Classical Conferences and Meetings in 2014
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NB: As best as possible, we also note presentations by B-C authors.
CAAS—Classical Association of the Atlantic States
October 9–11, 2014
The Washington Marriott at Metro Center
Washington, DC
Representative: Don Sprague
Presentations:
"Teaching Latin Pedagogy in a Latin MA(T) Program and a Classics PhD Program" Ronnie Ancona, author: Horace: Selected Odes and Satire 1.9: 2nd Edition , Writing Passion: A Catullus Reader, Second Edition , Writing Passion Plus: A Catullus Reader Supplement; coauthor: A Horace Workbook, Horace: A LEGAMUS Transitional Reader
"Increasing Fluency in Latin through the Use of Synonyms" Christine Meyer, author: Latin Synonyms for Language Lovers: A Select Thesaurus
CAMWS-SS—Classical Association of the Middle West and South-Southern Section
94th Anniversary Meeting
October 16–18, 2014
Fredericksburg Hospitality House Hotel and Conference Center at the at the invitation of University of Mary Washington and the National Latin Exam
Fredericksburg, VA
Representative: Don Sprague
Presentations:
"The Curious Career of C. Scribonius Curio" Jane W. Crawford, coauthor of A Cicero Workbook
"Cleo in Tune Town: Cleopatra in Cartoons and Anime" Gregory N. Daugherty, coauthor To Be a Roman
"eyeVocab: A Revolutionary Approach to Vocabulary Acquisition & Retention" Donald Sprague
"Latin in the 21st Century: Future Challenges" Thomas Sienkewicz, coauthor Vergil: A LEGAMUS Transitional Reader
CAES—The Classical Association of the Empire State
October 24–26, 2014
The Hilton Garden Inn, Albany/SUNY Area
Albany, NY
Representative: Donald Sprague
TCA—Texas Classical Association
November 7–8, 2014
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Representative: Rose Williams
Presentation:
"Pontifex Maximus: The Priestly Career of Julius Caesar" and "Nox Intempesta: Religious and Legal Oddities of Nocturnal Rome Hans-Friedrich Mueller, author Caesar: Selections from his Commentarii De Bello Gallico and coauthor (with Rose Williams) Caesar: A LEGAMUS Transitional Reader
Special Opportunity: Hans-Friedrich Mueller and Rose Williams, authors of B-C Caesar texts, will autograph their books during the 10 am coffee break on Saturday.
ACTFL—American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language
Annual Convention and World Language Expo
November 21–23, 2014
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, TX
Representatives: Allan Bolchazy and Don Sprague
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Thanks to Managing Editor Bridget Dean for this issue's classics tidbits.
The original slips for dictionary entries were handwritten. Photo from BBC News.
100-year project—the Oxford Dictionary of Medieval Latin—reaches its conclusion. Check out the BBC story . . .
We've previously reported that botanists have decreed that Latin need no longer be used to label new species. The following article discusses the possible ramifications of that decision.
Of course, folks, God bless them!, are not so keen on this decision. Check out this articulate response to the botantists' decision.
Check out this cleverly written article about the Latin immersion program at Dickinson College in Luguvalium, Pennsylvania featuring Latin for the New Millennium coauthor and oral Latin expert Terence Tunberg. The article also discusses the oral Latin movement in Washington, DC.
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"Implementing Latin for the New Millennium Levels 1 and 2"
Tuesday, October 7, 2014 6:00–7:30 PM EST
Presenter: Kelly Northrup, Webb School, Bell Buckle, Tennessee
Highly recommended for those new to teaching LNM as well as for those who have been using LNM and would appreciate insights from a colleague.
"eyeVocab: A Revolutionary Approach to Vocabulary Acquisition & Retention"
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 6:00–7:00 PM EST
Presenter: Thaddeus Lisowski, Head-Royce School, Oakland, California
Excellent introduction to this new vocabulary system with its applications for AP® Latin—high frequency words in Caesar and Vergil—as well as for LNM.
"Check Out the Materials in the LNM Teachers' Lounge and Other Ideas for Teaching LNM"
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 6:00–7:00 PM EST
Presenter: Stephen Sullivan, Renbrook School, West Hartford, Connecticut
Steve Sullivan has been using LNM for five years now and will demonstrate the riches to be found in the Teachers' Lounge as well as share teaching tips based on his own classroom experience.
"Helping AP® Latin Students Explore Themes & Make Connections"
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 6:00–7:00 PM EST
Presenter: Mary Pendergraft, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Professor Pendergraft's presentation geared for AP® Latin classes attracted capacity participation three times last year. For those new to the AP® syllabus for Caesar and Vergil or who missed this informative webinar . . .
