The Canadian Classical Bulletin — Le Bulletin canadien des Études anciennes
20.01        2013–09–15        ISSN 1198-9149


Editor / rédacteur: Guy Chamberland (Thorneloe University at Laurentian University)
ccb@cac-scec.ca

webpage / page web

Newsletter of the Classical Association of Canada
Bulletin de la Société canadienne des Études classiques

President / président: Patrick Baker (Université Laval)   president@cac-scec.ca
Secretary / secrétaire: Guy Chamberland (Laurentian University)   secretary@cac-scec.ca
Treasurer / trésorière: Ingrid Holmberg (University of Victoria)   treasurer@cac-scec.ca


Contents / Sommaire

[1] Association Announcements & News / Annonces et nouvelles de la Société
  • Atlantic, Central, & Western Tours / Les tournées de conférences de la SCÉC
  • Report of the Vice-President / Rapport de la vice-présidente
[2] CCB Announcements / Annonces du BCÉA
  • A word from the Editor / Un mot du rédacteur
[3] Positions Available / Postes à combler
  • Toronto: tenure-stream appointment in Roman History (reminder)
  • Western: tenure-stream appointment in Latin Literature (reminder)
  • Massey Univ. (NZ): Lecturer in Classics (Permanent Contract)
  • ASCSA: Director, Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory of Archaeological Science
[4] Calls for Papers; Conference & Lecture Announcements / Conférences; appels à communications
  • No announcements in this issue / Rien à signaler dans ce numéro-ci
[5] Scholarships & Competitions / Bourses et concours
  • Otago: postgraduate scholarships
  • ASCSA: NEH Fellowships 2014-15
[6] Summer Study, Field Schools, Online Courses / Cours d'été, écoles de terrain, cours "en ligne"
  • No announcements in this issue / Rien à signaler dans ce numéro-ci
[7] Varia (including members' new books / dont les nouveaux livres des membres)
  • Two new books / Deux nouveaux livres
  • McGill Classics Newsletter 2013-2014
  • Latest issue of Vates


[1] Association Announcements & News / Annonces et nouvelles de la Société

From Kathy Simonsen (Atlantic Tour), Ben Kelly (Central Tour), & Conor Whately (Western Tour)

CAC ATLANTIC LECTURE TOUR
DR LEA STIRLING (UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA)

Wednesday, Sept. 18th, Memorial University of Newfoundland: The Afterlife of Roman Statues in Homes & Baths of Late Antiquity
7:30 pm, Arts & Administration 1043
Contact: Kathy Simonsen

Monday, Sept. 23rd, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton: The Afterlife of Roman Statues in Homes & Baths of Late Antiquity
5:00 pm in Room 139 in Carlton Hall
Contact: Maria Papaioannou

Tuesday, Sept. 24th, Saint Mary's University: The Afterlife of Roman Statues in Homes & Baths of Late Antiquity
7:00 pm; room TBA
Contact: Alison Barclay

Wednesday, Sept. 25th, Acadia University: The Afterlife of Roman Statues in Homes & Baths of Late Antiquity
7:00 pm; room TBA
Contact: Sonia Hewitt

Thursday, Sept. 26th, Dalhousie University: Displaying Roman Statues in a Late Antique City: Décor of the Colonnaded Street at Sagalassos
7:00 pm in 1184 McCain Building
Contact: Peter O'Brien

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CAC CENTRAL TOUR / TOURNÉE CENTRALE DE LA SCÉC
DR JOHN OLESON (UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA)

Monday 28 October – Brock University – Harena sine calce ("Sand without lime"): Building Disasters, Incompetent Architects, and Construction Fraud in Ancient Rome
Contact: Michael Carter

Tuesday 29 October – McMaster University – Building for Eternity: Investigating the Secrets of Roman Hydraulic Concrete
Contact: Martin Beckmann

Wednesday 30 October – University of Western Ontario – Harena sine calce ...
Contact: Kelly Olson

Thursday 31 October – Wilfid Laurier University – Harena sine calce ...
Contact: Gerald Schaus

Friday 1 November – University of Toronto – Harena sine calce ...
Contact: Erik Gunderson

Monday 4 November – York University – Harena sine calce ...
Contact: Anne-Marie Lewis

Tuesday 5 November – Queen's University – Harena sine calce ...
Contact: Anne Foley

Wednesday 6 November / Mercredi 6 novembre – Carleton University – Harena sine calce ...
Contact: Liz Claasen

