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Canadian Classical Bulletin/Bulletin canadien des études anciennes    (ISSN 1198-9149)
Volume 11.1 (2004 09 15)
Editors/Redacteurs: J. W. Geyssen (University of New Brunswick) & J. R. Porter (University of Saskatchewan)     <bulletin@unb.ca

Published by the Classical Association of Canada/ Publié par la société canadienne des études classiques

President: Martin Cropp (University of Calgary) <mcropp@ucalgary.ca>
Secretary/Secretaire: Patrick Baker (Université Laval) <Patrick.Baker@hst.ulaval.ca>
Treasurer/Tresorier: Annabel Robinson (University of Regina) <annabel.robinson@uregina.ca>
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  Contents of CCB/BCEA 11.1 (2004 09 15)                                           Return to CCB Archive   /   BCÉA Archives
        1. Association Announcements
                     (Bourse Desmond Conacher / Desmond Conacher Scholarship)   (Sight Translation Competitions / Concours national de versions grecque et latine)
        2. Positions Available
                     (UWO)   (Ottawa)   (UNB)   (Memorial)
        3. Conference Announcements / Talks
                     (Roman Dress and the Fabric of Roman Culture)   (Anglo-Dutch Wellcome Symposium on Ancient Medicine)
                     (The Demography of the Greek Polis)   (Diplomats and Diplomacy in the Roman World)
        4. Calls for Papers
                     (XIIth Colloquium Hippocraticum: Medical Education)
        5. Department Announcements
                     (UOttawa MA Programme)
        6. Of Note

 
Association Announcements
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From: Martin Cropp
               mailto:mcropp@ucalgary.ca


Bourse Desmond Conacher
Desmond Conacher Scholarship


BOURSE DESMOND CONACHER
Le comité de sélection a le plaisir d'annoncer l'attribution de la Bourse Desmond Conacher pour l'année 2004 à LYDIA PELLETIER-MICHAUD, qui a achevé cette année le baccalauréat en études anciennes de l'Université Laval et commence maintenant ses études de maîtrise à la même université. Le comité a remarqué l'excellence des candidatures soumises en 2004, et veut remercir tou(te)s les candidat(e)s ainsi que ceux et celles qui leur ont fourni des conseils et des lettres de recommandation. Le comité veut aussi renouveler se remerciements à tou(te)s ceux et celles qui ont généreusement contribué à la Fondation Desmond Conacher, et qui continuent à offrir des dons pour assurer le continuité et la valeur de la bourse.

Une demande de candidatures pour la Bourse Desmond Conacher de l'année 2005 sera publiée en novembre. Des informations concernant la bourse, ainsi qu'un formulaire de don, sont disponibles au site web de la SCEC (http://www.usask.ca/classics/cac/scec/conacher/index.html).

Martin Cropp
Président du Comité de sélection, 2004

DESMOND CONACHER SCHOLARSHIP
The Awards Committee of the Classical Association of Canada is pleased to announce that the 2004 Desmond Conacher Scholarship has been awarded to LYDIA PELLETIER-MICHAUD, who completed her BA degree this year at Laval University and is now enrolled in the MA program there. This year's applications were of a high standard, and the committee wishes to thank all those who submitted applications and those who supported them with advice and references. The committee also wishes to thank once again those who have helped to establish the scholarship fund and who continue to make donations which will ensure the sustainability and value of the award.

A call for applications for the 2005 Desmond Conacher Scholarship will be issued in November. General information about the award, and about donations, is available on the CAC website (http://www.usask.ca/classics/cac/conacher/index.html).

Martin Cropp
2004 Awards Committee Chair


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From: J. Porter
             <porterj@duke.usask.ca>

Classical Association of Canada: Sight Translation Competitions in Greek and Latin
Société Canadienne des Études Classiques: Concours national de versions grecque et latine


National sight examinations in Greek and Latin for Canadian students at both the university and high school level will be held in January of 2005:

January 17, 2005: National Latin Sight Translation Competition for High School Students
January 19, 2005: Junior Latin Sight Translation Contest; Senior Latin Sight Translation Contest
January 26, 2005: Junior Greek Sight Translation Contest; Senior Greek Sight Translation Contest

For more information, please visit: http://www.usask.ca/classics/cac/sights/
or contact:

Professor John R. Porter
Department of History
9 Campus Drive
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A5
Tel: 306 - 966 - 4781
Fax: 306 - 966 - 5852
E-mail: porterj@duke.usask.ca

