Past Events



COLLOQUIUM: Krešimir Vuković, Catholic University of Croatia, “Saving the Environment: the Tiber and Roman Mythology”

Sep 5, 2019 at -

Most studies of Roman mythology have focused either on its political/historical aspects or its usage in a specific literary context. Starting from the paradigmatic hypothesis that "Roman myths are myths of place" (… Read More



Sheila Murnaghan's "PURE MEDEA" Now Playing, May 4-6 & May 17-19 (show times vary)

May 17, 2019 - May 19, 2019 at -

It’s 2019, members of a theater company rehearse Medea, the ancient tragedy of marital discord, palace intrigue, gender politics, and murder. Set during one of the company’s final run-throughs, … Read More



First Friday w/ Emily Wilson: "Oedipus" Reading & Discussion

May 3, 2019 at -

Join us for this month’s First Friday Workshop with Emily Wilson

There will be a reading and discussion of her translation of OEDIPUS.

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Joy Connolly, CUNY "Agency and Imagination in the Making of Classical Canons"

May 3, 2019 at

 

In this lecture, Connolly rejects the label “reception” in favor of an understanding of canon-making built on agency, imagination, and relationality. Working with both ancient and modern thinkers—… Read More



Graduate Symposium: "RECEPTION? CHALLENGING AND DEFENDING CANONS"

May 3, 2019 at

This is a graduate symposium sponsored by the JOURNAL OF THE HISTORY OF IDEAS & JHI BLOG with the support of Penn’s SASgov and Department of History. 

Note that the symposium is all-day.… Read More



Senior Colloquium

Apr 25, 2019 at -

Each year, on a Thursday in April, we stage our Senior Colloquium, a roundtable discussion with students and faculty focusing on samples of student coursework and addressing the question: "What does it mean to study… Read More



CLASSICAL STUDIES “FACULTEA” with Prof. Ralph Rosen

Apr 11, 2019 at -

All undergraduates welcome! Come chat with Prof. Rosen about his interests and experiences — from his research and teaching on medicine and mockery to his life as dean and a faculty director in Riepe House… Read More



Kelly Writer's House, 13th Annual Marathon Reading featuring Emily Wilson's Odyssey Translation

Apr 25, 2019 at

Each year, the Hub selects a book to read aloud, straight through from beginning to end. We celebrate the book with extravagant decorations, food, and props all derived from the text.

Want… Read More



Grad Student Conference: The Popular In Classical Antiquity

Apr 26, 2019 at -

For news, program, and updates regarding this conference, please visit our conference website:  https://popularupenn.wordpress.com/ 



CLASSICAL STUDIES “FACULTEA” with Prof. Thomas Tartaron

Mar 28, 2019 at -

All undergraduates welcome! Come chat with Prof. Tartaron about his interests and experiences — from his work leading the Saronic Harbors Archaeological Research Project, his study… Read More