Contents

• Message from President Laura McClure
• Report from Secretary-Treasurer Tom Sienkewicz
• University of Missouri Classics Program Threatened - Update
• Save the NEH and NEA
• Upcoming Deadlines
• 114th Annual Meeting of CAMWS
• CPL Funding in Action
• New in The Classical Journal
• New in Teaching Classical Languages
• CAMWS News and Announcements
• News from Our Institutional Members
• Notices from Other Classical Organizations
• Job Postings
• Financial Contributors to CAMWS for 2017-18
• Membership
• CAMWS Members in the News
• Classics in the News
• Obitus Recentes
• Submissions

• CAMWS Website
• Donate to CAMWS
• The Classical Journal
• Teaching Classical Languages
• The CAMWS Newsletter
• CAMWS Facebook Page
• CAMWS Twitter Page
• Fall 2017 Newsletter

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The interdisciplinary graduate program in classics, like dozens of other graduate programs at the University of Missouri, is now threatened with possible closure. Recent budget cuts prompted an academic task force to recommend the dissolution of MA and PhD degrees in Classics and Art History and Archaeology. Archaeologists and classicists are now housed in the Department of Ancient Mediterranean Studies, while art historians have joined a new School of Visual Studies. The restructuring of these graduate degrees last summer anticipated several of the goals of the task force, but the data used for the report did not take these changes into account.

The department submitted its initial response to the task force recommendation on February 8th. Their chair, Dr. Anatole Mori, writes: 

"The faculty and graduate students of the Department of Ancient Mediterranean Studies at the University of Missouri are grateful for the emails and letters of support that we have received in the past few weeks. There were well over one hundred at last count, some with multiple signatories (one bore more than seventy signatures!). Working with Pat Okker, dean of the College of Arts and Science, we have further developed our plan for the continued improvement and expansion of our new interdisciplinary graduate program. Dean Okker and Interim Provost Jim Spain are currently reviewing the responses of programs recommended for closure by a recent campus task force. Chancellor Alexander Cartwright has repeatedly emphasized that no decisions have yet been made, and we hope to have the opportunity to put our exciting plans for the future into action. The daily responses we have received from colleagues, alumni, and supporters the world over have been a source of comfort, encouragement, and strength throughout this challenging time, and we thank everyone for their support.

CAMWS continues to encourage letters attesting to the general importance and impact of graduate study in classics and classical archaeology and, if possible, any particular comments you might have about the graduate programs in those areas at MU. Please address messages to the chair, Anatole Mori ([email protected]) and the dean of Arts and Science, Pat Okker ([email protected]).

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Dear friend of CAMWS,

I am writing on behalf of the CAMWS Executive Committee to alert you to a recent message from the National Humanities Alliance about the newly released Presidential Budget Request for FY 2019. It calls yet gain for the elimination of various cultural and academic organizations, including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts. I urge you to follow the links below to inform yourself about the plan and to send a message to Congress. It is critical that we move to protect the future of humanities in our country.

With warm regards, 

Laura McClure,

President, Classical Association of the Middle West and South

This morning, President Trump released his Presidential Budget Request for FY 2019, which again calls for the elimination of the National Endowment for the Humanities along with the National Endowment for the Arts, the Department of Education's International Education Programs, the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, and the Institute for Museums and Library Services. The request also calls for the elimination of federal funding for the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars.

This is an assault on humanities research, education, and programming - all of which are essential to the cultivation of our national heritage and civic culture.

Congress will ultimately be responsible for writing the bills that fund the federal government.

Last year, we sent a forceful message to Congress that we oppose the administration's efforts to eliminate humanities funding. While the appropriations process for FY 2018 has not yet been completed, Congress has rejected Trump's proposals at every turn.

Now is the time to speak out to ensure that Congress rejects these proposals for FY 2019. Let your Members of Congress know that you support the NEH!

Click here to urge your Members of Congress to oppose these proposals!

Click here to take action on behalf of other humanities programs!

Want to do more? Join us on Capitol Hill for Humanities Advocacy Day in March! Learn more here.

You can read more about the proposal and our campaign here.

National Humanities Alliance

http://www.nhalliance.org/

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The 114th meeting of CAMWS will be held on April 11-14, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the Hotel Albuquerque at the invitation of the University of New Mexico. All the sessions will be held at the Hotel Albuquerque except for those on Friday afternoon, which will be held on the campus of the University of New Mexico. The program will begin on Wednesday evening, April 11th, with a plenary panel entitled "Fashioning Ancient Women on Screen" and a reception sponsored by the Women's Classical Caucus. There will be three full days of papers, beginning on Thursday morning, April 12th, and ending at 5:30 pm on Saturday, April 14th.