Jeudi 7 novembre / Thursday 7 November – Concordia University / Université Concordia – Harena sine calce ...
Contact: Lionel Sanders

Vendredi 8 novembre – Université Laval – Harena sine calce ...
Contact: Anne-France Morand

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CAC WESTERN LECTURE TOUR
DR MICHELE GEORGE, McMASTER UNIVERSITY

University of Winnipeg: The Dead of Vesuvius
Monday, October 7, 10:30-11:20 a.m. in Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall (third floor, Centennial Hall) (more info)

University of Manitoba: The Dead of Vesuvius
Monday, October 7 (email the Dept of Classics)

University of Calgary: Cupid Punished: Reflections on a Roman genre scene
Tuesday, October 8 (email the Dept of Greek & Roman Studies)

University of Alberta: A funerary relief in the Villa Albani and the domestication of the docta puella
Wednesday, October 9 (email the Dept of History & Classics)

University of Victoria: The Dead of Vesuvius
Thursday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m., in University Centre, A180 (Senate Room) (more info)

University of Victoria: Narratives of Enslavement in Roman Art
Friday, October 11 at 2:30 pm, Clearihue Building, Room A127 (more info)



REPORT OF THE CAC VICE-PRESIDENT FROM THE ANNUAL MEETING, WINNIPEG 2013
RAPPORT DE LA VICE-PRÉSIDENTE DE LA SCÉC SUITE À L'ASSEMBLÉE GÉNÉRALE ANNUELLE, WINNIPEG 2013

From Bonnie MacLachlan

1. At the meeting held in Winnipeg (May 13-16) winners of the following annual competitions of the Association were announced:

  1. Kaitlyn Boulding (Dalhousie University) was the winner of the Desmond Conacher Scholarship, a $2500 award to assist and encourage young scholars entering graduate school in Classics.
  2. Matthew Skinner (Humberside Collegiate) won the Grace Irwin Award of $500, presented to secondary school teachers of Latin, Greek and Classical Civilization seeking to upgrade their abilities.
  3. Andrew McClellan (UBC) won the Graduate Student Presentation Prize of $100 for delivering the best paper at the annual meeting. Susan Grouchy (Western University) and Jessica Romney (Bristol University) were also finalists.

2. The Equity Committee of the Association met and a decision was taken to work with the Women's Network of the CAC to present a panel at next year's meeting entitled "The Ethical Workplace."

Submitted by

Bonnie MacLachlan (CAC Vice-President)

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1. Les résultats des compétitions de l'Association ont été annoncés lors du congrès:

  1. Kaitlyn Boulding (Dalhousie) a gagné la Bourse Desmond Conacher (2500$) dont le but est d'encourager et de soutenir financièrement un(e) jeune étudiant(e) qui entreprend des études supérieures en études classiques au Canada.
  2. Matthew Skinner (Humberside Collegiate) a gagné la Bourse Grace Irwin (500$), destinée à récompenser un(e) professeur(e) de latin, de grec ancien ou de civilization classique au niveau secondaire et qui souhaite mettre à jour ses compétences par diverses activités comme un cours de perfectionnement ou un voyage pour visiter un musée ou une exposition.
  3. Andrew McClellan (UBC) a gagné le prix pour la meilleure communication présentée par un(e) étudiant(e) de deuxième/troisième cycle au congrès annuel (100$). Les autres finalistes étaient Susan Grouchy (Western) et Jessica Romney (Bristol).

2. Lors du congrès le Comité sur l'équité a décidé de collaborer avec le Réseau des femmes en organisant un « panel » lors de la prochaine réunion annuelle sur « L'éthique en milieu de travail ».



[2] CCB Announcements / Annonces du BCÉA

Avec cette nouvelle livraison, le Bulletin canadien des Études anciennes commence sa vingtième année. Comme toujours, je vous invite à signaler tout changement d'addresse sur votre page de membre sur le site web et en me contactant à ccb@cac-scec.ca.

At this time of the year, many of the new subscribers to the Bulletin are students. I would like to draw your attention to the Graduate Student Caucus / Caucus des étudiants aux cycles supérieurs. Have a look at their page on the CAC website. They also have a Facebook page. If you'd like to join them, but are not already a CAC member, follow the "adhérer à la SCÉC" / "to join the CAC" links in the header of this Bulletin. Student membership is only $25 !



