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About Story is a podcast dedicated to uplifting, positive, engaging stories from the faculty, students & friends of the English Department at the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI.

Mark Eckel


    • Aug 21, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Ulla Connor: Linguistics Benefits Everyday Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 18:42


    Dr. Ulla Connor, Chancellor's Professor of English and Director of the International Center for Intercultural Communication at IUPUI, explains how the study of linguistics has applications in every aspect of life.

    Steve Fox: Celebration of Creativity and Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 22:17


    Dr. Steve Fox, Director of the Writing Program at IUPUI, explains how important it is to hear people in their own voice, expressing their beliefs.

    Rob Rebein: The Power of Professors and Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 20:10


    Dr. Rob Rebein, Professor of English and Director of Creative Writing at IUPUI, discusses why teacher-mentors matter in becoming a professor and the impact of cultural context on our writing.

    Karen Kovacik: English Prepares Students for a World of Opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 19:09


    Dr. Karen Kovacik, Director of English Graduate Studies at IUPUI, revels in the broadmindedness that the study of English brings to any vocation.

    Jennifer Mahoney: The Study of English as a Service to Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 21:20


    Jennifer Mahoney, Senior Lecturer in English and Associate Director of the Writing Program at IUPUI, says reading expands our view of the world.

    Jason Aukerman: The Legacy of Ray Bradbury

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 24:37


    Dr. Jason Aukerman, Director, The Ray Bradbury Center and Professor of American Studies, discusses Ray Bradbury's life and writing.

    Hannah Haas: The Influence of Parents on Reading

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 18:41


    Hannah Haas, Senior Lecturer in English and Internship Coordinator for IUPUI's English Department, says reading brings comfort and hope.

    Estela Ene: Encouraging Empathy in a Transnational World

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 22:38


    Dr. Estela Ene practices international welcoming as IUPUI Director of English for Academic Purposes and Director of the TESOL Graduate Program.

    David Hoegberg: The Essential Nature of Listening to Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 19:35


    Dr. David Hoegberg, Chair of the English Department at IUPUI, speaks about the importance of stories in understanding different ways of looking at the world.

    David Beck: The Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 17:55


    David Beck, Senior Lecturer of English at IUPUI, believes that university writing and literature classes are essential.

    Asher: A Student Witness for English

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 22:15


    Asher is pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice but believes the IUPUI English Department has been essential to his education

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