• Meeting at a Glance
• Program of the 2018 Meeting
• Panels and Workshops
• Round Table Discussion Topics
• Abstracts Listed by Title
• Abstracts Listed by Last Name of Presenter

Let's Learn Latin: This Ascanius workshop will also be offered for Elementary School Teachers on April 13, 2018 at the Hotel Albuquerque. Participation is free. To register, go here. CAMWS members are invited to visit the workshop. For more information, go here.

 

The Minutes of the 2017 Business Meeting will be on the agenda for the 2018 Business meeting in Albuqueque for approval by the membership.

 

Information for Advertizers and Exhibitors

 

Placing Ads in the CAMWS Program

Information for Exhibitors

 

Information for Presiders and Presenters

 

A Guide for Presenting Professional Papers at CAMWS Meetings (pdf)

A Guide for Presiders of Sessions at CAMWS Meetings (pdf)

 

Registration

 

Here is the meeting registration form. With this form you can pay by credit card via Paypal or you can submit payment by check.

 

Hotel Information

 

Unfortunately the room blocks at the Hotel Albuquerque, the Hotel Chaco and the Best Western Rio Grande Inn are now all full. Hotel Chaco still has some rooms at a "best available rate." Please call 866-505-7829 or 505-843-6300 or email [email protected] for details. There are no other hotels in close proximity to the Hotel Albuquerque. CAMWS is in the process of negotiating an additional overflow hotel in another part of the city and will post booking instructions to the CAMWS website as soon as the details are confirmed. We also encourage members who do not yet have hotel reservations for the conference to pursue other possibilities on their own. Please feel free to use the CAMWS Facebook page as a way to find a roommate who already has a hotel reservation. CAMWS greatly regrets this inconvenience caused by the unexpectedly large number of CAMWS members planning to come to Albuquerque for the meeting.

 

Airport Shuttle service to/from Albuquerque International

 

Sunport Charter Luxury Services (https://charterluxuryservices.com) is offering a special rate to CAMWS members for round-trip airport transfers to the Hotel Albuquerque/Hotel Chaco. (Note that the Best Western Rio Grande Inn provides complimentary shuttle service for its guests.)

 

$28 round-trip airport transfer;

$19 one-way airport transfer

 

Please note that the round-trip rate reflects a savings of $10 on the standard fee charges by shuttles and taxis to downtown Albuquerque. You must reserve in advance of arrival to lock in your CAMWS special rates. (Fees are non-refundable, but changes are permitted in consultation with service office)

 

How to book:

 

To complete online booking you will need the following: credit card and airline flight information. Go to https://charterluxuryservices.com/conferences/ and click on the CAMWS box in order to go to the reservation page and enter personal details. Be sure to select CAMWS under conference group. The Hotel Albuquerque will then appear automatically. Then, fill in the remaining requested fields, including flight details, etc. Upon completion of entire transaction, you will receive an electronic confirmation of your reservation by email. Maintain copy of reservation for your trip that also includes specific instructions about where to board the CLS (Charter Luxury Service) shuttle outside the baggage area located at the Albuquerque International Sunport. CLS also has a transportation desk at the Albuquerque International Sunport on Baggage Claim level across from carousel #6. On arrival days shuttles leave hourly at the top of the hour between 8am - 1am; on departure days shuttles leave hourly from Hotel Albuquerque between 3:20am - 8:20pm.

  

About Albuquerque

 

From the Local Committee:

Here is a Slide Show inviting you to Albuquerque.

Here is a Albuquerque Restaurant Guide.

Here is a New Mexico Travel Guide.

18 Reasons to Visit Albuquerque in 2018 (A 19th Reason is to attend the CAMWS meeting, of course.) If you are staying over Saturday night, you might consider attending a performance of Tablao Flamenco, which takes place at the Hotel Albuquerque. For more information and advanced ticketing (recommended), see http://www.tablaoflamenco.org/.

 

Those of you who are Opera buffs may want to catch this performance of Bellini's Norma while you are in Albuquerque.

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by St. Therese Marie CMRI

First, I want to thank all those who helped make it possible for us to attend the Classics Day at the University of Montana, held on October 2, 2017.

We left from St. Michael's the morning of October 2, 2017 at 4:45 a.m. It was edifying to see how excited our students were even at 4:45 in the morning. We arrived, without incident, at around 9:30 am.

The first thing on the schedule was a workshop. There were three workshops to choose from. Most of our students decided to attend the workshop entitled, "Got your Aristotle? - Explore Ancient Philosophy and make it your own". The rest of the group (I also attended) went to the workshop, "Explore Ancient Greek Literature!" I personally found it very interesting. The talk was focused on "The Odyssey" and the meaning behind the story and how the story fit into the culture and customs of the time.

After this talk we all attended a presentation that gave a virtual tour of Pompeii. The person who gave this talk had some difficulty managing the computer, but it was good nonetheless. 

