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Coffee with the Profs: Julian Chambliss (Dept. of English)
March 15, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT
One of the MSU Alumni Office’s long-standing featured offerings, the Coffee with the Profs series, highlights research and work done by some of MSU’s finest faculty and staff. This lifelong education program is open to all.
Participants will not be joining us in person on campus. Instead, it’s a virtual experience that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home.
For each presentation you register for, there will be a different Zoom link. You’ll receive the Zoom link and password in your confirmation email.
The format is a 60-minute presentation followed by 30 minutes of Q&A. We strongly encourage you to submit your questions before the event. There will be an opportunity to ask questions live, but we may not have time to cover all questions. The best way to get your questions answered is to submit them in advance. Deadlines to submit questions for each session will be provided in the confirmation you receive after registering.
March 15 – A Question of Power and Glory: The American Psyche and Superheroes
Julian Chambliss, Val Berryman Curator of History, Michigan State University Museum, and professor, Department of English
Comics tell our story. Superheroes mirror our culture from pulp magazine origins to recent cinema triumphs. Through a uniquely American window reflecting enduring values, these characters help define the inspiration and aspiration of our society.