[1] Announcements <Back>

The editors would like to include notices for summer courses, study tours and archaeological digs that departments might be sponsoring. If you have any plans in any of these areas for next summer, and wish them to be advertised, please send them along to the bulletin.

[2] Phoenix <Back>
From: Jonathan Edmondson, Editor, Phoenix <jedmond@YorkU.CA>

I am pleased to announce to members of the CAC that we have just sent to press the next fascicule of Phoenix: vol. 52.3-4, an enlarged double-issue. Its contents are as follows:

ARTICLES

La Notion d' "acte collectif" dans le sacrifice humain grec

PIERRE BONNECHERE

Aeschylus, Homer, and the Serpent at the Breast

K. O'NEILL

Corporality in the Ancient Greek Theatre

R. DREW GRIFFITH

The Chronology of the Third Diadoch War, 315-311 B.C.

PAT WHEATLEY

The Ideas(s) of Order of Platonic Dialogues and Their Hermeneutic Consequences

CAROL POSTER

Catullus 84: In vino veritas?

JOHN NICHOLSON

Ammianus and Cicero: The Epilogue of the History as a Literary Statement

ROGER BLOCKLEY

Contending with Conversion: Reflections on the Reformation of Lucius the Ass

KEITH BRADLEY

Qui mortalitatis causa convenerunt: The Meeting of the Virunum Mithraists on June 26, A.D. 184

ROGER BECK

REVIEW ARTICLE/DISCUSSION

Roman Religion Revived

JAMES B. RIVES

REVIEWS/COMPTES RENDUS

M.C. Miller, Athens & Persia in the Fifth Century B.C. (Amelie Kuhrt)

E. Bakker & A. Kahane (ed.), Written Voices, Spokens Signs (Matthew Clark)

Nicole Loraux, Mothers in Mourning (Laurel Bowman)

Victor Bers, Speech in Speech (John R. Porter)

C. Martindale (ed.), The Cambridge Companion to Virgil (Karl Galinksy)

Shadi Bartsch, Ideology in Cold Blood: a Reading of Lucan's Civil War (Michael Dewar)

R. Herzog & P.L. Schmidt (ed.) Handbuch der lateinischer Literatur der Antike 4. 117-284 n. Chr. (T.D. Barnes)

D.M. Lewis, Selected Papers in Greek and Near Eastern History (David Whitehead)

Debra Hamel, Athenian Generals (Catherine Rubincam);

Thomas Heine Hansen, Yet More Studies in the Greek Polis & M.H. Hansen (ed.), The Polis as an Urban Centre and as a Political Community (L. Migeotte)

Sarah B. Pomeroy, Families in Classical and Hellenistic Greece (Virginia Hunter)

Cynthia B. Patterson, The Family in Greek History (Mark Golden)

T.P. Wiseman, Remus (Helene Leclerc)

M.C. Hoff and S.I. Rotroff (ed.), The Romanization of Athens (C.P.Jones)

[3] Job Announcements <Back>

See the CCB Page (http://unb.ca/arts/CLAS/cacbulle.html) for a complete list of job announcements received at CCB since June 1, 1999.

From: Phyllis Forsyth [Repeated from CCB/BCEA 5.10]

Applications are being accepted for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Classical Studies starting September 1, 2000. The successful candidate must have a PhD in Classics, an active research program, and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Teaching duties will include a variety of courses in Classical Civilization as well as language courses in Latin and/or ancient Greek. The successful candidate must also be willing to participate in our Distance Education program. Salary range commensurate with qualifications and experience. The closing date for applications is December 15, 1999. Send curriculum vitae and arrange for three letters of reference to: Professor P.Y. Forsyth, Chair, Department of Anthropology and Classical Studies, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples, and persons with disabilities. This appointment is subject to the availability of funds.

For US and other jobs see:

Listings of the American Philological Association:

http://www.apaclassics.org/

The Atrium:

http://web.idirect.com/~atrium /bib liotheca/bulletin/jobs.html

[4] Conferences <Back>

Friday, October 1

Further details and registration forms can be obtained from Carmen Camilleri, Secretary, Department of Classics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4M2 <classics@mcmaster.ca> fax(905)577-6930 web-site: www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/~classics/)

From: David Meban: <david.meban@utoronto.ca>

Friday October 15

1:00-1:45 Jeffrey Carnes (Syracuse University)

Pindar, Historicism and the Aiginetan Imaginary

1:45-2:30 David Larmour (Texas Tech University) and Jason Banta (SUNY Buffalo)