Lunch followed, which gave us an opportunity to meet with some of the faculty that made up the Classics Department at the University as well the other teachers who teach Latin. Certamen was held in the very same room right after lunch. Our students were very nervous to compete against so many others. We didn't come near first place, but they did well. It also gave us the opportunity to see where our weaknesses are and where we need to put to more focus.

The last lecture was on Nature and Environment in the Ancient World. The students found it interesting to get an insight into what it was like to live in ancient times. The entire experience was well worth the hours on the road.

We returned home around 8:45 pm. It was an exhausting day, but everyone enjoyed themselves, and look forward to next year. 

 

Thank you again for making this trip possible for all students. We are hoping down the road we might be able to take our students to the Junior National Latin Convention in Seattle. 

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• Alan van den Arend, "Something Old, Something New: Marrying Early Modern Latin Pedagogy and Second Language Acquisition Theory" (coming soon)
• Rebecca Harrison, "Learning (and Teaching) Latin Verb Tenses" (coming soon)
• Rachel Ash, "Teaching Vocabulary with Movie Shorts"
• Georgia Irby, "Reading Science in the Greek Language Classroom"
• John Piazza, "Beginner Latin Novels, A General Overview"

• "Perspectives on the Revised Standards for Classical Language Learning"
  Articles from teachers, methods course instructors, and authors of the Standards (coming soon)

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Subcommittee Membership:

Barbara Boyd, Bowdoin College

Helena Dettmer, University of Iowa

Generosa Jackson-Sangco, Oak Hall School

Beth Severy-Hoven, McCalester College

Cynthia White, University of Arizona

The Classical Association of the Midwest and South is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Bolchazy Pedagogical Book Award. The criteria for this award include appropriateness for the target student audience, clarity of presentation, excellent quality, effective pedagogical practice and design, and potential for broad impact. Preference is given to language-based textbooks. The committee is awarding two prizes for 2018 because of the outstanding nominations. This year's winners are Erin K. Moodie (Purdue University) for her commentary, Plautus' Poenulus: A Student Commentary (University of Michigan, 2015) and Judith M. Barringer (University of Edinburgh) for her The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece (Cambridge University, 2014).

The committee applauded Moodie's book as an excellent addition to the available intermediate Latin commentaries, observing that more are needed, and particularly ones like Plautus' Poenulus, which does not do all the work for the student. One member of the committee summarized well the excellent features of this commentary: "The rich introduction to Plautus' meters and manuscript tradition, the general background to Roman drama and the specific background of the Poenulus, one of the most complicated of all Plautus' plays, and the enviable command of scholarship on Plautus make this commentary an excellent choice as a scholarly ... but accessible treatment of the play. The grammar references are useful as is the layout of the references and notes." Another member remarked on the versatility of the commentary, which "could be used in either an undergraduate or graduate course."

Members of the committee praised Barringer's book as a "lovely" introduction to the art and archaeology of ancient Greece, with its many beautiful illustrations and fine layout. One member noted that "the writing is clear and engaging, communicating a wide range of issues in the study of art and archaeology, including how the excavation history of a site often shapes later interpretations, questions of repatriation and provenance," while another commented that the book was "innovative" and would be "appealing to today's students." It was agreed that Barringer's textbook is an outstanding introduction for students who possess little or no background in ancient Greek art.

Our committee enthusiastically congratulates Professors Moodie and Barringer.

            
2017 BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES

The Minutes of the 2017 Business Meeting are now available for your reading pleasure and will be on the agenda for the 2018 Business meeting in Albuqueque for approval by the membership. Please let Tom Sienkewicz know if you notice any errors.


98TH ANNIVERSARY MEETING OF CAMWS-SOUTHERN SECTION
CALL FOR PAPERS

The 96th Annual Meeting of the Classical Association of the Middle West and South - Southern Section will be held Thursday-Saturday, October 18-20, 2018 in Wake Forest, NC at the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Centerr, at the invitation of Wake Forest University. Proposals for workshops/panels and individual papers on any aspect of Graeco-Roman antiquity are now being accepted. Especially welcome are submissions likely to be of broad interest, including those concerned with pedagogy. Panels/workshops, especially those on pedagogical and performative topics, are especially welcome. Teachers and students at any level of instruction (K-12, college, or university) may submit proposals.

All proposals for workshops/panels and individual papers must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, June 4, 2018. All proposals for panels, workshops and individual papers will be judged anonymously by the Program Committee, chaired by CAMWS-SS Secretary-Treasurer T. Davina McClain.

An individual may deliver no more than one paper at the meeting and may submit no more than one abstract. A person is free to organize a panel in addition to presenting a paper (whether in his/her own panel or in another session). Anyone presenting on a panel or submitting a proposal for an individual paper at CAMWS-SS 2018 cannot also be a presenter in a panel/workshop.

