Ancient Studies Week 2009

Monday, October 19
Seeking Lost Towns: Historical Archaeology in Anne Arundel County
an illustrated lecture by Dr. Al Luckenbach, director of the Lost Towns Project
12:00-12:50pm, Fine Arts 215
Co-sponsored by the History Department

Wednesday, October 21
Student Excavation Reports
ANCS students Jarrett Farmer, Jonathan Kerr, and Sarah Skelley speak on their field school experiences in Greece, Italy, and Israel, respectively.
12:00-1:00pm, Fine Arts 450

The Parthenon Frieze and Periklean Policies
an illustrated lecture by Dr. Jenifer Neils, Ruth Coulter Heede professor of Art History at Case Western Reserve University.
4:00pm, Albin O'Kuhn Library Gallery, reception to follow
Sponsorship by the Dresher Center for the Humanties; Office of Summer, Winter and Special Programs; and the Department of Visual Arts

Friday, October 23
Heroes: Mortals and Myth in Ancient Greece
A guided tour of the Walters Art Museum at 1:00pm. Transportation is provided on motor-coach departing from Lot 22 on Hilltop Road at 12:00pm and returning at 3:30pm. Tickets cost $10.00. Contact the Ancient Studies Department (410-455-6265) for more information and to purchase a ticket.
Sponsored by the Ancient Studies Club