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CAAS NEWSLETTER
The Classical Association of the Atlantic States
http://www.caas-cw.org
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Electronic Newsletter Issue 1.3 Supplement October 2009
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This
supplemental issue of the CAAS Newsletter
consists largely of announcements that cannot or should not wait until our next
regular issue appears in the winter.
In particular, there are many worthy summer study opportunities (foreign
and domestic) with application deadlines in 2009 or early 2010. Regular Newsletter feature articles will resume in the winter issue, but it
is my sad duty to include Nik Gross's obituary for Rhoda Schall, who died
earlier this month at the age of 89. David J. Califfdcaliff@ndapa.org
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In Memoriam Rhoda Schall
(1920-2009)
by Nicolas Gross
University of Delaware, Emeritus
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Conversation
overheard in Wilmington, DE.
Rhoda Schall:
Eddie, where was I when this development took place?
Eddie: Rhoda,
you stayed home for twenty years and raised the kids.
Like many women
of her era, Rhoda Schall's career as a Latin teacher got a late start; once
under way, however, floruit et duravit.
From Rudy
Masciantonio, an overview:
She was
certainly the quintessential Latin teacher, totally dedicated to her field and
her students. When she lived in Delaware she could be seen at virtually every
meeting of the CAAS and the Delaware Classical Association. Her enthusiasm for
the Classics and her personal
warmth were contagious. She ran an excellent high school Latin program and
managed to be academically rigorous yet popular at the same time. She was much in demand as a tutor for
Latin and would have students visit her home to be tutored. Classical Studies has lost a great
teacher and advocate.
From Becky
Scarborough, a reminiscence:
For me, the sad
news of Rhoda's passing has evoked many fond memories of past classical events
in Delaware. She taught during the
heyday of the classics in Delaware, when student enrollment in individual
programs numbered at least a hundred or more and when the annual DJCL event was
a much anticipated convention.
Rhoda's students, fired up by her contagious enthusiasm and coaching,
always excelled at these events, whether they were competing in Olympic-type
athletic games, chariot races, arts and crafts projects, or costume and
academic contests. When it was
Rhoda's turn to host a DJCL event, we always knew we were in for something
special! At one such convention,
she entertained us, all appropriately garbed in Roman dress, of course, with an
authentic style Roman banquet, complete with suckling pig and the works!
Rhoda served as
a vibrant president of the DCA.
She would often host dinner meetings at the lovely home which she and Ed
shared. No ordinary covered dish
suppers for Rhoda, though! We were
all instructed to bring authentic Roman dishes, which sent us delving into the
ancient writings of Apicius and such. (I remember making my Asparagus Venetian
casserole, renaming it Asparagus Pompeian).
Rhoda was
inspiring, from Sheila Hazzard:
I remember Rhoda
as a vibrant, wonderful teaching giant.
When I first joined DCA, I knew from the beginning that I wanted to be a
Rhoda when I grew up as a teacher.
I'll never forget when her students did a modernized version of a
section of the Aeneid behind a sheet with back lighting. She was a powerhouse behind our
statewide Junior Classical Convention and as such extended the joys of learning
to so many budding classicists.
Janet and I had
barely unpacked when Rhoda introduced us to the Delaware's current efforts to
"desegregate" by creating a state-wide school district and enlisted our support
for Latin in the Elementary School across the proposed district. Exciting, heady, if short-lived, days
for Latin in Delaware! Rhoda's
contagious enthusiasm for the Roman world coupled with her unfailing generosity
inspired her students and a
generation of dedicated Delaware Latin teachers. Let it be known that Rhoda taught and tutored Latin until her
88th year!
Sit terra levis.
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NLTRW: National Latin Teacher Recruitment Week
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The eighth annual National
Latin Teacher Recruitment Week will take place from March 1-5, 2010. During this week, teachers of Latin at
all levels are encouraged to talk with their students about career
opportunities in Latin education.
Website: www.promotelatin.org/nltrw.htm. Funding is available, and it has been used in the past to
great success. Click here [link:
http://www.promotelatin.org/nltrwscrapbook.htm] to see how Hunter College used
CAAS funds for their 2008 event "Bibamus, Edamus, Colloquamur!" organized by
Ronnie Ancona.