All abstracts must be double-spaced and typed in 12-point Times New Roman font. Indent first lines of paragraphs, set a 1-inch margin on all sides, and center the title at the top of the page. Enter any non-Roman text using Unicode. Use abbreviated (author-date) citations; at the end of each abstract or panel description provide a list of works cited. The combined length of the abstract (or panel/workshop description) and its list of works cited must not exceed 800 words. Abstracts for workshops should describe the general goals of the workshop, the roles played by each presenter and expectations of the audience. Authors of abstracts and organizers of panels are not to be identified by name anywhere in their proposals.

The maximum time allotted for an individual paper is 15 minutes. A workshop can be either sixty or ninety minutes in length. Requests for audio-visual equipment must be made at the time the abstract is submitted. Because LCD projectors are expensive to rent, please request them only when absolutely necessary. Individuals must provide their own laptop computers and adapter cables. Access to the internet IS AVAILABLE in the meeting rooms of the hotel, but backups on flashdrives/harddrives are recommend.

Please submit all proposals electronically at camws.org/southernsection/abstractform.php for individual papers and for workshop proposals at camws.org/southernsection/panelabstract.php. If, for some reason, electronic submission is not possible, please contact the CAMWS office at [email protected].

All presenters and organizers are required to be members of CAMWS at the time they submit their abstracts. Membership dues may be paid at http://www.camws.org/membership/ memberinfo.php by credit card (with a processing fee) or by mailing a check along with a membership form to CAMWS, Department of Classics, Monmouth College, 700 E. Broadway, Monmouth, IL 61462 (office 309-457-2284; fax 815-346-2565; [email protected]). Please keep in mind that submission of an abstract is a commitment to present the paper in person.

RECEIPT DEADLINES: Monday, June 4, 2018 (panels and individuals).


BACK ISSUES OF CJ AVAILABLE

The CAMWS Office has back issues of The Classical Journal which are available free of charge to members for distribution to students. If you are interested, please contact [email protected] for further information.

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The David D. and Rosemary H. Coffin Fellowship, offered by the Society for Classical Studies, provides funding to secondary school teachers so that they can travel abroad. Funding can be used as partial support for many different summer programs.

This year's deadline for applications is February 28. For more details, see: https:// classicalstudies.org/awards-and-fellowships/david-d-and-rosemary-h-coffin-fellowship-travel-classical-lands. All secondary teachers considering summer travel are encouraged to apply.

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is pleased to announce a symposium celebrating

For nearly thirty years, the Biggs Family Residency in Classics has brought leading scholars to Washington University in St. Louis. This spring, fifteen former Biggs Family Residents will gather for a three-day symposium featuring papers on art and archaeology, Greek and Latin literature, ancient philosophy and history, and reception. Funded by the Biggs Family, the Washington University Department of Classics, and numerous other offices and programs at the university, the event is free and open to the public.

Speakers:

Mary T. Boatwright	David Konstan	Josiah Ober
John Camp	Eleanor Winsor Leach	James Redfield
Kathleen Coleman	James Lennox	David Sedley
Erich Gruen	Richard Martin	Andrew Stewart
R. Ross Holloway	Daniel Mendelsohn	Robert Wallace

Friday, April 13

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Turquoise Room

The Let's Learn Latin workshop will introduce non-Latin teachers at the elementary school and middle school levels to the world of Latin and the ancient Romans through a series of engaging lessons. Teachers get to play the role of students, learning the material through the same activities and lessons that they will be able to use in their own classrooms. Participants will enjoy learning the basics of Latin, by working through 50% or more of a colorful, interesting, kid-friendly text called Minimus, richly supplemented by effective and innovative activities to practice the material. Other topics include Latin vocabulary, word roots, and Roman culture and mythology - all of which integrate seamlessly with Minimus.  No previous experience with Latin is needed!

Ascanius is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the knowledge of and inspiring lifelong learning about Latin, Greek, and the ancient Greco-Roman world, especially at the elementary and middle school levels. We offer workshops to introduce children to Classical Studies, scholarships to assist older students in creating their own programs, and publications and a membership program to give teachers the resources they need.

Classical Promise Scholarships: Funding Available!

Your high school or college Latin students can apply for funding, materials, and mentorship to support them in bringing a Latin and Classical Studies program to elementary & middle school children in their hometown! Great for Latin Clubs or Eta Sigma Phi chapters!

Become an Ascanius Member!

Want a 20% discount on e-book publications and a 10% discount on the SCRĪBŌ contest? Want free e-copies of selected Ascanius publications? Want to receive a bi-monthly e-newsletter including advice, tips, and a brand- new, ready-to-use Classical Studies activity (with ancillary materials!) for the elementary or middle grades in every issue? Want access to an exclusive "Members-Only" site with teaching materials and resources? Want to support our programs for students and teachers? If so, become an Ascanius member for only $25 per year! (Membership lasts one year from the season in which you join.)

