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UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND OFFERS OVID COURSE FOR LATIN
TEACHERS
Latin 302-01, University of Richmond, June 16-20, MTWRF 8:30-4:00, 3 Credits
Instructor: Walt Stevenson
Ovid Course Description:
This course is designed for High School Latin teachers and will focus on
discovering, understanding and enjoying Ovid's Metamorphoses, though it also
will help to prepare to teach the Ovid AP syllabus. We will spend our time
reading selected passages of Ovid's masterpiece, discussing Ovid's poetic
subtleties, reading scholarly essays on how to teach and interpret Ovid, and
brainstorming on the challenges of teaching Latin Literature.
Please direct all logistical questions to the UR School of Continuing
Studies, 804-289-8133.
All other questions should be sent to Walt Stevenson:
Phone: 804-289-8424
Email:
wstevens@richmond.edu
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American Philological Association Honors Sweet Briar College
Professor
SWEET BRIAR, Va. — Eric Casey, associate professor of
classics at Sweet Briar College, an all-women’s liberal arts college near
Lynchburg, Va., has been awarded the American Philological Association’s
“Excellence in Teaching” award. The presentation was made Saturday, Jan. 5 at
the organization’s annual convention in Chicago.
The award is presented each year to one to three U.S.
and/or Canadian college teachers. Winners receive a certificate, a cash prize
and an invitation to the group’s annual meeting.
According to its Web site, the APA, “founded in 1869 by
‘professors, friends, and patrons of linguistic science,’ is now the principal
learned society in North America for the study of ancient Greek and Roman
languages, literatures, and civilizations.”
Casey, who has taught at Sweet Briar for more than eight
years, was nominated by Jonathan Green, dean of Sweet Briar College. In his
letter of recommendation, Green wrote in part, “Eric has revitalized Classics at
the College. Enrollments in all of the department’s classes have steadily grown
since he arrived on campus, especially his classes.”
Green also commended Casey for his “remarkable zeal for
teaching Greek and Latin,” adding that Casey has worked tirelessly, sponsoring
students in the Summer Honors Research Program and meeting regularly with a
number of student groups and individuals.
“One such group a few years ago was a lone alumna, who had
graduated prior to Eric’s arrival on campus, preparing for her comprehensive
exams in graduate school,” Green wrote. “They ‘met’ weekly for over a year by
telephone.
“This is what makes Eric such a great teacher; any student,
even those who are not technically his, who betrays an interest in a specific
subject inspires him. Their curiosity serves as a catalyst for his excitement to
teach.”
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RUSTICATIO VIRGINIANA II
After a very successful inaugural session last summer, SALVI
(Septentrionale
Americanum Latinitatis Vivae Institutum,
or North American Institute for Living Latin Studies, Inc.), presents its second
Rusticatio Virginiana
– a
beginners-only week of total immersion in
Latin with high energy conversation exercises and readings from Latin
literature. As a federally-recognized public charity, SALVI has no religious
affiliation; however, we are proud to announce that our
Rusticatio Virginiana
program has received the endorsement of the
Opus Fundatum ‘Latinitas’
(the
Latinitas Foundation) of Vatican City.
Program Dates: June 30 – July 6, 2008.
Arrival 12 PM Monday, June 30. Departure 12 PM,
Sunday, July 6.
Information and Registration
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HOUSES OF MORTALS AND GODS: Latin Literature in
Context
$ 3,600.00 stipend for travel and associated expenses................5 week
intensive summer Latin Institute for 25 secondary school teachers. 1 week study
in Baltimore, MD, followed by 4 weeks study and travel in Italy!!!
PURPOSE: to bring the ancient Roman world to life by combining the reading of
original Latin texts with visits to related sites.
