Former CAAS Executive Director Mary Brown has contributed another article about the recent activities of the Classical Studies program at St. Joseph’s University, in the hope that it may inspire other Classics educators. Click here to read more!
Category Archives: Regional: Pennsylvania
Emma Vanderpool at Temple University: Monday, April 27
Emma Vanderpool, author of innovative Latin novellas for all students, is Temple University’s 2026 Masciantonio Pedagogy Colloquium Speaker! Her presentation is in the IH Lounge (Mazur 215A) at 3 pm on Monday, April 27. Contact Dr. Karen Hersch at khersch@temple.edu for more info or to RSVP for pizza.
Sharing some recent Philadelphia-area Classics news!
Former CAAS Executive Director Mary Brown recently wrote two articles about successful Philadelphia-area Classics programs. Both articles may be of interest to CAAS members throughout the Mid-Atlantic region:
- Read about recent student activities and the continuing success of the Classics program at Saint Joseph’s University: “Democratizing the ‘cheat code,’ Latin for everyone at Hawk Hill”
- Read about the Philadelphia Classical Society’s 87th Annual Latin Week Contests: “‘Maximas Gratias’ to The Haverford School for hosting the Philadelphia Classical Society 87th Annual Latin Week Contests”
INEXPENSIVE TICKETS FOR MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY PERFORMANCE OF TWO GREEK MYTH-BASED DANCES – JANUARY 4, 2025 (Philadelphia, PA)
JANUARY 4 IN PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia Theatre Company – tickets: https://myptc.philadelphiatheatrecompany.org/92277/…
Attention greater Philadelphia area teachers and students! Tickets are now on sale at $35 to the public for the Martha Graham Dance Company performance of two Greek myth-based dances, Saturday Jan. 4 in downtown Philadelphia, in conjunction with the SCS-AIA annual meeting.
One dance is based on Medea, the other loosely on Ariadne and Theseus. Both are amazing pieces.
You or your students may find this performance an ideal way to experience classical reception in action. I have used the Medea dance in my teaching with great success.
Feel free to write Ronnie Ancona if you have any questions (rancona@hunter.cuny.edu). And if you will be attending the SCS-AIA meeting, along with co-organizer Nina Papathanasopoulou, you are welcomed to attend our panel on myth and Graham earlier on the 4th.
If you ARE registered for SCS-AIA:
Registrants of the 2025 Annual Meeting can purchase tickets at a discounted rate of $25 for faculty and $15 for students. To buy discounted tickets, registrants should look for the purchase link in the confirmation email they receive after completing their registration.
The Philadelphia Classical Society’s 84th annual Latin Week contests prove the longevity of Ancient Greece and Rome
On the last Saturday in April 2023, 420 guests of The Philadelphia Classical Society met for a congenial and celebratory luncheon event at The Drexelbrook in Drexel Hill.
The occasion’s purpose was to honor the academic year 2022-23 winners in the 84th Annual Latin Week contests held in February at The Haverford School.
PCS Masciantonio Fund provides a boost to ‘Team Up Philly’
Backed up by Masciantonio funding, the officers of the Philadelphia Classical Society recently decided to contribute copies of Vanessa Roser’s Greek Gods and Goddesses coloring book to girls in the “Team Up Philly” after-school program.
Click here to learn more about this contribution and about Team Up Philly (article by Mary Brown)
PCS 84th Annual Latin Week Competition
EIGHTY-FOURTH ANNUAL LATIN WEEK COMPETITION
- Artistic and Literary Projects
- Traditional Artistry and Computer-Generated
- Competitive Examinations in Latin and Greek
Dates: February 20-25, 2023
The 84th Annual LATIN WEEK will take place from February 20-25, with “Judging Day” to occur on Saturday, February 25 (the “Snow Day” is set for Saturday, March 4) at The Haverford School.
Drexelbrook Catering will again host the Annual Latin Week Awards Luncheon on Saturday, April 29.
More details and registration information can be found on the PCS website here. Please contact Mary Brown for more information. (mbrown@sju.edu)
Please also click here to read article about the 84th Annual PCS Latin and Greek Contests.
Dr. Rudolph Masciantonio Fund For Classical Studies footlights Villanova University actors’ performance of “Apollonius, King of Tyre”
On Saturday, October 8, five talented actors from the Villanova University Theatre Program presented a script-in-hand reading of the new play titled “Apollonius, King of Tyre.”
Grant monies from The Dr. Rudolph Masciantonio Fund, administered through Philadelphia Foundation and distributed annually to The Classical Association of the Atlantic States (CAAS), supported the endeavor.
The performance took place at The Hotel Du Pont, the venue for the CAAS Annual Meeting, held October 6-8.
2022-23 Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures and History Department at Lafayette College
The Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures and the History Department at Lafayette College invite applications for a one-year full-time visiting assistant professorship in Classics and Ancient History (3/3 teaching load) beginning Fall 2022. The area of the candidate’s specialization is open. However, preference will be given to candidates with strengths in teaching core Classics and ancient history content at the undergraduate level, including Latin language especially at the elementary level; survey courses of Greek and Roman history; Classical Civilization courses on topics such as Roman culture and society or Classical Mythology. Each semester the successful candidate will be expected to teach two courses in the Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures/Classical Civilization and one course in the History Department. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with prior teaching experience demonstrating a commitment to inclusion and diversity, curricular development, pedagogical innovation, and use of technology. The Ph.D. is required by the start of the appointment.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three confidential letters of recommendation through http://apply.interfolio.com/104381. The cover letter should address how the applicant’s teaching and scholarship will support Lafayette College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion articulated in the College’s diversity statement (https://provost.lafayette.edu/policies-and-procedures/diversity-and-inclusiveness-statement/).
Applications are only accepted online. Complete applications received by June 15, 2022 will be given preferred consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dean of the Curriculum and Associate Professor of Classics Markus Dubischar (dubischm@lafayette.edu).
Something for everyone in the 83rd annual PCS Latin Week Competition
Click below to continue reading article about the 83rd annual PCS Latin Week Competition by Mary Brown, CAAS Executive Director and PCS President: