Contents / Sommaire

• Alexander Dalzell (1925–2019)

• Mouseion translation contest

• From the Editor / Un mot du rédacteur

• Winnipeg: Contract Instructors

• Atlantic Classical Association: Annual Conference / Congrès annuel

• No announcement in this issue / Rien à signaler dans ce numéro-ci

[6] Summer Study, Field Schools, Special Programmes / Cours d'été et écoles de terrain, programmes spécialisés

• No announcement in this issue / Rien à signaler dans ce numéro-ci

• Two new books / Deux nouveaux livres
• Andre Gerolymatos

[0] Obituary Notice / Notice nécrologique

ALEXANDER DALZELL
MAY 8th 1925–MAY 8th 2019

From Christer Bruun

The Department of Classics at the University of Toronto mourns the passing of Alexander Dalzell (May 8, 1925–May 8, 2019), Professor Emeritus of Classics at Trinity College of the University of Toronto.

Professor Dalzell was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where he was educated at Methodist College, while his B.A., M.A., and B.Litt (1956) were from Trinity College Dublin. He held the position of Assistant Lecturer at King's College London (1951–53) and at the University of Sheffield (1953–54) before moving to Canada and Trinity College. After being Lecturer 1954-56, he was appointed Assistant Professor in 1956, held the rank of Associate Professor 1963-68, and was promoted to Full Professor in 1968.

In his college, Professor Dalzell's presence was great; he was Dean of Arts at Trinity College 1968-73 and Vice-Provost 1972-79, and he was Acting Provost on several occasions. In recognition of his service, he later was made an Honorary Fellow of Trinity College.

Alexander Dalzell played an important role also in the life of the Classical Association of Canada, serving as its Treasurer 1958-60, as its Vice-President in 1978-80, and as the President of the Association in 1980-82. He made a large contribution to the journal Phoenix, serving as Review Editor and Associate Editor of Phoenix 1960–64 and as the Editor of the journal for seven years, 1964-71. Later, he was a member of the Publications Committee of the American Philological Association 1981-84, and he served the APA in other capacities as well.

The scholarship of Professor Dalzell focused on Latin literature of the republican period, especially on Lucretius, and he publishing several articles in Hermathena, Classical World, and two in Phoenix (1956, 1960). He was the author of the chapter on Lucretius in The Cambridge History of Latin Literature (1982), and edited a volume in honour of G.M.A. Grube (70) in 1969. Professor Dalzell became a member of the Editorial Board for the publication of the Collected Works of Erasmus in 1982, and documents preserved in his file in the Department of Classics show his active engagement in this enterprise, including the management of grants awarded by SSHRCC.

Dalzell supervised several doctoral dissertations, among them those by C.J. McDonough and B.C. Verstraete. He took early retirement in 1988.

Professor Alexander Dalzell passed away in Fredericton, NB, where a memorial service was held in Christ Church Cathedral on 14 May. An obituary was published in The Globe and Mail on 11 May.

[1] Association Announcements & News / Annonces et nouvelles de la Société

MOUSEION TRANSLATION CONTEST

From Kathryn Simonsen

To celebrate Mouseion's sixtieth volume, and to encourage and promote verse composition in Latin and Greek, the editors are inaugurating a translation contest. All are invited to translate the following poem into Latin or Greek and to submit their translation to the editors by 31 August 2019 (please submit to Mouseion's e-mail address: mouseion@mun.ca). The best translation in each language will be chosen by Mouseion's editorial correspondents for publication in Mouseion.

There will also be a small monetary prize. Translators must use a lyric metre (or at least elegiac couplets) and are requested to submit a short explanatory note (no more than 200 words) identifying the metre they have chosen and explaining their translation process.

      Witchcraft by a picture

      I fixe mine eye on thine, and there
      Pitty my picture burning in thine eye,
      My picture drown'd in a transparent teare,
      When I looke lower I espie;
      Hadst thou the wicked skill
      By pictures made and mard, to kill,
      How many wayes mightst thou performe thy will?
      But now I have drunke thy sweet salt teares,
      And though thou poure more I'll depart;
      My picture vanish'd, vanish feares,
      That I can be endamag'd by that art;
      Though thou retaine of mee
      One picture more, yet that will bee,
      Being in thine owne heart, from all malice free.