Le concours national de versions grecque et latine aura lieu en janvier 2005:

17 janvier 2005: Concours de version latine improvisée pour les écoles secondaires
19 janvier 2005: Concours national de version latine, niveau initiation; Concours national de version latine, niveau supérieur
26 janvier 2005: Concours national de version grecque, niveau initiation; Concours national de version grecque, niveau supérieur

Renseignements: veuillez trouver plus d'information en suivant le lien ci-dessous —
http://www.usask.ca/classics/cac/scec/concours/index.html
ou soumettre votre demande à:

Professor John R. Porter
Department of History
9 Campus Drive
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A5
Téléphone: 306 - 966 - 4781
Télécopieur: 306 - 966 - 5852
Courriel: porterj@duke.usask.ca



 
Positions Available
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From: C.G. Brown
             <pindar@uwo.ca>
University of Western Ontario
Tenure-Track Position in Classics

Applications are invited for a probationary (tenure-track) position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2005. The successful applicant will participate in a programme with a full range of courses in classical civilization and languages, and be expected to have a strong commitment to research and teaching, as well as a solid background in Greek and Latin philology. Although no particular area of expertise is being sought, preference will be given to candidates with a research-interest in Greek history. Applicants should have the Ph.D. or be in the final stages of its completion. The closing date for applications is November 30, 2004. A curriculum vitae, letters from three referees (or a dossier from a university placement office), university transcripts, and a sample of scholarly writing should be sent to:

Professor C. G. Brown, Chair
Department of Classical Studies
The University of Western Ontario
Talbot College
London, Ontario N6A 3K7.

Positions are subject to budgetary approval. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University of Western Ontario is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities.


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From: G. Greatrex
             <greatrex@uottawa.ca>
Université d'Ottawa
Poste de professeur: l'archéologie et la culture matérielle du monde classique

POSTE EN ÉTUDES ANCIENNES
Le Département des études anciennes et de sciences des religions de l'Université d'Ottawa sollicite des candidatures pour un poste de professeur au rang d'adjoint menant à la permanence à compter du 1er juillet 2005.

Domaine de spécialisation: l'archéologie et la culture matérielle du monde classique

Le candidat ou la candidate devra Ltre titulaire d'un doctorat pertinent en études anciennes et disposer de publications à caractère universitaire (un minimum de trois) pour Ltre reconnu apte à diriger des études supérieures à l'Université d'Ottawa. L'enseignement au niveau du baccalauréat portera principalement sur l'archéologie du monde gréco-romain, ainsi que l'histoire de l'art durant l'antiquité classique et l'histoire ancienne en général. Puisque le département veut concentrer son programme de maîtrise sur l'antiquité tardive (200-700 apr. J.-C.), on donnera la préférence aux candidates et candidats qui feront la preuve de leur compétence dans l'étude de cette période.

Il ou elle doit avoir une maîtrise suffisante des langues française et anglaise pour pouvoir enseigner et diriger des recherches du niveau du baccalauréat au doctorat dPs l'embauche. L'enseignement se fera principalement en langue anglaise. Le traitement est en conformité avec la convention collective. Toutes les personnes qualifiées sont encouragées à poser leur candidature. Toutefois, cette offre s'adresse de préférence aux citoyens canadiens et aux résidents permanents. L'Université a une politique d'équité en matiPre d'emploi. Les femmes sont fortement encouragées à poser leur candidature. Le dossier de candidature comprenant lettre de présentation, curriculum vitae, une ou deux publications récentes et trois lettres de recommandation devra parvenir au plus tard le 17 novembre 2004 à:

Monsieur Geoffrey Greatrex, directeur,
Département des études anciennes et de sciences des religions,
Université d'Ottawa, 70, avenue Laurier est,
Ottawa (Ontario), Canada K1N 6N5.
Tél. 613-562-5714.
Télécop. 613-562-5991.
Courrier-el: greatrex@uottawa.ca

POSITION IN CLASSICS
The Department of Classics and Religious Studies of the University of Ottawa announces the opening of a full-time, tenure-track position for an assistant professor starting 1 July 2005.

Field of specialization: Archaeology and Material Culture, with competence in the Greek and Roman worlds.

PhD relevant to the field of Classics is required. Candidates should have sufficient refereed publications (minimum three) to qualify for supervising graduate research at the University of Ottawa.