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| Overseas Summer Study Opportunities
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American
Academy in Rome
The
American Academy's Classical Summer School is a six-week program open to
teachers of middle school, high school, and two-year colleges, and to graduate
(and mature undergraduate) students of classics, ancient history, classical
art, or classical archaeology. The director for 2010 will be Gregory
Bucher. Tuition for 2010 has not yet been set. The American Academy typically
offers a variety of other summer programs; see website for details. The
application deadline for all programs is 15 January 2010. Contact the
American Academy in Rome: info@aarome.org; website: www.aarome.org
American
School of Classical Studies at Athens
Excavations in the Athenian Agora
Undergraduate and graduate students and postgraduate scholars with an
interest in archaeology, ancient history, classical studies, and related
subjects are invited to apply for the volunteer staff of the archaeological
excavations of the Athenian Agora. Priority will be given to graduate students
preparing for professional careers in classical archaeology. Living
accommodations in Athens at no cost and a modest expense allowance will be
provided; volunteers will be expected to make their own travel arrangements.
The season extends for eight weeks from early June to early August. The
deadline for completed applications is December 15, 2009. Contact the Agora
Volunteer Program, American School of Classical Studies, 6-8 Charlton Street,
Princeton, NJ 08540-5232; telephone: 609-683-0800; fax: 609-924-0578; ascsa@ascsa.org; website: http://www.ascsa.edu.gr
Summer Sessions
The Summer Sessions are an intensive introduction to Greece from antiquity
through the modern period for graduate and advanced undergraduate students and
high school and college teachers with clear evidence of interest and academic
preparation in the classical world. The first session (June 14-July 28, 2010)
is under the direction of Prof. Kirk Ormand, and the second session (June
21-August 4, 2010) is directed by Prof. Jo Clayton M. Lehmann. The fee of
$3,860 includes tuition, lodging, travel within Greece, museum fees, and
partial board. Scholarships are available. The deadline is January 15,
2010. Applications are available online at the ASCSA website:
http://www.ascsa.edu.gr
University
of Georgia
Directed by Distinguished Teaching Professor James C. Anderson, the
University of Georgia's Rome Program will run from May 22 - June 29,
2010. All courses are offered for college credit and involve group field
trips and explorations in and outside the city, including a three-day trip to
the Bay of Naples. The approximate cost for the program is $7,200 but
will vary with the number of courses taken. Round-trip airfare is not
included. Application deadline is January 15, 2010. Contact Professor
Anderson, Department of Classics, University of Georgia, 233 Park Hall, Athens,
GA 30602-6203; telephone: 706-542-2170;
e-mail: janderso@uga.edu; Website: www.uga.edu/rome
The Vergilian Society
The Vergilian Society will
host four study tours during the summer of 2010: "Romans, Etruscans and Ancient
Greeks: Exploring Antiquities from Etruria to the Bay of Naples" (July 7-18,
2010) directed by John Wonder,
"Vergil, Aeneas and Augustus: A Workshop in Italy for AP Latin Teachers"
(July 17-28, 2010) directed by Steven L. Tuck and Amy Leonard, "Alexander the
Great from Troy to Gordion/Issus" (July 2-17/19, 2010) directed by Andrew L.
Goldman, and "The Archaeology of Identity in Coastal Campania: How Ancient
Italians and Greeks Became Romans on the Bay of Naples" (August 2-14, 2010)
directed by Anne E. Haeckl and Christopher A. Gregg. Apply online or by post. Scholarships are available. Contact Antonio Leonardis, Secretary of the Vergilian
Society; e-mail: vergsoc@yahoo.com.
Website: www.vergil.clarku.edu
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| American
Classical League Annual Institute
The
sixty-third annual American Classical League Institute will be held on June
26-28, 2010 at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. Featured
topics this year are "Peace and War in Vergil and Other Authors, "Caesar: The
'New' AP Author," "Teaching Students to Read/Translate Latin, "The Classical
Tradition in America," and "Technology in the Latin Classroom." Proposals
for papers and workshops are now being accepted. The deadline is January
18, 2010. Contact William Mayer, ACL Vice President, Hunter College, New
York, New York; email: vicepresident@aclclassics.org; website: www.aclclassics.org
CUNY
Latin/Greek Institute
The
Latin/Greek Institute of The City University of New York offers basic and upper-level
programs in Latin and Greek typically from early June to mid-August (2010 dates
have not yet been set). Contact Prof. Rita Fleischer, Director of the
Latin/Greek Institute, Box 33G, City University Graduate School, 365 Fifth
Avenue, New York, NY 10016; telephone: 212-817-2081; e-mail: rfleischer@gc.cuny.edu;
website: web.gc.cuny.edu/provost/lginst/index.htm
University
of Cincinnati Summer Residency Program
The
University of Cincinnati Classics Department hosts a Summer Residency Program.
