Meeting Minutes 10/26/10

Evening Classicists!

This evening we covered the following (and enjoyed a viewing of "Troy"):

I. We'll have t-shirt order forms ready by the next meeting-- we've decided on red shirts with white text, "Wisconsin Classics" on the front with the university seal on the back. Both short- and long-sleeve shirts will be ordered, at $10 and $12 respectively.

II. Joe the Odyssey Singer will perform on either the 17th or 24th of February next semester, pending on other Classics department events.
We've gotten word back from Professor Rudall from U-Chicago, and he would be glad to come and give a lecture; the subject will likely be on poetry and/or drama. We're looking at late March or early April for this event.

III. Our next meeting, Tuesday Novemebr 9th, will be postponed a half an hour due to the Certificate Showcase, which is taking place in Chadbourne Hall, from 5:30 to 6:30.

IV. Our next (unofficial) event is symposium at my house: 307 E Gorham, on November 5th at 8:00. You can take the 81 or other buses from campus to get there. Come enjoy an evening with fellow Classicists. Wear your toga.


"There are no pacts between lions and men"
-Achilles




Abby Nowakowski
Classics Society Vice President

Meeting Minutes 10/12/10

Buona notte,

Today's meeting was pretty brief, not too many updates since last week. Here's what we covered:

I. T-shirts. Crescentia and Ashley are talking to Isaac the T-shirt guy about long and short sleeve shirts, costs, etc. We also considered adding "Wisconsin Classics" coffee mugs to our sales items.

II. Potential lecturers: A professor we were in contact with is unable to make a commitment due to Visa problems. We haven't gotten word back from the U-Chicago professor, so we ought to think of other possibilities. So if any member has any ideas for a potential speaker, let us know!

III. Events: Out next meeting is Tuesday October 26th, and following that is the movie night! Those who attend will vote on the film watched. Potential titles: 300, Jason & the Argonauts, Troy, etc. Bring along any movies you want to add to the ballot.
Friday November 5th is Symposium at my house, more information on that to come.
Saturnalia is Thursday, December 2nd. Aside from good food and good company, we'd like to come up with something to add to the event. Previous years have featured a play (performed in Latin), slide shows of Classics-related trips. If you have an idea, share it, either at the meetings or via email.

That covers it for today-- hope to see you on the 26th for meeting and a movie!

Stay classy, Classicists!

Abby Nowakowski
Classics Society Vice President
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Meeting Minutes 10/05/10

Hello Classics Society Members!

Today was our second meeting, and events and such are coming together nicely. Here's what we covered:

I. T-shirts: A design was brought forward ("Wisconsin Classics" on the front, UW seal on the back, white print, red shirt), and the consensus was positive. Ashley & Crescentia are leading the effort to look into ordering through Underground. Interest has been expressed for both short-sleeves and long sleeves.

II. Selling Pizzas: We're thinking of saving this for spring semester, since t-shirt is our main fundraising effort as of now. But if anyone wants to make it happen this semester, and is able to plan it, email Katie or I.

III. Volunteers for Majors Fair: On Tuesday the 19th from 3-5:30, the Majors Fair is taking place in Memorial Union. We've already got a good roster for persons to promote the Classics department, but if anyone who wasn't at the meeting is enthusiastic about this opportunity, send an email to Katie or I. You can be present at the fair for as long as your schedule allows. Having a good crowd for Classics is great promotion!

IV. Events:
i. October 26th, after the 6:00 meeting: Movie night! On the ballot for viewing: 300, Jason & the Argonauts, Life of Brian, History of the World Part One, Troy, O Brother, Where Art Thou? Come to the next meeting with more suggestions!
ii. Symposium: Evening of Friday, November 5th at my house. If this conflicts with the majority of members, let me know and it can be rescheduled.
iii. Joe the Odyssey singer has contacted us and is willing to come perform on campus for free. This semester seems to be booking up fast between other events and exams, and we would love it for faculty and graduate students to be in attendance as well-- so we're thinking this to be a spring semester event.
iv. Saturnalia, our department-wide winter party shall be sometime in December. Specific date will be determined soon.

Our next meeting is next week (since this meeting was bumped from last week due to Obama) Tuesday, October 12th at 6:00 PM. Hope to see you there!


Semper ubi sub ubi,
Abby Nowakowski
Classics Society Vice-President