amenities are included?
- Where is parking?
- Can you hear the train in the building?
- What are catering options?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://www.bryantx.gov/gloria-stephan-sale-park/
https://www.bryantx.gov/gloria-stephan-sale-park-depot/
https://wtaw.com/city-of-bryan-announces-private-funding-for-new-features-at-downtowns-gloria-stephan-sale-park/
https://www.bryantx.gov/engineering-services/downtown-quiet-zone/#:~:text=The%20Quiet%20Zone%20will%20extend,28th%20Street%20and%20Bryan%20Ave.
https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/up-4141/
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Bush School IT student technician, Brandon, schools Sarah & TJ on how printers actually work, how his tech journey began, and where he plans on going with it! The Bush School family really does have the best student workers.
SARAH, TJ, & BRANDON CHAT ABOUT
- What is your position within the Bush School?
- How long have you worked here?
- What was the main draw to the School?
- Can you tell us what major projects, papers, etc. you are working on?
- What is your favorite part about your position?
- What direction do you hope to see the School go in the future?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://bush.tamu.edu/
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The first couple to be interviewed on Espresso Shots, Denise & Jerry Parker! Learn about their amazing past and current works, and their obvious love of helping others.
SARAH, TJ, & THE PARKERS CHAT ABOUT
- What is your position within the Bush School?
- How long have you worked here?
- What was the main draw to the School?
- Can you tell us what major projects, papers, etc. you are working on?
- What is your favorite part about your position?
- What direction do you hope to see the School go in the future?
- Is there anything you’d like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://bush.tamu.edu/nonprofit/people/dparker/
https://bush.tamu.edu/nonprofit/
https://experts.tamu.edu/experts/gerald-parker
https://bush.tamu.edu/scowcroft/programs/team/
https://temag.tamu.edu/directory/gerald-parker/
http://onehealth.tamu.edu/media/1994660/parker%20gerald%20bio%202017%20wlogo.pdf
https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html
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Sarah & TJ chat with Lisa Brown today, DOCTOR Lisa Brown, Director of the Office of Extended Education. Join them as Dr. Brown explains her role, passion, and joys of working at the Bush School.
SARAH, TJ, & LISA CHAT ABOUT
- What is your position within the Bush School?
- How long have you worked here?
- What was the main draw to the School?
- Can you tell us what major projects, papers, etc. you are working on?
- What is your favorite part about your position?
- What direction do you hope to see the School go in the future?
- Is there anything you’d like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://bush.tamu.edu/online/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tolisabrown
https://edu.google.com/intl/ALL_us/workspace-for-education/classroom/
https://engineering.tamu.edu/etid/id/index.html
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Sarah & TJ crash the Bush School Graduation pre-grad gathering to ask random Graduates rapid fire questions to get the feel of how it REALLY is to be a part of the Bush School.
SARAH, TJ, & THE GRADUATES CHAT ABOUT
• What is your most favorite memory at the Bush School?
• What does your future hold?
• What class was your favorite?
• What advice do you have for future Bush School students?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://bush.tamu.edu/
https://bush.tamu.edu/students/
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Help Sarah & TJ welcome their dear friend, colleague, and client Kelley Robbins; the Bush School's very own Unofficial Interim Assistant Dean of Tacos. Today Kelley takes them on the fabulous journey of her past up to today, her love of the Bush School, and who her favorite person is at work.
SARAH, TJ, & STEVEN CHAT ABOUT
• What is Kelley's position within the Bush School?
• How long have you worked here?
• What was the main draw to the School?
• Can you tell us what major projects, papers, etc. you are working on?
• What is your favorite part about your position?
• What direction do you hope to see the School go in the future?
• Is there anything you’d like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://bush.tamu.edu/grand-strategy/people/
https://bush.tamu.edu/grand-strategy/
https://bush.tamu.edu/scowcroft/
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Take 2! Today, Sarah & TJ chat with the PCC's very own Event Manager, Steven Sisk! They will get the run down of past & current work, future goals, and of course how much he enjoys his coworkers!
SARAH, TJ, & STEVEN CHAT ABOUT
• Steven's main draw to the Bush School
• Major projects, papers, etc. that Steven is working on
• What direction he hopes to see the APCC go in the future
• Advice for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff, or student
• Bonus… who is your favorite, the Dean or Dr. Ashley?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/32-hour-workweek?fb_dnt=1
https://bush.tamu.edu/apcc/staff/
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Today Coffee Talk hosts, Sarah & TJ, are interviewed by the APCC's 5 student workers/intern/basically family. Join them as Sofia, Ruth Ann, Jimmy, (other) Sarah, and Megan ask the questions, hear the tales of past, present, and future, as well as the sage wisdom learned throughout their old, long lives.
SARAH, TJ, AND THE STUDENTS CHAT ABOUT
- How Sarah and TJ got into the events industry, their schooling experiences, and past jobs
- Advice for young people figuring out what to do with their lives and finding the right workplace environment
- Sarah and TJ's favorite clients and events
- Sarah and TJ's current professional development and future aspirations
- Common misconceptions about Sarah and TJ's positions
- A few fun bonus questions!
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- https://bush.tamu.edu/apcc/staff/
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Join TJ & Sarah as they fan girl over Dr. Leslie Ruyle's amazing work throughout the world (and laugh at TJ's inability to know acronyms or pronounce anything). Hang on tight as they are schooled in Leslie's passion for her research, work, and connection to students.
SARAH, TJ, & LESLIE CHAT ABOUT
• Leslie's main draw to the Bush School
• Major projects, papers, etc. that Leslie is working on
• Leslie's favorite part about working at the Bush School
• What direction she hopes to see the Bush School go in the future
• Advice for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff, or student
• Bonus…who is your favorite, the Dean or Dr. Ashley?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://bush.tamu.edu/faculty/lruyle/
https://eccb.tamu.edu/people/ruyle-leslie/
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=o-pB1IMAAAAJ
https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/nf60ec157/Persons/View%20All
https://rwfm.tamu.edu/
https://borlaug.tamu.edu/
https://www.amandastronza.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-ruyle-3459b343
https://www.seaturtlebiologist.com/about
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_Earle
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Today, Sarah & TJ connect with Matt Upton, Assistant Dean of Diversity & Student Affairs at the Bush School. Hang out as they get a lesson in what exactly it means to be the Assistant Dean of Diversity & Student Affairs as well as the expansive web connecting current and former Bush School students, faculty, and staff.
SARAH, TJ, & MATT CHAT ABOUT
• Matt's main draw to the Bush School
• Major projects, papers, etc. that Matt is working on
• Matt's favorite part about being a Bush School student
• What direction he hopes to see the Bush School go in the future
• Advice for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff, or student
• Bonus…who is your favorite, the Dean or Dr. Ashley?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://bush.tamu.edu/students/contact-us/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupton95
https://www.amazon.com/New-Public-Service-Serving-Steering/dp/1138891258
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On this episode, Sarah & TJ chat with Bush School International Affairs student Will Watson as they find out what it's like in the life of a Bush School student, what the future holds, what stains, and who his favorite professor is!!
SARAH, TJ, & WILL CHAT ABOUT
- Will's main draw to the Bush School
- Major projects, papers, etc. that Will is working on
- Will's favorite part about being a Bush School student
- What direction he hopes to see the Bush School go in the future
- Advice for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff, or student
- Bonus…who is your favorite, the Dean or Dr. Ashley?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-watson-tamu
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6902626952272764928/
https://liberalarts.tamu.edu/ints/
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/task-force-foxfie_will-watson-ukrainerussian-analysis-activity-6902479612350124033-v0eU?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web
https://bush.tamu.edu/faculty/gvogle/
https://bush.tamu.edu/faculty/gthornton/
https://bush.tamu.edu/faculty/kweary/
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Join TJ & Sarah as they chat with their lovely student employee #girlboss Sofia Patino. Laughs, stories, work & school life... join in on the fun and go read up on all of Sofia's great research!
SARAH, TJ, AND SOFIA CHAT ABOUT
- Sofia's role within the Conference Center
- Her main draw to the job
- Major projects, paper, etc. Sofia is working on
- Her favorite part about the position
- What Sofia hopes to do in the future
- What she would like to share for anyone considering the APCC/Bush School; faculty, staff or student
- Bonus… who is Sofia's favorite person to work with here??
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofiapatinohernandez/
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Today, Sarah & TJ get to chat with one of their very own! Jamie Burns has an extensive background within the music industry as well as in events! She shares her experiences of online ticket sales, scalpers, and what's new post-COVID!
SARAH, TJ, AND JAMIE CHAT ABOUT
- Jamie's Experience with the Music Industry
- Interesting Venue Processes to Combat Scalping - Red Rocks Amphitheater, White Oak Music Hall, Whitewater Amphitheater
- Tampa Bay Season Ticket Holders
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- https://www.newschannel5.com/sports/nhl/nashville-predators/preds-fan-charged-after-throwing-catfish-onto-ice
- https://www.wtae.com/article/predators-restrict-stanley-cup-final-ticket-sales-to-residents-of-nashville-tv-viewing-area/9936073#
- https://www.cainsballroom.com/event/turnpike-troubadours-night-one/ - 4 ticket limit
- https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/turnpike-troubadours-announce-new-shows-unique-houston-presale/ - in person presale
- https://www.ticketweb.com/event/turnpike-troubadours-whitewater-amphitheater-tickets/11849575 - tickets not delivered until 2 days prior to show
- https://tulsaworld.com/entertainment/music/fans-embrace-return-of-turnpike-troubadours-with-a-fervor-crashing-ticket-sites/article_8dd4b2d2-b434-11ec-be31-6734f5aa8365.html
- https://thespun.com/news/meet-the-nashville-fan-who-threw-a-catfish-on-the-ice
- https://www.facebook.com/TheSavBananas/videos/infield-does-tiktok-dance-in-the-middle-of-a-pitch/272176651783254/
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Dr. Kenny Taylor joins Espresso Shots today to tell Sarah & Tj all about the amazing things he has and is accomplishing within the Bush School. Please read up on his bio and listen on for laughs and lessons!
SARAH, TJ, AND KENNY CHAT ABOUT
- What is Kenny's position within the Bush School?
- How long he has worked at Texas A&M?
- What his main draw to the Bush School was?
- Major projects, papers, etc. Kenny is working on?
- His favorite part about your position?
- The direction he hopes to see the School go in the future?
- What he would like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student?
- Bonus…who is your favorite, the Dean or Dr. Ashley?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- https://bush.tamu.edu/nonprofit/
- https://bush.tamu.edu/faculty/ktaylor/
- https://bush.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/KATAYLOR2020-2021-BUSHSCHOOLRESUMECV.pdf
- https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=RbCFyq8AAAAJ
- https://bush.tamu.edu/news/faculty-spotlight-kenneth-anderson-taylor/
- https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/ncf40885c/Persons/View%20All
- https://nonprofitquarterly.org/why-are-we-still-struggling-with-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-nonprofit-governance/
- https://bush.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/V9-4-Nonprofit-Donor-Motivation.pdf
- https://nonprofitquarterly.org/former-nonprofit-ceo-asks-boards-white-suggests-steps/
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Today Sarah & TJ have the pleasure of hosting their new best friends, Abigail Noel and Morgan Key with Destination Bryan; Ready to get the break down of who they are, what they do, and what they're bringing to the area!?
SARAH, TJ, ABIGAIL, AND MORGAN CHAT ABOUT
- Abigail and Morgan's Roles
- Their Favorite Parts of their Jobs
- Facilities/Room Rentals
- Unique Experience Packages
- Their Favorite Bryan Events
- Industry Advice
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- https://www.destinationbryan.com/
- https://www.bryantx.gov/midtownpark/
- https://www.thestellahotel.com/
- http://www.experiencebcs.com/
- https://www.destinationbryan.com/events/first-friday-event/
- https://www.kagstv.com/article/news/community/city-of-college-station-exits-tourism-partnership-with-bryan/499-434a0891-2c49-4d4f-957a-e4ca6d6d2a5d
- https://familyweekend.tamu.edu/
- http://www.cheftai.com/
- https://www.icehouseonmain.com/
- https://www.downtown202.com/
- https://lakewalktx.com/
- https://www.brownstonereserve.com/
- https://1818venue.com/
- https://theplaceforitalian.com/
- https://politecoffee.com/pages/the-kyle-house
- https://www.thevillagedowntown.com/
- https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cllgigi-hilton-garden-inn-college-station/
- https://www.sxsw.com/
- https://www.cottonwoodcreekbcs.com/
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Sit down with Sarah & TJ today as they chat with Brian Nakamura, a professor at the Bush School!
