The Draft: Stories, Conversations, and Ideas in Progress

In this special edition of The Draft: First Takes , we meet the emerging podcasters behind three new ideas developed through the Writing and Communication Center’s Podcast Incubator. Ms. Jinane Tannous, Physics Lab Supervisor at Lebanese American University , and Ms. Caren Hachem, an engineering student, explore the stories, contributions, and visibility of women in science. Mr. Hassan Mokdad, a m...

Four future podcasters. Four ideas worth hearing before they become finished products. In this special mini-series of The Draft , host Dr. Reine Azzi sits down with four emerging podcasters as they take their first steps from concept to conversation. Developed through the Writing and Communication Center's Podcast Incubator, these pilot interviews showcase projects that seek to inform, preserve, a...

What makes a Writing and Communication Center matter in a world where AI can generate text in seconds? In our first episode of The Draft , we explore how the center became a space for connection, conversation, and growth. From removing the stigma of asking for help to navigating COVID, regional crises, and the rise of AI, we discuss why students still need human listeners, not just smart tools. Jo...