[1] Association Announcements
[2] Positions Available
        (Guelph)
[3] Conference Announcements
        (Missouri-St.Louis)
[4] Summer Study
        (Toronto, Augusta County, Va.)

[1] Association Announcements
From: Robert Todd, University of British Columbia                                                                    <Back>
                     <bobtodd@interchange.ubc.ca>

Those attending the banquet and wishing to take the vegetarian option are asked to indicate this preference by emailing Robert Todd <bobtodd@interchange.ubc.ca> as soon as possible.  There will be a further opportunity to confirm this preference at registration on 11 May, but prior notice would be appreciated, if convenient.

In addition, some changes have been made to the Programme; please check the web version of the Programme for these (www.unbf.ca/arts/CLAS/prog2002.html).  A list of all such changes will be included in the registration package.

[2] Positions available
From: Padraig M O'Cleirigh, University of Guelph                                                            <Back>
                           <pocleiri@uoguelph.ca>

The University of Guelph invites applications for a contractually-limited appointment in the School of Languages and Literatures/Classics at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective July 1st (or negotiable). We seek an individual holding a Classics PhD and with relevant teaching experience to teach a regular load of six courses over the Fall and Winter semesters from the following roster: our introductory course on Classical Culture both in Fall and Winter, Greek History in Fall or Classical Epic (in translation) in Winter, Elementary Greek over two terms, Intermediate Latin in Fall.  This is a ten-month appointment.

The University of Guelph is committed to an employment equity program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from qualified aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. All qualified candidates are encourage to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Applicants should have a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests, copies of recent course outlines with teaching evaluations, and three letters of reference sent to Dr. Daniel Chouinard, Director of the School of Languages and Literatures, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON,  N1G 2W1 by May 31, 2002.

    For US and other jobs see the listings of the American Philological Association:
             http://www.apaclassics.org/

     and the Atrium:
             http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AtriumJobs/messages

[3] Conference Announcements
From:  Michael Cosmopoulos, University of Missouri--St. Louis                             <Back>
                    <CosmopoulosM@msx.umsl.edu>

The program of the International Conference on the Parthenon and its Sculptures (St.Louis, Missouri, April 26-28) is now posted at www.parthenonconference.org.    A number of rooms (paid by the Greek Professorship of the University of Missouri) has been reserved also for colleagues who wish to attend the conference.  These rooms are available on a first-come first serve basis, so colleagues who wish to have their room paid should contact Michael Cosmopoulos <cosmopoulos@umsl.edu> as soon as possible.

[4] Summer Study
From: Michael Dewar, University of Toronto                                                             <Back>
                <mdewar@chass.utoronto.ca>

GRK 202H1F Intermediate Ancient Greek II
Continued language training with readings in Classical Greek prose.  This course will also introduce students to Classical Greek verse.  Readings will include selections from Plato, The Republic I and Euripides' Medea.
EVALUATION: assignments, mid-term test and final examination.  Readings and assignments will be provided by the instructor.
PREREQUISITE: GRK 100Y1Y and the permission of the Department.
M.B. Wallace ** MWF 10-1 **

GRK202H1 F is a half-course, a special offering of the second half of our second-year Ancient Greek sequence.  It is intended for talented students who will have completed first-year Greek by May and want to push ahead, in order to reach the point where they are ready to enrol in author-based third-year courses in September.  Admittance requires the consent of the instructor, and may entail a short placement test as well as a brief interview.  It will be a lot of work for the individuals admitted, but we hope it will be an attractive option to those keen to get ahead.

From: Matthew Webb                                                                                                                 <Back>
                <mdwebb@wam.umd.edu>

Classical Studies, the study of the ancient Greek and Roman world, is enjoying a revival across the nation, especially at the elementary school level. This comprehensive and *FREE* workshop is for teachers at all levels across the nation.  The program will run from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm on July 8th and 9th, and from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm on July 10th.

The workshop includes these presentations:

LatinSummer: A Model Enrichment Program for the Elementary School
    S. Douglas Bunch, ACICS Director & College of William & Mary (VA)
LatinSummer allows elementary schoolers to explore the Classical world and its influence.  Find out how in this introduction to the program, its participants, content, structure, and purpose. Also learn about the curriculum, which helps students to grow on many fronts and to meet state and national standards.

Discovering Classics Through Music and Literature
    Christine Conklin, Fairfax County (VA) Public Schools
How can you integrate Latin and the Classics into core subjects such as language arts, English literature, and music? Discover for yourself in this exciting presentation!

Water, Water, Everywhere - Or Was It?
        Joan Jahnige, Kentucky Educational Television
The ancient Romans took control of and used water to a greater extent than any previous civilization. Using the theme of water (think aqueducts and  baths!), discover how to connect Classics with the study of geography, topography, math, science, art, and English composition!

Science, Math, Classics: Partners for Success
        Beverly E. Lichtenstein, author, Learning Latin Through Mythology
Through the mythology and culture of the ancient Romans and Greeks, students can explore science and math in an integrated manner.  Did you ever imagine that Classics could be interwoven with concepts such as patterns, probability, graphing, simple geometry, ecology, and measurement?  Find out how in this presentation!

Building Vocab Skills Through Latin Prefixes & Roots: A Day in the Life of Barbie & Ken
        Linda S. Squier, Prince George's County (MD) Public Schools
Fully two-thirds of all English words come directly from Latin!  Learn innovative ways to introduce and teach etymology and complex words to youngsters in this unique presentation.

Ancient Art Antics - Combining Classics and the Visual Arts
        Matthew D. Webb, ACICS Assistant Director & Queen Anne School (MD)
Harness the incredible and continuous energy of your students through hands-on art projects! Learning about influential types of Greek and Roman art combines fun with real instruction into art forms, techniques, tools, and methods.  Discover what jelly beans, frosting, plaster, clay, and paper have in common in this presentation!

Classroom and Activity Observation
Running concurrently with the Workshop for Teachers is LatinSummer, a summer enrichment program for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.  See Classics teaching in action through observation of our classes in Roman Culture, Greek and Roman Mythology, Classical Latin, and Conversational Latin. You will also be able to observe our special activity periods, in which students participate in hands-on, critical thinking tasks.
 

REGISTRATION FORM
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Augusta County Institute for Classical Studies
Workshop for Teachers
July 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2002
Wilson Elementary School
Fishersville, Virginia

OFFICIAL Registration Form

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You are guaranteed to leave with lots of STUFF every day: handouts, books, lesson plans, curriculum tips, and ideas!

A complimentary continental breakfast will be served each day of the program. Upon receipt of registration, you will receive directions to the school and  a full schedule. Please contact the Institute for assistance in locating accommodations in  Augusta County.

Nota Bene: A completed registration is a commitment to attend.  Please call at least one week in advance of the Workshop if you plan to cancel your registration.  Thank you!

Please mail this registration form on or before Monday, 17 June 2002,
to:

Matthew D. Webb
Assistant Director, ACICS
129 Westway #204
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 249-5000 ext. 454  <mdwebb@wam.umd.edu>

http://acics.cjb.net