Events

Join the Library and Classical Studies department for an open house highlighting the Special Collections & Archives’ (SCA) Pyke coins, a collection of ancient coins ranging from the Persian Empire of the 6th century BCE to 19th century Britain.

The Department of Classical Studies is proud to present a lecture by Professor Sheila Ager on Friday November 10 from 4:30-6 in AL 208.  The title of the talk is, "Monarch, Mother, Murderer, Monstrosity? Reflections on Cleopatra".  Following the talk is our Awards Ceremony at the University Club. 

On Wednesday, February 28, Chicago-based musician and Classics degree holder Joe Goodkin will be bringing the awe-inspiring tales of Ancient Greece to CLAS 231 in PAS 2086 from 10:00-11:30.  This event is free and all are welcome.  For more information on other events that day - https://uwaterloo.ca/daily-bulletin/2024-02-12#a-modern-bard-s-retelling-of-the-iliad.

Join us for a celebration of outstanding work by undergraduate students from some of UW's culture-focused courses and programs.  Event is being held at Conrad Grebel Community Education Room 2202. 

The Classical Association of Canada in cooperation with Wilfrid Laurier University and University of Waterloo are proud to present the Annual Fall Lecture by Professor Conor Whatley, University of Winnipeg.  The title of the lecture is Woman and War in Roman Arabia and Palestine.  It will be held at Wilfrid Laurier University on Monday September 23 from 2:00-3:30 in Arts Building 1C 16.  All are welcome. 

Please join us at our Annual Meet the Prof event.  It will be held at the Grad House upstairs.  All are welcome. 

Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Stephen Sherlock in an exploration of archaeological sites in Northeast Yorkshire from the Neolithic period to the Roman arrival.  His experience as an archaeologist spans four decades and he will present his work at Street House, a small yet archaeologically rich site on the Yorkshire coast.  He will also discuss his partnership with DRAGEN Lab and the experiential learning opportunities for students offered over the past two years.  The lecture will be held on Wednesday October 9 from 5:30-7:30 in SJ2 1004.  All are welcome.