We offer a wide range of publications, including:

Activitates Liberis Our curriculum guide series includes exciting lessons and hands-on activities. Over 100 pages of lessons, worksheets, and handouts in each volume. Slideshows and audio recordings available online. Background information included for each lesson: no previous experience with Classics necessary!

Vocabula Picta This Latin picture dictionary provides illustrated definitions for hundreds of Latin vocabulary words. The selection creates a bridge between the ancient and modern world by including vocabulary as used in Classical Latin, as well as words for modern objects and ideas. Words are arranged thematically so that they can be accessed easily during written and spoken activities in the classroom.

Alpha is for Anthropos An alphabet book in Ancient Greek with an original Greek nursery rhyme for each letter of the Greek alphabet. Exquisite and playful illustrations in the style of Greek red-figure vase paintings complement the verses. Alpha is for Anthropos is a joyous introduction to Ancient Greek and the art and iconography of vase painting. A coloring book and teacher's guide are also available. 

ASCANIUS: THE YOUTH CLASSICS INSTITUTE

(617) 902-0753 - [email protected] - www.ascaniusyci.org 

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FIEC, of which CAMWS is a member, includes on its website ( https://www.fiecnet.org/) a blog ( http://fiecnet.blogspot.co.uk/) designed "to foster mutual knowledge between affiliated associations and to give worldwide visibility to main news/data dealing with Classica Studies, provided that they are actually significant and of general interest (job opportunities, calls for proposals, major events....). The idea is to facilitate information of what's going on with Classical Studies in each county."

"Until recently, data posted on the blog has been for the most part picked up on association websites, with the risk of missing out on important news and not disseminating on time. Therefore, in order to get more information, and to make this blog as up to date and as relevant as possible, FIEC asked for the help and collaboration of representatives of the member societies. They would be very grateful if you could send them, on a regular basis, a selection of important news likely to interst the FIEC community and beyond. Data should be sent both to Christine Reitz ( [email protected]) and to her student Konrad Loebcke ( [email protected])."

Here is recent post on the blog of particular interest to CAMWS members:

Alden Smith of Baylor University is CAMWS' representative to FIEC. Contact him for further information about this organization.

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JACT LATIN SUMMER SCHOOL

www.latincamp.co.uk / follow us on Twitter (@WellsLatinCamp)

WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL

MONDAY JULY 23rd - SATURDAY AUGUST 4th 2018

" I was really surprised by the fact that we could all have so much fun and learn so much in only twelve days!"

The JACT Latin Summer School will once again be held at Wells Cathedral School in Somerset. All meals and tuition are included. Accommodation is provided in shared rooms within boarding houses on the school site. Facilities include tennis courts and a swimming pool, with the local shops and market just a few minutes away. Transport can be provided from Bath station if required.

"Great set up and great teaching. Hard work but great people and some awesome memories."

Why come?

• You have never had the opportunity to study Latin but would like to learn - absolute beginners are absolutely welcome!
• You are learning Latin at school in preparation for GCSE / A-level, or you want to bridge the gap between the two
• You are already taking A-level and are considering a Classical course at university
• You are intending to read a subject at university, or undertake postgraduate research, for which Latin would be useful
• You are teaching, or intend to teach, Latin. We can, in some cases, cater especially for those taking a PGCE in Classics
• You have begun Latin at university and need to reinforce your knowledge of the language
• You are none of the above but just have a love for Latin - any ages or backgrounds are equally welcome!

What's on offer?

• 12 days of concentrated focus on Latin language, literature and culture
• 3 formal teaching sessions per day, giving the chance to read whole texts, both prose and verse
• A full programme of lectures on aspects of Roman life and literature, with speakers from universities and museums
• A range of 'grammar clinics' to help those who feel their grammar needs a boost
• The chance to meet university lecturers from a variety of Classics departments. 
• Organised excursions to Bath and Wales (Bath is included in the course fee)
• Classical drama production and workshop Roman cookery classes

To apply: See www.latincamp.co.uk for full details and online application. (Full residential course fee is £770 / tuition only is £350)

 

Sponsors: we gratefully acknowledge the Classical Association, Cambridge University Classics Faculty, Trinity College Cambridge, Craven Committee, Jowett Trustees and Friends of Classics for their ongoing financial support.

 

If you have any further questions after reading the website, email [email protected].

