Classics at UGA

Athenaze 2006

Athenaze 2006 took place on Saturday, March 25th. It included a lecture by Eric Varner from Emory University entitled “Eternal Rome and the Semiotics of Death in Roman Funerary Art” Also featured was a panel on “Classics Studies Abroad Programs,” that included speakers from UGA and Georgia high schools. Also featured was a presentation on “Reacting to the Past,” the innovative pedagogy that Dr. Nancy Felson has introduced to UGA. In addition, our local chapter of Eta Sigma Phi sponsored a book sale, and our guests were treated to a complimentary breakfast and lunch.

Schedule of Events for 2006 Athenaze

8:00- 9:00 Eta Sigma Phi Booksale: Outside Main Park Hall Entrance.

9:00- 10:00 Breakfast: 261 Park Hall.

10:00-12:00 Panel: “Classics Studies Abroad Programs,” 265 Park Hall.

James C. Anderson jr., Department of Classics, UGA
Naomi J. Norman, Department of Classics, UGA
Gail Polk, Department of Comparative Literature, UGA
Clay Kelsh, Milton High School, Fulton County, GA
Randy Fields, Harrison High School, Cobb County, GA

12:00-2:00 Lunch: 261 Park Hall

2:00-2:45 “Reacting to the Past” Presentation, Outide Main Park Hall Entrance.

3:00-4:00 Lecture: 265 Park Hall: Dr. Eric Varner, Departments of Art History and Classics, Emory University, “Eternal Rome and the Semiotics of Death in Roman Funerary Art”

Exeunt.