We’re pleased to announce that we will have a panel at the 2018 meeting for the Society for Classical Studies (Jan. 5th 8-10.30am), as well as a general meeting (Jan. 4th 4-5pm). Any interested members are welcome and encouraged to attend both. See below for details.
The Classics and Social Justice Open Meeting is scheduled to be held on:
Date: Thursday, January 4, 2018
Time: 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Assigned room: Columbus 1+2
Location: The Marriott Boston Copley.
The Classics and Social Justice panel is scheduled for Friday, January 5th, 8am-10.30am.
| Session 1: Classics and Social Justice (Organized by Jessica Wright, University of Southern California, and Amit Shilo, University of California, Santa Barbara) | |
| Elina Salminen (University of Michigan) | “At Intersections: Teaching about Power and Powerlessness in the Ancient World” |
| Casey C. Moore (Ridge View High School) | “Engaging Minority Students: Modifying Pedagogical Practice for Social Justice” |
| Rodrigo Verano (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) | “Reading Homer in and outside the Bars: An Educational Project in Post-Conflict Colombia” |
| Molly Harris (University of Wisconsin – Madison) | “The Warrior Book Club: Advancing Social Justice for Veterans through Collaboration” |
| Amy Pistone (University of Michigan) | “First Do No Harm: Responsible Outreach and Community Engagement” |
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