Christopher Kutz

Get to Know Chris Kutz | May 2023 Employee of the Month

If you’ve noticed increased publicity of TXST sports, you can thank Chris Kutz, Athletics Communications Director. Chris coordinates media coverage of Bobcat athletics through television, radio, and news releases. He also helped launch the States Up Podcast which shines a spotlight on TXST athletes’ personal journeys and experiences. Check out our Q&A below to learn […]

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Get to Know Anne Faber | April 2023 Employee of the Month

Do you have positive interactions with TXST websites? Is there a particular content type you enjoy? If so, you can thank Anne Faber, Programmer Analyst II for Mobile/Web Systems. Anne serves as a developer for GATO (the university’s web management system) and makes sure user-experience and accessibility standards are prioritized. Whether you’re simply a website […]

Getting Prepared to Change w/ Dr. Kevin Fall

Why is change so difficult? This is one of the most frequently asked questions I get from clients seeking counseling. It’s a great question and I’m not sure I have the complete answer, but I always wonder why people think it should be easy? We spend our lives trying to create balance and consistency in […]

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Training Spotlight: Mental Health First Aid

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing invites you to help #BeTheDifference by taking a FREE Mental Health First Aid training. Their goal? To have 1,000 participants become “first-aiders” by taking their first aid training by May 2023. Learn how to support your friends, family, and neighbors by attending a virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) […]

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2023 TXST Years of Service Awards

Mark your calendars for the 2023 Years of Service Awards! We’ll be celebrating Bobcat staff for their years of service and ongoing dedication to Texas State University. Date: May 4, 2023 Time: 3:30 – 5 p.m. Location: LBJSC Grand Ballroom Browse the list below to see the service milestones University employees have reached! Celebrating 10 […]

Flannel Friday!

It’s an ordinary Friday afternoon in Evans Liberal Arts, but some of the faculty have a different take on “casual” today. High-fives circulate to resounding chants of “Flannel Friday!” and “Heck yeah!” It’s unclear whether everyone participated intentionally or not, but smiles and amusement sweep the conference room as faculty gather for their monthly meeting. […]

What’s Cookin’ with WellCats

The delicious smells wafting down the hall at FCS Friday afternoon are really giving people something to taco ‘bout! If you haven’t heard, ProActive Nutrition (PAN) classes are WellCats’ signature cooking classes held right here on campus. What do employees love about PAN? Ask a couple of regulars, Patti Pulis and Kim Burns. “First of […]

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Event Recap | Faculty & Staff Trivia Night

On February 23, a caravan of Bobcats headed west on Old Ranch Road 12 and joined us in “the loft” of Roughhouse Brewing for a long-anticipated Faculty and Staff trivia night. The sounds of laughter and groovy music mixed with the smell of tacos, pretzels, and queso made for a relaxing night of mingling and […]