Events in Classical Studies, 2011-2012

16th Annual Virginia Hummel
Classical Studies Lecture:
Dr. Kathryn Bosher, Northwestern University
"The Play of Tyrants: Drama in Ancient Sicily"

Torg 3100, 5:30 pm.

August 22--Classes start.

August 26--First Classics Table of the semester. All interested in the ancient world are invited, students and faculty, majors and non-majors alike. We meet at PK's on Main St to hang around, chat, talk classics and create a vibrant and tight Classics community. We especially welcome our new freshmen. Contact Trudy Harrington Becker at thbecker@vt.edu for further info.

Sept. --CAV meeting in Charlottesville.

Nov.--Moive Marathon, Honors Residential Community.

Dec. 8--Saturnalia, 2:30-4:30. Becker home. Postponed to Dec. 10.

Our major events of the year include the Saturnalia party in December, Bacchanalia in May, the annual Virginia Hummel Lecture, trips to talks and Classics events, and weekly gatherings (Classics Table), Fridays at 4 pm.

Classical Studies Program
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures 0225
335 Major Williams 540.231.5361