Are we living in Panem? The book or the movie? Is Katniss a feminist? How does race work in fandom? Is hunger a virtue?

Come join us on Tuesday, May 1st for a lively multidisciplinary panel discussion on The Hunger Games franchise. Panelists include Professors Vanessa Tyson (Political Science), Siobhan Phillips (English), Toby Reiner (Political Science), and Perin Gurel (American Studies) with Professor Sharon O’Brien (American Studies) as chair. Remarks from panelists will be followed by an open discussion and q & a.

Light refreshments will be served – squirrel availability TBD.

This event is organized by the department of American Studies and generously co-sponsored by the departments of English, Political Science, and the Center for Sustainability Education at Dickinson College.

Arena:  Stafford Auditorium, Rector Science Center - 6:00pm Capitol Time