Happy February, MiPA Members!
As Jason mentioned in his letter last week, we’re excited to welcome a different Jason—Dr. Jason Aukerman—as our speaker for this month’s membership meeting.
Join us next Tuesday to learn about Jason’s work with the Ray Bradbury Center, which was founded on the belief that a writer’s work does not end with preservation alone. How can authors and publishers best go about preserving and archiving their works? What goes into archival work, and why should authors and publishers consider this stage of the life of a literary work?
This talk traces how the Center came into being and how Bradbury’s ideas continue to move beyond the archive through public programs and festivals that place his work in the hands of new readers and writers. A literary legacy, properly tended, is not sealed away but carried forward through active engagement.
About Our Speaker
Dr. Jason Aukerman is the Director of the Ray Bradbury Center and a Clinical Associate Professor of American Studies and English Literature and Indiana University Indianapolis. He specializes in American literature, popular culture, and the intersection of science fiction, fantasy, and visual media. Dr. Aukerman’s research and teaching explore narrative, imagination, and cultural storytelling, with particular attention to works by Ray Bradbury. He is committed to public humanities engagement and brings literary and cultural scholarship to broader audiences through lectures, podcasts, and interactive programs.
Event Details & Registration
Date: Tuesday, February 10th
Time: Networking “open mic” starts at 6:30 PM CT; program starts at 7:00 PM CT
Location: On Zoom
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zFadeDtpTVOkFHiOfKzrCA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting, including access online or using one of Zoom’s dial-in numbers to call from your phone.