SARAH, TJ & BRIAN CHAT ABOUT
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Brian's position within the Bush School
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The biggest drawing factors of the Bush School
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Major projects, papers, etc. he is working on
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Brian's favorite part about working at the Bush School
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Where he hopes to see the School go in the future
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Advice for faculty, staff and students
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://soundcloud.com/notable_nobles
https://bush.tamu.edu/faculty/bnakamura/
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=hY_AI-AAAAAJ
https://bush.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Brian-Nakamura-CV-Aug-2019.pdf
https://bush.tamu.edu/psaa/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiygM6JY_WY
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Today Sarah & TJ sit down with Morgan Meador the CSM of Cavalry Court & the George Hotels as she give them all of the event & venue offerings at BOTH hotels! Don't forget to stick around for the low down on her viral wedding experience!
SARAH, TJ, AND MORGAN CHAT ABOUT
- Morgan's Role
- Morgan's Favorite Part of the Job
- Facilities/Room Rentals
- The George and Cavalry Court Events
- Morgan's Fun Wedding Fact
- Industry Advice
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- The George
- Cavalry Court
- Morgan's Wedding
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Sit down with Sarah & TJ today as they chat with our student employee, Megan Kokenes as she shares all of her horror stories of working with them.
SARAH,TJ & MEGAN CHAT ABOUT
- What is Megan's role within the Conference Center?
- How long has she worked here?
- What was the main draw to this job?
- What major projects, papers, etc. Megan is working on?
- What is your favorite part about your position?
- What Megan hopes to do in the future?
- Is there anything you’d like to share for anyone considering the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center/Bush School; faculty, staff or student?
- Bonus…who is your favorite person to work with here?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://mays.tamu.edu/department-of-management/
https://bush.tamu.edu/apcc/staff/
https://www.aggieawib.com/
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On today's episode, Sarah & TJ are joined by Tawyna Moehlman from the Rec Center at TAMU College Station, TX to chat about the different facilities and capabilities of hosting a PLETHORA of different events. From dance practice to banquets, the Rec can do it all.
SARAH, TJ, AND TAWYNA CHAT ABOUT
- Tawyna's Role at the Rec
- Tawyna's Favorite Part of the Job
- Special Events Facilities
- Room Rentals
- The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA)
- Industry Advice
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- The American Business Women's Association (ABWA) https://bryancollegestation.abwa.org/
- Rec Facilities https://recsports.tamu.edu/facilities/
- Facility Reservations https://recsports.tamu.edu/facility-reservations/
- Joining a Student Organizations https://studentactivities.tamu.edu/get-involved/join-an-organization/
- TAMU Dance Organizations https://studentactivities.tamu.edu/search/?q=dance
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Today Sarah & Tj sit down with Professor, Director, Ambassador Andrew Natsios of the Scowcroft Institute. Hang on tight because they cover everything from past careers to current world affairs to future predictions.
SARAH,TJ & PROFESSOR NATSIOS CHAT ABOUT
- What is Andrew Natsios' position within the Bush School?
- How long has he worked here?
- What was the main draw to the School?
- What major projects, papers, etc. he is working on?
- What his favorite part about his position?
- What direction he hopes to see the School go in the future?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://bush.tamu.edu/faculty/anatsios/
https://bush.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Natsios-CV-February-17-2021.pdf
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=a2rfGSEAAAAJ
https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n8346c22e/Persons/View%20All
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Join us as we pick the brain of Dr. Will Brown, Professor & Director of the Center of Non Profits & Philanthropy at the Bush School of Government & Public Service. We cover everything from who he really is to what the future might hold for the Center!
SARAH & TJ CHAT ABOUT
- What is your position within the Bush School?
- How long have you worked here?
- What was the main draw to the School?
- Can you tell us what major projects, papers, etc. you are working on?
- What is your favorite part about your position?
- What direction do you hope to see the Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy go in the future?
- Is there anything you’d like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- https://bush.tamu.edu/faculty/wbrown/
- https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/nc5c8ddc9/Persons/View%20All
- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=zZ1MPWsAAAAJ&hl=en
- https://bush.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/VITA-Brown-02.15.21.pdf
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On today's episode, Sarah & TJ discuss what venues are doing to rejuvenate old ideas and altogether new inclusion options we should be seeing more of! A few corrections, so no one yells at us: "Pivoting" is NOT a Covid Documentary on Netflix. Sarah's oldest child is 10, not 11. IACC is the International Association of Conference Centers.
SARAH & TJ CHAT ABOUT
- Sensory Venues
- Cashless Options
- Sustainability
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- What's New in Kyle Field https://12thman.com/sports/2021/8/31/whats-new-in-kyle-field.aspx
- What’s New in 2022 https://www.rodeohouston.com/Whats-New
- Rodeo Houston visitors asked to follow pandemic safety protocols https://preview.houstonchronicle.com/rodeo/rodeohouston-visitors-asked-to-follow-pandemic-16918625
- As We Move Toward a Cashless Society, These Are the Risks You Need To Know About https://www.gobankingrates.com/money/economy/downsides-cashless-society/
- PPG Paints Arena https://www.ppgpaintsarena.com/
- Here's what happens to the Chick-fil-A in Mercedes-Benz Stadium that will be closed during the Super Bowl https://www.businessinsider.com/chick-fil-a-mercedes-benz-stadium-closes-fries-up-sundays-super-bowl-2019-1
- IAVM Nesletter: https://mailchi.mp/7a85dee050a9/iavm-region6-newsletter-6194229
- College Park Center https://www.utacollegepark.com/
- Sensory Bags https://www.kulturecity.org/sensory-bags/
- Autism Speaks Day at the Races creates first-ever autism friendly NASCAR race https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/4957-autism-speaks-day-at-the-races-creates-first-ever-autism-friendly-nascar-race
- Color Factory Houston - An Interactive Art Museum https://colorfactory.co/houston/
- Sensory friendly classrooms https://www.sensoryfriendly.net/how-to-create-a-sensory-friendly-classroom/
- Aggie Greenfund https://greenfund.tamu.edu
- Ronin https://ronintx.com/
- Institute for Sustainable Events https://www.ise.world/
- International Association of Conference Centers https://www.iacconline.org
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Sarah & TJ are back in action for our 4th season of Coffee Talk! Join them as they explore venues within the Bryan/College Station community. On Episode 1 of Season 4, TJ & Sarah recap the Catering & Vendor Showcase, updates at the APCC, and the future!
