Evoking angst and suspense with images and selections from childhood bedtime stories, Dr. Bateman’s captivating presentation will highlight the dichotomy between traditional legends and contemporary fairytales.
“Hedges of thorns grow around sleeping castles, wolves swallow innocent girls, and heroes and heroines are caught in endless labyrinths…,” begins Dr. Bateman who proceeds to explain one of the themes in “Wicked Witches and Big Bad Wolves: The Wild Within.” “The complex topography of our collective imagination is detectable in traditional folk tales. Tensions mirror our dynamics and emotions, however modern children's stories have lost this reflective quality. The result is a culture that seeks immediate answers and stories that neither imitate what is real nor satisfy the wild within.”
ABOUT DR. KIM BATEMAN
Dr. Bateman, the Executive Dean of Sierra College, Tahoe Truckee, is well known for engaging and though-provoking presentations. She holds a doctorate degree in psychology, and has received dozens of accolades including Faculty of the Year (2003, 2005, 2007) and Outstanding Achievement Award (2006) while teaching at Sierra Nevada College, Eve Ensler’s “Warrior” award (2006), and Sierra College’s Deans’ Council “Wisdom Award” (2012), among many others. She is frequently asked to speak at conferences and hired to deliver keynote addresses. Dr. Bateman presented a TEDx talk called “Singing Over Bones” (available on YouTube) and has authored "Crossing the Owl's Bridge: A guide for grieving people who still love" (Chiron 2016). Learn more at kim-bateman.com.
Reservations are highly recommended.
Sierra College Insights is an interactive presentation series that takes place on the Tahoe-Truckee campus. It is provided at no cost and is open to residents and visitors. Attendees are invited to socialize over refreshments sponsored by Starbucks from 6:30 to 7 p.m.