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Current Events\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Classical Studies in Italy, January, 2026: visit to Monte Cassino<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Classics Conversation Table:\u00a0<\/strong>every Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., Buntrock 221 [Speakers in 2025-26: Grace Lindquist \u201926, Sept. 24; Prof. Peter Moench, Oct. 1; Pastor Matt Marohl, Oct. 15; Bishop Irenei, Nov. 12]<\/p>\n

Latin Play MMXXVI<\/a>:<\/strong> Plautus’ Vidularia<\/em> (“The Lost Bag”), Fri.-Sat., Mar. 6-7, 2026, 7:30 p.m., CHM 233<\/p>\n

\"\"Greek, Latin, German Christmas Caroling<\/strong>: Wed., Dec. 10, 2025. Click here<\/a> to read the news story.<\/p>\n

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9th Annual May Lecture in Classics<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2018Cicero Speaks Norwegian\u2019: Reconsidering Perpetual Contextuality in Classical and Religious Studies\u201d by ROCOR Bishop Irenei (Matthew Steenberg ’01); Thur., Nov. 13, 2025, 7 p.m., Viking Theater. Free and open to the public. The lecture was streamed live and archived here<\/a>.\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Classics Guest Lecture<\/a><\/strong> by John C. Gibert, Professor of Classics, University of Colorado Boulder; Tues., Oct. 28, 2025, 4 p.m., Viking Theater. Free and open to the public. The lecture was streamed live and archived here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Homerathon:<\/strong> Fri., Oct. 10, 2025, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Buntrock Quad; reading aloud of the Odyssey, <\/em>using Emily Wilson’s English translation. Readers included students, faculty, Provost Stanley, & President Singer.<\/p>\n

C<\/strong>lassics Kickball Game:<\/strong> Sun., Sept. 21, 2025 (7-6 victory for Latin students over Greek students) \"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary of 2024-2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Classics Conversation Table: <\/strong>every Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., Buntrock 221 [Speakers in 2024-25: Anna Shapovalova ’25, Sept. 11; Prof. Guilherme Gontijo Flores (Federal U. of Paran\u00e1, Brazil), Oct. 9; Erin Wiebe ’18, Oct. 16; Emily Knuths ’22, Oct. 23; Prof. Cecilia Cozzi (Carleton College), Nov. 6; Prof. Anastasia Pantazopoulou (Carleton College), Nov. 11; Margaret Emond Kirkegaard ’85, Feb. 12; Prof. Mary Trull (St. Olaf), Apr. 9; Charles Bressman ’79 and Cynthia Neubecker ’78, Apr. 23]<\/p>\n

Commencement Day Reception<\/a>:<\/strong> Sat., May 24, 2025, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Tomson Hall Atrium; congratulations to our 13 graduating majors<\/a>! \"\"<\/p>\n

Bacchanalia<\/strong>: Wed., May 7, 2025, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Library 525<\/p>\n

Groton Greek<\/a> and Loomis Latin <\/a><\/strong>Translation Contests: Mon., Apr. 28, 2025, 3:00-9:00 p.m., Tomson 308<\/p>\n

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8th Annual May Lecture in Classics<\/strong><\/a>: Tues., Apr. 22, 2025, 7 p.m., Viking Theater<\/p>\n

Eta Sigma Phi National Convention<\/strong><\/a>: Fri.-Sun., Mar. 14-16, 2025<\/p>\n

Greek, Latin, German Christmas Caroling<\/strong>: Mon., Dec. 9, 2024 (photo taken at the St. Olaf House)<\/p>\n

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The Blues of Achilles:<\/strong> Performance by Joe Goodkin<\/a>, Wed., Oct. 30, 2024, 7-8 p.m., Viking Theater (co-sponsored with Enduring Questions)<\/p>\n

Classics Kickball Game:<\/strong> Sun., Sept. 23, 2024 (10-10 tie between Greek and Latin students)<\/p>\n

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Summary of 2023-2024:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Commencement Day Reception:<\/strong><\/a> Sat., May 25, 2024, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Tomson Hall Atrium; congratulations to our 11 graduating majors<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Bacchanalia:<\/strong> Wed., May 8, 2024, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Library 525 (see photo below)\"\"<\/p>\n

Groton Greek<\/a> & Loomis Latin<\/a> Translation Contests<\/strong>: Wed., May 1, 2024, 3-9 p.m., Tomson 308\/300<\/p>\n

\"\"7th Annual James M. May Lecture in Classics<\/a>: <\/strong>\u201c\u2018Not in that imaginary Republic of Plato\u2019s\u2019: Rhetoric, Lies, and Morality in Cicero (and why he is not Donald Trump),\u201d by Prof. Jakob Wisse; Wed., Apr. 17, 2024, 7 p.m., Viking Theater; watch the archived stream here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Greek Play MMXXIV<\/a>:<\/strong> Sophocles’ Ichneutae<\/em> (“The Trackers”), Fri.-Sat., Apr. 26-27, 7:30 p.m., CHM 233<\/p>\n