Summer Residents, in the fields of philology, history and archaeology will come
to Cincinnati for a minimum of one month and a maximum of three during the
summer. Apart from residence in Cincinnati during term, the only obligation of
Summer Fellows is to pursue their own research. They will receive free
university housing. They will also receive office space and enjoy the use of
the University of Cincinnati and Hebrew Union College Libraries.
Applicants must have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of application. Only
online applications will be accepted; the deadline is February 15, 2010.
Information: program.coordinator@classics.uc.edu.
University
of Dallas Summer Programs
The
Department of Classics at the University of Dallas will offer summer courses in
Elementary Greek, Elementary and Intermediate Latin, and Latin
Literature. A precise course schedule should be available in
February. Tuition for 2010 has not be set but is expected to be similar
to 2009 rates: $1125 per 3-credit course. Telephone: (972) 721-4108.
website: http://www.udallasclassics.org/summer.html
University
of Georgia Summer Classics Institute
The
University of Georgia's Summer Classics Institute offers a variety of
undergraduate and graduate Latin and classics courses designed for Latin
teachers who wish to continue their education, work towards certification, or
earn a Master's degree on a summers-only basis. Workshops and guest lectures by
visiting master teachers and other scholars supplement the Institute's
curriculum. Application deadline is April 1, 2010. Contact Summer
Institute, Department of Classics, Park Hall, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
30602-6203; telephone: 706-542-9264; e-mail: gradinq@arches.uga.edu;
website: http://www.classics.uga.edu
University
of Texas Summer Programs
The
Department of Classics at the University of Texas at Austin will offer its
Intensive Greek course (three semesters in 10 weeks) from June 3 - August 16,
2010. The department will also offer Latin at the beginning through
advanced levels as well as courses in Classical Civilization. Contact
Lynn Gadd at ugclass@www.utexas.edu
or 512-471-8502 for additional information; website: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/classics
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Overseas Academic Year Opportunities
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| American
Academy in Rome
Affiliated Fellowships
A
broad range of fellowships is available for graduate students and junior and senior
scholars who wish to study at the American Academy in Rome during AY 2010-2011.
Conditions, amounts, and deadlines vary. Contact the Academy: info@aarome.org;
website: http://www.aarome.org/programs/fellowships
Rome Prize
Each
year, through a national competition, up to thirty Rome Prize fellowships are
offered in several disciplines, including humanistic approaches to ancient
studies. Fellowships, which can range from six months to two years, include a
stipend ($10,000 to $20,000, depending on the terms of the fellowship), room
and board, and work space at the Academy. The application deadline is
November 1, 2009. Contact Dr. T. Corey Brennan, Andrew W. Mellon
Professor-in-Charge: corey.brennan@aarome.org or +39.06.5846.466;
website: http://www.aarome.org
Visiting Artists and Scholars
Program
Artists
and scholars of any nationality whose professional expertise is in one of the
fields in which the Academy offers the Rome Prize may apply to rent living and
working space at the Academy for two weeks to four months. The deadlines are
January 31 and May 31. For information visit the Academy's website at www.aarome.org
and read about "Other Residency Opportunities."
American
School of Classical Studies at Athens
A
broad range of fellowships is available for graduate students and junior and
senior scholars who wish to study at the American School of Classical Studies
at Athens during AY 2010-2011. Conditions, amounts, and deadlines vary.
Contact ASCSA, 6-8 Charlton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540-5232; telephone:
609.683.0800; fax: 609-924-0578;
e-mail: ascsa@ascsa.org;
website: http://www.ascsa.edu.gr
Seminarium
Philologiae Humanisticae, Leuven
Every
year, the C. Arrius Nurus Foundation offers a number of scholarships of 800
euros per month, for a minimum of three months each, to post-graduate students
and young scholars working in the area of Neo-Latin studies under the guidance
of a member of the Seminarium Philologiae Humanisticae (Katholieke Universitiet
Leuven). For more information, contact Prof. dr. Gilbert Tournoy,
Seminarium Philologiae Humanisticae, Blijde-Inkomststr. 21, B-3000 Leuven,
Belgium; e-mail: gilbert.tournoy@arts.kuleuven.be; website: http://www.arts.kuleuven.be/sph/nurus.htm
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Scholarships in Classics for First-Year
Undergraduates
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Boston
University
Three
full and eight half-tuition scholarships are available through a competitive
examination. Contact Prof. Loren J. Samons II, Chair, Department of Classical
Studies, Boston University, 745 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215;
telephone: 617-353-2427; e-mail: ljs@bu.edu.