Organized and led by Sister Therese Marie Dougherty, SSND
Professor of Latin and Director NEH Summer Institute
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Complete details:
http://www.ndm.edu/Admissions/InstitutesAndInternational/NEH-Summer-Institute.cfm
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: March 1, 2008
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2008-2009 PROGRAMS AT THE
AMERICAN SCHOOL
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Study In Greece: Programs & Fellowships 2008-2009
Visit our web site at:
www.ascsa.edu.gr
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens, one of America's most
distinguished centers devoted to advanced teaching and research in the
humanities, was founded in 1881 to provide American graduate students and
scholars a base for their studies in the history and civilization of the Greek
world. Today, 126 years later, it is still a teaching institution, providing
graduate students a unique opportunity to study firsthand the sites and
monuments of Greece. The School is also a superb resource for senior scholars
pursuing research in fields ranging from antiquity to modern Greece, thanks to
its internationally renowned libraries, the Blegen, dedicated to classical
antiquity, and the Gennadius, which concentrates on the Greek world after the
end of antiquity.
PROGRAMS 2008-2009
REGULAR MEMBERSHIP: Graduate students in classical and ancient Mediterranean
studies or related fields (e.g., history of art, anthropology, prehistory,
studies in post-classical Greece), who, preferably, have completed at least one
year of graduate work. Competition is on the basis of transcripts,
recommendations, and examinations. Up to 13 predoctoral fellowships offered for
Regular Members with a stipend of $11,000 plus room and board at Loring Hall on
the School grounds, and waiver of School fees. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2008.
STUDENT ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: Advanced graduate students in the same fields as
for Regular Membership who plan to pursue independent research projects, and who
do not wish to commit to the full Regular Program. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2008.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: Postdoctoral scholars with suitable research
projects. Application should be made to the Director of the School in Athens. NO
APPLICATION DEADLINE.
SUMMER SESSIONS MEMBERSHIP: Two six-week sessions explore the sites and museums
in Greece. Open to graduate and undergraduate students and to high school and
college teachers. The fee of $3,500 includes tuition, travel within Greece,
room, and partial board. Scholarships available. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2008.
Athenian Agora Excavations Volunteer Program: Volunteer excavators wishing to
participate in the archaeological excavations of the Athenian Agora during the
summer of 2008, for eight weeks beginning early June and continuing until early
August. APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2007.
Membership application to the School must be made at the same time you apply to
any outside funding organization for work at the School.
SCHOOL FELLOWSHIPS
ADVANCED FELLOWSHIPS: Several fellowships with a stipend of $11,000 plus room,
board, and waiver of School fees are available to students who have completed
the Regular Program or one year as a Student Associate Member. DEADLINE:
FEBRUARY 21, 2008.
THE W.F. ALBRIGHT INSTITUTE KRESS TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP: Ph.D. candidate working
on a doctoral dissertation, for residency at the W.F. Albright Institute of
Archaeological Research in Jerusalem and at the ASCSA. Stipend of $18,500 for
ten months. U.S. citizens or students matriculating at U.S. universities.
Applications: Dr. Joan R. Branham at jbranham@providence.edu or on web site:
www.aiar.org. DEADLINE:
OCTOBER 1, 2007.
THE HARRY BIKAKIS FELLOWSHIP: North American or Greek graduate students
researching ancient Greek law or Greek graduate students working on a School
excavation. The $1,875 fellowship is awarded periodically. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15,
2008.
COTSEN TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN GREECE: Short-term
travel-to-collections award of $2,000 for senior scholars and graduate students
for projects and research at the Gennadius Library. At least one month of
residency required. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2008.
THE M. ALISON FRANTZ FELLOWSHIP: Ph.D. candidates and recent Ph.D.'s for work in
the Gennadius Library. A stipend of $11,000 plus room, board, and waiver of
School fees. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2008.
THE JACOB HIRSCH FELLOWSHIP: For projects carried out in Greece, Ph.D. candidate
from U.S. or Israel writing a dissertation or recent Ph.D. revising a
dissertation for publication. A stipend of $11,000 plus room, board, and waiver
of School fees. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2008.
SOLOW DISSERTATION RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS: Travel Fellowships for advanced Ph.D.
candidates working on dissertations in Greece. Maximum amount of $1,500 per
month for up to two months. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2008.