Apologies for misspelling and probably mispronouncing all names incorrectly.
SARAH & TJ CHAT ABOUT
- Season topic: Venue Focused
- APCC Catering & Vendor Showcase
- Updates to the APCC COVID policies
- A busy semester at the APCC
- Upcoming Fun Events
- Plan for the semester - site visits, photos, & more
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Upcoming Public Events at the APCC -https://bush.tamu.edu/apcc/events/
- National Student Employment Week - jobsforaggies.tamu.edu/Student-Employment-Week/National-Student-Employment-Week.aspx#0-WhyWeCelebrate
- Zeitmans - www.zeitmans.com
- March 24 - 25 Women in Intelligence Inspiring The Next Generation - https://calendar.tamu.edu/bushschool/event/267227-women-in-intelligence-inspiring-the-next
The Women in Intelligence Conference will focus on the historical impact that women have had on the intelligence field, the current impact women are making in the U.S. Intelligence Community, and inspiring future generations of both women and men to join the intelligence community. Focusing on the impact women have had on the field of intelligence from past to present – inspiring the next generation.
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In today's ep. 7, we cover everything from Academic advising to Disney and events to tattoos as we welcome our new favorite person: Melyssa Anne. <3
Army brat, Tex-European, self-proclaimed Disney freak, Melyssa-Anne Stricklin wants you to become an independent thinker and learn who you are. As an Academic Advisor, Melyssa-Anne advises students in several academic areas such as: Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Hospitality and Tourism, Youth Development, and Community Recreation. One industry which reaches all of these is event management.
Corrections because TJ misspoke: The event venue is The Barn (not Bright Star). The artist was Playboi Carti not Playboi & Cardi B. Apologies, Tj is not with it.
SARAH, TJ, & MELYSSA-ANNE CHAT ABOUT
- Melyssa-Anne's Role & her favorite part of advising?
- How the Event Management Certification has translated that in to your career?
- Melyssa-Anne's passion of Experience Design
- Since COVID, has the department alternated their teachings to include COVID best practices?
- Event Safety, is this something that is taught in the Program?
- If someone was interested in going in to this industry, what’s the one piece of advice you would give them?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Texas A&M University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Texas A&M University Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
- Academy for Venue Safety & Security
- Astroworld emergency plan did not include crowd surge protocol
- Astroworld had a plan for mass casualty events. It's unclear whether promoters followed it
- Playboi Carti concert canceled after chaos outside NRG Arena
- Environmental Health and Safety at Texas A&M
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Today we chat with Program Manager of Events & Donor Relations: Brenden Chaney. Join us as he takes us on his journey of being in the private events sector to helping open the Bush School Teaching Site in the heart of DC! (Hang around to find out about his adventures jumping off things)
*Disclaimer: We do not have a sponsorship from McDonalds- paid or non-paid!
SARAH, TJ, & BRENDEN CHAT ABOUT
- The Bush School in Washington, DC
- Can you tell us a bit more in-depth about your role there?
- Why did you select the Bush School?
- What’s it been like opening a new venue? Especially during COVID.
- Sadly the Grand Opening event got postponed, but can you tell us a little bit about how the Jean Becker event went?
- Is the school eventually going to open up to the public for booking?
- What are you most looking forward to in the near future?
- Catering
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Robert H. ’50 and Judy Ley Allen Building
- THE BUSH SCHOOL IN WASHINGTON, DC
- Upcoming Events | Bush School in DC
- Ambassadors Council
- The Mansion on O Street
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We found our new bestie. Today we interview Ashley Peacock, who was first met through an IAVM region 6 meeting, to find out about the mass amount of amazing things she has done and is doing! Work, family, leashed cats.. and much more!
SARAH, TJ, & ASHLEY CHAT ABOUT
- How Ashley got in to the Event/Venue Management/Hospitality industry.
- What Ashley's role is at her current job & what types of events they host.
- Favorite Events
- How Ashley got involved with IAVM?
- Hobbies...including video games
- Whataburger, H-E-B, & Taco Cabana
- Advice for eager event professionals
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- IAVM - https://www.iavm.org/
- IAVM Region 6 - https://www.iavm.org/regions/region-6-meeting-overview
- ASM Global-Managed Cox Business Center - https://coxcentertulsa.com/
- BOK Center arena - https://www.bokcenter.com/
- Convention Sales Professionals International - https://www.cspionline.org/
- International Association of Exhibitions & Events - https://www.iaee.com/
- Ranch Rodeo - Amarillo -- https://wrca.org/wcrr
- Clown Shortage: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/covid-in-ireland-clown-shortage-is-no-joke-gb0rqp0h3
- https://stories.whataburger.com/dip-your-toe-into-the-culture-of-corpus-christi/
- https://www.iavm.org/vms/vms-home
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Join us for our FIRST onsite interview! Sorry for the glare!! Jessica Tucker, one of the owners of Rail & Rye, tells all in the journey of opening a rooftop bar during a pandemic, booking talent, drink menus, and so many tree branch stories!
SARAH, TJ, & JESSICA CHAT ABOUT
- Rail & Rye & where the concept come from
- The process of opening a new venue & some lessons learned
- What type of events they have hosted and what future events look like at the venue.
- What happens on Fri & Sat nights - developing theme nights, specialty drinks & the mixologist, what musicians they have booked?