Complex Contestations: Ideology and Greek Athletics

2:45-3:30 Andrew Riggsby (Univesity of Texas, Austin)

Building a (Better?) Roman: de bello gallico as Ideological Instrument

3:30-4:15 Eric Orlin (Bard College)

Foreign Cults and Roman National Identity

4:30-5:30 Keynote Address: Matthew Roller (Johns Hopkins University)

Is the Emperor a "Father" or "Master"? Aristocratic Ideology and Imperial Authority in the Early Roman Empire

Saturday October 16

9:00-9:45 Richard King (Purdue University)

Mounting Ambition: Dissimulating Political Desire in Fasti 2

9:45-10:30 Josiah Osgood (Yale University)

Playing with Ideology: Roman Dolls and Their (Wo)men

10:45-11:30 Suzanne Said (Columbia University)

Alexander's Costumes

11:30-12:15 Michael Koortbojian (University of Toronto)

Divus Iulius in 36 BC

1:30-2:15 Josephine Crawley (University of California, Berkeley)

Forging Community Through Universal History

2:15-3:00 Michael Peachin (New York University)

How to Run an Empire the Roman Way

3:15-4:00 Emily Mackil (Princeton University)

Toward an Analysis of Aristotle's Ideological Thinking

4:00-4:45 Peter Rose (Miami University of Ohio)

Divorcing Ideology from Marxism and Marxism from Ideology: Some Problems

4:45-5:30 Vincent Farenga (University of Southern California)

Negotiating Democratic Citizenship in Athens: Ideology and Ontology

6:00-7:00 Keynote Address: Josiah Ober (Princeton University)

Taking Positions and Making Points: Tyrant-killing and Stasis in Athenian Political Discourse and Iconography

Sunday October 17

9:00-9:45 Alexander Thein (University of Pennsylvania)

The Urbanism of Athens and the Piraeus: Sea or Land?

9:45-10:30 Karen Bassi (University of California, Santa Cruz)

Architecture and Ideology

11:00-11:45 Vincent Rosivach (Fairfield University)

The Ideological Discourse of New Comedy

11:45-12:30 Mahalia Way (Northwestern University)

Violence as Exchange on the Comic Stage

[5] Calls for Papers <Back>

From: <mailto:ebbeler@classics.upenn.edu> (Jen Ebbeler):

This conference will explore the creation and mapping of alternate realities in the ancient world, in both material and literary contexts. Some productive approaches include examining the interface between Greek/Roman and other cultures as it is represented in the material record; reading historical and geographical writings for ideological constructions of otherness; or analyzing explicitly fictional works in terms of their relationship to "reality." Another approach would be to look at the way Classical Antiquity is figured in post-classical literature and art. Ideally, individual papers will begin to theorize specific constructions of alterity and comment on their broader implications. Possible paper topics include, but are by no means limited to:

From: James F Mcglew jmcglew@iastate.edu>

Since Aristophanes, comedy has been a site of political contention, offering contradictory possibilities for subversion, resiliency, and restriction. This special issue of the interdisciplinary European Studies Journal, will feature the work of scholars who are investigating the political ramifications of comic drama and theatre. Scholarship on the dramatic text as well as on the performance of comic drama are invited. Investigations of the following issues are particularly invited: what are the effects of actual performance on the ideology and politics of comedy's audiences? how are collective responses to the staging of drama measured and understood? what are the radical/subversive possibilities and/or conservative impulses of comic performance? how have racial, ethnic, religious, and gender differences affected the politics of comedy? Papers may focus on a single author, on a period, or on a grouping of comedies or performances.

We are seeking work on any period of European dramatic history, from classical Greece to contemporary Europe. Only work on European literatures will be considered. Papers should be in English.

Deadline: November 1, 1999. Either a 700-1000 word abstract or a completed paper (double spaced, around 8000 words in length, MLA format.)

Please direct questions to either:

Susan Carlson, Department of English, 203 Ross Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011 <susanc@iastate.edu>

Jim McGlew, Department of Foreign Languages, Iowa State University, 300 Pearson Hall Ames, IA 50011 <jmcglew@iastate.edu>

Send abstracts or completed papers to:

Jim McGlew, Foreign Languages and Classical Studies, 300 Pearson Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011

From: John Geyssen

We invite papers on all aspects of this theme including (but not restricted to) Greek and Roman pedagogy, schools and teachers, the presentation of learning and education in classical art and literature, the discussion of learning among the philosophers and rhetors, sophistic education in Greece and Rome, and didactic literature. We also encourage the submission of papers dealing with the tradition and/or the present state of the teaching of Classics.

