University of Manitoba Department of Classics

Bringing you the latest news about events and research within the University of Manitoba's Classics department. #umclassics

[University of Manitoba Department of Classics @UM_Classics]

Looking to continue reading Latin over the summer? Join Dr. Robert Nau’s Summer Latin Reading Group! See the thread below for more information; #umclassics #UManitoba #umcsc #manitobaclassics

[UWinnipeg Classics @UWinnipeg_CLAS]

Coming soon to a screen near you! Just about a week and a half until @CarolynWillekes’s lecture in our New Directions in Classics series, “Riding through the Ancient World”. Come for the horses 🐎 🐴! Some more details below. 👇 @uwinnipeg

[Pompeii Sites @pompeii_sites]

In 1861 Giuseppe Fiorelli, director of excavations in Pompeii, proposed the idea of a formal onsite museum: The Antiquarium. Up until then, only very few excavated objects were displayed on site. One such repository was the Temple of Vespasian on the Forum. #ThrowbackThursday

[University of Manitoba Department of Classics @UM_Classics]

Here's a fun antiquity-themed playlist to listen to over the break! #classics

[University of Manitoba Department of Classics @UM_Classics]

Interested in learning a new language? Why not try Latin? #umclassics

[UM Arts Faculty @UMArtsFaculty]

Today's featured Winter 2021 course is Intro to the Reading of Latin 1 (LATN 1080) from Classics. Latin is the basis for terminology in law & medicine, and learning the details of structure & grammar can improve your writing in English! See all Arts courses on Aurora. #UManitoba

[University of Manitoba Department of Classics @UM_Classics]

CLAS 2500 (cont’d): This section is taught by Dr. Heather Barkman, starting June 1st-August 14th, 2020. Registration opens May 19th-Jun 12th and can be accessed through Aurora.

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[University of Manitoba Department of Classics @UM_Classics]

Registration is currently open for Distance Ed courses over the summer. See the thread below for courses offered in the Classics Department.
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[University of Manitoba Department of Classics @UM_Classics]

In CLAS 2500, learn about sports and leisure recreation in the Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations through archaeological and literary analysis.

[University of Manitoba Department of Classics @UM_Classics]

If anyone is looking for something to do on May 15th, here’s a lovely conference happening virtually on Zoom! #classicstwitter

[UM Ag&Food Sciences @UM_agfoodsci]

Although the Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow has been postponed, Indigenous grads are still encouraged to participate by sharing their profiles for an online celebration on May 2. Deadline to share is this Friday. https://t.co/GVv38bQrCA @umanitoba @UofM_Indigenous

[University of Manitoba @umanitoba]

Finishing the Winter Term is everyone’s main goal right now. It’s more challenging than ever, but supports are available to you, and the end is in sight.

#umanitoba #COVID19 https://t.co/fTciwEJhDc

[University of Manitoba Department of Classics @UM_Classics]

If interested, please email Dr. Nau at [email protected] to be added to the emailing list. Each reading is mailed out on Friday, with a translation for the previous reading attached. Readings start May 1st.
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[University of Manitoba Department of Classics @UM_Classics]

Looking to continue reading Latin over the summer? Join Dr. Robert Nau’s Summer Latin Reading Group! See the thread below for more information; #umclassics #UManitoba #umcsc #manitobaclassics

[University of Manitoba Department of Classics @UM_Classics]

This year, we will be reading an assortment of fables, myths, and legends in Latin! The readings are ideal for students with at least two semesters of Latin.

[UM Arts Faculty @UMArtsFaculty]

Apply as a 2020/21 RESEARCH CLUSTER @umihumanities!
Looking for GROUPS of faculty & grad students from different depts & disciplines w/ shared research interests.
https://t.co/RfedkUUCjF
Pls share w/ community members or scholars at other unis too. #umanitoba #umresearch