Classics Conversation Table: every Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., Buntrock 221 <\/strong>(Mar. 20: talk on collecting ancient coins by Charles Bressman ’79)\"\"<\/p>\n

Major Declaration Celebration: <\/strong>Thur., Mar. 7, 2024: click here<\/a> to see a powerpoint with more photos.<\/p>\n

Eta Sigma Phi Initiation:<\/strong> Wed., Mar. 20, 2024, 7:30 p.m., Art Barn<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"<\/strong>Classical Studies in Italy<\/strong> (Rome, Jan\"\"uary Term, 2024)<\/p>\n

A Jolly Holiday with Marcus Tullius Cicero<\/strong> (Classics faculty in Tomson Hall, Dec. 8, 2023)<\/p>\n

Greek, Latin, German Christmas Caroling Tradition<\/strong>: Dec. 11, 2023 (photo below is from President Susan Rundell Singer’s house)\"\"<\/p>\n

Classics Kickball Game<\/strong>: Sun., Sept. 17, 2023 (ended in a tie between Greek and Latin students)\"\"<\/p>\n

Summary of 2022-2023:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Commencement Day Reception<\/a>: May 28, 2023, Tomson Hall Atrium<\/p>\n

Congratulations<\/strong> to our five graduating seniors<\/a> in the Class of 2023<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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Pizza & Root Beer Floats at the Bacchanalia 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bacchanalia:<\/strong> Wed., May 10, 2023, 5:30-7 p.m., Library 525: honor cords, membership certificates, announcement of Delta Chi officers<\/a> and Groton Greek Awards<\/a>,\u00a0Loomis Latin Awards<\/a>, Stewart Award<\/a>, CAMWS Award<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Surprise song<\/a> and gifts for retiring Professor Steve Reece!<\/p>\n

\"\"Groomis Translation Contests<\/a><\/strong>: Wed., May 3, 2023, 3-9 p.m., Tomson 310<\/p>\n

6th Annual James M. May Lecture in Classics: <\/strong>\u201cThe Power of Personal Names: From Homer to the New Testament\u201d by Steve Reece<\/a>, Professor of Classics, St. Olaf College, on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Viking Theater, followed by an alumni symposium from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. in Viking Theater. For more information click here<\/a>.2023 May Lecture Poster<\/a> \"\"\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Classics Conversation Table<\/strong>: every Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., Buntrock 220. [Speakers in 2022-23: Prof. Simone Oppen (U. of MN), Oct. 12; Prof. Victoria Austen (Carleton College), Nov. 2.; Prof. Charley McNamara (U. of MN), Nov. 16; Jeremiah Harrelson ’99 (Alec Award), Apr. 19]<\/p>\n

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Harry Potter Night<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Harry Potter Night: <\/strong>Oct. 28, 2022, Holland Hall. In the Eta Sigma Phi room, guests could create wands and compose spells in Latin!<\/p>\n

\"\"Guest Lecture<\/strong>\u00a0 (\u201c\u2018Race Mixing\u2019 and the Fall of Rome: The role of eugenics in early 20th century classical scholarship\u201d) by Prof. Denise Eileen McCoskey<\/a> (Miami University, Oxford, OH): Thur., Oct. 6, 2022, 6 p.m., Viking Theater<\/p>\n

C<\/strong>lassics Kickball Game<\/strong>: Sun., Sept. 18, 2022, 2:30-4 p.m., Mabel Shirley Softball Field (Greek team 10 > Latin team 8 [+ 2 brownie points] = a tie!)<\/p>\n

Summary of 2021-2022:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Seniors ’22 wearing cords but no masks!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Congratulations<\/strong> to our 16 majors<\/a> in the Class of 2022<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

Commencement Day Reception<\/a>: May 29, 2022, Tomson Hall Atrium<\/p>\n

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Prof. Bouxsein with her farewell cake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bacchanalia<\/strong>: Sun., May 15, 2022, 2-3 p.m., Tomson 210; announcement of the newly elected Delta Chi officers<\/a> for 2022-23 and the winners of the Groton Greek Awards<\/a>, Loomis Latin Awards<\/a>, and CAMWS Award<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ancient & Medieval Studies Research Symposium<\/strong><\/a>: Wed., May 11, 2022, 5:30-6:45 p.m., R\u00f8lvaag Memorial Library 525, with eight seniors summarizing their research projects, plus pizza and root beer floats!<\/p>\n

15th Annual St. Olaf Olympics<\/strong> (Society for Ancient History\/Eta Sigma Phi): Sat., May 7, 2022, 1 p.m., Old Main Field<\/p>\n

