Utah State Today press release: Thursday, October 23, 2014

USU’s University Libraries Gets into the ‘Spirit’ of October 

University Libraries at Utah State University continues its series of mini-exhibits when it presents a new exhibit especially suited to an October opening. 

“Scared of the Dark: Culture of Monsters” is a new exhibit opening in the atrium of Merrill-Cazier Library, and it runs Oct. 28-Dec. 12. The exhibit focuses on the culture, history and evolution of vampires, werewolves, zombies and the monster from the book “Frankenstein,” written by Mary Shelley in 1818. Items on display have been assembled by the staff at Merrill-Cazier Library.

The exhibit also offers a unique connection to this year’s Common Literature experience book “Frankenstein: the New Prometheus.” All incoming USU students enrolled in the Connections Program read the book before fall semester 2014 began. Members of the community at large were invited to also read the book. Then, at the conclusion of Connections, a convocation was presented by USU faculty members Brian McCuskey and Charlie Huenemann.

McCuskey joins University Libraries for the exhibit’s opening presentation and reception Wednesday, Oct. 29. Everyone is invited to the event that begins at 4 p.m. in Merrill-Cazier Library, Room 101. McCuskey, an English Department faculty member, will discuss monsters and the monster culture.

The exhibit is designed to resemble a spook alley or a carnival side show, organizers said.

Both the exhibit and Oct. 29 presentation are free and open to everyone. Organizers invite everyone to “come have a frighteningly good time.”

Source: University Libraries