Events

The Department of Classics & Archaeology has put together a calendar of events for this academic year, as part of the 1-unit learning community experience and featuring lectures by their adjunct and affiliate faculty. Some lectures will be recorded and posted shortly after the events. You may check the archived events by semester below. The CLAR lecture series will take place in the Classics & Archaeology Village on the third floor of University Hall. Each lecture will be followed by drinks and dinner sponsored by the CLAR department and the Dean's office of the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts.

2nd Annual Classics and Archaeology Meet & Greet Alumni event, featuring a conversation with Molly Lower ('10).  Molly Lower has worked in education since 2016, starting as a history teacher at Bishop Alemany High School and currently serving as assistant principal at Redondo Union High School. Molly holds a master’s degree in school administration and a bachelor’s degree in classical civilizations from LMU as well as a master’s degree in Middle Eastern studies from Tel Aviv University in Israel. Guided by LMU’s commitment to social justice and education of the whole person, Molly works to support student learning by providing equitable opportunities for all students, fostering meaningful relationships with families and community partners, and implementing restorative practices.

Join us on Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the CLAR village for the 2024 Student Summer Internship presentations. Come learn about the internship experiences of Anna Tullie (’24) and Tanya Rasheesa (’25) at the Etz Hayyim synagogue in Chania, Crete, Greece. The presentations will be followed by pizza dinner and beverages. All are welcome.     

Don’t miss out on the Getty Villa Museum’s annual outdoor theater production. Produced by the Classical Theatre of Harlem, this year’s play “Memnon” tells the story of an Ethiopian king who journeys to Troy to aid the Trojans during the darkest hour. Students will meet at 3:00 pm at the CLAR village (UNH 3700) for carpool on Wednesday, September 18th and 25th, 2024. Free tickets are provided for CLAR Learning Community students, contact Prof. Katerina Zacharia (katerina.zacharia@lmu.edu) for more information.

Professor Andromache Karanika presents "Women's Epics: Wedding, Trauma, and the Female Storytelling in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey" as a part of the Classics and Archaeology Lecture Series. This talk will consider a range of different scenes in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey from the female perspective. It will look at how female characters weave their stories in the greater epic narrative with a focus on Helen, Penelope, Nausicaa, and Andromache. Join us on Thursday, October 10 at 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the McIntosh Center (UNH 3999). The presentation will be followed by a reception. All are welcome.

Join us on Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the McIntosh Center (UNH 3999) for a presentation by Chris Childers for his new book ‘Greek and Latin Lyric Verse.’ Featuring poets from the 7th c. BCE to the 1st c. CE, including well-known classical poets such as Sappho, Ovid, and Horace, this anthology of Latin and Greek Lyric poetry offers a multiplicity of voices and personalities from the ancient Mediterranean. The book presentation will be followed by a reception. All are welcome.

Join us on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the McIntosh Center (UNH 3999) for a festive potluck, celebrating the ancient Roman holiday of Saturnalia! Marked by joyful revelry, gift-giving, and the reversal of social roles, Saturnalia honored the god Saturn and brought communities together. We'll enjoy traditional foods and a taste of Roman culture in this time-honored holiday spirit. Dietary restrictions will be accommodated where possible. All are welcome!