The Classical Association of Virginia

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.

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.”

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.

$ 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

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.

"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.

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.

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:

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.

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)