Canadian Classical Bulletin/Bulletin canadien des études anciennes    (ISSN 1198-9149)
Volume 12.1 (2005 09 15)
Editors/Redacteurs: J. W. Geyssen (University of New Brunswick) & J. R. Porter (University of Saskatchewan)     <bulletin@unb.ca> 

 

Association Announcements

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 2005 à ARWEN FLEMING, qui a achevé cette année le baccalauréat en études anciennes de l'Université de Alberta et commence maintenant ses études de maîtrise à la même université. Le comité a remarqué l'excellence des candidatures soumises en 2005, 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 2006 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).

James Murray
Président du Comité de sélection, 2005


DESMOND CONACHER SCHOLARSHIP

The Awards Committee of the Classical Association of Canada is pleased to announce that the 2005 Desmond Conacher Scholarship has been awarded to ARWEN FLEMING, who completed her BA degree this year at the University of Alberta 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 2006 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).

James Murray
2005 Awards Committee Chair

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

CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION OF CANADA: SIGHT TRANSLATION COMPETITIONS IN GREEK AND LATIN

National sight examinations in Greek and Latin for Canadian students at both the university and high school level will be held in January of 2006:

January 16, 2006: National Latin Sight Translation Competition for High School Students
January 18, 2006: Junior Latin Sight Translation Contest; Senior Latin Sight Translation Contest
January 25, 2006: Junior Greek Sight Translation Contest; Senior Greek Sight Translation Contest

For more information, please visit:

http://www.usask.ca/classics/cac/sights/index.html

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

SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DES ÉTUDES CLASSIQUES: CONCOURS NATIONAL DE VERSIONS GRECQUE ET LATINE

Le concours national de versions grecque et latine aura lieu en janvier 2006:

16 janvier 2006: Concours de version latine improvisée pour les écoles secondaires
18 janvier 2006: Concours national de version latine, niveau initiation; Concours national de version latine, niveau supérieur
25 janvier 2006: 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

University of Waterloo
Two-year Definite Term Appointment

Applications are being accepted for a two-year definite term appointment at the Assistant Professor level in Classical Studies beginning July 1, 2006. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Classical Studies in hand or close to completion, and an ability to teach a variety of courses in classical civilizations and the Greek and Latin languages. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Consideration of applications will begin December 15, 2005.

Please send curriculum vitae and supporting documents (graduate transcripts, course evaluations) and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Dr. L.A. Curchin, Chair, Department of Classical Studies, University of Waterloo, Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 (email: lcurchin@watarts.uwaterloo.ca).

For more information on the department, please visit our website at http://www.classics.uwaterloo.ca. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples and persons with disabilities.

Wilfrid Laurier University
Two Positions

POSITION 1

Tenure-Track

The Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a tenure-track position, at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective July 1, 2006, subject to budgetary approval. We are seeking a candidate with a research specialty in Greek history (including social history), with specific expertise in Greek epigraphy. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. or be certain of its completion before beginning the appointment, and will be competent to teach courses in Classical civilization and in Classical Greek at all levels. Other requirements include a demonstrated excellence in teaching, and evidence of a research program and publications. Applicants are asked to submit a curriculum vitae, a covering letter outlining research interests and potential contribution to the Department, a short teaching dossier, a writing sample (maximum 25 pages), and to arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Professor Joann Freed, Chair, Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5, by November 21, 2005. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. The University is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including persons in a visible minority, persons with disabilities, and aboriginal people.


POSITION 2

One-Year Limited Term

The Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a one-year Limited Term position at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective July 1, 2006, subject to budgetary approval. We are seeking a candidate with a research specialty in Roman archaeology and archaeological field experience in the Roman Mediterranean world. An association with a current archaeological field school and/or interest in directing an archaeological field school would be an asset. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. or be certain of its completion before beginning the appointment, and will be competent to teach courses in Classical civilization and in Latin at all levels. Other requirements include a demonstrated excellence in teaching, and evidence of a research program and publications. Applicants are asked to submit a curriculum vitae, a covering letter outlining research interests and potential contribution to the Department, a short teaching dossier, a writing sample (maximum 25 pages), and to arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Professor Joann Freed, Chair, Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5, by November 21, 2005. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. The University is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including persons in a visible minority, persons with disabilities, and aboriginal people.

McGill University
Tenure-track Position in Ancient Greek Language and Literature

The Department of History and Classics program invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in Ancient Greek language and literature, effective 1 August 2006. A primary research specialization in Greek Epic, Lyric or Drama is preferred. The successful candidate should hold a PhD and show promise of excellence in teaching and scholarly research. The ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses is required. A letter of application, curriculum vitae, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and three confidential letters of reference should be sent to Professor Brian Lewis, Chair, Department of History, McGill University, 855 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 2T7. The application deadline is 15 November 2005. We will conduct interviews at the January 2006 meeting of the American Philological Association in Montreal.

We encourage all qualified people to apply, but Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. McGill University is committed to equity in employment. English is the language of instruction at McGill, but knowledge of French is an asset.