 

VERGILIAN SOCIETY TRANSLATION CONTEST

 

Open only to secondary-level students of Latin (including home-schooled), the Contest will set a passage from Vergil's Aeneid for translation. In addition, contestants will be required to answer several questions, and write a 3-4 paragraph essay based on the text set. Cash prizes wlll be awarded to the top ten papers. Certificates of Commendation will be sent to excellent papers. The contest must be administered in late February or early March. Awards will be announced in early - mid April. Cost: free to students of Vergilian Society Members. Dates: Feb. 19-Mar. 2, 2018.

 

Register for the 2018 Contest here.

Click here for a copy of the 2017 exam. 

Click here to see the winners of the 2017 contest.

 

 

 

Centro de Estudios Helénicos IdIHCS (UNLP-CONICET)

EIGHTH INTERNATIONAL COLLOQUIUM

Cartographies of the Self:

Strategies of its Textualization in the Ancient World

La Plata, 26th - 29th June 2018

 

The Eighth International Colloquium "Cartographies of the Self: Strategies of its Textualization in the Ancient World", organized by the Centro de Estudios Helénicos, Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educación, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina, will be held from 26th to 29th June 2018.

 

The VIII International Colloquium of the CEH of the UNLP intends to discuss the different ways in which subjectivity expresses itself, and the strategies of its textualization, in order to draw a map that can give account of the varied territories of the self in the Classical World. The textual emergences of the self/selves are not limited to autobiographical writings, but extend to all forms of subjectivity expression, discursive or material, individual or collective.

 

The Colloquium allows three ways of participation:

1. Conference panels and round-table discussions focusing on subjects of interest chosen from several areas of the Greco-Roman culture. Well-known scholars both from our country and overseas will be the guest speakers. The conference panels and round-tables aim at the discussion of some central issues in the study of Classical thought. They will be followed by a general debate in which every participant is encouraged to take part. 
2. Papers. Should you be interested in presenting a paper, please send a 300-word abstract by email ([email protected]) by 30th March 2018, to be evaluated by the Scientific Committee. Students wishing to present a paper should do so with the support of a scholar, preferably their supervisor, whose name, position and email address must be included in their abstracts.
3. Short Courses. Those interested in giving a short course should send their proposal by 30th March 2018, including proposed title of the course, support statement, aims, topics to be addressed during the course (in two sessions of three hours each) and bibliography.

Papers' and Courses' sessions are open to all those interested in sharing their current research. Papers and Courses are expected to focus on Classical Languages, Genres, Rhetoric, Epic, Tragedy, Comedy, Lyric, Ancient Philosophy, Ancient History, Cultural Studies, Classical Reception and Classical Archaeology, just to mention some of the possible topics. The proposed theme of the Colloquium is not exclusive.

 

Certificates: Participants will receive a certificate stating their participation in the Colloquium. Those who read a paper or give a short course will receive a further certificate. Those attending short courses will receive a certificate of a 6 hour course.

 

All Papers given at the Conference will be published in CD format and/or on the web. A special volume, Proceedings of the Eighth International Colloquium, will be published in paperback including all the conference panels.

 

In order to register for the Colloquium, please complete and return the Registration Form attached to this Circular Letter, together with the abstract of your paper or your proposal for a short course.

 

We look forward to meeting you at this new event.

Yours sincerely,

Claudia Fernández, Juan Nápoli y Graciela Zecchin de Fasano

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The Classical Association of the Atlantic States (CAAS) is seeking applications for two key positions: Treasurer and Annual Meeting Program Coordinator. Job description(s) and application information is on the main page of the CAAS website: http://caas-cw.org/wp/. The deadline has been extended to March 2, 2018.

The Board of Trustees of the Vergilian Society is seeking applicants for the position of editor for its journal Vergilius. Vergilius publishes annually peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of Vergil, along with the renowned annual Vergil Bibliography. Vergilius has a wide readership and good circulation. Recent updates to the journal include online publication with no window, expanded contributor base, and occasional columns (for pedagogy, broadly conceived, and reader response).

The Editor's term is three years, renewable once, beginning in January 2019. The Editor of Vergilius is also a member ex officio of the Executive Committee of the Vergilian Society, typically attending two meetings per year, one, usually via Skype, in the fall and one at the SCS meetings. She or he shall be responsible for all activities connected with the publication of the journal, excluding payment of publication and mailing costs, and shall submit an annual report to the Board of Trustees and to the General Membership. The Editor of Vergilius recommends to the Executive Committee Associate Editors, if any, and appointees to the Editorial Board. The Editor of Vergilius may receive an honorarium, subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees.

   

Process: Applications for the position of Editor of Vergilius will be evaluated by the Nominating Committee, who will then make a recommendation to the general membership; the general membership will consider the nominating committee's recommendation on the fall ballot.

Deadline: July 1, 2018 If you wish to submit an application, or have questions on the position and its requirements, please contact:

Richard Thomas, Chair,  Nominating Committee

[email protected].

