Everyone knows that April showers bring May flowers, but did you also know April brings Neurodiversity Celebration Month?? April 2nd is recognized by the United Nations as World Autism Day. As a result, many organizations designate April as Autism Awareness Month. Some organizations, such as IBM, have taken it a step further and chosen to […]
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. […]
Evette Hernandez uses her 18 years of TXST work experience to support the School of Family & Consumer Sciences and the Child Development Center. Though her official job title is budget assistant, Evette is always willing to lend a helping hand wherever and whenever needed. During a recent period of unexpected turnover, Evette took on […]
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 […]
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 […]
Carbohydrates are found in most of the foods we love, such as potato chips, cookies, and even ice cream. But did you know carbohydrates are also found in fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains? Over the last few decades, diet culture has portrayed carbohydrates as “bad” foods to be avoided as they are processed, sugary, and […]
If you need an example of what “serving the TXST community” looks like, look no further than Kelsey Banton, Health Promotions Specialist for the Student Health Center. An advisor for Students Against Violence and HealthyCats, Kelsey coordinates educational outreach to raise awareness about how to recognize and prevent violence in addition to supporting victims. She […]
If you’ve ever reached out for help with travel, expense reports, or reimbursements, there’s a good chance you’ve interacted with Isabel Valdez, Accountant I from the Accounts Payable and Travel Office. Since October 2013, her determination and customer-first attitude (not to mention her expertise with the Concur Travel platform) has helped make traveling a smooth […]
“With the right mindset, we can’t lose, we either practice what we’ve learned or we learn what we need to practice.” – Nodra Before you read the rest of this article, take a minute and complete the mindset quiz below: Growth Mindset / Fixed Mindset Test (idrlabs.com) Done? Ok great, jot down your results and […]
‘Tis the season for resolutions but let’s be honest, sometimes the 8 – 5 workday (and the rush hour traffic that follows) can slow us down on the road to prioritizing our well-being. Thankfully, TXST’s Employee Assistance Program is designed to help you live your best life at work and at home. Whether you’re kicking […]