Classics is one of the nicest majors at Middlebury, come learn about our winter term introductory Latin class. Drink the cider, eat the donuts, declare.
Twilight Classics Common/Conference Room
Closed to the Public
Every Fall Family Weekend since 2005 classics majors have brought the ancient epics to life. This year they will be reading Homer’s Iliad (in English). We invite everyone to stop and listen to this noted prequel to The Odyssey, or visit go/epic/ to sign up for a time slot and participate.
Davis Family Library Vestibule (main entrance)
Evan Jewell, Assistant Professor of History
Rutgers University - Camden
Axinn Center 229
Open to the Public
To celebrate the achievements of our students (both majors and nonmajors) and the vibrant classics community on campus, the Classics Department sponsors several gatherings each year. Each year includes a Saturnalia, an end-of-school-year BBQ on the lawn behind Twilight Hall, and a Commencement reception (together with the Philosophy Department) for our graduating majors and their families. Please contact Trish Dougherty at pdougher@middlebury.edu for more information.
Our annual marathon readings take place outside the Davis Family Library each October during Fall Family Weekend. Baklava is provided for everyone, but you must register beforehand if you wish to wear the laurel wreath and read. (Togas absolutely not required.)
Please contact Trish Dougherty at pdougher@middlebury.edu if you would like to be on the mailing list for our annual marathon reading.
Any excuse for a laurel wreath.
