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Jean Harper
Jean Harper is an associate professor of English at IU East and teaches English and creative writing courses. In 2007, Jean Harper received a springtime residency to Yaddo. The artists’ community is located in Saratoga Springs, New York and offers a sanctuary for creative and professional artists. Jean's documentary of the explosion of downtown Richmond, "1:47", was shown on the IU East campus and she was also a guest on the WIBC 93.1 FM "Afternoon Show" to discuss the 1968 Richmond explosion in relation to one that occurred in Indianapolis.
Education
Education
- M.F.A., Creative Writing, Emerson College, 1991
- B.A., English, Earlham College, 1982
Current Creative Interests
- Creative nonfiction, memoir, documentary work, equine studies.
Selected Publications
- "Colic," Florida Review, Vol. 17, No. 1-2, pp.11-24. (2014)
- "A Good Mom." Damselfly Press. (2014)
- "Neighbors," Harpur Palate, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 38-50. (2013)
- "Night Ride," North American Review, Vol. 297, No. 2, p. 31. (2012)
- 1:47: A Documentary Film. Mahallasville Road Productions. (2008)
- Rose City: A Memoir of Work. Mid-List Press. (Mid-List Press First Series Award) (2005)
Selected Previous Employment Positions
- Earlham School of Religion, Richmond, IN Visiting Professor, Graduate Writing Program (2011)
- Earlham College, Richmond, IN Visiting Instructor, Department of Art (2000; 2002)
Selected Offices Held in National/International Professional Organizations
- President. Indiana College English Association. 2006 – 2008.
- Vice President. Indiana College English Association. 2005 – 2006.
- Individual Artist Grants Review Panel. Indiana Arts Commission. 2002. 2004.
Selected Academic Awards/Recognitions
- Best American Essays 2013, Notable Essay; "Colic."
- Florida Review Editors' Essay Award. 2012.
- National Endowment for the Arts. Fellowship. Prose. 2012.
- Scholar/Teacher of the Year. Indiana College English Association. 2011.
- MacDowell Colony. Residency. 2010.
- Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Goldfarb Fellowship Award, Creative Nonfiction. 2009.
- Yaddo. Curtis Harnack Residency for Writers. 2008.
Sources
http://www.iue.edu/people/index.php?q=Harper
https://www.iue.edu/mediarelations/english-professor-receives-residency-to-yaddo-an-exclusive-artists%E2%80%99-community/
https://www.iue.edu/events/event/documentary-film-147/
