May 2018
Notice of Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the Classical Association of Ireland will take place at Queen’s University, Belfast, on Friday, 17 August 2018, at 7.00 p.m. The Secretary notifies members that nominations and motions will be received under the following provisions of the Association’s Rules. Article 12 – Nominations for CAI Council The officers and ordinary members of the Council are elected at the Annual General Meeting. The Council has made nominations under this Article as follows: Chair: Catherine Ware Vice-Chair: Helen McVeigh Secretary: Patrick J. Ryan Treasurer: Alexander Thein Members by Election: 1. Joan Wright 2. Cosetta Cadau 3. Geraldine FitzGerald 4. Peter Crawford
CAI Languages Summer School 2018 A fresh cohort of eager learners is warming up for the 2018 Summer School in ancient languages! The CAI offers intensive short courses in both Greek and Latin, taught by experienced language instructors. With two levels (Beginners and Intermediate) for each language, there is something to suit everyone, from the school pupil (over the age of 16) to the retired and keen Hellenophile! The courses take place in University College Dublin from 5-15 June and will consist of three meetings per day, with intervals for study between sessions (15 hours of class per week). There are still places available, and the price is €300 (students and pensioners €150), so spread the word and sign up soon!
CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND Further nominations may be made by any Branch and should be sent to me, by post or email, before Friday, 3 August 2018. Every such nomination shall state the names of the persons nominated and shall be signed by their proposers and seconders and certified by the Branch Chairperson or Acting Chairperson. Article 14 – Special Motions Any member wishing to propose a Motion (including a proposal for amendment of the Constitution) at the Annual General Meeting should send a signed copy to me before 17 July 2018. Please note that Motions may be submitted by individual members, rather than by Branches. Patrick J. Ryan, Secretary Contacts by Post: The Orchard Yard, Newport, Co. Tipperary by E-mail: p.strepsiades@gmail.com
UCD Classical Society Inaugural Lecture with Prof. Paul Cartledge The UCD Classical Society’s 113th inaugural lecture took place on Thursday, 19 April 2018, in Theatre P of the Newman Building. This year we were delighted to welcome Paul Cartledge, A. G. Leventis Professor of Greek Culture emeritus from the University of Cambridge, to speak on ‘Gender and Sexuality in ancient Sparta: an Other View?’. The evening was one of the most successful inaugurals to date, with over 160 in attendance. Prof. Cartledge did not disappoint and presented the crowd with an informative, detailed, and entertaining paper, which examined the difficulties one encounters when viewing ancient Sparta, as well as perceptions of gender and sexuality in the past. The event was organised by Phoebe Nolan and Oscar McHale (pictured) with the assistance of the Senior Treasurer, Dr Martin Brady, and the Classical Society committee. Oscar McHale
For further information and registration forms, please contact: Dr Cosetta Cadau, School of Classics, University College Dublin, Dublin 4 Email: cosetta.cadau@ucd.ie 5