About the Show
CTC This Week brings you a quick roundup of events, activities, important dates, and opportunities happening across the Central Texas College campus.
Join Desiree Bates from KNCT 91.3 FM and Elissa Faaloua from the Mayborn Science Theater every Saturday as they help you figure out what’s happening at CTC—and what you might want to put on your calendar.
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Events Mentioned in This Episode
Campus events and reminders featured in the October 31, 2026, episode of CTC This Week, covering October 31–November 7.
Monday, November 2
Yoga Under the Stars
6–7 p.m. | Mayborn Science Theater
Enjoy an evening of yoga beneath the planetarium dome. All experience levels are welcome, ages 17 and older. The cost is $19.
Wear comfortable workout clothes and tennis shoes, and bring a yoga mat and water.
Advance registration and payment through CTC Continuing Education are required. The theater cannot accept walk-ins or payment at the door. Call 254-526-1586 for registration information.
Tuesday, November 3
Lunch Patio: Floribbean Cuisine
Noon–1:30 p.m. | Roy J. Smith Student Center
Enjoy a student-led dining experience from CTC’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality program. The café is across from the Anderson Campus Center. Walk-ins are welcome; no reservations are required.
Creative Writing Workshop: Becoming a Bricoleur
5:30–6:30 p.m. | Hobby Memorial Library, Room 108
Build something with LEGO bricks, then turn your creation into a story! Dr. Brent Royster will lead this workshop exploring how everyday materials can inspire creative writing.
The workshop is free and open to students, faculty, staff, and community members. No writing experience is needed, and all materials are provided.
For information, call 254-526-1621 or email ReferenceRequest@ctcd.edu.
Wednesday, November 4
Mid-Day Music Concert
12:30 p.m. | Front porch, Roy J. Smith Student Center, Building 220
Bring your lunch and a friend for performances by the CTC Band and Choir, along with individual performers.
For information, contact the Fine Arts Department at 254-526-1572.
Training is scheduled for volunteers helping with the Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association’s State Championship Tournament, taking place November 6–8.
No experience is necessary. Review the volunteer signup information for training details and available judging shifts. Hourly CTC employees must have their supervisor’s permission to volunteer.
Thursday, November 5
Career and Technical Education Center Open House
9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Building 253
Meet instructors, explore hands-on training opportunities, and ask about programs and class schedules.
Featured fields include automotive, building trades, diesel, graphics and printing, HVAC, welding, professional truck driving, and medical and office technology.
Lunch Patio: Floribbean Cuisine
Noon–1:30 p.m. | Roy J. Smith Student Center
The Floribbean menu continues with another lunch prepared and served through CTC’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality program. Walk-ins are welcome; no reservations are required.
CTC and National University Signing Day
2 p.m. | Second floor, Anderson Campus Center, Building 224
CTC and National University will celebrate their transfer and educational partnership supporting students continuing their education beyond CTC.
See the event invitation for RSVP information.
Friday, November 6
Evening Patio: German Cuisine
5–7 p.m. | Roy J. Smith Student Center
Enjoy an evening featuring German cuisine from CTC’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality program.
Reservations are required. Call 254-526-1515 to reserve your seat.
Ongoing Opportunities
Student Massage Therapy Internship Appointments
Available through November 19
CTC’s Licensed Massage Therapy students are accepting internship appointments. Your participation helps students complete their educational requirements.
Visit the program’s MassageBook page for services, availability, and booking details.
Mayborn Science Theater Schedules
Enjoy Halloween shows on October 31, followed by a new Saturday lineup beginning November 7. Visit starsatnight.org for the complete schedule, show descriptions, and ticket information.
Campus News
CTC Named Best of 2026
Central Texas College has been named Best of 2026 in the College and University category. Thank you to everyone who voted and supported our college community!
Thank You for Supporting KNCT
Thank you to everyone who has contributed during KNCT’s Fall Membership Campaign. Your gifts help keep the music and community programming you enjoy on the air.
We appreciate you being part of our radio family!
The Mayborn’s Schedule
Meet Elissa Faaloua & Desiree Bates
Long before we shared a microphone, Elissa and I met as graphic design students at Central Texas College. We barely knew each other then and rarely spoke. I was shy and usually kept to my corner of the classroom. That changed when an internship brought me to the Mayborn Science Theater, where Elissa was already working.
We quickly became friends, and Elissa later recommended me for a position at the Mayborn. There, I designed graphics and assisted with planetarium shows. Today, I serve as KNCT’s News and Public Affairs Operator. A formal title for what I jokingly call “professional button pushing.” Along with operating the soundboard for programs such as Sunday Gathering, I manage KNCT’s social media presence.
Elissa brings years of Mayborn history to the microphone. She has been there long enough to remember film projectors, dark rooms, and climbing ladders to prepare a show. A wife, mother of three, longtime dog mom, crystal enthusiast, and natural people person, Elissa has a gift for making everyone feel welcome and remembered.
We are friends, former coworkers, occasional gym partners, and part of each other’s support system. That friendship is precisely why I asked Elissa to join me for CTC This Week.
Our guiding philosophy is simple: “Smile—they can hear it.” After all, it is always better to sound a little corny than a lot boring.
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