Don’t miss the chance to learn about Roman culture and the Latin language this fall with discussion of board games and other forms of play, a hands-on experience of manuscripts and handwriting, and the many holidays celebrated by the Romans.

Fri. Sept. 27th @ 10 AM-11 AM: Game time with Dr. Fanny Dolansky and Dr. Sarah Parker in GLB 335

Fri. Nov. 1st @ 10 AM-12 PM: Manuscripts and paleography: a visit to Special Collections in the Gibson Library with Dr. Sarah Parker and  David Sharron (meet by the main desk in the Gibson Library)

Fri. Nov. 29th @ 10 AM-11 AM: Roman holidays with Dr. Fanny Dolansky and Dr. Sarah Parker in GLB 335

Started during the 2021-22 academic year by Professors Fanny Dolansky and Sarah Parker, the Mensa Latina aims to introduce students to a variety of topics not covered in classes or only touched on briefly in courses on Roman history or Latin such as petkeeping in the Roman world, funerary inscriptions, and Roman naming conventions. The Mensa Latina normally meets once a month for an hour and has attracted students from Classics and Archaeology as well as other departments who range from first-year students to graduate students — and occasionally some alumni too! No formal knowledge of Latin is required, and everyone is welcome! To learn more or suggest future topics, contact Fanny Dolansky.