Our keynote speaker will be

[6] Study Tours <Back>

The Department of Classics and Ancient History of the University of New Brunswick (Fredericton) wishes to announce

Two courses will be offered:

1. Ancient Cities and Civilisations of Western Turkey: Myth, Cult and History (3ch): taught by Prof. Michael J. Mills

2. Graeco-Roman Backgrounds of Early Christianity: Remains of Asia Minor (3ch): taught by Prof. James S. Murray

[7] Fellowships, etc. <Back>

Center for Hellenic Studies: Junior Fellowships 2000-01

The Center for Hellenic Studies (Trustees for Harvard University) invites applications for twelve resident Junior Fellowships to be awarded for 2000-01. A limited number of one-semester Fellowships may be awarded to applicants who are unable to apply for the full academic year. With its 50,000-volume specialized library and serene wooded campus in Washington, D.C., the Center offers an opportunity for full-time research on a major project in a collegial, international environment. Prerequisites for a Fellowship are the Ph.D. (or its equivalent) at the time of application and scholarly publications in ancient Greek studies. The Center is designated for scholars in the earlier stages of their careers (generally up to about ten years beyond the doctorate). The maximum stipend is $24,000 U.S., plus some support for professional travel and research expenses; in addition, fully-furnished housing on the Center's grounds is provided without charge to Fellows and their families. Applications include a detailed project description, samples of previous publications, and up to three letters of recommendation. Applications must be postmarked by October 15, 1999.

Further information and application forms are available from: Office of the Directors, Center for Hellenic Studies, 3100Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA. E-mail: <www.chs.harvard.edu>

Application Deadline Dates:

Annual Professorship 10/15/99

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowships 10/15/99

Samuel H. Kress Fellowship 10/15/99

Samuel H. Kress Joint Athens/Jerusalem Fellowship 10/30/99

James A. Montgomery Fellow and Program Coordinator 10/15/99

George A. Barton Fellowship 10/15/99

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowships 4/1/00

*United States Information Agency (USIA) Fellowships:

Junior Research Fellowships 10/15/99

Associate Fellowships (Junior and Senior) 4/15/00

*Islamic Studies Fellowship 10/15/99

1. Annual Professorship: $30,000 award.
The stipend is $17,000 plus $13,000 for room and half-board for appointee and spouse at the Institute. Open to post-doctoral scholars in Near Eastern archaeology, geography, history, and Biblical studies. U.S. citizens are eligible for entire award. Non-U.S. citizens may apply but, by U.S. law, are only eligible for non-governmental funds (totalling $15,000). Appointment: 10 months. The professorship period should be continuous, without frequent trips outside the country. Application deadline: October 15, 1999.

2. National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships:
$60,000 for two awards (maximum stipend is $30,000 for 12 months)
Open to scholars in the fields of Near Eastern archaeology, anthropology, geography, ancient history, philology, epigraphy, Biblical studies, Islamic studies, religion, art history, literature, philosophy or related disciplines holding a Ph.D. (or equivalent) as of January 1, 2000, who are U.S. citizens (or alien residents residing in the United States for the last three years). Research project must have a clear humanities focus. Research period: four to twelve months (stipend varies with the duration of the fellowship). Residence at the Institute is preferred. The research period should be continuous, without frequent trips outside the country. Application deadline: October 15, 1999.

3. Samuel H. Kress Fellowship: $16,500 award.
The stipend is $9,800; remainder ($6,700) is for room and half board at the Institute. Dissertation research fellowship for students specializing in architecture, art history and archaeology. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, or North American citizens studying at U.S. universities. Research Period: 10 months. Research project must have a clear focus on art history or architecture. The research period should be continuous, without frequent trips outside the country. Application deadline: October 15, 1999.

4. Samuel H. Kress Joint Athens-Jerusalem Fellowship: $15,000 award.
A joint fellowship for research at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens and at the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in Jerusalem. The stipend is $8,300; remainder is for room and board at the two institutions. Pre-doctoral research fellowship for students specializing in art history, architecture, archaeology or classical studies who are U.S. citizens, or North American citizens studying at U.S. universities. Research period: 10 months (5 months in Athens, 5 months in Jerusalem). The research period should be continuous, without frequent trips outside Greece and Israel. Application deadline: October 29, 1999.