Groomis Translation<\/strong> Contests<\/a>: Wed., May 4, 2022<\/p>\n

Alec Award<\/a><\/strong>: Wed., Apr. 13, 2022<\/p>\n

\"\"5th Annual James M. May Lecture in Classics<\/strong><\/a>: \u201cImagining Communities in and with \u2018The Classical World\u2019\u201d by Prof. Joy Connolly (President, American Council of Learned Societies; Thur., Mar. 17, 2022, 7 p.m., Viking Theater; watch the live stream here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Major Declaration Celebration<\/strong>: Thur., Mar. 10, 2022<\/p>\n

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Delta Chi initiates by the recycling bins in Holland Hall, Mar. 9, 2022<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eta Sigma Phi Initiation (Delta Chi Chapter)<\/strong>: Wed., Mar. 9, 2022, 7 p.m., Holland Hall, Sixth Floor Commons<\/p>\n

Eta Sigma Phi Translation Contests<\/strong>: Thur., Feb. 24, 2022, 3:45-9 p.m., Tomson 312<\/p>\n

Classics Conversation Table<\/strong> (Weds., 6-7 p.m., Buntrock 221): Guest speakers: Feb. 23: Prof. Florencia Foxley (Carleton College); Mar.23: Prof. Kathryn Steed (St. Olaf College); Apr. 6: Prof. Jordan Rogers (Carleton College); Apr. 13: Jeremiah Harrelson, J.D. (St. Olaf ’99)<\/p>\n

Latin, Greek, and German Christmas caroling<\/a>: Mon., Dec. 13, 2021, 6 p.m., with dessert afterwards in Trollhaugen (7 p.m.)\"\"<\/p>\n

Latin 231 students dramatize the untimely death of Q. Metellus\"\" \"\"\"\" in Cicero’s Pro Caelio <\/em>(Mon., Dec. 6, 2021)<\/p>\n

50th Reunion<\/a> of Delta Chi, St. Olaf’s chapter of Eta Sigma Phi, the national Classics honor society (Sat., Oct. 23 , 2021)<\/p>\n

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Classical Studies 1971-2021 – display created for the Eta Sigma Phi 50th Reunion, Tomson Hall, Oct. 23, 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Classics Kickball Game<\/strong><\/a>: Sun., Sept. 19, 2021<\/p>\n

Summary of 2019-2020:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cicero wears PPE during the pandemic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Congratulations<\/strong> to our ten majors in the Class of 2020 <\/strong>(delayed Commencement on Aug. 14, 2021)! Click here<\/a>\u00a0for photos.<\/p>\n

Congratulations <\/strong>to our ten majors in the Class of 2021 <\/strong>(Commencement on May 29, 2021)!\u00a0 Click here<\/a> for photos.<\/p>\n

Summary of 2020-2021:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Virtual Classics Conversation Table <\/strong>
Semester I:<\/strong> Aug. 24: Welcome; Aug. 31: Certamen; Sept. 14: Prof. Steve Reece (Classics Dept.); Sept. 28: Certamen; Oct. 12: Gregory Randall ’96 (Latin\/English); Oct. 26: Prof. Jason Ripley (Religion Dept.); Nov. 9: Games; Nov. 16: Certamen<\/p>\n

Interim:<\/strong> Jan. 11: JuliAnne Rach ’20 (Classics\/Humanistic Archaeology); Jan. 18: Games; Jan. 25: Devin Ames ’19 (Classics\/Religion)<\/p>\n

Semester II:<\/strong> Feb. 15: Shawn Stafford ’96 (Ancient Studies\/History); Feb. 22: Jason James ’95 (Medieval Studies\/Latin); Mar. 1: Michelle Domondon ’00 (Classics); Mar. 8: Certamen; Mar. 22: Elizabeth Beerman ’07 (Classics); Apr. 5: Certamen; May 3: Games<\/p>\n

Fall Book Club<\/strong> (discussion of Denise McCoskey’s Race: Antiquity and its Legacy<\/em> [Oxford University Press, 2012]): Sept. 7, Sept. 21, Oct. 5, Oct. 19, Nov. 2.<\/p>\n

\"\"Spring Book Club<\/strong> (discussion of Helen Morales’ Antigone Rising: The Subversive Power of the Ancient Myths<\/em> [Bold Type Books, 2020]): Mar. 19, Apr. 12, Apr. 26, May 10.<\/p>\n

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Corded Seniors at the Bacchanalia 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bacchanalia<\/strong>: Fri., May 14, 2021, 3 p.m., Tomson 210, with announcement of Groton Greek Awards<\/a>, Loomis Latin Awards<\/a>, Groomis Awards for Summer Projects<\/a>, and CAMWS Awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Alec Award<\/a>: Mon., Apr. 5, 2021<\/p>\n

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\u201cContesting Muses\u201d <\/strong>\u2014\u00a04th Annual James M. May Lecture in Classics<\/a>, Prof. John F. Miller (University of Virginia): Thur., Mar. 18, 2021, 7:00 p.m., streamed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Eta Sigma Phi Initiation<\/strong>: Mon., Mar. 15, 2021, Tomson Hall 280:<\/p>\n

