December 4th – The Bowdoin College Museum of Art is hosting a talk by Sophie Crawford-Brown of Rice University titled “From Fauna to Flora: Merging with Plants in Early Imperial Rome”. This event is open to the public and is being held in conjunction with one of the museum’s current exhibitions Flora et Fauna: Nature in Ancient Mediterranean Art and… Read more →
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Classics in the News: Totum Nasum
It’s snowing over in my neck of the woods, so digging might be a little hard, but maybe I’ll give it a try on the off chance a WWII vet left a Roman gravestone in my backyard (on that note, gratias maximas for your service to all our veteran friends!). Staying inside feels like the better call. If you are… Read more →
Updates: MCA Fall 2025 Meeting
Don’t Forget to Register! There is still time to register here for the MCA Fall 2025 Meeting at Colby College (Bixler 219 – best parking is in Roberts Lot) this Saturday! Preregistration at 8:30, official start at 9, an optional lunch ($20), and three amazing talks, including a presentation by a group of undergraduate students. Come and support the next… Read more →
Your Invitation to the MCA 2025 Fall Meeting
Latin and Classics Teachers of Maine, You are cordially invited to the Maine Classical Association Fall Meeting on Saturday, November 8th, at Colby College (Bixler 219). This fall, our presenters will be taking their audience on a scholarly journey across the Ancient Mediterranean, diving into such places as Lydia, the ancient Peloponnese, and ancient Tuscany. Rebecca Frank, of Colby College, will lead us in… Read more →
Classics in the News: The Gods of Summer?
Shout out to Bernie, retired Lewiston High School Latin teacher and current Maine State Music Theatre volunteer. Meeting you was a great reminder of how diverse and broadreaching our field is! As summer vacation begins to wind down and you’re excitedly down to your last house guests, find a cool spot, pour yourself a glass of iced something, and check… Read more →
Classics in the News: All the senses
Summer vacation has finally come upon us, although the weather has not quite gotten the memo. While somewhat rainy days continue to be upon us, you may be finding yourself wandering into the world of online shopping. Unsure of what you are looking for as you browse endless pages of items? Find some inspiration in A$AP Rocky. At the Cannes… Read more →
Classics in the News: Death and Rebirth
Show us the money! The Renaissance Society of America is accepting proposals for their grants in supporting Renaissance studies in high schools. Secondary level educators are called to propose innovative projects that could include such opportunities as theatrical or musical performances, guest speakers, or museum/special collection visits. Did the Portland Symphony Orchestra pop into your head? Or the Boston Museum… Read more →
Classics in the News: It’s a Full Body Experience
N.B. RSVP deadline for the MCA Spring Meeting on May 3rd is April 17th! We hope to see you there. Also happening on April 17th: the release of Emily Hauser’s Mythica: A New History of Homer’s World, Through the Women Written Out of It. To stay up-to-date with the release or even pre-order, check out Hauser’s website here. As April… Read more →
MCA Fall Meeting Recap: The Borne Identity
On November 2nd of 2024, Bates College hosted the MCA’s Fall Meeting. There were three speakers, a giant bowl of outstanding potato salad, and a seemingly endless supply of coffee. All to say, it was overall a good way to spend one’s Saturday morning. Our first speaker was Liana Brent, an Assistant Professor of Classical and Medieval Studies at Bates… Read more →
Classics in the News: Get Your Tickets Now
In April, the Portland Symphony Orchestra will be performing selections from Orff’s Carmina Burana. A spokesperson for the Orchestra has expressed interest in seeing Classics students attend this performance, especially students of Latin. Student tickets are $18. Show dates will be on Sunday, April 27th at 2:30 and Tuesday, April 29th at 7pm. Please reach out to Breda White if… Read more →