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.
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.
21 Aug 2021
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.
21 Aug 2021
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.
21 Aug 2021
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.
21 Aug 2021
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.
21 Aug 2021
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.
21 Aug 2021
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.
21 Aug 2021
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.
21 Aug 2021
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.
21 Aug 2021
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.
21 Aug 2021
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
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