5. James A. Montgomery Fellow and Program Coordinator: $14,000 award.
The stipend is $7,300; remainder ($6,700) is for room and half-board at the Institute. Open to pre-doctoral students and post-doctoral scholars specializing in Near Eastern archaeology, geography, history and biblical studies. Recipient is expected to assist the Albright Director in planning and implementing the Ernest S. Frerichs Program for Albright Fellows. Research period: 10 months. The research period should be continuous, without frequent trips outside the country. Application deadline: October 15, 1999.

6. George A. Barton Fellowship: $6,000 award. The stipend is $2,650; remainder is for room and half-board at the Institute. Open to seminarians, pre-doctoral students and recent Ph.D. recipients specializing in Near Eastern archaeology, geography, history and biblical studies. Research period: 5 months. The research period should be continuous, without frequent trips outside the country. Application deadline: October 15, 1999.

7. Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowships: $34,500 for three awards.
The fellowships are open to Bulgarian, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, and Slovak scholars. Candidates should not be permanently resident outside the six countries concerned, and should have obtained a doctorate by the time the fellowship is awarded. Fellows are expected to reside at the Albright if room is available. Each fellowship is for three months, during one of the following periods: 1 September - 30 November 2000; 1 December 2000 - 28 February 2001; and 1 March - 31 May 2001. The research period should be continuous, without frequent trips outside the country. Application deadline: April 1, 2000.

8. *Islamic Studies Fellowship: $20,000 award.
The stipend is $12,200; remainder is for room and half board at Institute. Candidates must have expertise in research and teaching in Islamic archaeology, art and architecture. During the period of the appointment, the Fellow will teach regular courses in the Department of Archaeology at one of the local Palestinian universities, as well as conduct seminars at the Albright and other local academic institutions. Research period: 10 months. The research period should be continuous, without frequent trips outside the country. Application deadline: October 15, 1999.

9. *United States Information Agency Fellowships:
a. Junior Research Fellowships: $48,000 for three awards.
The stipend $9,300; remainder is for room and half-board at the Institute. Open to pre-doctoral students and recent Ph.D. recipients in Near Eastern Studies who are U.S. citizens. Research period: 10 or 5 months. The research period should be continuous, without frequent trips outside the country. Application deadline: October 15, 1999.
b. Associate Fellowships: Six senior and seven junior fellowship administrative fee awards. Application deadline: April 15, 2000.

10. Associate Fellowships: No stipend. Open to senior, post-doctoral, and pre-doctoral researchers. Administrative fee required (USIA subventions may be available). Application deadline: April 15, 2000.

12. *Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) Fellowships for Advanced Multi-country Research.
Eight awards of up to $6,000 each, with an additional $3,000 for travel. Open to scholars pursuing research on broad questions of multi-country significance in the fields of humanities, social sciences, and related natural sciences in countries in the Near and Middle East and South Asia. Doctoral candidates and established scholars with US citizenship are eligible to apply as individuals or in teams. Preference will be given to candidates examining comparative and/or cross-regional questions requiring research in two or more countries. Application deadline: 31 December 1999. For information and application, write to: The Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC), Smithsonian Institution, IC 3123 MRC 705, Washington D.C., 20560. E-mail: <caorc@coarc.org> Web: <www.caorc.org>.

[8] Varia <Back>

From: Robert LOWE

The Classical Review Online
Founded in 1886, The Classical Review publishes reviews of new work dealing with the literatures and civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome. Over three hundred books are reviewed each year, the full-length reviews being followed by shorter notices of less important works. It can be regarded as a companion to The Classical Quarterly. A free sample copy is available to download, and table of contents are available both on site and via a free e-mail alerting service, whether or not you subscribe. Visit http://www.cr.oupjournals.org/contents for further details.

Other OUP services of interest:
The Classical Quarterly E-mail Alerting Service http://www.cq.oupjournals.org/contents
Greece & Rome E-mail Alerting Service http://www.gr.oupjournals.org/contents

CALL TO ARCHAEOLOGISTS

We are gathering data for a research project involving 'foundation coins.' Ancient (particularly Roman) coins have been discovered sealed beneath mosaic floors at Sardis, Antioch, and in North Africa. Nautical archaeology has revealed a similar tradition, whereby a 'foundation coin' was placed in the mast-step of ancient ships. Our goal is to produce a comprehensive catalog and thorough evaluation of the use of 'foundation coins' in Greco-Roman times. Any information on the excavation, past or present, of coins from a sealed context beneath mosaic floors or other architectural foundations would be greatly appreciated.

Please direct all correspondence to Deborah Carlson <ddexter@ix.netcom.com> or Jack Kroll <jkroll@utxvms.cc.utexas.edu> Department of Classics, University of Texas at Austin, Waggener Hall 123, Austin, Texas 78712.