 

Conference Announcements

"Literacy in the Classics Classroom: Pedagogy for the 21st Century Latin Teacher"
OCA Classics Pedagogy Workshop

Pompeii and Ostia: Celebrating E. Togo Salmon

FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER 2005
Ramada Plaza Hotel
150 King St. E., Hamilton
CLASSICS PEDAGOGY WORKSHOP
"Literacy in the Classics Classroom"

SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER 2005
McMaster University:
Council Chambers (111 Gilmour Hall)
POMPEII AND OSTIA: CELEBRATING E. TOGO SALMON

REGISTRATION (all including lunch and refreshments)

Both days, OCA member: $100
Both days, non-OCA member: $130
Friday only: OCA member $65; non-member $85
Saturday only: OCA member $40; non-member $50; student $25

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

Hotel rooms are available for registrants at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, 150 King Street East, Hamilton, ON L8N 1B2. Please contact the hotel directly to make reservations. Phone: 905-528-3451. Fax: 905-522-2281. E-mail: info@ramadahamilton.com.


Ontario Classical Association
FALL MEETING 2005

Friday 21 October 2005
OCA CLASSICS PEDAGOGY WORKSHOP
"LITERACY IN THE CLASSICS CLASSROOM:
PEDAGOGY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY LATIN TEACHER"
Ramada Plaza Hotel, 150 King St. E., Hamilton

9.00 - 9.30 Registration and Coffee

9.30 - 10.00 Welcome and the "Think Literacy" document

10.00 - 10.40 Richard Burgess (University of Ottawa): Learning how to Scan Latin and Greek Poetry

10.40 -11.00 Break

11.00 - 11.40 Michael Bales (Toronto French School) and Maggie Rogow (North Toronto C.I.): Teaching Oral Reading of Latin: From Page to Performance

11.40 -12.20 Padraig O'Cleirigh (University of Guelph): Colloquio facundior

12.20 -1.30 Lunch

1.30 - 2.10 Jennifer Archer (Jarvis Collegiate, Toronto): Historical Fiction in the Latin Classroom

2.10 - 2.40 Beth Ellison (Elmwood School, Ottawa): Finding your Cyber Muse

2.40 - 3.00 Break

3.00 - 4.00 Richard Burgess (University of Ottawa): The Ghost Towns of Roman Tunisia

4.00 - 4.30 Thank you, certificates and materials exchange

If there is sufficient interest, arrangements will be made for an informal supper at a local Greek restaurant (not covered by Registration fee)


Saturday 22 October 2005
POMPEII AND OSTIA: CELEBRATING E. TOGO SALMON
McMaster University
Council Chambers (Gilmour Hall 111)

9.15 - 10.00 Registration and Coffee

10.00 - 10.05 Opening Remarks, Jonathan Edmondson (York University), President, OCA

10.05 - 11.00 "Samnite or Roman? The Forum at Pompeii" John Dobbins (University of Virginia)

11.00 - 11.30 "Slaves at Pompeii" Michele George (McMaster University)

11.30 - 12.00 "Gladiators at Pompeii" Jonathan Edmondson (York University)

12.00 - 12.45 "Businessmen and Citizens at Ostia" Christer Bruun (University of Toronto)

1.00 - 2.30 Lunch

2.30 - 3.00 "The Togo Salmon Centenary Exhibition: The Classical World and its Influence" Alexander G. McKay (McMaster University)

3.00 - 4.00 Viewing the Togo Salmon Centenary Exhibition, McMaster Art Gallery

For driving directions to the McMaster campus, see the McMaster website at http://www.mcmaster.ca/welcome/directions.cfm (Use Sterling St. entrance.)


REGISTRATION FORM
Fall 2005 Meeting of the Ontario Classical Association

NAME:
ADDRESS:
TEL:
E-MAIL:

OCA MEMBER: YES / NO

I am bringing the following persons with me (Please encourage your students to come):

Names:

REGISTRATION (all including lunch and refreshments):

Friday & Saturday, OCA member: $100
Friday & Saturday, non-OCA member: $130
Friday only: OCA member $65
   • non-member: $85
Saturday only: OCA member $40
   • non-member $50
   • student $25

TOTAL remitted:

Lunch menu for Saturday:

Rolls and Butter; California Greens with 2 Dressings; New Potato Salad; Cocktail Tray; Gazpacho Salad; Chicken Piccata with Prosciutto & Provolone

Vegetable & four-cheese Canelloni. Fruit Pies. Wine, Coffee & Tea.


Please return this form, with registration fee, by FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER at the latest to:

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

Please make cheques payable to the ONTARIO CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION.

If you have any questions, please e-mail Jonathan Edmondson at jedmond@yorku.ca.

 

Varia

On Site: Canadian Archaeologists in Greece
Edited by Stefanie Kennell, Motibo Books, Athens 2005, pp. 87, color and bl. & wh. photos

This booklet is the first in a series being produced by Motibo Books on the work of the foreign archaeological schools in Athens. It describes the work of past notable Canadian archaeologists in Greece including Charles Trick Currelly (of the Royal Ontario Museum) and Homer Thompson (Director of the Athenian Agora excavations), gives a history of the Canadian Archaeological Institute in Athens (now the "Canadian Institute in Greece"), and briefly outlines and illustrates Canadian projects throughout Greece, including Argilos, Kallithea, Karystos, Mytilene, Khostia, Stymphalos, Kiapha Thiti, Sphakia, Kamares, and the Persian War Shipwreck survey. This booklet is available through the Canadian Institute in Greece (email Dr. Jonathan Tomlinson, Assistant Director, jtomlinson@caia-icaa.gr). Cost is 15 Euros (members), 20 Euros (non members) plus postage (or equivalent in Cdn. dollars).