Compiled by Ben Hollenstein Spain In the latest news around Catalonia’s bid for independence from Spain, Catalonia President Carles Puigdemont and other regional leaders signed a declaration of independence on Tuesday, Oct. 10. However, they have put off implementing the document and the actual declaration for several more weeks. The announcement was dismissed by the…
Classics Week brings Ancient Greece and Rome to campus
The final event of the week was a reading of Aristophanes’ “The Lysistrata” Photo by Luke Payne. Last week from April 10-14, the Lawrence University Classics Department celebrated its annual Classics Week. The week included presentations by students and faculty to educate Lawrence students on the study of classical history and languages. “[Classics Week] is…
Archeology in Greece: Exploring the Possibilities
International House hosted another installment of the International Scholar Brown Bag Lunch Series last Thursday, April 14, at 11:10 a.m. This episode featured opportunities for students to engage in the study of Greek archaeology and was presented by Ottilia Buerger Professor of Classical Studies and Professor of Art History Carol Lawton, alongside Assistant Dean of…