Most of the teaching at the undergraduate level will deal with the archaeology and art history of the classical period, as well as with ancient history more generally. At the M.A. level, teaching will focus on the period of Late Antiquity. Since the department is in the process of focussing its M.A. programme on Late Antiquity (A.D. 200-700), preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated research expertise in this period.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and direct research at the undergraduate and graduate levels in both French and English, and this immediately and competently upon assuming the position. The bulk of the teaching load will be in English. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, and consistent with the University's Collective Agreement. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Equity is a University policy. The University strongly encourages applications from women. Applications, including a curriculum vitae, one or two recent publications, and three letters of reference, should reach the department by 17 November 2004. Address to:

Dr. Geoffrey Greatrex, Chair,
Department of Classics and Religious Studies,
University of Ottawa, 70 Laurier Avenue
East, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 6N5.
Tel. 613-562-5714.
Fax 613-562-5991.
E-mail: greatrex@uottawa.ca


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From: M. Mills
             <milo@unb.ca>
University of New Brunswick (Fredericton)
Tenure-track Position in Classical Archaeology

The Department of Classics & Ancient History at the University of New Brunswick (Fredericton Campus) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Classical Archaeology at the Assistant Professor level effective July 1, 2005. The successful candidate:

- shall have completed the PhD (or be near completion) with a strong background and continuing research interest in the archaeology of the Graeco-Roman World;
- shall be prepared to teach undergraduate courses in Greek and/or Latin;
- shall demonstrate an ability to lecture to large classes in Greek and Roman civilization;
- shall be responsible for developing a selection of undergraduate courses in Greek and Roman archaeology;
- will be asked to co-operate with archaeologists in other departments with a view to establishing a Minor programme in Archaeology;
- shall be participating actively in ongoing excavation work in classical lands.

The University of New Brunswick is located in Fredericton, the capital city of New Brunswick, situated on the beautiful St. John River. UNB has a rich history and a legacy of excellence and makes a significant difference to the economic, social and cultural development in New Brunswick and around the world. Visit: http://www.unb.ca/.

Curriculum vitae, including three references, a teaching dossier (if available), should be sent by 1 December 2004 to:

Michael J. Mills, Chair
Department of Classics & Ancient History
University of New Brunswick
Box 4400
Fredericton, N.B. Canada E3B 5A3
Fax: (506) 447-3072
E-mail: milo@unb.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants should indicate current citizenship status.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to the principle of employment equity.


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From: T. Allen
             <tallen@mun.ca>
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Assistant Professor: Roman History and Society or Ancient Philosophy

The Department of Classics at Memorial University of Newfoundland invites applications for an appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The department is particularly interested in the fields of Roman History and Society or in Ancient Philosophy, but will consider well-qualified candidates from other areas. We seek candidates who exhibit enthusiasm for teaching Greek and Latin language courses, as well as courses in translation. Applicants must provide evidence of excellence in both teaching and research. For information about the department, please visit our website at http://www.mun.ca/classics.

Applications should be directed to:

Dr. T.J. Allen, Interim Head
Department of Classics
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's NL AIC 5S7.
Phone: (709) 737-8593
Fax: (709) 737-2135
Email: ckieley@mun.ca.

The position will commence July 1, 2005, subject to budgetary approval. A completed earned doctorate is required for the appointee to receive the rank of Assistant Professor and to be in a tenure-tack position. (If a successful candidate has not completed an earned doctorate, he/she shall be appointed to a regular term, non-renewable three-year appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. If the candidate completes all the requirements for the doctorate during the first 24 months of the term, appointment, he/she shall begin a tenure-track appointment following completion of the requirements of the degree). Letters of application should be sent to the department, accompanied by a current curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, and the names and addresses of three persons who can supply a letter of reference. Consideration of applications will begin October 18, 2004, and all applications should reach the Head no later than November 19, 2004.

Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.