- Booking the venue & requesting to play
- Upcoming Events
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Rail & Rye Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RAILandRYE/
- Rail & Rye Instagram https://www.instagram.com/railandrye/?hl=en
- Smoke Daddies BBQ https://www.facebook.com/smokedaddiesbbq/
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Episode 3! Join us today in our lively conversation with special guest, Holly Kasperbauer as she divulges all of the Bush School's secrets! Can we get a vote on Holly bringing all of her puppers over to the PCC? Doggie daycare anyone?
SARAH, TJ, & HOLLY CHAT ABOUT
- Who is Holly & what does she do at Texas A&M & The Bush School
- New Student Orientation Week Planning
- Planning an in person New Student Orientation last year with many COVID protocols in place
- Student feedback
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Meet Holly: https://bush.tamu.edu/pslp/contact/#hkasperbauer
- The Bush School of Government & Public Service: https://bush.tamu.edu/
- Starting with Service: New Bush School Students Paint Eight Bryan Habitat for Humanity Homes https://bush.tamu.edu/news/starting-with-service-new-bush-school-students-paint-eight-bryan-habitat-for-humanity-homes/
- Public Service Leadership Program https://bush.tamu.edu/pslp/
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Episode 2! We interview Lieutenant General (retired) Jay Silveria; Executive Director of the Bush School D.C! We get the answers to all our questions from the future of the DC campus to favorite music styles. Join us in welcoming our new best friend in Washington D.C!
SARAH, TJ, & JAY CHAT ABOUT
- What brought Jay to The Bush School & working with Dean Welsh
- Texas A&M & The Bush School in Washington DC
- Jay's time in the air force
- Why his nickname is Tonto
- Being a pilot
- TJ & Sarah being guest on the Two Chicks Three Seats Podcast
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- The Bush School in Washington, DC: https://bush.tamu.edu/DC/about/
- Meet the Executive Director: https://bush.tamu.edu/silveria/
- General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III: https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/104966/general-mark-a-welsh-iii/
- Texas A&M Traditions: https://www.tamu.edu/traditions/index.html
- Two Chicks, Three Seats Episode 36: Events During the Pandemic Featuring Event Professionals from Texas A&M University: https://tripleseat.com/blog/two-chicks-three-seats-episode-36-events-during-the-pandemic-featuring-event-professionals-from-texas-am-university/?hss_channel=fbp-62704476323
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Do you want to hear some more from TJ, Sarah, Dean Welsh, & Dr. Ashley?
Here is a bonus clip from our latest recording of #coffee talk. They discuss a lot of random things and will keep you laughing for another 20 minutes!
Find out what they have to say about being talk show hosts, ballroom dancing, roller derby, cheerleading, the VFW, Top Gun, flying planes, the Dirty Dancing lift, Sears Roebuck, holiday parties, new employees, back to school, being a stay at home mom, working from home, margarita machines, favorite music, playing in a blues band, and how we came up with title of this episode!
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- The Bush School of Government and Public Service
- General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III
- Dr. Frank B. Ashley III
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Welcome to Ep 1, Sn 3 of #COFFEETALK! TJ & Sarah are joined by two very special, very funny guests with us to discuss everything! From their time at the Bush School of Government & Public Service to who is the better golfer...or dancer. Please join us today on this wonderful rollercoaster of an episode with General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III & Dr. Frank B. Ashley III.
SARAH, TJ, DEAN WELSH, & DR. ASHLEY CHAT ABOUT
- The grand opening at Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government & Public Service in Washington, DC.
- Events, Events, & More Events!
- Fully reopening and hosting in-person classes after a year on Zoom!
- Hobbies including Golf, Dancing, Cheerleading, & More!
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Bush School - Flash Mob
- The Bush School of Government and Public Service
- The Bush School of Government and Public Service in Washington, DC
- General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III
- Dr. Frank B. Ashley III
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On episode 7of “Where Are They Now?," we catch up with Korrigan Roman. Korrigan was an event intern at the APCC in the fall of 2016. She, alongside her fellow interns, assisted in planning and executing a variety of events hosted at the facility. Korrigan graduated from Texas A&M University in December 2016. Korrigan works at SANS Institute, a cybersecurity training company, as a Content Development Manager. She is responsible for the twelve SANS conferences held annually. She recruited cybersecurity leaders to discuss relevant cyber topics and coordinates logistical details to ensure a smooth operation. Korrigan now resides in New York City with her orange tabby, Reese.
TJ & SARAH ASK KORRIGAN...
- What was your position when you worked at the APCC?
- Where are you working now?
- What’s a memory or event you think of when you remember the APCC?
- How did you feel when you first started working at the APCC?
- Have you visited A&M since you left?
- What’s one thing you miss about being in Aggieland?
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On today’s episode 6 of “Where Are They Now?” We are catching up with Josh Harms. Josh Harms worked in the PCC from 2012-13 as an AV Technician, during the dark times of Sarah’s departure. He went on to work in the Department of Performance Studies, and now works in the College of Liberal Arts Deans Office supporting 2 Associate Deans.
TJ & Sarah ask Victor...
- What was your position when you worked at the APCC?
- Where are you working now?
- What’s a memory or event you think of when you remember the APCC?
- How did you feel when you first started working at the APCC What’s your favorite thing about being in Aggieland?
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On episode 5 of “Where Are They Now?,” We are catching up with Maddie Short. Maddie is a former student employee of the PCC, currently serves as the chief operating officer at Wilems Resource Group (WRG), a boutique consulting firm specializing in compliance and engagement for Medicare value-based care programs. She works from her home office in Friendswood, TX, and collaborates with clients from coast to coast. Maddie just celebrated her ten year wedding anniversary with her husband Taylor. Together they have a spunky five year old daughter who will enter first grade in the fall. Maddie has strived to build a career that still allows her to be “all in” as a wife and mom. She has a Masters in Health Communication from Texas A&M University. Whoop! TJ & Sarah ask Maddie...
What was your position when you worked at the APCC? Where are you working now? What’s a memory or event you think of when you remember the APCC? How did you feel when you first started working at the APCC? Have you visited A&M since you left? What’s one thing you miss about being in Aggieland?
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On episode 4 of “Where Are They Now?” We are catching up with Victor Aguilar. Victor is a former Audiovisual Specialist of the PCC, currently residing in College Station, Texas. He is currently a Senior Video Network Specialist with Instructional Media Services over the Innovative Learning Classroom Building Media Center. He is married to Ashley and has two beautiful children.