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Delta Chi Chapter Officers 2020-21<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Virtual Major Declaration Celebration<\/strong>: Thur., Mar. 11, 2021:<\/p>\n

Studying for the Beginning Greek midterm:<\/strong>Illustrating Plato’s Republic<\/em> 614d-619a in Intermediate Greek class:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Greek 231 Whiteboard\/Online Drawings, September 30, 2020<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Masks and social distancing in Latin 112<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Students from Classics 260 (Sports and Recreation in the Ancient World) do combat as gladiators in Tostrud Center, October 27, 2020<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Latin 111 students illustrate the Labors of Hercules on the last day of the term<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Hercules & the Hydra<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Hercules & the Ceryneian Hind<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Virtual Classics Open House<\/strong>: Wed., Aug. 19, 9:00-11:00 a.m.; hear about Classics (and Greek, Latin, Latin Education, Ancient Studies, and Medieval Studies) at St. Olaf, ask questions, and participate in the fun-filled conversation!<\/p>\n

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Summary of 2019-2020:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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CURI Poster Session, August 2, 2019<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Greek students vs. Latin students<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Classics Kickball Game<\/strong><\/a>: Sun., Sept. 15, 2019<\/p>\n

\u201cOrigins of the Last Will and Testament in Ancient Greece and Rome\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 guest lecture by Charles Bressman<\/a> (St. Olaf ’79): Mon., Sept. 23, 2019, 7:00 p.m., RNS 150<\/p>\n

St. Olaf Classics Festival MMXIX<\/a>: Wed., Oct. 9, 2019<\/p>\n

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Hoplite battle behind Old Main<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

14th Annual St. Olaf Olympics<\/strong>: Sat., Oct. 18, 2019, Old Main Field; to see photos, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Latin, Greek, and German Christmas Caroling<\/a>: Dec. 11, 2019<\/p>\n

Maureen Dallas Watkins Latin\/Greek Sight Translation Contests<\/strong>: Wed., Feb. 19, 2020, Tomson 312; to read the results, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Delta Chi Chapter Officers 2019-20<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Delta Chi Chapter Members 2019-20<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eta Sigma Phi Initiation<\/strong>: Wed., Mar. 4, 2020, Art Barn<\/p>\n

Major Declaration Celebration<\/strong>: Thur., Mar. 5, 2020, Ballrooms; to see photos, click here<\/a>.\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Field trip to Guthrie Theater<\/strong> to see The Bacchae<\/em><\/a> performed by SITI Company,<\/em> Fri., Mar. 6, 2020.<\/p>\n

POSTPONED: <\/strong>\u201cContesting Muses\u201d <\/strong>\u2014 4th Annual James M. May Lecture in Classics<\/a>, Prof. John F. Miller (University of Virginia): Thur., Mar. 12, 2020, 7:00 p.m., Viking Theater.<\/p>\n

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Return of the <\/strong>Classics Couch<\/strong>, delivered by Garner’s Upholstery: Fri., Mar. 13, 2020<\/p>\n

Virtual Classics\u00a0<\/strong>Honors Day<\/strong>, May 1, 2020: congratulations to our Maureen Dal<\/a>las Watkins Contest winner<\/a>, our Alec Award winner<\/a>, and our three CAMWS Award winners<\/a>! Best wishes to our ten graduating senior majors<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Summary of 2<\/strong>018-2019:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cCaesar and the Battle of Alesia\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 guest lecture by Prof. John Bonin (U.S. Army War College): Thur., October 15, 2018, 7 p.m., Library 525; to see the diorama, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo Male and Female? The Fluidity of Gender in Classical and Early Christian Texts\u201d<\/strong>\u2014 guest lecture<\/a> by Prof. Julia Kelto Lillis (Luther College): Thur., March 14, 2019, 7:30 p.m., Heritage Room<\/p>\n

\u201cFoundling Plots in Greek Drama\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 3rd Annual James M. May Lecture in Classics<\/a>, Prof. Gwendolyn Compton-Engle (John Carroll University): Thur., April 25, 2019, 7 p.m., Viking Theater; to listen to the live stream, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

19th Annual Loomis Latin<\/a> & 18th Annual Groton Greek<\/a> Translation Contests: May 1, 2019, 3-9 p.m., Tomson 310<\/p>\n

\u201cSardis: Capital of Lydia, Birthplace of Coinage\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 guest lecture <\/a> by Prof. William Bruce (Gustavus Adolphus College), sponsored by the Society for Ancient History: May 2, 2019, 6 p.m., Library 525<\/p>\n