Recent Postings:


University of British Columbia
<http://www.usask.ca/classics/cac/ccb/ccb10/ccb10.11.html#2>

Concordia University
<http://www.usask.ca/classics/cac/ccb/ccb10/ccb10.12.html#2>


 
Conference Announcements
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From: J. Edmondson
               <jedmond@yorku.ca>

Roman Dress and the Fabric of Roman Culture

A two-day colloquium on roman dress held in collaboration with the Ontario Classical Association York University (Keele/Steeles Campus)
Friday 22 — Saturday 23 October 2004

FRIDAY 22 OCTOBER (History Department Common Room: 2183 Vari Hall).
9.45 Welcome
10.00—10.30   Jonathan Edmondson (York University), "Dress and social control in late Republican and early imperial Rome"
10.30—11.00   Fanny Dolansky (University of Chicago), "Togam virilem sumere: Coming of Age in the Roman World"
11.00—11.30   Discussion; Coffee
11.30—12.00   Leslie Shumka (Mt. Allison University), "Inscribing adornment: the Mundus Muliebris on Women's Sepulchral Inscriptions"
12.00—12.30   Elaine Fantham (Princeton University), "Covering the Head: Gender and Ritual"
12.30—12.45   Discussion
1.00 — 2.30   Lunch
2.30—3.00   Alison Keith (University of Toronto), "Sartorial Elegance and Poetic Finesse in the Sulpician Corpus"
3.00—3.30   Riemer Faber (University of Waterloo), "The poetics of dress in Roman epic"
3.30—4.30   Discussion; Tea
4.30—5.00   Michael Carter (Brock University), "Gladiatorial dress"
5.00—5.30   Guy Métraux (York University), "Sacred and Secular in Late Antique Clothing"

ONTARIO CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION
Fall Meeting 2004
Saturday 23 October 2004
9.30 — 10.00   Registration and Coffee. Vari Hall, Lecture Room A.
10.00 — 10.05   Opening Remarks, Jonathan Edmondson (York University), President, OCA
10.05 — 10.50   Kelly Olson (University of Western Ontario), "The Appearance of the Young Roman Girl"
11.00 — 11.45   Keith Bradley (University of Notre Dame), "Appearing for the Defence: Apuleius on Display"
12.00 — 1.30   Lunch, Founders College Senior Common Room
1.30 — 2.15   Michele George (McMaster University), "The Dark Side of the Toga"
2.15 — 3.00   Beth Ellison (Elmwood School, Ottawa), "Reconstructing Roman dress at the Ontario Schools Classics Conference (OSCC)"

For a map of the York campus, with details re parking, see the York website at:
http://www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/maps/index.htm.

Registration Form:

Two-day Colloquium on ROMAN DRESS, including Fall 2004 Meeting of the Ontario Classical Association

NAME:
ADDRESS:
TEL:
E-MAIL:

Please indicate which type of registration you would like:

REGISTRATION FEE (both days):
a) including lunch: $80
b) special student rate, including lunch: $50
c) without lunch: $20
d) special student rate: $10

REGISTRATION FEE (one day only):
e) including lunch: $40
f) special student rate, including lunch: $25
g) without lunch: $10
h) special student rate: $5

If you would prefer a vegetarian meal, please indicate here: VEGETARIAN : YES / NO

Please return this form and your registration fee as soon as possible and by Fri. 15 October at the very latest to:

Professor J. Edmondson,
Dept. of History, York University,
4700 Keele St.
Toronto. ON. M3J 1P3.

Please make cheques payable to YORK UNIVERSITY.
If you have any questions, please e-mail Jonathan Edmondson at jedmond@yorku.ca.


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From: D. Mirhady
             <dmirhady@sfu.ca>

Anglo-Dutch Wellcome Symposium on Ancient Medicine

DUTCH CONFERENCE ON ANCIENT MEDICINE
FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
Leiden, Friday, 10 December, 2004

Anglo-Dutch Wellcome Symposium on Ancient Medicine
'The Hippocratic Tradition Reconsidered'

Aim of the Conference:

In 1979 Wesley D. Smith (Philadelphia) published The Hippocratic Tradition. Now, 25 years later, the moment has come to reconsider the questions he has raised, in the light of recent research. How were the Hippocratic Tradition, and the Hippocratic Myth, formed subsequently? How did it work? It is time to reconsider the formation of the Hippocratic Tradition in the light of recent research from Mesopotamian and Egyptian medicine onwards, until the 18th century, the last century when Hippocratic medicine still had actual relevance in Western society. The relationship to the medical practice and theory of the Egyptian and the Mesopotamian world should be considered in view of the traditional claims that Hippocratic medicine has been superior to them in attitude and method.