      — John Donne

[2] CCB Announcements / Annonces du BCÉA

FROM THE EDITOR / UN MOT DU RÉDACTEUR

I hoped to send a special issue of the CCB earlier this month while I was away in Greece and Turkey but several reasons (not least of which were poor internet connexions) prevented me from doing so. This issue is missing a few announcements that I will add to the next issue, such as the winners of different prizes and distinctions at the recent Annual Conference.

Recently there has been attempts at phishing and some of you may have received messages claiming to be from a CAC officer asking for information or for you to click on a link. There are very few situations where the CAC and its officers will contact members via email. This happens mostly when the Treasurer replies to a member who enquired about his/her membership status. Be very careful, therefore, before replying to unexpected CAC emails. Note that no-one breached into the CAC website; the hackers simply use information available on the website to impersonate a CAC officer and introduce themselves to you. I will be updating the website to make the work of the hackers as difficult as possible.

[3] Positions Available / Postes à combler

DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICS
UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG
CONTRACT INSTRUCTORS

From Peter Miller

The Department of Classics at the University of Winnipeg invites applications for a position as a contract Instructor (per-course) in Fall/Winter 2019-2020. We are hiring for the following courses:

Greek Society (CLAS-1011-001): "Students are introduced to the fundamental social concepts, cultural characteristics, and political institutions of ancient Greek society." Fall term (begins Sept. 3); MWF 830-920; projected enrollment 90; 36 classes in total.

Roman Society (CLAS-1012-001): "Students are introduced to the fundamental social concepts, cultural characteristics, and political institutions of ancient Roman society." Fall term (begins Sept. 3); TuTh 830-945; projected enrollment 90; 24 classes in total.

Intro Latin I (CLAS-1100-001): "This course is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of the Latin language." Fall term (begins Sept. 3); MWF 930-1020; projected enrollment 30; 36 classes in total.

Greek Art and Architecture (CLAS-2002-050): "This course examines Greek art and architecture with emphasis upon their development and contribution to art and architecture in Europe and America." Fall term (begins Sept. 3); Tu 6-9; projected enrollment 55; 12 classes in total.

History of the Roman Republic (CLAS-2303-001): "This course considers the history of the Republic from the legendary foundations of the city of Rome through to the beginning of the Roman Empire." Fall term (begins Sept. 3); MW 4-515; projected enrollment 60; 24 classes in total.

Classical Mythology (CLAS-2701-001): "This course is designed to acquaint students with myths found in Greek and Latin literature." Fall term (begins Sept. 3); MWF 1130-1220; projected enrollment 80; 36 classes in total.

Religion in Greece & Rome (CLAS-2702-001): "This course will survey the religious beliefs and practices of the Greeks and Romans." Fall term (begins Sept. 3); MWF 130-220; projected enrollment 50; 36 classes in total.

Medical Terminology (CLAS-2850-001): "This course lays out the most important Greek and Latin roots of the vocabulary of medicine and demonstrates the predictable patterns by which these roots combine." Fall term (begins Sept. 3); MWF 830-920; enrollment 80; 36 classes in total.

Kingdoms and City-States (CLAS-3830-4830-001): Suggest a topic that's suitable for upper-year Classics and History students and focuses on one place in the ancient world - include a title with your application! Fall term (begins Sept. 3); TuTh 4-515; projected enrollment 40.

Intermediate Latin Texts (CLAS-2100-001): "This course includes various selections from the field of Latin literature." Fall-Winter term (begins Sept. 3); MW 230-345; projected enrollment 15.

Roman Society (CLAS-1012-002): "Students are introduced to the fundamental social concepts, cultural characteristics, and political institutions of ancient Roman society." Winter term (begins Jan. 6); MWF 830-920; projected enrollment 90; 36 classes in total.

Intro Latin II (CLAS-1101-001): "This course is designed to expand students' knowledge of Latin vocabulary and to introduce more complex grammatical concepts." Winter term (begins Jan. 6); MWF 930-1020; projected enrollment 30. *Lab section F 1230-120 taught by TA.*

Topics in Classics (CLAS-2010-050): Suggest a topics course in an area of Classical Studies sure to attract majors and non-majors – a title will do! Winter term (begins Jan. 6); Tues 6-9; 12 classes in total. Recent offerings: the Modern Olympics, Roman Law, Ancient Sexuality.

Medical Terminology (CLAS-2850-002): "This course lays out the most important Greek and Latin roots of the vocabulary of medicine and demonstrates the predictable patterns by which these roots combine." Winter term (begins Jan. 6); TuTh 830-945; 24 classes in total.

