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The CAC's next annual meeting will take place on May 12-14, 2005 at the Banff Centre in Banff, Alberta. Accommodation has been reserved at the Centre for the nights of May 11-14. Scholars and graduate students in all areas of classical studies are warmly invited to attend and offer contributions to a programme which is traditionally wide-ranging.

A full call for papers will be published in September (deadline 10 Jan. 2005). Registrations for both conference and accommodation will open in January.

All information will be posted on the conference website (http://www.fp.ucalgary.ca/grst/CACW/Conference%202005/home.htm).

Enquiries may be addressed to Professor M. J. Cropp (University of Calgary: mcropp@ucalgary.ca).

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Le prochain congrès annuel de la SCEC aura lieu le 12-14 Mai, 2005 au Banff Centre B Banff, Alberta. Des chambres sont réservées au Centre pour les nuits du 11 au 14 mai. Erudit(e)s et étudiant(e)s dans tous les domaines des études classiques sont vivement invité(e)s d' assister au congrès et d' offrir leurs contributions d' un programme traditionellement divers.

Une demande de participation détaillée sera publiée en septembre (date limite: 10 janvier, 2005). L'enregistrement pour le congrès et l'hébergement commencera en janvier.

Vous pouvez trouver tous les renseignements au site du congrès (http://www.fp.ucalgary.ca/grst/CACW/Conference%202005/home.htm).

Adressez vos questions supplémentaires à M. Martin Cropp (University of Calgary: mcropp@ucalgary.ca).

The Department of Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics at Concordia University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Classics, Greek Studies. We are seeking applicants with a concentration in one of the main areas of Classics (Greek archaeology, ancient culture, history or literature), with a secondary interest in Roman culture. Candidates should have competence to teach ancient Greek at all levels. Applicants should have a PhD, proven excellence in teaching, and an active research profile.

Subject to budgetary approval, we anticipate filling this position, normally at the rank of Assistant Professor, for July 1, 2005. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2004 and continue until the position is filled. Applications should consist of a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, copies of recent publications, a statement of teaching and research interests and objectives and three letters of reference.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Concordia University is committed to employment equity.

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From: Mary E. Darlington
<med@ascsa.org>

American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Head Librarian of the Carl W. Blegen Library

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens invites applications and nominations for the position of Head Librarian of the Carl W. Blegen Library, a research library for classics and archaeology of the Greek world located in Athens, Greece. Responsibilities include overseeing research collection of 87,000 volumes; development, management, maintenance and preservation of library resources in both print and electronic formats; guidance and instruction for students, faculty, and visiting scholars in the use of print and electronic materials; budgeting; managing a staff of four FTE's, part time staff, and volunteers; working with colleagues at related research libraries in Greece and abroad; overseeing Library's web presence; assisting in fundraising; thinking strategically to set future directions for the Library.

Requirements include ALA-accredited MLS; as a minimum BA in classics or classical archaeology, MA or PhD preferred; demonstrated skills and experience in relevant information technology, including its use and management, and possessing a comprehensive understanding of the technology-driven information environment; expertise in one of the disciplines of the Blegen's collection (classics, prehistoric and/or classical archaeology, history of ancient art); understanding of unique needs of a graduate research library and familiarity with current issues in academic librarianship; knowledge of best practices and current trends in managing academic libraries and serving library constituencies; excellent communication, computer, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Specific experience working with Ex Libris' Aleph highly desirable.

The salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include TIAA/CREF, health coverage, group life insurance, a housing allowance, and relocation expenses. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to Prof. Kevin Clinton, Chair, Committee on Personnel, American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 6 - 8 Charlton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540-5232 or email application to ascsa@ascsa.org.

Website: http://www.ascsa.edu.gr/positions.htm.

ASCSA is an EO/AA employer.

Recent Postings:

PROGRAMME

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2004, 6-8 pm
Welcome Reception - West Room, McMaster Faculty Club

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2004

Registration 8:30-9:30

9:30 Official Welcome: Dr. N. Rahimyeh, Dean of Humanities, McMaster

9:45 Sheila Ager, University of Waterloo, "Roman Perspectives on Greek Diplomacy"

10:45 Coffee

11:00 M. Jehne, Technical University of Dresden , "Diplomacy in Italy Before the Social War"

12:00 Lunch - CIBC Hall

1:30 Alexander Yakobson, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, "Foreign Policy and Public Opinion in the Late Republic"

2:30 Corey Brennan, Rutgers University , "Embassies Gone Wrong"

3:30 Coffee

4:00 Jean-Louis Ferrary, University of Paris-I, "Après l'ambassade à Rome: diffusion et application"

7.00 Banquet - Faculty Club

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2004

Registration 8:30-9:45

9:45 Rudolph Haensch, University of Cologne , "Not Official, but Permanent: Roman Presence in Client-States"

10:45 Coffee

11:00 C. Ando, University of Southern California, "Ambassadors, Aliens, and the Integrity of the Empire"

12:00 Lunch - Charters restaurant

1:30 James Rives, York University, "Diplomacy and Identity among Jews and Christians"

2:30 Christopher Jones, Harvard University, "International Diplomacy in the Roman Empire"

3:30 Coffee

4:00 Werner Eck, University of Cologne , "Diplomacy as Part of the Administrative Process in the Roman Empire"

http://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/~classics/togo/