WIENER LABORATORY FELLOWSHIPS: Fellowships awarded annually to graduate students
or postdoctoral scholars working on well-defined projects in skeletal, faunal,
geoarchaeological, or environmental studies. Stipends of $15,500 to $27,000.
DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2008.
WIENER LABORATORY RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIPS: Funding up to $7,000 for well-defined
research projects at the laboratory. DEADLINES: APRIL 1, SEPTEMBER 1, DECEMBER
1, 2008.
WIENER LABORATORY TRAVEL GRANTS FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH IN GREECE:
Travel grants of $2,000 for graduate students or postdoctoral scholars from
North American institutions working on projects in archaeological science in
Greece. DEADLINES: APRIL 1, SEPTEMBER 1, DECEMBER 1, 2008.
OTHER FELLOWSHIPS
THE OSCAR BRONEER TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP: Ph.D. candidate or recent Ph.D. Past
Regular Member of the ASCSA with plans to study at the American Academy in Rome.
Housing, travel, and living expenses up to $30,000 for three to six months. Send
applications to AAR. DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2008.
CAORC COULSON/CROSS AEGEAN EXCHANGE PROGRAM: Short-term fellowships for Greek
nationals and scholars to pursue research in Turkey under the auspices of the
American Research Institute in Turkey (ARIT). Stipend of $250 per week plus
round-trip airfare. Send applications to ASCSA. DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2008.
CAORC MULTI-COUNTRY RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS: Ph.D. candidates and postdoctoral
scholars with research requiring travel to several countries with an American
overseas research center. Applications at CAORC's web site:
www.caorc.org. Stipends up
to $9,000. DEADLINE: JANUARY 11, 2008.
THE ANNA C. AND OLIVER C. COLBURN FELLOWSHIP: Ph.D. candidates and recent
Ph.D.'s whose field is classical archaeology. Contact the Archaeological
Institute of America, Boston, MA. Applications completed on web site:
www.archaeological.org.
Stipend of $11,000. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2008.
FULBRIGHT FELLOWSHIPS: Contact the Institute of International Education, at 809
United Nations Plaza, NY 10017 (
www.iiepassport.org) for an application and stipend information. Submit
ASCSA application for Regular or Student Associate Membership by due date for
Fulbright application. DEADLINE: OCTOBER 19, 2007.
SENIOR FELLOWSHIPS
KRESS PUBLICATIONS FELLOWSHIPS: Postdoctoral scholars working on a Corinth or
Agora publication. Grants for at least three months (up to $10,000) to a maximum
of nine months (up to $30,000). DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2008.
MELLON (EAST AND CENTRAL EUROPEAN) RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS: Three fellowships for
scholars from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania,
Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. Any field of classical studies or post-classical
studies. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2008.
NEH FELLOWSHIPS: Two to four awards for postdoctoral scholars and professionals
in the humanities. U.S. citizens or foreign nationals being U.S. residents for
three years before application deadline. Applicants must hold their Ph.D. or
equivalent terminal degree. Terms: Maximum stipend of $40,000. DEADLINE:
DECEMBER 1, 2007.
For detailed information and application:
Visit our web site at
www.ascsa.edu.gr or contact:
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens
6-8 Charlton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
Tel: 609-683-0800 E-mail: ascsa@ascsa.org
The School is open to qualified students and scholars at colleges or
universities in the U.S. or Canada unless otherwise noted. The American School
of Classical Studies at Athens does not discriminate on the basis of race, age,
sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or
disability when considering admission to any form of membership.
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ACL OFFERS WORKSHOP, TOUR IN ITALY
"Rome: In Situ & in the Lab," A Technology Workshop & Study
Tour (July 2008)
The American Classical League and its Committee on Educational Computer
Applications are planning a two-week technology workshop and study tour in Rome
and Campania from July 20 to August 3, 2008. Accommodations and
a computer lab will be provided by the American University of Rome, and
excursions will include many of the most significant sites in Rome and Campania.
The course will alternate days between those spent visiting museums and
archaeological sites and those spent developing teaching materials in the
computer lab. Participants will learn what factors to consider in documenting
sites with digital photography and journals, as well as the latest methods of
presenting that material in formats most accessible to today's students.
