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Department of Classics at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador https://mun.ca/classics/

CLAS 1070: The Lives (and Sometimes Violent Deaths) of the Roman Emperors {image of Augustus of Prima Porta with thought bubble saying: "Why can't I stop thinking about the Roman empire?"} Want to learn how to rule a vast empire (or die trying)? This is the course for you! Instructor: Luke Roman (yes, that’s actually my name)
MEDAAYÉ AN AFRICAN RE-READING OF EURIPIDES’ MEDEA WRITTEN BY FEMI OSOFISAN PRODUCER: OLAKUNBI OLASOPE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: ‘TUNDE AWOSANMI 18-20 JUNE 2026 (JUNE 19 BY INVITATION) 6 PM LOCATION: WOLE SOYINKA THEATRE, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN PRESENTED BY CLASSICS AT THE CROSSROADS: U. IBADAN, U. GHANA, MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY Supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Classics at the Crossroads Conference Classics &/in Africa July 3-4, 2025 University College London This conference is intended to facilitate a flexible and open-ended dialogue, where Africa is at once the focus of research and the site of current disciplinary praxis—it both invites contributions on Classics and Africa and on lines of research currently pursued in Africa. Keynote Presentation: A Reading from Femi Osofisan’s Medaayé, overseen by the playwright in collaboration with Olakunbi Olasope, ‘Tunde Awosanmi, and Heavy Wind Media. Organizing Committee: Hasskei Majeed (U. Ghana, Legon); Justine McConnell (KCL); Olakunbi Olasope (U. Ibadan, Nigeria); Daniel Orrells (KCL); Luke Roman (Memorial University, Canada); Phiroze Vasunia (UCL) www.classicscrossroads.com This conference forms part of a collaborative project funded by a Social Sciences and Humanities Council of Canada Partnership Development Grant (Co-directors: Olakunbi Olasope, Hasskei Majeed, and Luke Roman)
The Medieval and Early Modern Studies Lecture Series Welcomes You! “Alle his afyaunce vpon folde” Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and the Cult of the Five Wounds Dr. Benjamin Barootes English Program, Grenfell Campus image: New York, Pierpont Morgan Library, MS Glazier 39, fol. 5r (detail) Thursday 27 March 2025 4:00-5:00 p.m. • SN-4022 The lecture will be held in-person. Those wishing to attend remotely should contact S. Rossignol (srossignol@mun.ca) ahead of the lecture to obtain the Webex link.
Department of Classics Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Teaching Term Appointment: 9-Month Position Number: F99789 The Department of Classics at Memorial University is hiring a 9-month, teaching-term appointment for the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 semesters. The successful candidate will have expertise in ancient Greek history and Greek culture more generally. Teaching responsibilities will consist of six classes over the two terms, including courses on Greek history, Classics and popular culture, and introductory ancient Greek. Applicants should highlight any teaching and research expertise that aligns with these teaching areas, or other relevant educational and professional experiences that make them well-suited to teaching these types of courses. In most cases, the successful candidate will have a completed PhD in Classics or status as a Doctoral Candidate (i.e., "ABD"). Applicants must submit: 1. a curriculum vitae, 2. letter of interest outlining relevant teaching and/or research experience, and 3. the names and contact information of three referees. Memorial University is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and anti- racism, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including: women; people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous Peoples; visible minorities, and racialized people; and people with disabilities. All applicants are invited to identify themselves as a member of an equity-deserving group(s) as appropriate. Applicants cannot be considered as a member of an equity- deserving group(s) unless they complete an employment equity survey. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.
MEMS SYMPOSIUM 2025 THURSDAY, 13 FEBRUARY Nexus Centre for Humanities and Social Sciences Research 1:00-6:00 P.M. REFRESHMENTS OFFERED BY Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Memorial University and Nexus Centre for Humanities and Social Sciences Research Picture: QEII Library, Book of Hours Premonstratensian Use, February calendar MEDIEVAL AND EARLY MODERN STUDIES PAPERS BY Deborah Abegunde Lily Benson Madhavi Madhushani Kahapala Arachchi Eugene Knight Kevin McAleese Joshua Meadus SPECIAL LECTURES BY Edwin Bezzina (Grenfell) Chris Martin (Straumfjǫrð) CONTACT: Sébastien Rossignol (srossignol@mun.ca) Memorial University History Department www.mun.ca/history
Dean Hurley (HSS), Professor Roman (Dept. of Classics), and four student recipients of the HSS Dean's Award are smiling and showing their awards certificates.