March 25 @ 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm
Wicked offers many opportunities to think about cultural representations of girls and women across a variety of differences. This panel of professors and students will unpack the imagery of sisterhood to discuss what is new, old, thrilling, and troubling about this film. What makes it so popular? What is the symbolic meaning of defying gravity? Who is the biggest villain in the story? Come join the conversation as we explore different ways of interpreting the meaning(s) of Wicked and its phenomenal global success since its release last November. And join in the fun by enjoying themed refreshments and competing in the costume contest (awards for Best Elphaba and Best Glinda). This event is cosponsored by the Office of Community and Student Engagement in the Division of Student Affairs.
More detailed publicity will be shared as we get closer to these dates. In addition to these CWGS events, please watch for announcements of additional events to recognize Women’s History Month by various offices, centers, and programs across campus! Women’s History Month has been celebrated in the U.S. since 1987. The Center for Women’s and Gender Studies is proud to participate in this tradition. Follow us on Instagram @uscupstatecwgs. If you’d like to bring a class to any of the events or give extra credit for your students to attend one of them, email me at johns232@uscupstate.edu.