[3] Positions Available / Postes à combler

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICS
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN ROMAN HISTORY (TENURE-STREAM) (REMINDER)

From Christer Bruun

The Department of Classics invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the field of Roman History. This position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence July 1, 2014. A doctoral degree in Classics or a closely related discipline must have been earned by that date or shortly thereafter.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated potential for excellence in research and teaching, and will be expected to contribute to a research-intensive doctoral program and to a thriving undergraduate program in Latin, Greek, and Classical Civilization; an ability to teach in our program in Classical languages at all levels is required. The Department welcomes a wide range of methods and innovative approaches to the study of history and is particularly interested in candidates who combine a thorough training in Classics with an interest in other disciplines in the humanities or social sciences. The Department of Classics collaborates with the graduate Department of History at York University through the Collaborative Program in Ancient History, and cooperates closely with the Archaeology Centre, the Centre for Medieval Studies, the Women and Gender Studies Institute, and the Departments of Art, History, Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations, Political Science, and Religion, among others, at the University of Toronto.

Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking the link below. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of excellence in teaching (including a statement of teaching philosophy), a short description of the applicant’s current research plans, and a sample of academic writing. All application materials should be submitted online.

The UofT application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.

Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters directly to Professor Christer Bruun, Chair, Department of Classics, University of Toronto, at chair.classics@utoronto.ca by the closing date, October 15, 2013. Inquiries about the application may be sent to chair.classics@utoronto.ca.

Additional information about the Department of Classics can be obtained from our website at http://classics.chass.utoronto.ca/.



UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO
DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICS
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (TENURE-TRACK) (REMINDER)

From Christopher Brown

Applications are invited for a probationary (tenure-track) position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2014. Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated research interest in Latin literature. The successful applicant will participate in a department offering a full range of courses and programs in classical civilization and languages at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Competitive applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to research, teaching, and service, as well as a solid background in Greek and Latin philology. Applicants should have the Ph.D. or be in the final stages of its completion. All applications should be postmarked no later than the closing date, November 1, 2013. A curriculum vitae, letters from three referees (or a dossier from a university placement office), university transcripts, evidence of achievement in teaching, and a sample of scholarly writing should be sent to Professor Christopher Brown, Chair, Department of Classical Studies, The University of Western Ontario, Lawson Hall 3205B, London, Ontario, N6A 5B8. Please ensure that the application form available here is completed and included in your application submission.

The position is 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.



MASSEY UNIVERSITY (NEW ZEALAND)
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES, COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
LECTURER IN CLASSICS (PERMANENT CONTRACT)

From Bonnie MacLachlan

Applications are invited for an on-going lectureship in Classical Studies in the School of Humanities at Massey University. The position will be based at Massey's Manawatu campus in Palmerston North where papers are taught into the Bachelor of Arts. The successful candidate will be required to deliver a selection of courses in Greek and Roman literature and culture taught in translation. Capacity to teach in the Classical tradition/reception may be advantageous. There may also be scope for the development of new innovative offerings. The Programme of Classical Studies teaches in internal and distance delivery modes at undergraduate level, with online teaching becoming increasingly important. The appointee will contribute to the Programme's internal and distance programme. The appointee will have a PhD in the discipline, an on-going research platform and experience teaching at University level. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Further Information

http://jobs.massey.ac.nz/PositionDetail.aspx?p=8022

[Editor's note: the closing date is November 8th 2013.]



DIRECTOR OF THE MALCOLM H. WIENER LABORATORY OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Athens, Greece
Deadline: November 15, 2013

From Mary Darlington

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) invites applications for the position of Director of the Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory of Archaeological Science (WL). The primary responsibility of the director of WL is, in consultation with ASCSA officials and the WL advisory committee, to develop and implement research goals for the laboratory and to oversee its day-to-day operation. This is a fulltime position and requires significant experience in the archaeological sciences, especially as they relate to Mediterranean archaeology, and administrative skills. The position reports to the Director of ASCSA and is a member of the senior academic and administrative staff in Athens. Salary and benefits are commensurate with rank and experience. Term beginning July 14, 2014 to be negotiated (normally three-year renewable).

At time of application candidates are required to have 1) a Ph.D. in archaeological science or a related field; 2) research and laboratory experience in the archaeological sciences, especially in bioarchaeology, geoarchaeology, or environmental sciences; 3) an established publication record in archaeological science; and 4) a strong record of external funding.

Preferred qualifications include experience in 1) Mediterranean archaeology; 2) management, including in a laboratory; 3) collaborative research with archaeologists; 4) university teaching in the archaeological sciences; and 5) collections management.

