Frankenstein 200! Symposium
As part of an international celebration of the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's momentous 1818 novel Frankenstein, the Department of English held a two-day Frankenstein 200! symposium that brought together students, faculty and community members to commemorate the book and the many ways it has influenced western culture.
Guest Speaker
Joel Pace, professor at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Credit: Lisa Venticinque
Joel Pace, Ph.D., is a professor of English at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. He is an expert on British and transatlantic romanticism. He also serves as associate editor of the journal Symbiosis and has authored books, articles and chapters on romanticism in the Americas and on black romanticism. As a reggae musician, Pace shares bills with legendary bands such as The Wailers. He has appeared on Minnesota Public Radio and BBC programs to discuss literature, race and music.
Events
Community Art Show
Along with Vermillion Cultural Programming, the department hosted a community art show featuring Frankenstein-themed works of art by Vermillion locals.
Ghost Story Writing Contest
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley penned Frankenstein during a ghost story contest with friends in 1816. In honor of the novel's origins, the department hosted a ghost story-writing contest of its own. The winner was given a Frankenstein monster figure and a gift certificate from Vermillion coffee shop The Bean.
Events
Monday, February 26, 2018
| Event | Description |
| Diversity in the Literary Classroom | Teaching workshop for graduate students and faculty, led by Professor Joel Pace |
| Opening Reception | Hors d'oeuvres, beverages and cake to celebrate the 200th birthday of Frankenstein and his creature, as well as the Frankenstein Community Art Show |
| Edison's Frankenstein and Ex Machina |
Film screening |
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
| Event | Description |
| Panel Presentation | Frankenstein's Literary Legacies: USD Department of English Faculty Roundtable Meet the presenters |
| Panel Presentation | Frankenstein's Interdisciplinary Influences: Flash lecture presentations by USD faculty from biology, chemistry, computer science, philosophy, law and more. Meet the presenters |
| Lunch and Keynote Speaker | Guest speaker Professor Joel Pace will deliver a lecture on Frankenstein and race entitled "Frankenstein and the Black Atlantic." Lunch provided. |
| Panel presentation | Frankenstein's Cultural Contexts: USD English Graduate Student Panel Meet the presenters |
| Panel Presentation | Frankenstein's Pedagogical Provocations: USD Department of English Teaching Assistant Panel Meet the presenters |
Sponsors
Contact
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Heather Love
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ENGLISH Dakota Hall |
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LisaAnn Robertson
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ENGLISH Dakota Hall |
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