Local Podcast Host Christian Hamilton
At Texas A&M, numerous skills and talents are on display every day. But on a campus of around 90,000 students, faculty and staff, not all of those talents are visible. This bite-size audio series tells the stories of the important campus jobs you don’t see and the people that do them.
Episodes
Episode #3 – Finding Library Books August 21, 2024 Books don’t just appear on shelves. Meet the librarian responsible for purchasing every item owned by Texas A&M University Libraries. Hear why his team cares more about student success than you might expect. Plus, learn about an A&M library program that started a national trend and why its librarians have daily discussions with libraries worldwide. Listen to more episodes at tx.ag/unsungtalents.
Episode #2 – Overseeing The Gardens July 29, 2024 With 800 different trees, flowers and other plants growing in his domain, Gardens manager Joseph Johnson has a lot to manage. Hear firsthand what goes into maintaining the seven acres of tranquility. Plus: what plant smells like grape Kool-Aid? Listen to more episodes at tx.ag/unsungtalents.
Episode #1 – Bus Trainers July 9, 2024 Aggie Spirit bus drivers: visible. Bus trainers: not visible. Meet some of the trainers responsible for teaching students how to drive A&M's 14-ton, 40-foot-long buses. Ride along on a mock route and hear how supportive and encouraging trainers are. And hear from students about their training experience. Listen to more episodes at tx.ag/unsungtalents.