The following topics will be addressed:

I. Before 'Hippocrates'
- Ancient Egyptian Medicine
- Ancient Mesopotamian Medicine

II. Hippocrates
- The Concept of Hippocratic Medicine as Such in the Greek World

III. After Hippocrates
- Galen
- The Medieval Arab World
- Medieval Western Europe
- The Renaissance
- The Eighteenth Century

Organising Committee:
Harm Beukers, History of Medicine, Universiteit Leiden.
Manfred Horstmanshoff, Ancient History, Universiteit Leiden, in co-operation with Philip van der Eijk, Department of Classics, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, and Helen King, Department of Classics, University of Reading

List of Speakers (in chronological order):

Ben Haring, Universiteit Leiden, Egyptology, 'The Legacy of Ancient Egyptian Medicine'.
Mark Geller, University College London, Hebrew, 'Mesopotamian Medicine and Hippocrates'.
Philip van der Eijk, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Greek, 'Hippocratic Medicine — Is There Such a Thing?'.
Elizabeth Craik, University of St. Andrews, 'Parallel passages in the Hippocratic Corpus: horizontal transmission in an incipient tradition'.
Vivian Nutton, The Wellcome Trust Centre for the History of Medicine at University College London, 'Galenic Consequences'
Remke Kruk, Universiteit Leiden, Arabic, 'Patterns of Medical Biographies in Ibn abi Usaybi'a's Tabaqât al-atibbâ'.
Karine van't Land, Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen, Medieval History, 'Humours and Mixtures: Hippocrates' Heritage in Antiquity and in the Middle Ages'.
Thomas Rütten, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, History of Medicine, 'The Janus Face of a Literary Genre. Hippocrates Commentaries Authored and Printed in the Sixteenth Century'.
Harm Beukers, Universiteit Leiden, History of Medicine, 'Boerhaave and Hippocrates'.
Helen King, University of Reading, Classics, Moderator.
Manfred Horstmanshoff, Universiteit Leiden, Ancient History, Moderator.
Wesley D. Smith, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 'Concluding remarks' .

The abstracts and papers will be pre-circulated. The maximum length of time for delivery of every paper, discussion included, is 30 minutes. We plan to publish the presented papers in a volume: Hippocrates, Before and After. The Hippocratic Tradition 3000 BC-1800 AD.

Location of the meeting:
As a venue for the symposium a place of historical interest has been chosen: the castle Oud Poelgeest, near Leiden, where Herman Boerhaave, the Dutch Hippocrates, ca. 1725 has lived and has founded a herb garden: http://www.oudpoelgeest.nl/

Excursion:
An excursion to places of interest for medical historians, et alii, in Leiden such as places where Boerhaave has lived and taught, will take place on Saturday, 11 December.

Information and Contact:

Dr H.F.J. (Manfred) Horstmanshoff
Universiteit Leiden, Instituut voor Geschiedenis, P.O. Box 9515, 2300 RA
Leiden, The Netherlands
tel. +31-(0)71-5262764
e-mail: H.F.J.Horstmanshoff@let.leidenuniv.nl

Professor Harm Beukers
Universiteit Leiden, Metamedica, Wassenaarseweg 62, 2333 AL LEIDEN, The Netherlands
Tel. + 31-(0)71-5276517
e-mail: H.Beukers@lumc.nl

Ms Nathalie Walther
Metamedica, Wassenaarseweg 62, 2333 AL LEIDEN, The Netherlands
Tel. + 31-(0)71-5276517
e-mail: N.Walther@lumc.nl

If you are interested in attending this symposium please send an e-mail to Manfred Horstmanshoff (H.F.J.Horstmanshoff@let.leidenuniv.nl) in order to receive further information. You may also be referred to http://www.gltc.leidenuniv.nl/


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From: I. Worthington
             <WorthingtonI@missouri.edu>

Fordyce Mitchel Memorial Lecture Series
Mogens Herman Hansen: "The Demography of the Greek Polis"


Department of History, University of Missouri-Columbia
Fordyce Mitchel Memorial Lecture Series

The 2004 Mitchel Memorial Lecturer is Mogens Herman Hansen, speaking on the topic, "The Demography of the Greek Polis." His talks are as follows:

Monday October 11, 7.00 p.m.: Public Lecture: "Was Athens a Democracy: A Comparison between Ancient Athenian and Modern Liberal Democracy" (Tate Hall 22)
Tuesday October 12, 4.00 p.m.: Mitchel Lecture 1, "The Shotgun Method Used to Establish the Total Number of Inhabitants of the Ancient Greek Poleis" (Tate Hall 103)
Wednesday October 13, 4.00 p.m.: Mitchel Lecture 2, "The Population of Walled Poleis" (Tate Hall 103)
Thursday October 14, 4.00 p.m.: Mitchel Lecture 3, "The Proportion of the Population Settled in the Hinterland of a Polis and the Carrying Capacity of the Various Regions" (Tate Hall 103)

