Purpose
Practical storytelling is not just for entertainment, it is the start for conversation, community, healing, and continuing tradition.
Building Bridges
Conversations across disciplines between University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists to share stories and make connections.
Fostering Community
Fairbanks community members came together at the Bread Line to create a collective "stone soup" story. Read more and experience the 3D interactive story here.
Community of Writing
An annual find your story event in Fairbanks Alaska. Community members come together to create stories based on their experiences. Stories are shared through an online portal. Hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Writing Department.
Human Connections
The New York Times Op-Docs channel is full of fascinating stories from America and around the world that tell of the human experience from many different perspectives. This resource is a great place to find inspiration and connection with our fellow humans.
News
Story is how we have always communicated important information and stories shape our world. Journalism departments at universities around the world train their students to tell stories from data to documentary. Storybench is the hub for Northeastern University School of Journalism and one example of how journalists learn to tell the story of the day.