The successful applicant will have as primary responsibilities the management and administration of the Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory of Archaeological Science. The duties require that the WL director 1) develop and implement strategic, prioritized research goals for the laboratory; 2) work with ASCSA oversight committees on setting laboratory goals and priorities; 3) manage laboratory personnel, physical plant, equipment, and collections; 4) support fellows and visiting researchers; 5) conduct laboratory policy including outreach to affiliated archaeological projects; 6) contribute to the academic programs of the ASCSA; 7) develop new and strengthen established networks with other laboratories and institutions in line with the research priorities of the laboratory; 8) lead in fund raising for research programs of the WL; 9) maintain a personal program of research and publication.

Please send a detailed CV; a cover letter highlighting your experience in the archaeological sciences, research interests, publications, and external funding; and the names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three referees. Please clearly distinguish between peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed publications in your CV.

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Submit electronic applications online at https://ascsa.wufoo.com/forms/director-of-the-wiener-laboratory/ (ASCSA, 6-8 Charlton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540; application@ascsa.org). Applications must be received by November 15, 2013. Interviews will be held at the APA/AIA meetings in Chicago (January 2-5, 2014).

Established in 1881, the American School of Classical Studies is located on a 2.5 acre campus in the Kolonaki district of Athens, with administrative offices in Princeton, New Jersey.  The School currently has over 60 resident faculty and staff and hosts an average 250 students, fellows, and resident researchers each year. The WL is currently located in the main building of the ASCSA with planning for a new free-standing facility underway. For more information about the WL and ASCSA see www.ascsa.edu.gr and www.ascsa.edu.gr/index.php/Wiener-Laboratory/
 
Link to the advertisement on the ASCSA website: http://www.ascsa.edu.gr/index.php/about/position



[4] Calls for Papers; Conference & Lecture Announcements / Conférences; appels à communications

No announcements in this issue / Rien à signaler dans ce numéro-ci



[5] Scholarships & Competitions / Bourses et concours

OTAGO POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

From William Dominik

The University of Otago offers up to 181 PhD scholarships and 60 MA scholarships each year. International students and New Zealand students of Classics are eligible to apply for PhD scholarships, while Australian and New Zealand students are eligible to apply for MA scholarships. The Department of Classics also offers the Bruggeman Postgraduate Scholarship for MA students. Excellent results (normally in the A range) are required for the award of these scholarships.

International PhD students from any country and MA students from Australia and within New Zealand pay only New Zealand domestic fees (whether receiving a scholarship or not). A particularly attractive feature of these scholarships and awards is that applications may be made at any time during the year and the starting date is flexible.

In most years overseas students have been successful in obtaining these scholarships for postgraduate study in Classics. In recent years the Department of Classics has had students who have received scholarships to complete PhDs and MAs from countries such as the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Germany and Italy.

The Department occasionally offers one or more Teaching Fellowships with teaching responsibilities in first-year Greek or Latin for qualified postgraduate students; the usual qualification is an MA in Classics. Some tutoring positions in Classical Studies are also available and some research assistantships may be available.

Academic staff are active in research and available to provide supervision in most general areas of Classics, including Greek and Roman literature and rhetoric, Greek and Roman history, Greek and Roman philosophy, Classical mythology and religion, Greek and Roman culture and society, and the Classical tradition and reception.

Initial enquiries should be sent to classics@otago.ac.nz.



THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL STUDIES AT ATHENS
NEH FELLOWSHIPS, 2014-2015
Deadline: October 31, 2013

Founded in 1881, the American School of Classical Studies at Athens is the most significant resource in Greece for American scholars in the fields of Greek language, literature, history, archaeology, philosophy, and art, from pre-Hellenic times to the present. It offers two major research libraries: the Blegen, with over 99,000 volumes dedicated to the ancient Mediterranean world; and the Gennadius, with over 120,000 volumes and archives devoted to post-classical Hellenic civilization and, more broadly, the Balkans and the eastern Mediterranean. The School also sponsors excavations and provides centers for advanced research in archaeological and related topics at its excavations in the Athenian Agora and Corinth, and it houses an archaeological laboratory at the main building complex in Athens. By agreement with the Greek government, the School is authorized to serve as liaison with the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Tourism on behalf of American students and scholars for the acquisition of permits to conduct archaeological work and to study museum collections.

Since its inception in 1994, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowship program at the American School has demonstrated its effectiveness by supporting projects for 39 scholars with distinguished research and teaching careers in the humanities.