College of
the Holy Cross
To
enter the competition for the full-tuition Henry Bean, S.J., Classics
Scholarships contact Prof. Thomas R. Martin, Chair, Department of Classics,
College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA 01610; telephone: 508-793-2547;
e-mail: tmartin@holycross.edu. The deadline is January 15, 2010. The
application form is available on line at http://www.holycross.edu/academics/classics/
John Carroll
University
Applications
are invited for the full-tuition Charles A. Castellano, S.J., Scholarship at
John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. The deadline is February 6,
2010. Contact Dr. Gwen Compton-Engle, Chairperson, Castellano Scholarship
Committee, Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Cultures, John
Carroll University, 20700 North Park Boulevard, University Heights, OH 44118;
telephone: 216-397-4371; fax: 216.397.4653; e-mail: gcomptonengle@jcu.edu; website: http://www.jcu.edu
Pennsylvania
State University
The
Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies offers the Reverend
Thomas Bermingham, S.J., Scholarship in the Classics for full-time
undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll in Greek or Latin studies
at University Park. The deadline is March 1, 2010. Contact Prof. Stephen
Wheeler, Undergraduate Advisor, Department of Classics and Ancient
Mediterranean Studies, Pennsylvania State University, 319 Weaver Building,
University Park, PA 16802; telephone: 814-865-2821; fax: 814-863-7840; e-mail: smw6@psu.edu; website: http://www.cams.psu.edu
Ripon
College
A
$2,000 annual scholarship is available to any admitted first-year student with
at least a Magna on the Level II or higher National Latin Exam who is taking
one Latin, Greek, or classics course during the first year at the college.
Contact Ripon College, Office of Admissions, 300 Seward Street, P.O. Box 248, Ripon,
WI 54971-0248; telephone: 800-947-4766; e-mail: adminfo@ripon.edu; website: http://www.ripon.edu
University
of Dallas
Classics
scholarships ($1,000-$3,000) in combination with other merit awards (up to full
tuition) are available to undergraduates. They are renewable yearly and can
include one semester at the University's campus in Rome. Current high school
juniors should apply at Open House days in the spring. Contact Dr. Karl Maurer,
Chairman, Department of Classics, University of Dallas, 1845 East Northgate
Drive, Irving, TX 75062; telephone: 972-721-5289; fax: 972-721-4088; e-mail: mailto:filokalos@aol.comfilokalos@aol.com; website: http://www.udallas.edu/classics
University
of Georgia
The
deadline for the Warlick-Mannion Scholarship in Classical Languages is February
1, 2010. Contact the Undergraduate Coordinator, Department of Classics, Park
Hall, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-6203; telephone: 706-542-9264;
fax: 706-542-8503; e-mail: mailto:rcfowler@uga.edu;
website: http://www.classics.uga.edu
Xavier
University
Three
scholarships are available for students in the Honors A.B. Program in Classics
at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. A Latin Department scholarship is
also available. Contact Dr. Shannon Byrne, Chair, Department of Classics,
Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH 45207; telephone: 513 745-3456; fax:
513-745-1955; e-mail: byrn@xavier.edu;
website: http://www.xu.edu/classics
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Margo Tytus
Visiting Scholars Program
The
University of Cincinnati Classics Department is pleased to announce the Margo
Tytus Visiting Scholars Program. Fellows, in the fields of philology, history
and archaeology will ordinarily be at least 5 years beyond receipt of the Ph.D.
Apart from residence in Cincinnati during term, the only obligation of Fellows
is to pursue their own research. Fellowships are tenable during the regular
academic year (October 1 to June 10). Both short-term (1-2 months) and
long-term (1-3 academic quarters) fellowships are available. Apply online
by January 15, 2010. Information: program.coordinator@classics.uc.edu;
website: http://classics.uc.edu/index.php/tytus
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ACTFL
The
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages will hold its annual
convention from November 20-22, 2009 in San Diego California. Several
programs of interest to Latin teachers will be held at the conference,
including sessions on AP Latin, general pedagogy, and foreign language
standards. Website: http://www.actfl.org
American
Philological Association
The
140th annual meeting of the American Philological Association, in conjunction
with the Archaeological Institute of America, will take place on January 6-9,
2010 in Anahein, California. Submissions are now being accepted for a
variety of panels and colloquia for the 2011 meeting in San Antonio,
Texas. Deadlines vary. Full details are printed in the October
Newsletter and available at the APA website. Contact the APA Office, 292
Claudia Cohen Hall, University of Pennsylvania, 249 S. 36th St., Philadelphia,
PA 19104-6304; telephone: 215-898-4975; fax: 215-573-7874; e-mail: apaclassics@sas.upenn.edu;
website: http://www.apaclassics.org/www.apaclassics.org
Berlin Film
Conference
The
Freie Universität Berlin will host the conference "Antiquity in Film:
Gender on Screen" on December 10-12, 2009. This conference will explore
reception(s) of antiquity in film, from the silent era through to sound film
and to present-day blockbusters. Film adaptations of ancient figures and
material and what they have to say about the present, about culture and society
will be examined in light of the specific significance of gender. Contact
AntikfilmGender@gmx.de for
additional information.