9th Annual Lamb Roast<\/a>: May 4, 2019, 5 p.m., Thorson Lounge<\/p>\n

Bacchanalia<\/a>: May 11, 2019, 5 p.m., Prof. Reece’s house<\/p>\n

Commencement Day Reception<\/a>: May 26, 2019, Tomson Hall Atrium<\/p>\n

Collaborative Undergraduate Research & Inquiry (CURI) Summer Project<\/strong>: Dialogues of the Dead: Ancient Graffiti Project 2019 Pompeii Field Session<\/a> (JuliAnne Rach ’20 and Libby Barth ’21; Supervisor: Prof. Kyle Helms)<\/p>\n

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9th Annual May Lecture in Classics<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2018Cicero Speaks Norwegian\u2019: Reconsidering Perpetual Contextuality in Classical and Religious Studies\u201d by ROCOR Bishop Irenei (Matthew Steenberg ’01); Thur., Nov. 13, 2025, 7 p.m., Viking Theater. Free and open to the public. The lecture was streamed live and archived here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Classics Guest Lecture<\/a><\/strong> by John C. Gibert, Professor of Classics, University of Colorado Boulder; Tues., Oct. 28, 2025, 4 p.m., Viking Theater. Free and open to the public. The lecture was streamed live and archived here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Homerathon:<\/strong> Fri., Oct. 10, 2025, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Buntrock Quad; reading of the entire Odyssey<\/em>, from start to finish, using Emily Wilson’s English translation (see photos)<\/p>\n

Classics Kickball Game:<\/strong> Sun., Sept. 21, 2025 (7-6 victory for Latin students over Greek students) \"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary of 2024-2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Classics Conversation Table: <\/strong>every Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., Buntrock 221 [Speakers in 2024-25: Anna Shapovalova ’25, Sept. 11; Prof. Guilherme Gontijo Flores (Federal U. of Paran\u00e1, Brazil), Oct. 9; Erin Wiebe ’18, Oct. 16; Emily Knuths ’22, Oct. 23; Prof. Cecilia Cozzi (Carleton College), Nov. 6; Prof. Anastasia Pantazopoulou (Carleton College), Nov. 11; Margaret Emond Kirkegaard ’85, Feb. 12; Prof. Mary Trull (St. Olaf), Apr. 9; Charles Bressman ’79 and Cynthia Neubecker ’78, Apr. 23]<\/p>\n

Commencement Day Reception<\/a>:<\/strong> Sat., May 24, 2025, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Tomson Hall Atrium; congratulations to our 13 graduating majors<\/a>! \"\"<\/p>\n

Bacchanalia<\/strong>: Wed., May 7, 2025, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Library 525<\/p>\n

Groton Greek<\/a> and Loomis Latin <\/a><\/strong>Translation Contests: Mon., Apr. 28, 2025, 3:00-9:00 p.m., Tomson 308<\/p>\n

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8th Annual May Lecture in Classics<\/strong><\/a>: Tues., Apr. 22, 2025, 7 p.m., Viking Theater<\/p>\n

Eta Sigma Phi National Convention<\/strong><\/a>: Fri.-Sun., Mar. 14-16, 2025<\/p>\n

Greek, Latin, German Christmas Caroling<\/strong>: Mon., Dec. 9, 2024 (photo taken at the St. Olaf House)<\/p>\n

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The Blues of Achilles:<\/strong> Performance by Joe Goodkin<\/a>, Wed., Oct. 30, 2024, 7-8 p.m., Viking Theater (co-sponsored with Enduring Questions)<\/p>\n

Classics Kickball Game:<\/strong> Sun., Sept. 23, 2024 (10-10 tie between Greek and Latin students)<\/p>\n

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Summary of 2023-2024:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Commencement Day Reception:<\/strong><\/a> Sat., May 25, 2024, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Tomson Hall Atrium; congratulations to our 11 graduating majors<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Bacchanalia:<\/strong> Wed., May 8, 2024, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Library 525 (see photo below)\"\"<\/p>\n

Groton Greek<\/a> & Loomis Latin<\/a> Translation Contests<\/strong>: Wed., May 1, 2024, 3-9 p.m., Tomson 308\/300<\/p>\n

\"\"7th Annual James M. May Lecture in Classics<\/a>: <\/strong>\u201c\u2018Not in that imaginary Republic of Plato\u2019s\u2019: Rhetoric, Lies, and Morality in Cicero (and why he is not Donald Trump),\u201d by Prof. Jakob Wisse; Wed., Apr. 17, 2024, 7 p.m., Viking Theater; watch the archived stream here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Classics Play MMXXIV<\/a>:<\/strong> Sophocles’ Ichneutae<\/em> (“The Trackers”), Fri.-Sat., Apr. 26-27, 7:30 p.m., CHM 233<\/p>\n

Classics Conversation Table: every Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., Buntrock 221 <\/strong>(Mar. 20: talk on collecting ancient coins by Charles Bressman ’79)\"\"<\/p>\n

Major Declaration Celebration: <\/strong>Thur., Mar. 7, 2024: click here<\/a> to see a powerpoint with more photos.<\/p>\n

