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By Mark Eckel

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.
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Ulla Connor: Linguistics Benefits Everyday Communication

About StoryAug 21, 2021

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Ulla Connor: Linguistics Benefits Everyday Communication

Ulla Connor: Linguistics Benefits Everyday Communication

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.

Aug 21, 202118:43
Steve Fox: Celebration of Creativity and Innovation

Steve Fox: Celebration of Creativity and Innovation

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.

Aug 21, 202122:18
Rob Rebein: The Power of Professors and Place

Rob Rebein: The Power of Professors and Place

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.

Aug 21, 202120:10
Karen Kovacik: English Prepares Students for a World of Opportunities

Karen Kovacik: English Prepares Students for a World of Opportunities

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

Aug 21, 202119:10
Jennifer Mahoney: The Study of English as a Service to Others

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

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

Aug 21, 202121:21
Jason Aukerman: The Legacy of Ray Bradbury

Jason Aukerman: The Legacy of Ray Bradbury

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

Aug 21, 202124:37
Hannah Haas: The Influence of Parents on Reading

Hannah Haas: The Influence of Parents on Reading

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

Aug 21, 202118:42
Estela Ene: Encouraging Empathy in a Transnational World

Estela Ene: Encouraging Empathy in a Transnational World

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

Aug 21, 202122:39
David Hoegberg: The Essential Nature of Listening to Others

David Hoegberg: The Essential Nature of Listening to Others

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.

Aug 21, 202119:36
David Beck: The Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education

David Beck: The Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education

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

Aug 21, 202117:55
Asher: A Student Witness for English

Asher: A Student Witness for English

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

Aug 21, 202122:16