TJ & Sarah ask Victor...
- What was your position when you worked at the APCC?
- Where are you working now?
- What’s a memory or event you think of when you remember the APCC?
- How did you feel when you first started working at the APCC What’s your favorite thing about being in Aggieland?
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On episode 8 of season 2, TJ & Sarah are joined by Andre Kilzer! Andrew founded Texas FilmWorks in 2016 after years of working in the Texas video & film production industry. Andrew loves many things, chief of which is artisanal bread making (seriously). He's working on developing Texas FilmWorks toward its full potential. He and his lovely wife Jen are the parents of three small humans.
SARAH, TJ, & ANDREW CHAT ABOUT
Texas Filmworks and the team.
How has COVID effected your business? Were you still able to support some events?
Support level is for Virtual & Hybrid events?
What services do you offer for F2F events?
Can share with us the most interesting/exciting event you have done over COVID?
Anything you have learned over the last year that will help support events in the future?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
• http://www.txfilmworks.com/
• http://www.txfilmworks.com/our-team
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Our special guests today are Kathryn Meyer, Director of Admissions/Recruitment and Ashlee Treadway, Assistant Director of Admissions at the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University.
Kathryn has been with the Bush School for 19 years, handling much of the School’s recruitment marketing, communications, and events as well as overseeing the general admissions process for its on-campus degrees. Kathryn attends and presents at national conferences geared for graduate admissions professionals and is constantly learning to keep up in this fast-paced world. Kathryn is married, has two daughters attending Texas A&M, is a dedicated softball player, enjoys fire-pit time and her husband’s cooking, and loves serving alongside the incredible Bush School students who are so dedicated to others.
Ashlee has been with the Bush School for almost 6 years. She spent over four years as a student services program coordinator for the Office of Extended Education before transitioning into her current role working with on-campus students. Ashlee is heavily involved in recruitment communications and efficiency, and she processes all applications for the School’s four on-campus degrees and National Security Affairs certificate. Ashlee is married, passionate about Aggie football and basketball, and loves animals (although she’s allergic to them). Ashlee is honored to play a role, albeit small, as students start their journey as public servants.
Today we’ll be diving in to the recruitment process; traditionally what was done, how COVID affected that and will you be transitioning back to the traditional process or implement new ones moving forward.
SARAH & TJ CHAT ABOUT
- Tell us a little bit about what Recruitment entails.
- How did you have to adapt to accommodate the social distancing due to COVID for your Recruiting?
- Since you weren’t able to host ICWs in person, what did that look like?
- What was the response like from the prospective students?
- What was the engagement like for the Faculty?
- Did you run in to any hiccups? Or anything you wish you would have been able to do differently?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- https://bush.tamu.edu/admissions/
- https://bush.tamu.edu/admissions/degree/recruitment/
- https://bush.tamu.edu/admissions/degree/notification/
- https://bush.tamu.edu/admissions/degree/interviewconference/
- https://bush.tamu.edu/admissions/visit/
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On today’s episode 3 of “Where Are They Now?” We are catching up with Bryan Williams. Bryan currently residing in Aurora, CO. He is currently the Senior Director at Encore Global and is also the bass player in "Built To Last." He previously worked at the Gaylord Texan & helped open the Gaylord Rockies .
TJ & Sarah ask Bryan...
- What was your position when you worked at the APCC?
- Where are you working now?
- What’s a memory or event you think of when you remember the APCC?
- How did you feel when you first started working at the APCC?
- Have you visited A&M since you left?
- What’s one thing you miss about being in Aggieland?
On episode 2 of “Where Are They Now?” We are catching up with Tammie Vineyard, formerly Tammie Morton. Tammie is a former Assistant Manager of the PCC, currently residing in Meridian, Texas. She’s been married to Richie since 2014. They have a beautiful 6 month old baby girl named Maggie. Tammie is a full-time mother, wife and farmer.
TJ & Sarah ask Tammie....
- What was your position when you worked at the APCC?
- Where are you working now?
- What’s a memory or event you think of when you remember the APCC?
- How did you feel when you first started working at the APCC?
- Have you visited A&M since you left?
- What’s one thing you miss about being in Aggieland?
tamu #apcc #studentworker #events #eventpodcast #eventmanager #wherearetheynow
Today we’ll be discussing events TJ and Sarah attended, specifically TJ will fill us in on the Chamber’s Crawfish Boil at the Brazos Center, Sarah will be discussing the MLS Houston Dynamo game that occurred at Ellis Field, and update to Wolf Penn Creek’s Event request to the City Council and of course what’s coming up.
SARAH & TJ CHAT ABOUT
• Chamber's Crawfish Boil
• MLS Houston Dynamo at Ellis Field
• Wolf Pen Creek Event(s)
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
• https://blog.cstx.gov/2021/04/08/wolf-pen-creek-park-offers-respite-during-pandemic/
• https://blog.cstx.gov/2021/03/22/live-blog-mondays-special-city-council-meeting/
• https://fiestasanantonio.org/
• https://12thman.com/sports/womens-soccer
https://townhall.tamu.edu/draggieland/
QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE
• OOOOH yeah KARI
• 20 Events under contract!!
• I have that one Saturday event, but you already said I could go.
• What is gator fest!?
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Welcome to the FIRST episode of Where are they now?! Coffee Talk edition! Today we catch up with Erica Cox, former student technician and keeper of hilarious Sarah stories! Help us welcome her...and convince her to move back!!
TJ & Sarah ask Erica....
- What was your position when you worked at the APCC?
- Where are you working now?
- What’s a memory or event you think of when you remember the APCC?
- How did you feel when you first started working at the APCC?
- Have you visited A&M since you left?
- What’s one thing you miss about being in Aggieland?
tamu #formerstudent #apcc #studentworker #events #eventpodcast #eventassistant
Today is a very special episode of Coffee Talk. We have the honor of welcoming a student of the Texas A&M University & The Bush School of Government & Public Service, President of the Bush School SGA, and an overall spectacular human, Shekinah Kahongo. Please join us as we explore the overwhelming student perspective of changes to life on campus and what's really going on.
