In the 14th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with artist and activist Matthew Mazzotta. They discuss how he became interested in the intersection of public art and activism, some of his most-known pieces, and how he created the recently installed public art piece at TXST, “Local Habitat” (also known as the Sleeping Bobcat).

President Damphousse also talks with Nisa Barger, director of public art for the Texas State University System. They discuss her career leading to her current director position, the art pieces on the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses, and the importance of public art on university campuses.

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In this bonus episode of The Current, Athletics Announcer Brant Freeman talks with President Kelly Damphousse and Athletics Director Don Coryell about Texas State University joining the Pac-12 Conference. They discuss why the decision to change conferences was made, what joining the Pac-12 Conference means for the university, and how this milestone propels TXST Athletics to the national stage.

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In the 13th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with Dr. Michael Cardona, San Marcos Consolidated ISD superintendent. They discuss his changing interests while in college, how he landed on pursuing education administration, the new dual credit program with TXST and San Marcos CISD, and the importance of mentorship.

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In the 12th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with Jack Martin, TXST Distinguished Alumnus and thought leader in communications, politics, and business. They discuss how he became interested in politics while running for Student Senate at TXST, meeting LBJ during his visits to campus, his time as a Regent, and his support of the Jack Martin President’s Leadership Class Scholars.

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In the 11th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with Dr. Christine Norton, professor in the School of Social Work. They discuss why she entered the field of social work, her path to becoming a professor at TXST, her work with outdoor behavioral therapy, and the creation of the Foster Alumni Creating Educational Success (FACES) program.

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In the 10th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with Richard Castro, Texas State Distinguished Alumnus, philanthropist, and civic leader. They discuss his family’s journey from Mexico to starting a neighborhood schoolhouse in Del Rio, why he chose to attend TXST, how he became a successful McDonalds franchisee, and why he continues to give back to help TXST students succeed.

Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.

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In the ninth episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with Steven Trout, head coach of Bobcat Baseball. They discuss his unique story to becoming head coach of the baseball team, his days of playing ball after graduating from college, how his style of coaching differs from others, and upcoming improvements to Bobcat Ballpark.

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In the eighth episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with Nathali Weisman, co-owner and CEO of KLP Construction Supply and TXST alum. They discuss her days as a student-athlete, the story behind changing the spelling of her first name, her interest in the construction supply industry, and supporting Bobcat football with the new Johnny and Nathali Weisman Football Performance Center at UFCU Stadium.

Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.

For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email podcasts@txstate.edu.