Topics in Ancient History (CLAS-3006-001): Suggest a topic in an area of Ancient History that's suitable for upper-year Classics and History students – simply include a title with your application! Winter term (begins Jan. 6); MWF 930-1020; 36 classes; projected enrollment 48.

More info on these courses. Complete jobs ads.

Please send (by e-mail) a letter expressing interest and a CV. If you are qualified to teach more than one course, we encourage you to indicate such an interest in your cover letter. Please note that instructors may of course teach outside of their research competencies if they feel they are qualified to teach in another area. Send applications to: Dr. Matt Gibbs, Chair, Department of Classics, University of Winnipeg (m.gibbs@uwinnipeg.ca) by July 2nd, 2019.

Please direct any and all questions about these positions and other employment in Classics at the University of Winnipeg to Dr. Matt Gibbs (m.gibbs@uwinnipeg.ca). While we cannot unilaterally change the conditions of per-course employment at the University of Winnipeg, our Department is committed to supporting contract academic staff in their teaching, research, service, and career to the best of our ability.

These positions are included in the University of Winnipeg Faculty Association Contract Academic Staff Collective Agreement; each course pays $5071 (inclusive of 6% vacation pay). We encourage inquiries about the role and responsibilities of Contract Academic Staff according to the 2015-2019 Collective Agreement.

Please note that all positions are subject to final budgetary approval. The posted position is required provided there is sufficient enrollment to offer the course. Other positions may become available (on this page). Applicants should contact the Department Chair directly for more information. The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to confidentially self-identify at time of application. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

[4] Conferences & Lectures; Calls for Papers / Conférences; appels à communications

ATLANTIC CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL CONFERENCE / CONGRÈS ANNUEL

De/From Kathy Simonsen

The 2019 conference will take place at the St. John's campus of the Memorial University of Newfoundland October 18th and 19th, 2019.

The organizers of the conference welcome abstracts of a maximum of 300 words on any classical topic. The deadline for all submissions is August 31st, 2019.

All abstracts should be submitted to Kathy Simonsen, kathryns@mun.ca. Please include your name and “abstract ACA 2019” in the subject heading. In the body of the letter, include your full name, affiliation, contact information and paper title. Do not include your name in the abstract.

We look forward to seeing you in St. John’s!

Kathy Simonsen & Tana Allen

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Le Congrès de l'Atlantic Classical Association aura lieu les 18 et 19 octobre 2019, au campus de Saint Jean de la Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Le comité organisateur lance une invitation à soumettre des propositions de communication sur tout sujet concernant l'antiquité classique. Les propositions ne doivent pas dépasser 300 mots et devront parvenir aux organisateurs au plus tard le 31 août 2019.

Veuillez envoyer votre proposition à Kathy Simonsen, kathryns@mun.ca. Prière d'indiquer votre nom suivi de « proposition ACA 2019 » dans l'objet du message. Dans le corps du message, indiquez votre nom complet, votre affiliation, vos coordonnées et le titre de votre communication. Nous vous prions de ne pas inscrire votre nom sur la proposition de communication.

Au plaisir de vous accueillir dans la ville de Saint Jean!

Kathy Simonsen & Tana Allen

[5] Scholarships & Competitions / Bourses et concours

No announcement in this issue / Rien à signaler dans ce numéro-ci

[6] Summer Study, Field Schools, Special Programmes /
Cours d'été, écoles de terrain, programmes spécialisés

No announcement in this issue / Rien à signaler dans ce numéro-ci

[7] Varia (including members' new books / dont les nouveaux livres des membres)

NEW BOOKS / NOUVEAUX LIVRES

From the Editor

Martin Cropp. Minor Greek Tragedians: Fragments from the Tragedies with Selected Testimonia Edited with Introductions, Translations and Notes. Volume 1: The Fifth Century. Aris & Phillips Classical Texts. Liverpool University Press.

Altay Coşkun & David Engels, eds. Rome and the Seleukid East. Selected Papers from Seleukid Study Day V, Brussels, 21–23 August 2015. Collection Latomus 360, Brussels: Éditions Latomus, 2019.

ANDRE GEROLYMATOS

From the Editor

David Mirhady would like to inform the CAC members of the passing of Professor Andre Gerolymatos whose accomplishments will endure in the academic realms of modern Hellenic Studies and Military and Diplomatic History.