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Canadian Classical Bulletin/Bulletin canadien des études anciennes    (ISSN 1198-9149)
Volume 12.11 (2006 08 11)
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 12.11 (2006 08 11)                                           Return to CCB Archive   /   BCÉA Archives
        1. Association Announcements
                     (Programs of Past Annual Meetings)
        2. Positions Available
                     (Western), (Western)
        3. Calls for Papers
                     (Dining and Entertaining in the Ancient World)



 
Association Announcements
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From: John Porter
             <john.porter.usask.ca>

Programs of Past Annual Meetings

Could I ask anyone who has electronic versions of programs for past annual meetings of the CAC to send them to me?

At present I have versions for 1995, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2005, 2006.


 
Positions Available
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From: C. G. Brown
               <pindar@uwo.ca>

University of Western Ontario
Position in Classical Studies (Roman Archaeology)

Applications are invited for a probationary (tenure-track) position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2007. 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. Preference will be given to candidates with a research-interest in Roman archaeology. Applicants should have the Ph.D. or be in the final stages of its completion. The closing date for applications is November 30, 2006. 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: C. G. Brown
             <pindar@uwo.ca>
University of Western Ontario
Position in Classical Studies (Greek Prose)

Applications are invited for a probationary (tenure-track) position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2007. 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. Preference will be given to candidates with a research-interest in classical Greek prose and intellectual history (especially Plato). Applicants should have the Ph.D. or be in the final stages of its completion. The closing date for applications is November 30, 2006. 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.


 
Calls for Papers
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From: John Geyssen
               <jgeyssen@unb.ca>

Annual Meeting of the Atlantic Classical Association
20-21 October 2006

Dining and Entertaining in the Ancient World

This year's annual meeting of the Atlantic Classical Association will be hosted by the Department of Classics & Ancient History, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB. The loose theme will relate to dining and entertaining in the ancient world, and the keynote address will explore the aspect of alcoholic consumption. The keynote speaker will be Dr Max Nelson of the Dept. of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Windsor, whose paper is entitled, "The Barbarian's Beverage: On the Fall and Rise of Beer in the West."

Papers that reflect this theme, as well as other papers on any aspect of Greco-Roman antiquity, are cordially invited.

Papers will be presented on the afternoon of 20 October and the morning of 21 October. The keynote address, on the evening of the 20th, will be followed by a reception. A luncheon combined with annual meeting will follow the sessions on the 21st.

The conference registration fee is $25, payable at the conference.

The deadline for abstracts is 1 October 2006. Abstracts (preferably as a Word document) should be sent to John Geyssen <jgeyssen@unb.ca>, as should any other questions.



Next regular issue 2006 09 15
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