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CLASSICS EDITOR WANTED

Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers is looking for an editor to work with BCP staff and editors in the creation and promotion of new textbooks with a focus on pedagogy and content. The successful candidate will have a PhD in classics or an MA in classics and teaching experience at the secondary and/or university level.

We would prefer an energetic, computer-literate person with a strong interest in the publishing field, a willingness to relocate (NW Chicago suburb), and a public relations orientation. Editing experience is not necessary. We will provide training. Some travel to conferences is a part of the job expectations.

This editor would be a part of a team that will have considerable influence on the development of classical textbooks and scholarship.

If you join BCP in this editorial position, we are confident you will find self-fulfillment if you have:

• Empathy/sympathy with the goals of teaching classics
• Interest in networking with classicists
• An orientation to seek collaboration with other classicists
• Career orientation
• Commitment to pedagogy
• Dedication to the promotion of classics and the humanities in general

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Awards & Scholarships John Breuker, Jr. Joel P. Christensen Christopher P. Craig Rickie E. Crown G. Edward Gaffney Katherine A. Geffcken Charles A. George Nicolas P. Gross Rebecca R. Harrison Liane Houghtalin Eleanor W. Leach Jacob E. Nyenhuis Stephanie M. Pope Osman S. Umurhan Benario Fund Lynne McClendon Bolchazy Fund Helena R. Dettmer Charles A. George Anne H. Groton Dr. Stanley A. Iverson Eddie R. Lowry, Jr. Dr. Martha J. Payne CPL Wisconsin Latin Teachers Association Excavation/Fieldschool Prize Laura Gawlinski Martha J. Payne Monessa F. Cummins Charles A. George Peter E. Knox and Sandra L. Blakely Tyler Jo Smith General Fund Marie C. Bolchazy in loving memory of Ladislaus J. Bolchazy, Ph.D. Joel P. Christensen Jenny S. Clay Ann Raia Colaneri Paolo Custodi James H. Dee Lisa Ellison Stephen C. and Brenda Fineberg Kristopher F. B. Fletcher Alison Futrell Charles A. George Jevanie Gillen Peter M. Green Rebecca R. Harrison Sharon L. James Matthew G. Katsenes James G. Keenan Dennis P. Kehoe Joy K. King Sherwin D. Little Alexander C. Loney Stephanie A. McCarter and Daniel S. Holmes Laura K. McClure Thomas McGinn Jon D. Mikalson Sophie Mills Christopher Nappa Stephen A. Nimis Jacob E. Nyenhuis Martha J. Payne Christine G. Perkell R. G. Peterson John R. Porter Thomas J. Sienkewicz Kathryn A. Simonsen Niall W. Slater Zoe Stamatopoulou Marcia M. Stille David W. Tandy Theodore A. Tarkow Margaret M. Toscano

Knudsvig Fund Stanley A. Iverson Other Charles A. George Ruebel Fund Mark Morford Total Donation Amount: $9104

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Individual membership in CAMWS for the fiscal year July 1 through June 30 may be purchased for $65 ($30 for student, retiree, first-time teacher, or new CAMWS member; $45 for contingent faculty). Joint spouse/partner membership is available for $90, retired spouse/partner membership for $50. A life membership costs $1200 for an individual and $1600 for joint spouse/partner.

A membership includes a one-year subscription to The Classical Journal as well as on-line access to the Loeb Classical Library. Please indicate on the membership form whether you would prefer to receive CJ electronically (via JSTOR) or in print. For an extra $5 you may receive the journal in both formats. Please note that membership in CAMWS provides electronic subscription only to the current volume of CJ. CAMWS members wishing to have access to back issues of the journal can do so at a special rate through JStor. Please contact Tom Sienkewicz at [email protected] for additional information.

The CAMWS Newsletter is sent electronically to all members with e-mail addresses. If you would like to receive a print version in addition, you may indicate that on the membership form.

As part of your CAMWS membership, you are automatically subscribed to Classical Journal On-Line from which you will received frequent reviews of new books in the classical field, unless you indicate on the membership form that you opt out of this subscription. 

Membership in CAMWS also includes on-line access to the Loeb Classical Library. (Please note that it may take two or more weeks following payment to process this on-line access.) CAMWS members can also request a complimentary subscription to Greek Keys.

Please note: Individual memberships or subscriptions to CJ sent to an address outside the United States or Canada are subject to a $20 postage surcharge. Individual subscriptions automatically include membership in CAMWS.

You may use the CAMWS membership form to join ACL or SALVI, subscribe to any of eight other scholarly journals, order a copy of Herbert Benario's CAMWS: A History of the First Eighty Years, purchase various CAMWS merchandise (including 6-inch 'Roman' rulers, a CAMWS YoYo, shot glasses or koozies) and/or make a tax-deductible contribution to CAMWS.