Eta Sigma Phi Initiation:<\/strong> Wed., Mar. 20, 2024, 7:30 p.m., Art Barn<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"<\/strong>Classical Studies in Italy<\/strong> (Rome, Jan\"\"uary Term, 2024)<\/p>\n

A Jolly Holiday with Marcus Tullius Cicero<\/strong> (Classics faculty in Tomson Hall, Dec. 8, 2023)<\/p>\n

Greek, Latin, German Christmas Caroling Tradition<\/strong>: Dec. 11, 2023 (photo below is from President Susan Rundell Singer’s house)\"\"<\/p>\n

Classics Kickball Game<\/strong>: Sun., Sept. 17, 2023 (ended in a tie between Greek and Latin students)\"\"<\/p>\n

Summary of 2022-2023:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Commencement Day Reception<\/a>: May 28, 2023, Tomson Hall Atrium<\/p>\n

Congratulations<\/strong> to our five graduating seniors<\/a> in the Class of 2023<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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Pizza & Root Beer Floats at the Bacchanalia 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bacchanalia:<\/strong> Wed., May 10, 2023, 5:30-7 p.m., Library 525: honor cords, membership certificates, announcement of Delta Chi officers<\/a> and Groton Greek Awards<\/a>,\u00a0Loomis Latin Awards<\/a>, Stewart Award<\/a>, CAMWS Award<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Surprise song<\/a> and gifts for retiring Professor Steve Reece!<\/p>\n

\"\"Groomis Translation Contests<\/a><\/strong>: Wed., May 3, 2023, 3-9 p.m., Tomson 310<\/p>\n

6th Annual James M. May Lecture in Classics: <\/strong>\u201cThe Power of Personal Names: From Homer to the New Testament\u201d by Steve Reece<\/a>, Professor of Classics, St. Olaf College, on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Viking Theater, followed by an alumni symposium from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. in Viking Theater. For more information click here<\/a>.2023 May Lecture Poster<\/a> \"\"\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Classics Conversation Table<\/strong>: every Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., Buntrock 220. [Speakers in 2022-23: Prof. Simone Oppen (U. of MN), Oct. 12; Prof. Victoria Austen (Carleton College), Nov. 2.; Prof. Charley McNamara (U. of MN), Nov. 16; Jeremiah Harrelson ’99 (Alec Award), Apr. 19]<\/p>\n

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Harry Potter Night<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Harry Potter Night: <\/strong>Oct. 28, 2022, Holland Hall. In the Eta Sigma Phi room, guests could create wands and compose spells in Latin!<\/p>\n

\"\"Guest Lecture<\/strong>\u00a0 (\u201c\u2018Race Mixing\u2019 and the Fall of Rome: The role of eugenics in early 20th century classical scholarship\u201d) by Prof. Denise Eileen McCoskey<\/a> (Miami University, Oxford, OH): Thur., Oct. 6, 2022, 6 p.m., Viking Theater<\/p>\n

C<\/strong>lassics Kickball Game<\/strong>: Sun., Sept. 18, 2022, 2:30-4 p.m., Mabel Shirley Softball Field (Greek team 10 > Latin team 8 [+ 2 brownie points] = a tie!)<\/p>\n

Summary of 2021-2022:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Seniors ’22 wearing cords but no masks!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Congratulations<\/strong> to our 16 majors<\/a> in the Class of 2022<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

Commencement Day Reception<\/a>: May 29, 2022, Tomson Hall Atrium<\/p>\n

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Prof. Bouxsein with her farewell cake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bacchanalia<\/strong>: Sun., May 15, 2022, 2-3 p.m., Tomson 210; announcement of the newly elected Delta Chi officers<\/a> for 2022-23 and the winners of the Groton Greek Awards<\/a>, Loomis Latin Awards<\/a>, and CAMWS Award<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ancient & Medieval Studies Research Symposium<\/strong><\/a>: Wed., May 11, 2022, 5:30-6:45 p.m., R\u00f8lvaag Memorial Library 525, with eight seniors summarizing their research projects, plus pizza and root beer floats!<\/p>\n

15th Annual St. Olaf Olympics<\/strong> (Society for Ancient History\/Eta Sigma Phi): Sat., May 7, 2022, 1 p.m., Old Main Field<\/p>\n

Groomis Translation<\/strong> Contests<\/a>: Wed., May 4, 2022<\/p>\n

Alec Award<\/a><\/strong>: Wed., Apr. 13, 2022<\/p>\n

\"\"5th Annual James M. May Lecture in Classics<\/strong><\/a>: \u201cImagining Communities in and with \u2018The Classical World\u2019\u201d by Prof. Joy Connolly (President, American Council of Learned Societies; Thur., Mar. 17, 2022, 7 p.m., Viking Theater; watch the live stream here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Major Declaration Celebration<\/strong>: Thur., Mar. 10, 2022<\/p>\n

