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...
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...
It's official: On June 30 I will step down as director of the Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication. I have been offered and have accepted the position of Dean of the College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University and will start there July 1.
I am very proud of my time with the great people of Iowa. We can cite a long list of achievements, including the building of the Moeller Research Lab; our new Master of Strategic Communication degree; the Philanthropy and Fundraising Certificate program; the extension of doctoral funding to four years; the hiring of a large, innovative cohort of new faculty; the considerable upgrade and revision of our graduate and undergraduate curricula; the increase in quantity and quality of student services (including internship and career counseling); the expansion and greater involvement of our Professional Advisory Board and engagement with the state of Iowa, our peers, and the industry; and, not least, achieving full accreditation...