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Meet Derek Nikitas
Department of English and Theater

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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.

Derek Nikitas

Derek Nikitas is a faculty member in the Creative Writing MFA program, and author of two recent mystery novels:

The Long Division (2009)
Pyres (2007)

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].

EKU Press release

Dr. Mike Austin

Mike Austin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion, and author of two recent books:

Wise Standards: Philosophical Foundations for Christian Parenting (2009)
Football and Philosophy: Going Deep (2008)

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].

EKU Press release