This workshop-tour is designed for 30-50 teachers of Latin, Classical
Studies, and related fields. Travel companions (adults only) are welcome to
attend and participate in all activities except computer lab workshops, if
desired, at a reduced rate. Scholarship funds are available from the ACL and
other organizations.
Accommodations will be in air-conditioned apartment suites with paired
bedrooms (single or double occupancy), bath, kitchenette, and sitting area.
Meals will be provided by neighborhood restaurants and food shops.
For more information, go to
www.aclclassics.org/rome2008, email
roblatousek@yahoo.com, or contact the
American Classical League, 422 Wells Mill Dr., Oxford OH 45056 USA, tel.
513-529-7741.
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CAMWS News
The Classical Association of
the Middle West and South extends a cordial invitation to members of CAV to
join. Benefits include a subscription to the CAMWS Newsletter and the Classical
Journal, eligibility for scholarship and travel funds for both students and
teachers, and the chance to enjoy the camaraderie of teachers, professors, and
students at the annual meeting. Details of these and other benefits, plus
membership forms, may be found on the CAMWS website (http://www.camws.org/) or
contact Georgia Irby-Massie (glirby@wm.edu).
FREE MONEY: Members of CAMWS are eligible to receive funds
from the Committee for the Promotion of Latin to support mailings, contests,
festivals, travel, and flights of fancy. Please do apply for funds. The
application is a snap. Details and examples of past winners may be found on the
website (http://www.promotelatin.org/camwscplfunds.htm).
Our immediate past president Sue Robertson reports that she
was able to apply easily and receive funds for a project at Midlothian High
School. She highly recommends that other teachers apply also.
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THE ANGELA LLOYD
BOOK AWARD FOR 2007
Information will be updated as it
becomes available.

David Winn remembers Angela Lloyd after he is awarded
the annual
Angela Lloyd Book Award, CAV's highest honor for Virginia
Latin teachers.
Nominations for THE ANGELA LLOYD BOOK AWARD FOR 2007 are open from September 20, 2006 through
December 19, 2006. Please consider
the following criteria when submitting the application for your nominee:
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Be a secondary school teacher in Virginia
(public or private)
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Demonstrate commitment to teaching
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Demonstrate excellence in teaching
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Be a member of the Classical Association of
Virginia
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Participate in CAV meetings or have student who
participate in CAV contests
Procedure for Nomination
Any member of the CAV may submit a name for
consideration by completing the application form. Please limit your comments to
the space noted on the form itself. This form may also be found in the CAV
Newsletter. The completed application should be postmarked by
February 1, 2007,
and mailed to:
The 2007 recipient of this award will be notified by February 1, 2007. The recipient will be presented books, which
he/she has selected, at the CAV meeting in the spring of 2007.
Past recipients:
2007: Mark Keith (Riverbend High School, Fredericksburg, VA)
2006: Marianthe Colakis (Covenant School, Charlottesville, VA)
2005: Laurie Covington (Flint Hill School, Oakton, VA)
2004: David Winn (Spotsylvania Middle School, Spotsylvania, VA)
2003: Kevin Gushman (Yorktown High School, Arlington, VA; Governor's Latin
Academy)
2002: Margaret Grayson (Northcross School, Roanoke, VA)
2001: Jane Hall (Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA; National Latin
Exam)
2000: Linda Sharrard Montross (James Madison High School, Vienna, VA)
1999: Elizabeth "Betty" Merrill (James Monroe High School, Fredericksburg, VA)
1998: Yola Lambert (Lord Botetourt High School, Roanoke, VA)
1997: Susan Schearer (John Handley High School, Winchester, VA)
1996: Sally Davis (Arlington City Schools, Arlington, VA)
1995: Christine Sleeper (Herndon High School, Herndon, VA)
1994: Carter S. Drake (Rockbridge County High School, Lexington, VA)
1993: Katherine T. "Sue" Robertson (Midlothian High School,
Midlothian, VA)
Past and present winners of the Angela Lloyd Book
Award
pose for a group shot at the 2004 Spring Meeting.
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