Bryn Mawr
Classics Colloquium
Bryn Mawr
College sponsors weekly classics colloquia featuring distinguished speakers on
a variety of literary, archeological and historical subjects. Remaining
speakers this year include Carla Antonaccio, "The Argive Heraion, Revisited" (November 13);
Annetta Alexandridis, "Men, Metamorphosis, and the Transforming Power of Wine"
(November 20); Seventh Biennial Bryn Mawr College Graduate Group Symposium:
Robert Nelson, "The Anxiety of Influence and Appropriation" (December 4); Janet
Downie, "Philostratus' Heroicus: Paideia in the Local Landscape" (December
11). Most colloquia take place at 4:30 p.m. in Room B21 of the Rhys
Carpenter Library. Tea will be held at 4:00 p.m. before the lectures in the
Quita Woodward Room, which is in Thomas Library. Telephone: (610)
526-5198. Website: www.brynmawr.edu/classics/colloquia.html
Columbia
Conference on Myth in Etruria
The
Center for the Ancient Mediterranean at Columbia University will host the conference
"Myth in Etruria: Images and Inscriptions" on November 20-21, 2009. In
contrast to the Greek and Roman worlds, our knowledge regarding the diffusion
and use of mythology in Etruria is not primarily based on literature, but on
material evidence images and inscriptions. Through the focus on iconography and
epigraphy, the conference aims at fully exploiting the peculiarities of
mythological evidence in Etruria in order to explore two key traits of Etruscan
religious and cultural practice: seeing/interpreting, and writing. Moreover,
the built-in comparative perspective determined by the Etruscans' relationship
with the Greeks will provide an optimal background for the broader historical
assessment of mythology's role within Etruscan culture. For more
information please contact Prof. Francesco de Angelis e-mail: fda2101@columbia.edu.
CUNY
Graduate Conference
On
April 10, 2010, the Graduate Center of the City University of New York will
host "Living on the Edge: Perceptions of Liminality in Classical
Antiquity." This graduate student conference seeks papers examining
manifestations of liminality in the classical world. By involving
participants from diverse backgrounds, this conference aims to promote interdisciplinary
study, thus mirroring the phenomenon of liminality itself while fostering
dialogue about perceptions of liminal subjects pertaining to classical
antiquity. The deadline is December 11, 2009. Graduate students
interested in presenting a paper of 15 minutes should submit an abstract of 300
words or less to Michael Goyette at colloquiuminlimine@gmail.com.
CUNY Lecture
Series
The
City University of New York Graduate Center has two remaining presentations
this fall: Matthew McGowan, "Speaking on Latin Literature" (November
30, room 9204) and students of the CUNY Latin Seminar (December 11, room
C197). Lectures are held at 5:00 p.m. at the Graduate Center, 365 Fifth
Avenue, New York, NY 10016; telephone 212-817-8151; website: http://web.gc.cuny.edu/Classics/pages/events.html#conferences
Harvard
Conference on Parry and Lord
2010
marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Albert Lord's seminal Singer of Tales, and the 75th
anniversary of the death of his mentor Milman Parry, the originator of what has
come to be known as the Oral-Formulaic Theory. In honor of the work and
continuing influence of these two pathfinding scholars, the Milman Parry
Collection of Oral Literature at Harvard University will hold a conference from
December 3-5, 2010, on oral studies and the Parry-Lord legacy at the beginning
of the 21st century. Proposals are invited for papers on theoretical or
practical aspects of the study of oral traditions. Presentations will be 30
minutes in length, and are to be made in English. The deadline for
submissions is February 1, 2010. Authors should e-mail a one-page
abstract to the conference organizer, David Elmer, at delmer@fas.harvard.edu.