SARAH & TJCHAT ABOUT
- Who is Shekinah?
- What is SGA?
- Predictions for 2022 school year
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- https://bush.tamu.edu/students/organizations/sga/
- https://bush.tamu.edu/
- https://www.tamu.edu/
QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE
- Sarah: "Every time I hear the students talk I think 'man what am i doing with my life"
- Sarah: "That's a huge take away from those students, especially the first years"
- Tj: Wow
- Shekinah: "It's the bragging rights like: We beat UT almost every other year"
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Today welcome a guest as we run down our experience at the Meeting Planners Showcase 2021, new vendors we encountered, and not being sponsored by Dr. Pepper or not getting free mimosas. From reptile exhibits to picking flowers...there's an event for everyone.
SARAH & TJ CHAT ABOUT
- Meeting Planner Showcase 2021
- Dreaming big; new caterers & businesses
- Brazos Valley Events
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- https://visit.cstx.gov/events/
- http://www.zoomzpb.com/
- https://www.basecampfarmstx.com/
- https://herpshow.net/shows/
- Photos from Meeting Planner Showcase: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMfj2tGFIlO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE
- "Why would you want a pet cockroach?"
- "The University doesn't want to condone bringing thousands of people together on campus...but whatever I guess"
- "It's a weird grey area..."
- "It was super orange...not like a Fresca orange."
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Today we update ya'll with reaction to the press release from TAMU football as well some information from SEC on CoVid protocols. We also venture into the music festival world with Chicago's Riot Fest that is still on the books for September! It is all fun and games until we review infection numbers for Cook County. And a fun little tidbit I have named "the Audacity" where we invite a surprise guest and review the EIN call for podcast guests. Enjoy!
SARAH & TJ CHAT ABOUT
- Kyle field capacity/SEC Covid Guidelines
- Riot Fest
- Events Industry News
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- https://theeagle.com/sports/college/aggiesports/football/bjork-kyle-field-expected-to-be-at-full-capacity-in-the-fall/article_28185670-761d-11eb-92f9-7b3cab461638.html
- https://12thman.com/news/2021/2/25/texas-am-kentucky-volleyball-matches-postponed.aspx
- http://a.espncdn.com/sec/media/2020/SEC%20Task%20Force%20Recommendations%20Winter.pdf
- https://riotfest.org/2020/06/first-wave-2021/
QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE
- I'm concerned now because we're getting mixed signals
- My jazz hands are sparkly, what color are your jazz hands
- If we throw a hissy fit can we start doing events again?
- Surprise Guest: No one has money right now! It's crazy!
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On Episode 2, find out what is happening with University events and listen to TJ & Sarah chat about virtual events, snacks, and who gets to decide what is "best" for "top" lists.
SARAH & TJ CHAT ABOUT
- University event updates!
- Opinions on Best platform articles
- Engaging virtual attendees
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- www.snackmagic.com
- www.virtualeventsinstitute.com/
- ucenter.tamu.edu/coronavirus/
QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE
- "They look like enemies with their masks on.."
- "The only thing that discourages me slightly...not slightly probably a lot.."
- "..sorry my brain stopped working for a second.."
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SEASON 2 EPISODE 1 SUMMARY
Episode 1 of Season 2 of Coffee Talk!! I was going to tell a joke, but my kid said it was dumb...so Happy Wednesday! Today we are giving updates on the APCC facility, how the first two weeks of classes are going, the HBOMAX show, "The Event" and how amazing it would be to work for Wolfgang. (It's literally the last 18 minutes of the show)
SARAH & TJ CHAT ABOUT
• Building status update
• How the first 2 weeks are going & Stand out Profs
• Wolfgang Puck Catering
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
• https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GX90T6QT8fJyYWQEAAANl
QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE
• "Isn't there a full moon fixing to happen"
• "I am not a fan of zoom"
• "Smells like Northgate"
• "They're like the cool kids (Profs)"
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#coffeetalk #eventspodcast #apcc #tamu #TheEvent #wolfgangpuckcater #eventprofs #events
Season 2 of Coffee Talk with Sarah & TJ is coming soon.
Visit https://bush.tamu.edu/apcc/coffeetalk/ to watch or listen to Season 1 episodes!
Today we review the year, the upcoming year, and have our FIRST Virtual guest!! Yay!
Event terms have been compartmentalized... Virtual Experience is the new Virtual Event! Speaking of Virtual Experiences... Our expectations are pretty high.. Food delivery companies are partnering with the event industry to provide catering options for virtual attendees! Whaa.. So many creative options for keeping your attendees engaged!
Oversaturation is still a thing. sad face
But most importantly!! Help us welcome our guest as she fills us in on the how her year ended!
Yay! We made it!
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Welcome our guest, Rachael, who is a member of the Bush School Ambassador's Council! What is that you ask? What do they do? Who are they really? Ms. Rachael is here to answer all these questions!! Just kidding Take 2 after story corner... Scowcroft? Who's that? What are all these words? Everyone misses events! But teamwork is the real keyword here. Ambassadors...the mini family inside the Bush School family...inside the TAMU family...good times.
tamu #students #bushschool #bushambassadors #events #scowcroft #collegestudent #virtualevents
https://youtu.be/CTxjDby2C1I
https://bush.tamu.edu/
https://bush.tamu.edu/students/organizations/ambassadors/
Let me start by apologizing for the hot mess express over here! Insert cone of shame
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In today's episode we discuss EVENT DESIGN and what is going on with interactive museums and some out of the box thinking that we have come across when it comes to shopping, gatherings, weddings, etc.
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These museums though...seem lit (is that still a cool kid word?).
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There will definitely be some investigative journalism going on with the Houston (TX) based ones!! Work related of course...need to see if they are implementing the Covid protocols or if they are just for show.
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We also touch on topics of: inflatable prisons, human displays, and the ULTIMATE HOLIDAY MOVIE.
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Be careful exiting the hot mess express and if we can clarify anything for you...LET US KNOW!!
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Like, Share, Comment! If you have questions or have a topic for Sarah & TJ to discuss, let us know!
