The Journal of Interactive Veteran Experiences (JIVE) is a collaborative project between the Texas State University Libraries and the veterans community of Texas State University. By blending technology, art, and expression, JIVE aims to provide a creative space for veterans in the Texas State University community to share their stories and memories in a meaningful way. In September 2024, we will launch our inaugural issue and invite the veteran students of the College of Applied Arts to submit their stories to be display in a digital journal edition.
In our inaugural issue, we aim to capture the diverse experiences, emotions, and journeys of military veterans and their families. We encourage submissions that reflect the resilience, strength, and unique perspectives of veterans as they transition from military to civilian life.
Submissions for the 2024 competition, Veteran Voices Unveiled through Digital Transformation are limited to the College of Applied Art at Texas State University. Each submission should include a digital object as described below in the submission categories and a 100-150 word biographical sketch of the creator.
Please note, JIVE will be open to recieving submissions from all veterans who are part of the Texas State University community. Submission and author guidelines will be posted to our forthcoming website in Spring 2024. If you have any questions, please email the JIVE editorial team at jiveeditor@gmail.com
Submission Categories:
Memorabilia:
Share a meaningful object or piece of memorabilia that embodies your personal anecdotes, challenges, and moments of triumph related to military service and post-military life. These stories should provide insight into your journey and connect with readers on a personal level. The staff at Alkek One will scan in the memorabilia to create an immersive representation of your story.
Creative Expressions:
Poetry: Share your thoughts and feelings by using the spoken and written word to amplify your poetry and its insights. You can use the podcast stations in Alkek One to record your oration.
Artwork: Submit paintings, illustrations, or 2-D digital art that reflect your experiences. If the work is not in digital form, the staff of Alkek One can digitize them for you.
Photography or Video: Share photos or videos that capture the essence of your military service or the moments that define your post-service life. These works will be scanned or closed-captioned with the help of Alkek One staff.
Academic Contributions: If you have conducted research or have academic insights related to veteran issues, submit your articles or papers for publication in the Journal of Interactive Veteran Experiences. All academic contributions must be unpublished or open access, with the author retaining the right to share. Topics may include education, mental health, policy, social issues, and more. To be included in the competition, you must also record a 3 minute presentation summarizing your research findings. You can use the YouStar studios in Alkek One to record your presentation.
Available Resources for Creators at Alkek One
The digital transformation can be facilitated using the following equipment, available to all students at Alkek One:
3D Scanner for objects and sculptures
2D Scanner for print materials
Professional digital cameras, and 360 cameras
Professional audio recording studios
Professional video recording studios
Full service makerspace and more...
Submission Guidelines:
- Submissions to Veteran Voices Unveiled through Digital Transformation competition must be original works created by student veterans from the College of Applied Arts at Texas State University.
- Submissions must include a digital object (digital image, video, 3D model, audio ...).
- Submissions must include a short biographical statement. The author's biographical statement should be between 100-150 words. Graduate student editors and/or Texas State Writing Center can assist if requested.
- Written creative expressions (poetry, short stories, etc.) should be in English, or include an English translation and can vary in length.
- Academic submissions should follow the American Psychological Association's citation guidelines and must include your 3 minute video presentation.
- Artwork and photography will need to be scanned in with high resolution for online-publication.
Submissions should be sent via email to jiveeditor@gmail.com
Prizes:
There will be a total of $20,000 in scholarships awarded equally to the top 20 submitters chosen by the selection committee. Please note all decisions are considered final.
Selection Process:
Submissions will be reviewed by the Veterans Alliance of Texas State (VATS) for relevance, quality, and alignment with the journal's mission.
Authors will be notified of acceptance or feedback by Aug 01, 2024.
Accepted submissions will be published in the Journal of Interactive Veteran Experiences. Select items will be shown in the Alkek One Gallery, space permitting.
Rights and Permissions:
All authors and creators publishing in the Journal of Interactive Veteran Experiences retain the rights to their work. Works will be licensed using Creative Commons License CC BY-NC-ND. This license enables reusers to copy and distribute the material in any medium or format in unadapted form only, for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator. CC BY-NC-ND includes the following elements:
BY: credit must be given to the creator.
NC: Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted.
ND: No derivatives or adaptations of the work are permitted.
If previously published elsewhere, please ensure that you have the necessary rights and permissions to submit the work for publication.
Privacy Statement:
The email addresses, names, and creative works entered into this digital project will only be used for the outlined purposes of this project and will not be used in any other purpose or given to any other party.
Accessibility Statement:
Texas State University (Alkek One and the School of Social Work) strives to provide access to its technologies to individuals with disabilities by following the requirements of the amended Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508. Section 508 ensures that federally funded programs and services are accessible to employees and members of the public with disabilities. Texas State University Libraries and the College of Applied Arts will do what it can to accommodate those with disabilities.
Questions and Inquiries:
Please email the editorial team at jiveeditor@gmail.com