Classics & Classical Studies

The Kellogg Prize fund was established in May 1918 by Prof. Brainerd Kellogg, Class of 1858, “to encourage Latin and English.” This award is given for the best sight translation from Latin poetry into English. Contestants may use a dictionary.
THIS CONTEST IS OPEN TO ALL MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE STUDENTS.
If you have a conflict with the scheduled time, please contact Prof. Star (cstar@middlebury.edu).

Beginning Friday afternoon Oct. 13, at 3 p.m., the Eve Adler Department of Classics will sponsor a marathon reading of Homer’s “Iliad,” in English using the Lattimore translation. The “Iliad” is an epic Greek poem that recounts the siege of Troy and includes memorable allusions to ancient art, heroics of war and enduring literary images. The reading, by both students and faculty, will continue through Oct. 15, beginning at 10 a.m. each morning on Saturday and Sunday until dusk each evening.

Beginning Friday afternoon Oct. 13, at 3 p.m., the Eve Adler Department of Classics will sponsor a marathon reading of Homer’s “Iliad,” in English using the Lattimore translation. The “Iliad” is an epic Greek poem that recounts the siege of Troy and includes memorable allusions to ancient art, heroics of war and enduring literary images. The reading, by both students and faculty, will continue through Oct. 15, beginning at 10 a.m. each morning on Saturday and Sunday until dusk each evening.

Beginning Friday afternoon Oct. 13, at 3 p.m., the Eve Adler Department of Classics will sponsor a marathon reading of Homer’s “Iliad,” in English using the Lattimore translation. The “Iliad” is an epic Greek poem that recounts the siege of Troy and includes memorable allusions to ancient art, heroics of war and enduring literary images. The reading, by both students and faculty, will continue through Oct. 15, beginning at 10 a.m. each morning on Saturday and Sunday until dusk each evening.

Prof. Jenny Strauss Clay, the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Classics at the University of Virginia

Commencement Reception for Philosophy, Classics and Classical Studies Seniors and their families.

Commencement reception for seniors and their families for the departments of Dance, Theatre, Classics & Classical Studies, Literary Studies, Philosophy, Religion, and Education Studies.

Remarks & awards for Classics & Classical Studies, Literary Studies, and Philosophy seniors and their families at 5:15 p.m. in the Robison Concert Hall, during the joint reception ongoing from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. in the upper lobby of the Mahaney Arts Center.

Senior reception for Classics and Classical Studies majors and their families. Please contact the department for a link.

Information session for students curious about the LATN 0101 Introductory Latin course that will be offered this winter term.