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Delta Chi initiates by the recycling bins in Holland Hall, Mar. 9, 2022<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eta Sigma Phi Initiation (Delta Chi Chapter)<\/strong>: Wed., Mar. 9, 2022, 7 p.m., Holland Hall, Sixth Floor Commons<\/p>\n

Eta Sigma Phi Translation Contests<\/strong>: Thur., Feb. 24, 2022, 3:45-9 p.m., Tomson 312<\/p>\n

Classics Conversation Table<\/strong> (Weds., 6-7 p.m., Buntrock 221): Guest speakers: Feb. 23: Prof. Florencia Foxley (Carleton College); Mar.23: Prof. Kathryn Steed (St. Olaf College); Apr. 6: Prof. Jordan Rogers (Carleton College); Apr. 13: Jeremiah Harrelson, J.D. (St. Olaf ’99)<\/p>\n

Latin, Greek, and German Christmas caroling<\/a>: Mon., Dec. 13, 2021, 6 p.m., with dessert afterwards in Trollhaugen (7 p.m.)\"\"<\/p>\n

Latin 231 students dramatize the untimely death of Q. Metellus\"\" \"\"\"\" in Cicero’s Pro Caelio <\/em>(Mon., Dec. 6, 2021)<\/p>\n

50th Reunion<\/a> of Delta Chi, St. Olaf’s chapter of Eta Sigma Phi, the national Classics honor society (Sat., Oct. 23 , 2021)<\/p>\n

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Classical Studies 1971-2021 – display created for the Eta Sigma Phi 50th Reunion, Tomson Hall, Oct. 23, 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Classics Kickball Game<\/strong><\/a>: Sun., Sept. 19, 2021<\/p>\n

Summary of 2019-2020:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cicero wears PPE during the pandemic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Congratulations<\/strong> to our ten majors in the Class of 2020 <\/strong>(delayed Commencement on Aug. 14, 2021)! Click here<\/a>\u00a0for photos.<\/p>\n

Congratulations <\/strong>to our ten majors in the Class of 2021 <\/strong>(Commencement on May 29, 2021)!\u00a0 Click here<\/a> for photos.<\/p>\n

Summary of 2020-2021:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Virtual Classics Conversation Table <\/strong>
Semester I:<\/strong> Aug. 24: Welcome; Aug. 31: Certamen; Sept. 14: Prof. Steve Reece (Classics Dept.); Sept. 28: Certamen; Oct. 12: Gregory Randall ’96 (Latin\/English); Oct. 26: Prof. Jason Ripley (Religion Dept.); Nov. 9: Games; Nov. 16: Certamen<\/p>\n

Interim:<\/strong> Jan. 11: JuliAnne Rach ’20 (Classics\/Humanistic Archaeology); Jan. 18: Games; Jan. 25: Devin Ames ’19 (Classics\/Religion)<\/p>\n

Semester II:<\/strong> Feb. 15: Shawn Stafford ’96 (Ancient Studies\/History); Feb. 22: Jason James ’95 (Medieval Studies\/Latin); Mar. 1: Michelle Domondon ’00 (Classics); Mar. 8: Certamen; Mar. 22: Elizabeth Beerman ’07 (Classics); Apr. 5: Certamen; May 3: Games<\/p>\n

Fall Book Club<\/strong> (discussion of Denise McCoskey’s Race: Antiquity and its Legacy<\/em> [Oxford University Press, 2012]): Sept. 7, Sept. 21, Oct. 5, Oct. 19, Nov. 2.<\/p>\n

\"\"Spring Book Club<\/strong> (discussion of Helen Morales’ Antigone Rising: The Subversive Power of the Ancient Myths<\/em> [Bold Type Books, 2020]): Mar. 19, Apr. 12, Apr. 26, May 10.<\/p>\n

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Corded Seniors at the Bacchanalia 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bacchanalia<\/strong>: Fri., May 14, 2021, 3 p.m., Tomson 210, with announcement of Groton Greek Awards<\/a>, Loomis Latin Awards<\/a>, Groomis Awards for Summer Projects<\/a>, and CAMWS Awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Alec Award<\/a>: Mon., Apr. 5, 2021<\/p>\n

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\u201cContesting Muses\u201d <\/strong>\u2014\u00a04th Annual James M. May Lecture in Classics<\/a>, Prof. John F. Miller (University of Virginia): Thur., Mar. 18, 2021, 7:00 p.m., streamed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Eta Sigma Phi Initiation<\/strong>: Mon., Mar. 15, 2021, Tomson Hall 280:<\/p>\n

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Delta Chi Chapter Officers 2020-21<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Virtual Major Declaration Celebration<\/strong>: Thur., Mar. 11, 2021:<\/p>\n

