The Frankenstein Meme Exhibit ran from October 27 through December 21, 2018 in the Salz-Pollak Atrium Gallery of the Pollak Library at California State University, Fullerton. The Exhibit kicked off with a Program Series of papers and events at the end of October to commemorate Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein. Students and staff of CSUF participated in the program to bring new conversations regarding Dr. Frankenstein, his creature, and the themes it brings along with it.

FRANKENSTEIN at 200, 1818 – 2018

The Frankenstein Meme Event Calendar | October 27 – November 2, 2018

All events were held in Pollak Library, North 130 unless otherwise noted.

Saturday, October 27      

3:00 – 4:00 PM | Patrons of the Library Talk: The Frankenstein Meme Project

• Dr. David Sandner explores the effect Mary Shelley’s novel has had on different pieces of literature over the past 200 years.

5:00 – 6:00 PM | Exhibition Reception, The Frankenstein Meme Art Show and Special Collections Display

• The Frankenstein Meme: Mary Shelley’s Literary Influence | The Atrium Gallery, Pollak Library
  • Curated by Cliff Cramp, Patricia Prestinary, and David Sandner, with Laura Black, designer, and Jennifer Minasian, graphic designer
  • Support by: ASI, The Pollak Library, and Patrons of the Library

Monday, October 29       

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Anniversary Celebration

• With Titan Radio DJ, a Gothic photo booth, flash mob, and surprise guests in front of Pollak Library, East
• In partnership with the Science Fiction and Fantasy Club

2:30 – 4:30 PM | Frankenzine Launch and Reading (The Villa Diodati)

• The Science Fiction and Fantasy Club with support from the English Dept.
  • The SF&F Club read selections from their issue as part of the program series.

5:00 – 7:00PM | The Villa Diodati Writing Workshop

• A writing workshop lead by award-winning writers and CSUF Alums Tim Powers and James Blaylock for CSUF students.
• Lead by the Creative Writing Club
  • With support from the SFWA Grant, English Department, and Patrons of the Library.

Tuesday, October 30         

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | The Frankenstein Meme Project Talk: Focus on Student Contributions

• Dr. David Sandner discusses the project, its timeline, and the contributions made by students in his class over the past two years.

2:00 – 3:00 PM | The Monstrously Daring Mary Shelley

• Lecture on Mary Shelley’s life before Frankenstein’s release. Learn more about what Mary Shelley was dared to do and how we play a part.
• Lead by Luivette Resto

5:00 – 7:00 PM | “I’ve Created a Monster!”: Doubles and Compromised Agency in Frankenstein and its Expressionist Predecessors

• A lecture and screening of Frankenstein (1931) wherein discussions of doubles and popular culture arise.
• Lead by Dr. Rebecca Sheehan, an Associate Professor of Cinema and Television Arts at California State University, Fullerton

Wednesday, October 31

9:00 AM – 7:30 PM | Frankenstein Readathon

• Guests across campus will participate in the international event, Frankenreads, and read Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus out loud.
• Started off by Dean Emily Bonney with special guest readers President Fram Virjee, Julie Virjee, and Provost Knutson-Miller

Ongoing Exhibits

• Mary Shelley’s Literary Influence | 1st Floor, Pollak Library, North
  • Curated by POET
• Mary Shelley’s Literary Family Tree | 1st Floor, Pollak Library, North
  • Curated by POET
• Frankenstein’s Literary Influences | 3rd Floor, Pollak Library, South (outside Special Collections)
  • Curated by Patricia Prestinary, Special Collections Librarian

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