Nick Bergfeld
Nick is the Around Town host on Texas Tech Public Media, and a sustainable economic development consultant based on the High Plains. He graduated with his bachelors’ in biochemistry and psychology from Texas Tech University, and his medical doctorate from the Yale School of Medicine and master’s in public policy from Harvard’s School of Government.
Nick can be found on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter @nickbergfeld.
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Coach Chuck Darden - Shallowater High School. (retired) Coach Darden coached for 44 years at Shallowater High School, 41 years as the head coach of the girls’ basketball program.He won 1,052 games during his career, which included 35 playoff appearances, 23 district championships, 18 regional tournaments, seven state tournaments and two state championships.Coach Darden will be inducted into the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame on May 20, 2023. -
Robin Satterwhite is the President of South Plains College.President Satterwhite shares his journey through education and leadership. He discusses his West Texas roots, the importance of South Plains College to the region, and SPC’s numerous educational opportunities.
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Jim Bertram former Lubbock Director of City Planning.In the 2nd of a two part series, Jim discusses the I-27 interstate plan to the city, the Lubbock Sign Ordinance and the Canyon Lakes no. 7 that will be named "Jim Bertram Lake" in his honor of service to Lubbock.
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Jim Bertram former Lubbock Director of City Planning.Jim discusses his experiences of taking on the role in the aftermath of the 1970 tornado. Jim would oversee the transformation of an area used for landfills and industrial runoff into the Canyon Lakes system, Lubbock’s largest recreational amenity and model for sustainable water recapture.
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Dirk Fowler is a professor in the Texas Tech Graphic Arts department.Dirk is an internationally recognized graphic artist and is a concert poster designer for clients such as Duran Duran, Joe Ely, Gwen Stefani, Merle Haggard and more.He shares stories about his first press machine, the creative process, and his children developing their artistic talents.
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Cory Roof is the CEO of Ogallala Greens.Cory discusses growing vegetation with hydroponic systems, where plant roots are suspended in nutrient rich water instead of the soil. This can greatly reduce the amount of water needed to grow crops such as leafy greens, tomatoes, strawberries and much more.
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Jane and Kurt swap stories about their illustrious careers in South Plains television, radio, and theater. Their multi-decades long working relationship and humor shine throughout the interview.
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Jane Prince Jones and Kurt Kizer, radio and TV personalities and Theatre actors discuss their careers and their love for acting.In the first of a two part show.
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Matt is CEO in Residence, School of Business at LCUMatt shares his experiences as a fourth generation member and Co-President of the then family owned United Supermarkets. He discusses faith, leadership, and how United Supermarkets was able to stay on the leading edge of innovation to become the dominate regional grocery store chain that it is today.
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Al Sacco Jr. shares his professional journey to becoming an astronaut, intentionally choosing research that would have relevance to the space program. He discusses his experiences in space, including the fateful decision that had him pulled off the ill-fated space shuttle Columbia, being Dean of the TTU’s College of Engineering, his love of teaching, and the importance of engaging alumni.
