Focus on Scholarship Webcasts Series
EKU Libraries and the Office of Graduate Education and Research are raising awareness for scholarly and creative achievements through the launch of a new series of webcasts, "Focus on Scholarship".
Each 10- to 15-minute "Focus on Scholarship" webcast will feature an Eastern community member discussing scholarship, how it informs their teaching, and, as appropriate, the supportive role of the Libraries and Graduate Education and Research. At least one interview will be released each month during the fall and spring semesters, and be regularly featured in the EKUpdate and on the EKU Libraries website. The EKUpdate will also continue listing current faculty and staff publications.
| Vic Kappeler |
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Vic Kappeler, an EKU Foundation Professor of Criminal Justice and Police Studies, has earned three degrees from EKU. His nine textbooks are commonly used by leading universities worldwide, and he is recognized as a leading scholar in media and the social construction of crime, police deviance and police civil liability, among other related fields. Kappeler also serves on the editorial board for Criminal Justice Review, and reviews articles for sixteen other academic journals.
Hear Kappeler speak about his scholarship and service to the field of criminal justice and police studies in the latest taping of the Focus on Scholarship webcast series [opens in Windows Media Player].
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| Tammy Horn |
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Listen to what EKU researcher/apiculturist Tammy Horn has to say about her scholarship in her interview for the Focus on Scholarship webcast series [opens in Windows Media Player].
The buzz continues to grow over her ongoing efforts to promote beekeeping on mine reclamation sites in Appalachian Kentucky.
Horn's work with the University's Eastern Kentucky Environmental Research Institute is profiled in the Nov. 15 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education. The article, by Karin Fischer, is titled "In Appalachia, A Researcher Makes Honey from Coal". It can be viewed on the Chronicle's website.
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| Derek Nikitas |
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Derek Nikitas is a faculty member in the Creative Writing MFA program, and author of two recent mystery novels:
Derek's first novel was nominated for the prestigious Edgar award, and has been optioned for film adaptation by Vox3 Films. His second novel, "The Long Division", is receiving rave reviews.
Hear what Derek Nikitas has to say about his scholarship in his first interview for the Focus on Scholarship webcast series [opens in Windows Media Player].
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| Dr. Mike Austin |
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Mike Austin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion, and author of two recent books:
He enjoys approaching practical topics like parenting and sports through a philosopher's lens.
Hear what Mike Austin has to say about his scholarship in his first interview for the Focus on Scholarship webcast series [opens in Windows Media Player].
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