TOP’S TEN 88.1 KTXT: Episode 9

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Episode #9 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation. Broadcast: 25 May 2014 Guest: Jim Gerlt, District 4 Representative, Lubbock City Council   Song List: 1. Amazing Grace – Judy Collins 2. Shout To The Lord – Darlene Zscech 3. The Dance – Garth Brooks 4. Wings Of A Dove – Ferlin Husky 5. Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head – B. J. Thomas 6. It Is Well With My Soul – Words by Horatio Spafford 7. Because He Lives – Bill Gaither 8. Why Don’t You Love Me – Hank Williams 9. Canon In D Major – Johann Pachelbel 10. Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison ...
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TOP’S TEN 88.1 KTXT: Episode 8

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Episode #8 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation. Broadcast: 18 May 2014 Guest: Dr. Al Sacco Jr., Dean, Texas Tech University Ed Whitacre Jr., College of Engineering   Song List: 1. Turn, Turn, Turn – The Byrds 2. Danger Zone – Kenny Loggins 3. Eye Of The Tiger – Survivor 4. Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler 5. From A Distance – Bette Midler 6. Leader Of The Band – Dan Fogelberg 7. Magic Every Moment – Dan Fogelberg 8. Circle Of Life – Elton John 9. Can You Feel The Love Tonight – Elton John ...
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TOP’S TEN 88.1 KTXT: Episode 7

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Episode #7 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation. Broadcast: 11 May 2014 Guest: Dr. Michael Galyean, Dean, Texas Tech University College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources   Song List: 1. Amazing Grace – Judy Collins 2. Rhinestone Cowboy – Glen Campbell 3. Beyond The Sea – Bobby Darin 4. Wildfire – Michael Martin Murphey 5. Mandolin Rain – Bruce Hornsby And The Range 6. The Way It Is – Bruce Hornsby And The Range 7. The Wreck Of The Edmond Fitzgerald – Gordon Lightfoot 8. Rocket Man – Elton John 9. Wave On Wave – Pat Green 10. Diggin’ Up Bones – Randy Travis ...
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TOP’S TEN 88.1 KTXT: Episode 6

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Episode #6 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation. Broadcast: 4 May 2014 Guest: Dr. Carol Edwards, Dean, Texas Tech University College of Visual and Performing Arts   Song List 1. Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd 2. The City Of New Orleans – Arlo Guthrie 3. Carolina In My Mind – James Taylor 4. Running On Empty – Jackson Browne 5. Heard It Through The Grapevine – Creedence Clearwater Revival 6. Calypso – John Denver 7. Take It Easy – Eagles 8. Carefree Highway – Gordon Lightfoot 9. Galway Girl – Sharon Shannon & Steve Earle 10. The Sound Of Silence – Simon & Garfunkel 11. U Can’t Touch This – MC...
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TOP’S TEN 88.1 KTXT: Episode 5

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Episode #5 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation. Broadcast: 27 April 2014 Guest: Christy Martinez-Garcia, Founder and Publisher, Lubbock Latino Magazine   Song List: 1. Guantanamera – Celia Cruz 2. Hey Jude – The Beatles 3. Oye Como Va – Santana 4. Together – Tierra 5. Heat Wave – Linda Ronstadt 6. Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler 7. Imagine – John Lennon 8. I Can’t Tell You Why – Eagles 9. Barrio Viejo – Lalo Guerrero 10. Open The Eyes Of My Heart – Michael W. Smith ...
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TOP’S TEN 88.1 KTXT: Episode 4

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Episode #4 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation. Broadcast: 20 April 2014 Guest:  Kelly S. Rowe, Sheriff, Lubbock County   Song List: 1. Bad Boys – Inner Circle 2. Ramble On – Led Zeppelin 3. Limelight – Rush 4. Circle – Big Head Todd And The Monsters 5. Photograph – Nickelback 6. Rock Is My Blood – Sammy Hagar 7. Comfortably Numb – Pink Floyd 8. Are You Ready? – Creed 9. Kiss From A Rose – Seal 10. Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffet  ...
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TOP’S TEN 88.1 KTXT: Episode 3

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Episode #3 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation. Broadcast: 13 April 2014 Guest: Ambassador Tibor P. Nagy Jr., Vice-Provost for International Affairs, Texas Tech University   Song List: 1. Only In America – Jay And The Americans 2. Theme From A Summer Place – The Lettermen 3. I Want To Hold Your Hand – The Beatles 4. Light My Fire – The Doors 5. Be Still And Know That I Am God – Celebrant Singers 6. The Wind Beneath My Wings – Roger Whittaker 7. The Boy In The Bubble – Paul Simon 8. God Bless The USA – Lee Greenwood 9. We Are The World – USA For...
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TOP’S TEN 88.1 KTXT: Episode 2

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Episode #2 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation. Broadcast: 6 April 2014 Guest: Dr. Todd Chambers, Chair, Department of Journalism and Electronic Media, Texas Tech University College of Media and Communication   Song List: 1. The Kid Is Hot Tonight – Loverboy 2. Rain On The Scarecrow – John Cougar Mellencamp 3. Destroyer – The Kinks 4. Flatland Farmer – Maines Brothers Band 5. Miss You – The Rolling Stones 6. Comfortably Numb – Pink Floyd 7. Someone Like You – Van Morrison 8. Bring It On – Steven Curtis Chapman 9. Dark Horses – Switchfoot 10. These Days – Foo Fighters...
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TOP’S TEN 88.1 KTXT: Episode 1

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Episode #1 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation. Guest: Kent Hance, Chancellor, Texas Tech University System Broadcast: 6 December 2013 Guest: Kent Hance, Chancellor, Texas Tech University System Song List: 1. Busted Flat In Baton Rouge – Janis Joplin 2. Drop Kick Me Jesus – Bobby Bare 3. My Girl – The Temptations 4. What A Wonderful World – Louie Armstrong 5. Stagger Lee – Lloyd Price 6. Blessed Assurance – Alan Jackson 7. God Bless America – Kate Smith 8. The Letter – The Box Tops 9. Amarillo By Morning – George Strait 10. Taxi – Harry Chapin 11. You’re In My Heart – Rod Stewart 12. Have I Told You...
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Don’t Fear Fund Raising, Part 2

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David D. Perlmutter. “Don’t Fear Fund Raising, Part 2.” Chronicle of Higher Education, July 18, 2014, pp. A24-25. July 14, 2014 Don't Fear Fund Raising, Part 2 Matching donor passion to your department’s needs By David D. Perlmutter An acquaintance who was a department chair at a small liberal-arts college described one of the nightmare-come-to-life scenarios of every academic administrator faced with fund raising. He had met an alum with "a very high capacity"—the development term for wealth available to give—who was ready to make a major gift. The catch was that the donor embraced "fringe phenomena" (let’s call them leprechauns here to protect his privacy). His ambition was to finance an endowed chair in leprechaun studies—not as in folklore but as in scientific fact. To their credit, my friend, his faculty, the college foundation, and the upper administration stood tall and politely turned down the proposed gift. The anecdote, although unusual, typifies a common apprehension of academics who are thinking about becoming administrators and thus entering...
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