Monthly Archives: August 2012

KOINĒ Reading Group every Wed.

Posted on August 30, 2012 by jfenno

Interested in reading some of the New Testament, in the original Greek? Or are you just curious about the ancient text? If so, you are invited to our KOINĒ Reading Group, which meets Wednesdays at 4:30 pm in Bryant 006, … Continue reading →

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Nikos Xanthoulis lecture, 9/25, 5:00

Posted on August 28, 2012 by mpranger

Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Nikos Xanthoulis entitled “Ancient Sounds of Greece.”  Dr. Xanthoulis is an Associate Researcher at the University of Athens and the Head of Educational Programs for the Greek National Opera.  The lecture will … Continue reading →

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Sonia Klinger lecture, 9/17, 3:00

Posted on August 28, 2012 by mpranger

Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Sonia Klinger entitled “Lost and Found: Votive Objects and Small Finds from the Sanctuary of Demeter at Ancient Corinth.”  Dr. Klinger is on the faculty of Art History at the University of … Continue reading →

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My Excellent Adventure, 9/5, 5:00

Posted on August 28, 2012 by mpranger

Wednesday, September 5, starting ca 5 PM, our world-traveling Classics majors will report on their adventures during Spring and Summer 2012. The presentations will be in Bryant Hall 111. Pizza and drinks in the Bryant Hall Gallery will follow the … Continue reading →

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40 years of the Riace Bronzes

Posted on August 16, 2012 by mpranger

The Riace bronzes were discovered August 16, 1972– 40 years ago today!  The classical Greek statues were spotted partly buried in the sand by a snorkeler, Stefano Mariottini, about 300 meters off the cost of Riace, near Reggio Calabria, Italy.  … Continue reading →

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Welcome back!

Posted on August 12, 2012 by mpranger

We’re looking forward to seeing our students back in Bryant Hall as the Fall term begins!  Our new colleague Dr. Hilary Becker has joined us in Oxford, and we’re excited for another great year in Classics.  Estisne parati?

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