Eligibility: Postdoctoral scholars and professionals in relevant fields including architecture or art who are US citizens or foreign nationals who have lived in the US for the three years immediately preceding the application deadline. Applicants must already hold their Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree at the time of application. The ASCSA encourages younger scholars to apply.

Terms: Two to four fellowships, either five or ten months in duration. Stipend for a five-month project, $21,000; for a ten-month project, $42,000. Term must coincide with American School's academic year, September to June. School fees are waived, and the award provides lunches at Loring Hall for five days per week. The NEH Fellow will pay for travel costs, housing, partial board, residence permit, and other living expenses from the stipend. A final report is due at the end of the award period, and the ASCSA expects that copies of all publications that result from research conducted as a Fellow of the ASCSA be contributed to the relevant library of the School.

NEH Fellows will be expected to reside primarily at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens (though research may be carried out elsewhere in Greece), contribute to and enhance the scholarly dialogue, as well as contribute to and expand scholarly horizons at the School.

Application: Submit "Senior Associate Membership application with fellowship online on the ASCSA web site by October 31, 2013. Link to: http://www.ascsa.edu.gr/index.php/admission-membership/student-associate-membership.

The following items should be attached to the Associate Member application submitted online on the ASCSA web site:

  • Short abstract of the project (up to 300 words)
  • A statement of the project (up to five pages), including desired number of months in Greece, a timetable, explicit goals, a selected bibliography, and the importance of the work, the methodologies involved, where applicable, and the reasons it should occur at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens
  • Current curriculum vitae, including a list of publications. If you are not a US citizen, state US visa status /date of residence
  • Three letters of reference from individuals familiar with your work and field of interest. These letters should comment on the feasibility of the project and the applicant's ability to carry it out successfully. Include a list of names, positions, and addresses of the referees. Instruct your recommenders to submit letters to application@ascsa.org by November 4, 2013

The following criteria will be used by the Selection Committee when considering applications:

  • Are the objectives and approaches clearly stated and coherent?
  • Will the project result in an important and original contribution?
  • Are the research perspectives and methodologies appropriate?
  • Is the projected timetable reasonable for the tenure of the fellowship?
  • What resources are necessary? Does the American School provide resources that are not available at the home institution?
  • Will residence in Greece contribute substantially to the success of the project?
  • Please address how you might contribute to, and enhance, the scholarly dialogue at the American School.
  • In what ways might this project expand scholarly horizons at the American School?

NEH Fellowships
American School of Classical Studies at Athens
6-8 Charlton Street
Princeton, NJ 08540-5232
application@ascsa.org
www.ascsa.edu.gr or http://www.ascsa.edu.gr/index.php/admission-membership/grants

The awards will be announced during February 2014. Awardees will be expected to accept the award within two weeks of notification of funding, but no later than March 1, 2014.

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, ethnic origin, or disability when considering admission to any form of membership or application for employment.



[6] Summer Study, Field School, Online Courses / Cours d'été, écoles de terrain, cours "en ligne"

No announcements in this issue / Rien à signaler dans ce numéro-ci



[7] Varia (including members' new books / dont les nouveaux livres des membres)

TWO NEW BOOKS

From the Editor

Bonnie MacLachlan informs me of the publication of two books:

Bonnie MacLachlan, Women in Ancient Rome. A Sourcebook (Bloomsbury Sources in Ancient History). ISBN 9781441177490 (hardback).

May I remind you that a companion volume on women in Ancient Greece was announced in the February 2013 issue of the CCB ?

Bernd Steinbock, Social Memory in Athenian Public Discourse (University of Michigan Press 2012). ISBN 978-0-472-11832-8 (hardcover); 978-0-472-02841-2 (ebook)



CLASSICAL STUDIES AT McGILL
NEWSLETTER 6, 2013-14

From the Editor

John Serrati informs me of the publication of the latest Newsletter of the McGill Classics programme. Please follow this link.



LATEST ISSUE OF VATES

From Mark Walker

Dear Latin friends,

The latest issue of Vates: The Journal of New Latin Poetry is now available for (free) download here:

http://www.pineapplepubs.co.uk/vates.htm

If you have any problems downloading, do let me know and I will email the pdf file directly to you. And please consider contributing if you haven't already! Very best wishes as ever,

Mark Walker, Editor

markpineapple@gmail.com




Next regular issue   2013–10–15 / Prochaine livraison régulière   2013–10–15

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