CoVid #Covid19 #Events #eventprofs #Houston #meetingprof #InteractiveMuseums #coffeetalk #tamu
First 19 minutes - pre show 19:30 - Live show begins! Welcome to our first live show! Special guest Former Student/Lifetime Ag from Class of...we still don't know even after this episode. Todays topics include: How are classes going? Do you still like us? What's your favorite toilet paper? Are you planning a holiday party? What's the history behind bobbing for apples? Do you know what pumpkin chunkin' is?! What are you doing this weekend? Can you invite 8 different families to your house for Thanksgiving?? Will you share you gumbo recipe!?? Join us for the craziness!! Sidebar: drink about a pot of coffee to be able to follow these thought trains!! #holidays #events #coffeetalk #parties #tamu #collegeclasses #cdc
CDC Holidays: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html
CDC Food: https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/prevention/food-safety-seasons-holidays.html
The Eagle: https://theeagle.com/townnews/highway/bcs-to-allow-trick-or-treating-advising-caution-masks-and-social-distancing/article_4c1065d8-1801-11eb-a9f9-d36078f78b42.html
NBCNews: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/new-york-wedding-birthday-party-lead-56-covid-cases-nearly-n1245233
Welcome back!
Today it’s all about sports! What are some of these major/national leagues doing?!
We will discuss the “bubble” and what all it entails. Is this something we can do for large scale events? Does anyone else have the budget?
Disclaimer: Don’t be daft, we understand HIPPA.
I lied, it’s not all about sports. We will also update on the bar mandate. What BCS is allowing and what are they discouraging?!
Shout out to Hope. We miss you! Also shout out to Lulu for the DT Bryan info.
events #eventprofs #meetingprofs #life #TAMU #APCC #Covid19
Links referenced:
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-covid-rules-coronavirus-football-2020/rovse8r08zbu1quh7y3joydah
https://theundefeated.com/features/how-the-nba-conquered-covid-19/
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a33796756/nba-bubble/
https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2020/09/28/mls-and-colorado-rapids-confirm-additional-covid-19-positive-cases
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.espn.com/soccer/colorado-rapids/story/4197443/portland-colorado-mls-game-postponed-after-rapids-positive-covid-tests%3fplatform=amp
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mlssoccer.com/mls-is-back-tournament/tournament-structure%3famp
https://open.texas.gov/
The answer to your question is: Everything. Squirrels have everything to do with events.
It’s October.. So as we channel our inner creeper...Let’s play a game: Be on the lookout and count the #blondemoments.. and guess which words we are trying to vocalize!
“QUALITY OF LIFE” SARAH…geez
Today’s topics include the burnout resulting from the oversaturation of virtual events we have been bombarded with the last 16 years of this Pandemic. (Obviously it only FEELS like 16 years…) as well as catering fails.
We are featuring an interesting (?) article today, that we will critique for you and link it down below. Also linked will be the article from the entity I couldn’t remember the name of #blondemoment . We will also review CDC guidelines on how to wear a mask because some people still do not know.
And the article totally mentions how much was paid for registration and I (TJ) got it wrong.. admitting fault, blaming lack of caffeine! - ENJOY!
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Links to articles:
https://www.pcma.org/hybrid-event-pcma-what-worked-what-didnt/
https://ncceh.ca/content/blog/physical-barriers-covid-19-infection-prevention-and-control-commercial-settings
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html
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Confused about all the terminology being used in the Event Industry these days? ((Me too)). Today we are discussing, actually Sarah is educating, I, TJ, am just here to clarify amongst my confusing... "we" are discussing the different types of events happening and new things on the horizon! All these "new" terms can have a dizzying affect! Are they interchangeable? Does anyone really know? What about now?! Or will the powers that be change the rules once I get it all sorted out?! spoiler alert: They did.. update to follow Join us in exploring all these questions. Don't forget to like, comment, and share! #Events #Life #virtualevent #meetingprof #eventpro #digital #hubandspoke #TAMU
Welcome back my lovelies!!
Special guest appearance part 2!!!! o.O
We are ELATED to have this special guest join us today! Can you see it on our faces?
We get the point of view on virtual teaching from a beloved Professor..
Covering everything from virtual learners, kilts, AV fairies, and what not to do when your Professor is late!
Ask him how good the coffee was...
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Welcome y'all! First guest appearance on our show today!!! We are super excited to welcome our wonderful Marketing Intern to our show. (She is AMAZING, no poaching. Free agent Spring 2021) How are things going from the student perspective? What does the future hold for graduates? She brought a post-it, she is clearly more prepared than us. Who is she?! Like, share, comment. #marketingintern #EVENTS #meetingprof #eventprof #PostIts #trending
Are y'all excited?! We are pretty excited (ignore the tremendous amounts of sighs, it’s cloaked excitement!)
Today’s topics consist of surviving the first week of classes in the Annenberg, catering, virtual networking and much more! Did we really survive? I am still struggling with this. It has been the LONGEST past few days, as I am sure many of you have experienced! #facts
I am going to need you to like and comment below! Don’t know what to comment about besides our shining personalities and overused hand gestures? Let us know about any topics you want us to cover! Appropriate topics only please
meetingprofs #events #eventprofs #eventtips #covid #eventmanagement #facilitymanagement #eventvenue #TAMU #conversations #hybridevents #eventinspiration #weddings #quarantine #catering #virtualnetwork
Welcome to our first ever Coffee Talk. ((By first I mean the first uploaded, quite a few blooper reels)) I am Tj an Event’s Coordinator at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center, joining me always is Sarah, the Director of the Facility.
Episode #1 we will talk about what in the world is going on with the facility (APCC), the CDC, and the Event’s Industry in general. Our struggles and triumphs during this time as well as our observations of the event industry in this ongoing pandemic included at no extra charge are the most amazing facial expressions documented to date.
Website: apcc.tamu.edu Bush School of Government & Public Service: bush.tamu.edu
CDC Event’s Guidelines: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/large-events/considerations-for-events-gatherings.html
State of Texas: www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/opentexas.aspx
Below I have listed links to our various social media sites, you should follow us.. we do nifty things.
Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/tamuannenberg/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TAMUAnnenberg
Twitter: twitter.com/TAMUAnnenberg
Any opinions expressed, verbally or otherwise, in these videos are not reflections of A&M or any affiliates. They are ours. Don’t judge.