Dr. Lye’s research explores ancient literature, mythology and gender studies, focusing on how classical narratives continue to shape modern discourse. Her talk will examine the role of female anger in mythology and its cosmic significance, offering a compelling perspective on the power and perception of women’s emotions throughout history.
Dr. Hilary Brewster is the director of the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program at Marshall.
“The annual Schmidlapp lecture allows us to invite experts in a variety of fields to share their expertise with the Marshall and local communities each March,” Brewster said. “I am so grateful to my colleague, Dr. Sydnor Roy, for suggesting Dr. Lye as a speaker this year in order to tie in this event with the conference celebrating 150 years of Classics studies at Marshall that same weekend.”
The lecture is free and open to the public, with a reception to follow.
The Charlotte Schmidlapp Lecture Series, sponsored by the Schmidlapp family and Fifth Third Bank, is dedicated to amplifying women’s voices in academia and beyond. It brings distinguished scholars and speakers to Marshall University to engage the community in meaningful discussions on gender, history and culture. For more information, please contact Dr. Hilary Brewster at brewsterh@marshall.edu.