Studying for the Beginning Greek midterm:<\/strong>Illustrating Plato’s Republic<\/em> 614d-619a in Intermediate Greek class:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Greek 231 Whiteboard\/Online Drawings, September 30, 2020<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Masks and social distancing in Latin 112<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Students from Classics 260 (Sports and Recreation in the Ancient World) do combat as gladiators in Tostrud Center, October 27, 2020<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Latin 111 students illustrate the Labors of Hercules on the last day of the term<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Hercules & the Hydra<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Hercules & the Ceryneian Hind<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Virtual Classics Open House<\/strong>: Wed., Aug. 19, 9:00-11:00 a.m.; hear about Classics (and Greek, Latin, Latin Education, Ancient Studies, and Medieval Studies) at St. Olaf, ask questions, and participate in the fun-filled conversation!<\/p>\n

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Summary of 2019-2020:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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CURI Poster Session, August 2, 2019<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Greek students vs. Latin students<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Classics Kickball Game<\/strong><\/a>: Sun., Sept. 15, 2019<\/p>\n

\u201cOrigins of the Last Will and Testament in Ancient Greece and Rome\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 guest lecture by Charles Bressman<\/a> (St. Olaf ’79): Mon., Sept. 23, 2019, 7:00 p.m., RNS 150<\/p>\n

St. Olaf Classics Festival MMXIX<\/a>: Wed., Oct. 9, 2019<\/p>\n

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Hoplite battle behind Old Main<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

14th Annual St. Olaf Olympics<\/strong>: Sat., Oct. 18, 2019, Old Main Field; to see photos, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Latin, Greek, and German Christmas Caroling<\/a>: Dec. 11, 2019<\/p>\n

Maureen Dallas Watkins Latin\/Greek Sight Translation Contests<\/strong>: Wed., Feb. 19, 2020, Tomson 312; to read the results, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Delta Chi Chapter Officers 2019-20<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Delta Chi Chapter Members 2019-20<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eta Sigma Phi Initiation<\/strong>: Wed., Mar. 4, 2020, Art Barn<\/p>\n

Major Declaration Celebration<\/strong>: Thur., Mar. 5, 2020, Ballrooms; to see photos, click here<\/a>.\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Field trip to Guthrie Theater<\/strong> to see The Bacchae<\/em><\/a> performed by SITI Company,<\/em> Fri., Mar. 6, 2020.<\/p>\n

POSTPONED: <\/strong>\u201cContesting Muses\u201d <\/strong>\u2014 4th Annual James M. May Lecture in Classics<\/a>, Prof. John F. Miller (University of Virginia): Thur., Mar. 12, 2020, 7:00 p.m., Viking Theater.<\/p>\n

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Return of the <\/strong>Classics Couch<\/strong>, delivered by Garner’s Upholstery: Fri., Mar. 13, 2020<\/p>\n

Virtual Classics\u00a0<\/strong>Honors Day<\/strong>, May 1, 2020: congratulations to our Maureen Dal<\/a>las Watkins Contest winner<\/a>, our Alec Award winner<\/a>, and our three CAMWS Award winners<\/a>! Best wishes to our ten graduating senior majors<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Summary of 2<\/strong>018-2019:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cCaesar and the Battle of Alesia\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 guest lecture by Prof. John Bonin (U.S. Army War College): Thur., October 15, 2018, 7 p.m., Library 525; to see the diorama, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo Male and Female? The Fluidity of Gender in Classical and Early Christian Texts\u201d<\/strong>\u2014 guest lecture<\/a> by Prof. Julia Kelto Lillis (Luther College): Thur., March 14, 2019, 7:30 p.m., Heritage Room<\/p>\n

\u201cFoundling Plots in Greek Drama\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 3rd Annual James M. May Lecture in Classics<\/a>, Prof. Gwendolyn Compton-Engle (John Carroll University): Thur., April 25, 2019, 7 p.m., Viking Theater; to listen to the live stream, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

19th Annual Loomis Latin<\/a> & 18th Annual Groton Greek<\/a> Translation Contests: May 1, 2019, 3-9 p.m., Tomson 310<\/p>\n

\u201cSardis: Capital of Lydia, Birthplace of Coinage\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 guest lecture <\/a> by Prof. William Bruce (Gustavus Adolphus College), sponsored by the Society for Ancient History: May 2, 2019, 6 p.m., Library 525<\/p>\n

9th Annual Lamb Roast<\/a>: May 4, 2019, 5 p.m., Thorson Lounge<\/p>\n

Bacchanalia<\/a>: May 11, 2019, 5 p.m., Prof. Reece’s house<\/p>\n

Commencement Day Reception<\/a>: May 26, 2019, Tomson Hall Atrium<\/p>\n

Collaborative Undergraduate Research & Inquiry (CURI) Summer Project<\/strong>: Dialogues of the Dead: Ancient Graffiti Project 2019 Pompeii Field Session<\/a> (JuliAnne Rach ’20 and Libby Barth ’21; Supervisor: Prof. Kyle Helms)<\/p>\n

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