"Julius Caesar and Roman Religion"
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:00–7:00 PM EST
Presenter: Hans-Friedrich Mueller, Union College, Schenectady, New York
Professor Mueller has canvassed the country since the publication of his text of Caesar's De Bello Gallico giving talks on Caesar at the invitation of various groups. In this webinar, he will share some insights of Caesar and Roman religion and looks forward to audience participation.
"Sabinus and Cotta in Caesar's Bellum Gallicum"
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 6:00–7:00 PM EST
Presenter: John Jacobs, Montclair Kimberly Academy, Montclair, New Jersey
The Caesar component of the AP® Latin Curriculum is here to stay. Master Teacher John Jacobs presents a case study for how to help make the Bellum Gallicum more interesting and exciting for students.
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We trust that you are settled into the routine of the new school year and that your students are enjoying their return to Latin and Greek!
Please check out the “Focus on Audio” in this issue. You’re just gonna love Toga Beats!
Laurel Draper, editorial assistant, and I attended the annual meeting of the Illinois Classical Conference. While we enjoyed the conference, we were especially pleased to attend the banquet and celebrate Monmouth College legend Tom Sienkewicz as the 2014 ICC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Kudos to Tom on an award much deserved! And, Will Nifong, the 2014 Latin Teacher of the Year is one inspirational educator!
Don Sprague
Editor
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In many ways, NearPod is a teacher's dream. It is a way for us to deliver a presentation directly to our students' devices. Within those presentations, we can embed activities such as short answer questions, multiple choice questions, a sketch, polls, and external websites. In addition, it allows us to have a good control over what students are seeing and doing on their devices. From the teacher's point of view, using NearPod give us access to a good amount of information. For example, after presenting a new grammar point, I might choose to ask a few short answer questions to check for understanding. As my students answer those questions, I can see their responses coming in. I know right away the degree to which they've understood the concept and I can make a decision about whether to move on or to do a bit of re-teaching. NearPod provides us with a quick and easy check for understanding for all students. Setting up a NearPod presentation is a snap, especially if you have already existing PowerPoint presentations to use as your starting point. If you've got a PowerPoint that you'd like to convert to a NearPod, you simply import the PowerPoint file into NearPod using the NearPod website. There, it is converted into individual slides; then, you can add in the polls, short answer questions, multiple choice questions, etc. Once you've got your NearPod set up, you publish it to make it available to push to student devices. When you're ready to do the NearPod session with students, they simply open up their device to NearPod and input the key that you provide and the fun begins. Another wonderful feature of NearPod is that, in order to participate in a session, each student must provide his or her name. In the teacher's view, I can see the roster of students who are logged in. If I have 26 students in the class, I see a green number 26 at the top of the teacher interface. If a student loses focus and decides to navigate out of NearPod and into some other app, that number at the top of the teacher interface turns red. The teacher can then access the participant roster and see exactly who has left the session. Last year was my first year teaching in a 1:1 classroom. From time to time, I wondered whether my students were doing what they were supposed to be doing on the iPads. With NearPod, I don't have to wonder anymore! It's easy to see who is on task and who needs redirection. NearPod works on any web-enabled device. There are Chromebook, Windows, Android, and iPad versions of the app. To get started by setting up a free account, go to www.nearpod.com. Here’s a link to a very short introductory video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGTb6L1zkxs&list=UUZObtfKJpsY-lywwLvYQbdALynne WestBellarmine Preparatory SchoolSan Jose, CA |
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ICC – Illinois Classical Conference Annual Meeting
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Balmy sunny weather welcomed folks from across Illinois and Butler University professor Christopher Bungard to Chicago's Latin powerhouse Northside College Preparatory High School for the annual meeting of the Illinois Classical Conference, September 26–28, 2014. One of Chicago's selective enrollment high schools, Northside College Prep was recently proclaimed the #3 high school in America by Newsweek. Folks active in the National Junior Classical League recognize NCP as this year's National Certamen Championship Runners Up and previously as national champions. The indefatigable local host and NCP Latin master, Will Nifong, welcomed attendees to spacious and beautifully decorated meeting areas for the conference sessions and meals in the second floor and third floor atria respectfully.Bolchazy-Carducci editors Laurel Draper and Don Sprague joined representatives from Cambridge University Press and the ICC Book Exchange's Marilyn Brusherd for the book exhibits that lined the third floor atrium where participants gathered for meals and breaks. Multiple banners hung from the third floor atrium ceiling proclaiming a myriad of championships for the NCP certamen team. (How did we miss taking a photograph of that impressive display?) While Laurel addressed inquiries, Don managed to attend a couple of the sessions. The Chicago Classical Club cosponsored an illustrated luncheon lecture from Loyola University Chicago archaeologist Laura Gawlinski entitled "The Archaeology of Ancient Greek Democracy." Later Saturday afternoon, DePaul University archaeologist and ethnographer Morag Kersel shared her recent research in a joint ICC-Chicago Chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America session "The Lure of the Relic: Collecting the Holy Land."Saturday evening Chicago's Via Veneto hosted the banquet and awards ceremony.
Awards Committee Chair Virginia Anderson read a heartwarming tribute that celebrated the many achievements and the extraordinary service to the classics community of Thomas Sienkewicz, the Minnie Billings Capron Professor of Classics at Monmouth College. Tom hit the Monmouth pavement running in 1984 and has barely caught his breath ever since. His enthusiasm and industry has resulted in significant growth for the Monmouth classics program while his service to classics organizations especially the Illinois Classical Conference and the Classical Association of the Middle West and South has strengthened both. Tom’s wife Anne beamed proudly as his citation was proclaimed. 
Tom Sienkewicz holds the silver bowl commemorating his Illinois Classical Conference Lifetime Achievement Award while Ginny Anderson looks on.
The banquet also celebrated the Farrand Baker Illinois Latin Teacher of the Year. How wonderful that the local host and much beloved William Nifong was honored as the 2014 Latin Teacher of the Year.
Surrounded by some of his students, Will Nifong graciously accepts the award and honors his students as his inspiration. Looking on in the right of the photo are Jennifer Jordt (Andrew High School, Tinley Park, IL) who delivered the citation, and Virginia Anderson.
Editor Don Sprague kicked off Sunday's program with a presentation on eyeVocab, a revolutionary system for vocabulary acquisition and retention.
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Resources & Teaching Tips
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√ Latin for the New Millennium, Level 3
Editorial Assistant Laurel Draper has performed a terrific service for teachers and students using LNM 3. She has collated a set of weblinks that coordinate with the authors presented in LNM 3—Caesar, Catullus, Cicero, Vergil, Horace, Ovid, and the post-antique Latin authors Petrarch, Erasmus, and John Parke.
√ The Aeneid: Abridged
This 45-minute video of two clever high school students playing the multiple characters of the Aeneid is sure to entertain you and your students!
√ CANE’s Illustrated Calendar
At conference exhibits, Bolchazy-Carducci has been helping CANE sell its beautifully illustrated Roman calendar. We have just five left and will send one to you via USPS media mail for just $12. Contact Linda Lochmayer, customer service specialist, at 847.526.4443.
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Myth Is Truth: A Radio Series
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The Fall(s) from Grace
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers takes great pleasure in providing this fifth installment as a free download for classicists and students of mythology across the globe. Myth Is Truth, a series of interviews with Dr. Nancy Boyle as host and Dr. Lou Bolchazy as comparative mythology scholar, was broadcast by WLUC, Loyola University Chicago, in 1977, and by WRRG, Triton College, in 1978.In another iteration of Dr. Bolchazy's Myth Is Truth, Dr. Bolchazy "demythologizes" the biblical myth of humanity's fall from grace, utilizing similarities with other ancient religions to inform modern understanding of the fall. Discover, with Dr. Bolchazy, the universal nature of humankind's fall, the identity of the mysterious serpent in the Garden of Eden, and the story's implications for the human condition.
Jacopo da Pontormo (1494–1557) presents the Expulsion from Earthly Paradise, ca. 1535, in his characteristic Mannerist style. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
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Engage your students in learning their Latin paradigms through aural, oral, visual, and kinetic learning. Grammar set to catchy electronic music makes Latin, like a favorite song, stick in the student's head. Listen to the tracks, read along on the lyrics sheet, sing the lyrics yourself with the karaoke tracks, and, if the music moves you, dance to the beat of declensions and conjugations! Your classes will rock! Students will think you rock! And, student mastery of the paradigms will skyrocket!The complete set contains all thirty tracks with paradigm-lyrics and music while the karaoke version gives just the music sine lyrics. You can order individual tracks or purchase the full set at a special discount.For a free sample: Track 1 - First Declension Nouns Author: Daniel Harris-McCoy, Classics Professor, University of Hawaii at ManaoComposer, Musician: Brendon Oshita, Classics Student |
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Important Classics Deadlines
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Oct. 17, 2014: Deadline to register for National Classical Etymology Exam
Nov. 7, 2014: Deadline to register for Classical Association of the Middle West & South Latin Translation Contest
Jan. 13, 2015: Deadline to register for National Greek Exam
Jan. 15, 2015: Deadline to register for National Mythology Exam
Jan. 20, 2015: Deadline to register for National Latin Exam
Jan. 30, 2014: Deadline to register for National Latin Vocabulary Exam
Jan. 30, 2014: Deadline to register for National Roman Civilization Exam
Feb. 1, 2014: Deadline to register for Medusa Mythology Exam
Mar 1, 2015: Deadline to register for Exploratory Latin Exam (Exams may be administered at any point between October 1, 2014 and April 1, 2015.)
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