Digital Folklore
A presention on how folklore thrives in the digital age from memes to viral trends.
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LECTURE SERIES
USU Brigham City is proud to present free and insightful lectures to our community. See schedule below for dates and topics.
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The community is welcome to attend in-person or view the series online.
USU Brigham City Auditorium | 7:00 pm
989 South Main Street, Brigham City, Utah
2024–2025 Lectures
September 12, 2024
Community Engagement in the Arts
Explore how art and community build eachother and celebrate Brigham City's artistic heritage.
Katie Pace-Hess
Guest Speaker
October 10, 2024
Historic Brigham City Through a Technoglical Lens
Digitally restored photographs bring new life and forgotten detail to the streets, businesses, and homes of Brigham City from her earliest days.
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Scott F. Jensen
Guest Speaker
November 14, 2024
Sherlock Holmes and Spiritualism
Did you know that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of the most famous detective in the world, later became the most famous spiritualist in the world? Come learn about the surprising connections between the logical methods of Sherlock Holmes and the spiritual beliefs of his author!
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Dr. Brian McCuskey
Guest Speaker
Professor of English
Utah State University
January 9, 2025
The Movie Palace
Experience how going to the movies has changed over the years through the histories of people and local theaters. Plus hear live accompaniment to excerpts from the silent film era.
Note: No recording is available.
Isaac & Becca Goeckeritz
Guest Speakers
February 13, 2025
Lynne McNeill, PhD
Guest Speaker
Folklore associate professor, English Dept. Utah State Univesity
March 13, 2025
Utah's Cold War Landscapes
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Rebecca Andersen, PhD
Guest Speaker
Senior Lecturer, History Dept.
Utah State University