An individual must be a current member of CAMWS in order to 1.) submit panel, workshop or individual paper proposals for the annual meeting, 2.) register for the annual meeting; 3.) apply for any CAMWS awards or scholarships, including CPL awards; or 4.) hold a CAMWS office or serve on a CAMWS committee. If you are already a CAMWS member and wish to order CAMWS memorabilia or subscribe to other journals, please use this Miscellaneous Order Form.

How to Join or Renew Your Membership

Please use this electronic membership form: www.camws.org/membership/memberinfo. Payment by credit card is possible through the CAMWS web site (A $3 processing fee will be added to each credit-card transaction.) or you can print out this membership form and mail it to CAMWS with a check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank or a bank that uses U.S. routing codes to:

CAMWS
Monmouth College
700 E. Broadway
Monmouth, IL 61462

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If your institution or organization becomes a member of CAMWS, it receives the following benefits:

• One CAMWS award for an outstanding student to be chosen by your institution. The student receives a congratulatory certificate stating that your school has designated the student as a recipient of a CAMWS Award for Outstanding Accomplishment in Classical Studies for the current academic year, plus a free membership in CAMWS for the following academic year. As CAMWS members, these students would have full access to the on-line Loeb Classical Library. To designate your student honoree(s), please complete the on-line award designation form and submit it no later than May 1st for each academic year. For a list of previous recipients, see CAMWS Award For Outstanding Accomplishment in Classical Studies.
• The option to choose up to two additional student award recipients ($30 each). Payment required by May 1st of each academic year.
• A certificate stating your institution's support of CAMWS
• Eligibility for your students to compete in the CAMWS Sight Translation Contests (required for colleges and universities)
• Publication of institutional announcements free of charge in the CAMWS Newsletter and on the CAMWS website.
• 20% discount on ads in the annual meeting program and in The Classical Journal.
• For K-12 Institutional Members, one complimentary registration at the CAMWS Annual Meeting (not including the banquet)
• Inclusion on the list of CAMWS Member Institutions, which will be
• printed in the program of the CAMWS Annual Meeting (if membership is received prior to the printing of the meeting program)
• printed in the CAMWS Newsletter (if membership is received by May 1st)
• posted on the CAMWS Website (with hotlinks to the websites of institutional members)

Institutional membership also supports CAMWS awards and scholarships and efforts to promotion Classics in the CAMWS region.

 

Becoming an Institutional Member

 

Any educational institution or organization can become a member of CAMWS by paying an annual fee of either $60 (for a K-12 school or a college or university offering a B.A. in Classics), $75 (for a college or university offering a M.A. only in Classics) or $110 (for a university offering a Ph.D. in Classics). The cost of additional student honorees is $30 per student (maximum two).

 

To become an institutional member (and/or to order up to two additional student honorees), you can use this on-line form: camws.org/membership/institutionform.php.

 

Payment can be made by check via groundmail or online by credit card or Paypal account A $3 processing fee will be added to each credit-card transaction.

 

You many also become an institutional membership of CAMWS by printing this Institutional Membership Form and sending a check or money order to:

 

CAMWS

Monmouth College

700 E. Broadway

Monmouth, IL 61462

 

If your institution requires an invoice to pay by check, please send an email to [email protected] to request an invoice.

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January brought the issue of looted antiquities into the spotlight when the home of Manhattan billionaire Michael H. Steinhardt was raided and at least nine pieces seized from his private collection on suspicion that they were acquired illegally.

On December 15th, the city of Rome finally revoked Ovid's exile to honor the 2000th anniversary of his death. Better late than never!

November brought coverage of the Plylos Combat Agate, a Minoan stone carving so sophisticated and detailed that it has forced art historians to reaccess their understanding of ancient artwork.

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• Robert F. Boughner,  University of the Sciences (PA), August 30, 2017
• Clarence Jackson Gump,  Waite High School, Toledo, Ohio, April 20, 2017
• Edwin L Brown, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, March 27, 2017
• Thomas D. Worthen, University of Arizona,  October 5, 2016

Listed here are those individuals whose deaths have come to the attention of CAMWS since the last Business Meeting. A full listing of deceased members may be found on our Necrology of CAMWS Members page. You are invited to leave comments, anecdotes, and other loving remembrances of these CAMWS members on the CAMWS Necrology Blog.

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The CAMWS Newsletter is published three times per year, in the fall, winter, and spring/summer. The deadline for the spring/summer edition will be May 15, 2018. Send submissions by email:  [email protected] or [email protected]. Send submissions by regular mail to:

Dr. Timothy Heckenlively

CAMWS Newsletter Editor

Department of Classics

Baylor University

One Bear Place #97352

Waco, TX 76798

If you have questions, email or call 254-710-1399.

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