All lectures are free and open to the public. For further details, please contact:

Prof. Ian Worthington
Tel. (573) 882-0780
Email: WorthingtonI@missouri.edu


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From: Claude Eilers
             <eilersc@univmail.cis.mcmaster.ca>

The Fifth E. T. Salmon Conference:
Diplomats and Diplomacy in the Roman World


Speakers:

Sheila Ager, University of Waterloo
Clifford Ando, University of Southern California
Corey Brennan, Rutgers University
Rudolph Haensch, University of Cologne
Werner Eck, University of Cologne
Jean-Louis Ferrary, University of Paris-I
Martin Jehne, Technical University of Dresden
Christopher Jones, Harvard University
James Rives, York University
Alexander Yakobson, Hebrew University of Jerusalem


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"


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Calls for Papers
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From: D. Mirhady
               <dmirhady@sfu.ca>

XIIth Colloquium Hippocraticum:
Medical Education


FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT & CALL FOR PAPERS
XIIth Colloquium Hippocraticum
Universiteit Leiden, 24, 25 and 26 August, 2005
'Medical Education'

Training of doctors, midwives, and other medical professionals and amateurs; teaching in theory and practice; the role of the oral and written tradition in medicine; the role of medicine in general education; the social status of teachers and pupils; the influence of ancient medicine in later medical education; such are only a few of the possible topics that come readily to the mind when one thinks of education in ancient medicine.

The XIIth Colloquium Hippocraticum will be dedicated to the theme of medical education in Antiquity and the way in which it contributed to the medical education in later periods. We invite proposals for papers but we are also looking for scholars willing to organize a panel about relevant themes. Contributions by young scholars are very welcome. Specialists in other medical traditions and medical anthropologists are especially encouraged to participate in order to stimulate the comparative perspective.

We envisage three main fields of interest:

I. Philosophy
Theory and practice, empiricism, experiments, theoretical concepts.

II. Practice
Schools, sects, the formation of the curriculum, theory and practice, the formation of the canon, literacy and orality, status of masters and pupils, anatomy, handbooks, catechism (questions/answers), access to training and education.

III. Tradition
The role of tradition in medical education, the role of commentaries

Proposals for papers (max. 1 A4, 30 minutes) and/or panel sessions may be submitted by 1 December 2004.

As a venue for the symposium a place of historical interest has been chosen: the castle Oud Poelgeest, near Leiden, where Herman Boerhaave, the Dutch Hippocrates, ca. 1725 lived and founded a herb garden. See http://www.oudpoelgeest.nl/

Organizing Committee:
Bert van den Berg (Ancient Philosophy)
Harm Beukers (History of Medicine)
Manfred Horstmanshoff (Ancient History)

For all information:

Dr H.F.J. (Manfred) Horstmanshoff
Universiteit Leiden, Oude Geschiedenis
Postbus 9515, 2300 RA Leiden
The Netherlands
tel. +31-71-5272664 (direct), +31-71-5272651 (switchboard)
fax +31-71-5272652
e-mail: h.f.j.horstmanshoff@let.leidenuniv.nl
web site: http://www.let.leidenuniv.nl/history/sub/og/horstman.htm


 
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From: G. Greatrex
               <greatrex@uottawa.ca>

University of Ottawa
M.A. programme in Late Antiquity


The Department of Classics and Religious Studies of the University of Ottawa has recently sent out details of its M.A. programme in Late Antiquity to all departments in Canada (and many elsewhere). We hope that all subscribers to this bulletin have received the leaflets and posters we sent. We look forward to receiving applications over the coming months from those seeking admission in autumn 2005. For further details on the programme see:

http://www.cla-srs.uottawa.ca/cla/eng/program2.html
or http://www.cla-srs.uottawa.ca/cla/fra/program2.html

Further information is also available from the coordinator of the graduate programme, Dominique Côté, dcot2@uottawa.ca.

A reminder that we have recently set up the Canadian section of the Association for Late Antiquity. Pour des renseignements sur notre filiale, consultez le site: http://aix1.uottawa.ca/~greatrex/antar.html.


 
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Claude Eilers of McMaster University has been appointed this year's Blegen Research Fellow at Vassar College (Poughkeepsie, NY) to complete a monograph on "The Evolution of Jewish Privileges in Roman Asia Minor."



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