MATERIA: New Approaches to Material Text in the Roman World is a day-long workshop presenting new research in the area of the ancient book in the Roman World, broadly conceived. This event brings together six speakers from across the country who work on different aspects of the intersection of classical text and material culture to present work in progress. Each speaker will have a significant block of time to present his/her findings, with ample time for questions and feedback from the audience and fellow panelists. Audience members are encouraged to come for length of the day, throughout which refreshments will be provided.
More details: http://www.materiaconference.net/
Free registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/materia-new-approaches-to-material-text-in-the-roman-world-2017-tickets-30989152389
Thursday, June 1 2017—Houghton Library, Harvard University
3:00-5:00 | Practical session (optional) - Meet the organizers and speakers and see classical items from Harvard's collection (attendance limited). Reception to follow.
Friday, June 2 2017—Killian Hall (14W-111), Hayden Library, MIT
9:00-9:15 | Coffee
9:15-9:30 | Welcome - Stephanie Frampton (MIT)
9:30-10:45 | Session 1 - Joseph Howley (Columbia)
10:45-11:00 | Coffee
11:00-12:15 | Session 2 - Kyle Conrau-Lewis (Yale)
12:15-1:00 | Lunch
1:00-2:15 | Session 3 - Irene Peirano (Yale)
2:15-3:30 | Session 4 - Jane Raisch (Berkeley)
3:30-3:45 | Coffee
3:45-5:00 | Session 5 - Andrew Riggsby (UT Austin)
5:00-6:30 | Keynote Response - Kathy Coleman (Harvard)
Coffee and lunch will be served for pre-registered attendees. There is no fee to attend the MATERIA conference, but we do ask that you register in advance so that we can estimate catering and room capacity. Please visit our Eventbrite page to register by May 15. There, you can indicate whether you plan to attend the whole day or part of the day, and whether you wish to attend the practical session on Thursday afternoon.
For questions or more information, contact Stephanie Frampton.
LOCATION:Houghton Library, Edison and Newman Room, Harvard Yard/Killian Hall (14W-111), Hayden Library, MIT STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART:20170601T190000Z DTEND:20170602T223000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR