The Classical World

The Professor John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series


The Professor John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series
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About the lecture series

Calendar of Events

Dr. John C. Rouman, Professor Emeritus

Transcripts of previous lectures or performances

Press Releases and Articles of Interest

Donation form for contribution to the series

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The Classics
The intellectual heritage of the combined cultures of Classical Greece, Rome, and Byzantium has defined Western Culture as we know it.

These cultures have taught us practically everything we know. To see ourselves more clearly, we must see and understand the lessons that the Classics have taught us. This is the mission of the John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series.
The Topics are Mythology, Literature, History, Art, Philosophy, and Language

Introducing the John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series at the University of New Hampshire. Created in 1997 by the Christos and Mary Papoutsy Charitable Foundation, this extraordinary series of lectures and events continues to promote and enhance awareness of the Classics in New Hampshire. throughout New England, and beyond. Topics explored each year by the series will cover a range of subjects wthin Greco-Roman civilization including mythology,literature, history, philosophy, art and language, and will feature lectures
delivered by internationally recognized speakers and scholars. Each year of lectures and special events will be unique in its scope and focus. For more information, contact the Classics Program directly at the University of New Hampshire, Murkland Hall, Rm. 316, Durham, NH 03824; (tel.) 603-682-3522; (email) tss@cisunix.unh.edu.
Calendar of Events

2006

26 April 2006, Wednesday, 7:30pm--Free public lecture--Richards Auditorium, Murkland Hall, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH--"From Helen of Sparta to Helen of Troy" by Dr. Monica Cyrino, Chairperson of the Classics Program, University of New Mexico.

18 October 2006, Wednesday, 7:30pm--Free public lecture--Richards Auditorium, Murkland Hall, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH--"From House to Church: Charting the Course of Artistic Transformations in the Early Byzantine Art" by Dr. Christine Kondoleon, George and Margo Behrakis Curator of Greek and Roman Art at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

2007

9-10 March 2007--Annual conference of the Classical Association of New England.(CANE) at the University of New Hampshire. For more information, visit the CANE website at the URL http://www.caneweb.org/index.asp, or contact CANE President Cynthia Damon, Classics Dept., AC #3357, Amherst College, Amherst, MA 01002; (tel.) 413-542-8126 (W), 413-549-7471(H); (email) cdamon@amherst.edu

21 March 2007, Wednesday, 7:30pm--Free public lecture--Richards Auditorium, 115 Murkland Hall, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, by Dr. Charles Beye. Topic: Figure of Odysseus.

October 2007--For the Tenth Anniversary celebration of the founding of the John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series, legendary film producer and historian Michael Wood will speak in Durham during the week of October 22, 2007. Public welcome. New Hampshire Governor John Lynch to proclaim Classics Week in honor of events. Read more or view schedule.>>.

4 December 2007, Tuesday, 1-3:30pm--Free public lecture--Huddleston Ballroom, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, by Greek Ambassador Alexandros Mallias. Reception afterward hosted by College of Liberal Arts, led by Dr. Marilyn Hoskin, Dean. Tenth Anniversary celebration of the founding of the John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series at UNH.

2008

12 March 2008, Wednesday, 6:00pm--Free public lecture--Richards Auditorium, 115 Murkland Hall, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, by Dr. Kurt Raaflaub, President of the American Philological Association: "Live Free or Die: Liberty, Democracy and Imperialism in Ancient Athens." Jointly sponsored by the John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series and the Democracy Dialogue on Campus Program at the University of New Hampshire.

27-30 June 2008--61st Annual American Classical League Institute for Latin students and teachers--University of New Hampshire. More details to follow.

22 October 2008, Wednesday, 7:30pm--Free public lecture--Richards Auditorium, 115 Murkland Hall, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, by Dr. Jeffrey Henderson, William Goodwin Aurelio Professor of Greek Language and Literature, former Dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at Boston University: "Pericles the Squill-Head: Political Humor in the World's First Democracy." John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series.

2009

05-08 March 2009--Theatre performance--7pm on March 5-7, 2pm on March 8--Strafford Rm., UNH campus. Medea, adaptation by Robinson Jeffers for the Mask and Dagger Theatre Troupe of UNH. Tickets $3/students, $5 all others. Produced with special permission of Samuel French, Inc.

01 April 2009, Wednesday, 7:30pm--Free public lecture--DeMerritt 240, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, by Dr. Stratis Papaioannou, William A. Dyer, Jr. Assistant Professor in the Humanities at Brown University and Dumbarton Oaks Asst. Prof. of Byzantine Studies in Washington, D.C.: "The Unknown Narcissus: Mirrors in Byzantium." Reception following lecture. The John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series.

October 2009--Free public lecture--University of New Hampshire, Durham, by Dr. Barry Strauss, world-renowned author and Cornell University professor. More details to follow.
Professor John C. Rouman




Named for one of the University of New Hampshire's most distinguished scholars and faculty members, the series is a testament to the extraordinary devotion Professor John C. Rouman has exhibited and continues to display toward the field. A former Fulbright Scholar in Byzantine Greek, Dr. Rouman has won the prestiguous National Award for Excellence in Teaching of Classis, and the Distinguished Teaching Award from UNH. He is currently completing the translation and commentary on the History of Nicephorus Bryennius, as well as a modern Greek textbook called Greek: The Living Language.
Professor John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series
Previous Speaker's Transcripts

The John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series has presented a number of fine lectures by noted scholars. Links below are Adobe Acrobat Reader pdf files that may be downloaded so you can share in the lectures and events previously held. You will need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader for your browser to read.



Drinking the Sun of Corinth and Reading the Marbles, Dr. John Silber, University of New
Hampshire, Durham, October 13, 1998
Why in Heaven's Name are you Majoring in Greek? Lynn Sherr, University of New Hampshire, Durham, April 9, 2003
Always To Be Best: The Competitive Spirit
in Ancient Greek Culture, Dr. Bernard Knox
University of New Hampshire, Durham,
October 13, 1999

 Achilles and Odysseus Today: What Homer Can Tell Us About Military Leadership Dr. Jonathan Shay, University of New Hampshire, Durham, October 15, 2003 (brief text--non-PDF file--HTML page)
Laokoon :The Reading of a Masterpiece*
Dr. Brunilde Ridgway, University of New Hampshire, Durham, May 3, 2000

 Ancient Olympic History--By Flickering  Torchlight? Dr. Donald Kyle, University of New Hampshire, Durham, April 14, 2004. Additional Hand-out (28K-PDF)
Roman Shipwrecks from the Wine-Dark Sea
Dr. Anna Marguerite McCann, University of
New Hampshire, Durham, October 17, 2001

 Greek Gods, Human Lives Mary Lefkowitz, University of New Hampshire, Durham, October 26, 2005
Odysseus' Homecoming, Dr. Stanley Lombardo, University of New Hampshire, Durham, April 24, 2002

 From Helen of Sparta to Helen of Troy Dr. Monica S. Cyrino, University of New Hamsphire, April 26, 2006. (MS Word document--120K)
Classical War and Modern Peace Dr. Victor Hanson, University of New Hampshire,
Durham,October 28, 2002

 From House to Church: Charting the Course of Artistic Transformations in the Early Byzantine Art. Dr. Christine Kondoleon, University of New Hampshire, October 18, 2006 (forthcoming)

Press Releases and Articles of Interest

Acclaimed Author Jonathan Shay to Deliver Classics Lecture at UNH in Durham

Bernard Knox Gives Rouman Classical Lecture at UNH

Bernard Knox to Deliver Rouman Classical Lecture at UNH

Brunilde Ridgway Scheduled to Give Address on Laokoon Masterpiece for John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series at the University of New Hampshire

Christine Kondoleon Speaks at UNH, Delivers Twelfth Lecture for John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series

Classical Tribute and Greek Music and Dancing Set the Stage for the First Event in Prof. John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series

Classics Day at SNHU

The Greek Institute of Cambridge Will Be the Setting for a Special Reception Honoring Prof. John C. Rouman, Including a Presentation by Art Restoration Expert Carroll Wales

Greeks Going East

Hellenic Society Paideia Funds New Course at UNH

An Invitation from Athena, by Jason C. Mavrovitis

John Rouman Classical Lecture Series hosts Dr. Anna Marguerite McCann, International Expert in Marine Archaeology,

John Silber to Inaugurate the First Annual Professor John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series at the University of New Hampshire

Lecture by Christine Kondoleon to be Given on 18 October 2006 at UNH: "From House to Church: Charting the Course of Artistic Transformations in Early Byzantine Art" [flyer]

Lifestyle of the Ordinary Ancient Greek

Lynn Sherr, renowned correspondent, lectures on Greek Studies

Monica Cyrino of University of New Mexico Will Lecture at UNH for Rouman Classical Lecture Series--Free and Open to Public--26 April 2006. View and download flyer (JPEG, 160KB).

New Hampshire Gov. Jeanne Shaheen Commends UNH Prof. John C. Rouman in Honor of the Inauguration of the First Annual John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series

Nicephorus Bryennius and Anna Comnena: The "Roman" Xenophon and Thucydides of Eleventh- and Twelfth-Century Constantinople

Odysseus in America Documentary Now in Production

Dr. Stanley Lombardo Brings Ancient Times to Life, University of New Hampshire, Durham, April 24, 2002

 University of New Hampshire Lecture Series Established by Papoutsy Foundation Announces Tenth Anniversary Celebration: Michael Wood to Visit UNH

A War Like No Other: An Interview with Victor Davis Hanson

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