Hawaii
Conference on the Arts and Humanities
The
8th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities will be held
from January 13-16, 2010 in Honolulu, Hawaii. This multi-disciplinary
conference is designed to promote dialogue and interaction among artists and
scholars from all areas of the humanities. Topic areas addressed include
language and literature, art and architecture, history, religion, and
philosophy, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches. E-mail: mailto:humanities@hichumanities.orghumanities@hichumanities.org.
website: http://www.hichumanities.org
Louisville
Conference on Literature and Culture
The
37th annual Louisville Conference on Literature and Culture since 1900 will be
held at the University of Louisville on February 18-20, 2010. Both
creative work and critical papers will be presented on literary works published
since 1900, and/or their relationship with other arts and disciplines (film,
journalism, opera, music, pop culture, painting, architecture, law, etc).
Website: http://www.modernlanguages.louisville.edu/conference
Milwaukee
Film Conference
The
2010 Film & History Conference will be held on November 11-14, 2010 in
Milwaukee, WI. The general topic is "Representations of Love in Film and
Television," and papers are now being sought for "Oysters and Snails: Love
& Sex in the Ancient World on Screen." Contact Prof. Monica S.
Cyrino at mailto:pandora@unm.edupandora@unm.edu. Website: http://www.uwosh.edu/filmandhistoryhttp://www.uwosh.edu/filmandhistory
Penn
Classical Studies Colloquium
The
University of Pennsylvania hosts its Classical Studies Colloquium on Thursdays
at 4:30 in Cohen Hall 337 or 402. Remaining presentations this fall
include: Emily Baragwanath, "Why Return to Troy? Mythic
Discourse in Herodotus" (November 12); Paolo Di Leo, "St. Augustine's De Genesi contra Manichaeos" (November
19); John Paul Christy, "The Empire Writes Back: Tyrants inGreek Epistolography" (December 3). Website: http://www.classics.upenn.edu/colloquia.html
Rutgers
Graduate Conference
On
April 9, 2010, the Classics Graduate Student Organization at Rutgers University
will host the conference "All Roads Lead to Rome." Sheila Murnaghan is
the keynote speaker. This conference will bring together papers that
consider the many ways in which Classics informs the world around us.
Where do we find classical influences in modern culture? How do modern
uses of the ancient world change the way we think about antiquity? Papers
that explore and expand ideas of classical reception are sought from graduate
students in the fields of classics, film studies, comparative literature,
English, cultural studies, history, women's and gender studies, philosophy, and
art history. The deadline for abstracts is November 30, 2009.
Contact lizgloyn@eden.rutgers.edu
Utah Ancient
History Conference
The
2010 meeting of the Association of
Ancient Historians will be held at the University of Utah in Salt Lake
City, April 15-17, 2010. Paper proposals are sought in the following
areas: "Ancient Sport and Spectacle," "The Ancient Near East: Techniques of
Imperial Rule," "Ancient Macedonia: Kingship and Culture," "The Roman Republic:
Politics and Law," "Warfare in the Ancient World," and "The Late Roman and Byzantine
Empires." Deadline: November 16, 2009. Website: http://associationofancienthistorians.org/meetings.html
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CONTESTS
FOR PRE-COLLEGIATE CLASSICS STUDENTS
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American
Classical League
The
American Classical League sponsors examinations in Greek, Latin, and
Mythology. For more information, please visit www.aclclassics.org.
Application deadlines are as follows: Mythology (January 15), Latin (January
16, www.nle.org),
Greek (January 22), and Exploratory Latin (March 1). The theme of this year's
Medusa Mythology Exam is "Olympians 2.0." Questions will focus on the
myths about and stories involving Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena,
Dionysus, Hephaestus, and Hermes. Register by February 13, 2010.
Website: http://www.medusaexam.cjb.net
Philadelphia
Classical Society
PCS sponsors an annual competition in which students present creative
projects (e.g. artwork in various media, original compositions in English or
Latin) and take examinations in Latin and Greek. Winners are recognized
at an awards banquet in April. More information and full competition
guidelines are available at the Society's website: http://www.philaclassicalsociety.org
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Classicists on the Radio
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Kenneth Kitchell, Tom Sienkewicz, Brian Stewart, and Roger Travis were
interviewed last month on the Colin McEnroe show on NPR. Their 50-minute
conversation on the importance of classics is available online at http://www.cpbn.org
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David Califf, Editor Chris Ann Matteo, Managing Editor
Classical Association of the Atlantic States
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