Ofstad Scholar to Discuss Zombie Mythos
Dr. Sarah Juliet Lauro, associate professor of English and writing at the University of Tampa, will present “Zombies: Our Mirror Monsters?” at 5 p.m. March 18 in the Baldwin Little Theatre as part of the Ofstad Visiting Scholar Program.
Lauro’s presentation will focus on the most recent developments in zombie mythos in films such as “28 Years Later,” with its differently embodied zombies, and “Weapons,” which some critics have argued is a zombie film. Her research compares the thought of zombies acting as a cultural barometer to provide insight into stock market trends or political outcomes with that of horror films simply being made for society’s worst fears to be dramatized in ways that makes them feel less terrifying.
Hosted by the Department of English, the Ofstad Visiting Scholar Program is available thanks to the generosity and vision of Odessa Ofstad in creating Truman’s first-ever endowed chair. The Ofstad Visiting Scholar Program brings renowned guest writers and scholars from around the world to the Truman campus. During their stay, these talented scholars offer a range of workshops, lectures and readings.
Additional information can be found on the School of Arts and Humanities Instagram or on their website.
