The Albin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery will host a talk and signing by comic creator and local Maryland artist Gareth Hinds, whose graphic novels based on literary classics have captivated readers and critics. Mr. Hinds, whose latest work is a graphic novel adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, The Iliad, will discuss his work on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at 4:30pm in the Library Gallery. A question and answer period and book signing will follow at 5:30pm.

The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Gallery, in partnership with the UMBC Honors College, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies Living-Learning Community, and the departments of Ancient Studies, English, History, and Visual Arts. It is being presented in conjunction with Ancient Studies Week, an annual celebration by the Department of Ancient Studies, scheduled for the second week of October. 

Gareth Hinds is the creator of critically-acclaimed graphic novels, including adaptations of Beowulf (which Publisher’s Weekly called a “mixed-media gem”), King Lear (which Booklist named one of the top 10 graphic novels for teens), The Merchant of Venice (which Kirkus called “the standard that all others will strive to meet” for Shakespeare adaptation), The Odyssey (which garnered four starred reviews and a spot on ten “best of 2010” lists), and is a recipient of the Boston Public Library’s “Literary Lights for Children” award. More information about his comics and art can be found at https://www.garethhinds.com/wp/.

For more information, visit the website below!

Salvete, omnes!

Welcome back! I hope your semester is off to a great start. The Ancient Studies Council have a great slate of events planned for this fall, and we can’t wait to share them with you. My name is Matthew Haworth, and I am the president of the Ancient Studies Council. Our vice president is Spencer Beck, our secretary is Gobby Caggiano, and our treasurer is Louis Witt.

Involvement Fest is Money, September 9 at noon, in Erickson Field, and we will be there to talk about Ancient Studies and the major, so please stop by!

The Ancient Studies departmental meet and greet and pizza party is next Wednesday, September 11, in PAHB 441. Learn about everything the department have planned!

Additionally, the Ancient Studies Council have events of our own planned. As each event draws nearer, we’ll announce dates and locations for each of these.

• Our first event will be an evening of magic and witchcraft with Dr. Jones-Lewis. We’ll be making curse tablets and learning about the place they had in ancient society.

• Next, we’ll be hosting a movie night, with a brief and topical lecture relevant to whichever film we choose to watch.

• Finally, since last year’s Dungeons & Dragons event was so popular, we will once again be hosting an ancient history-themed D&D session.

As details become more concrete, expect announcements for all of these events. Please feel free to tell your friends and invite them to experience all that Ancient Studies has to offer!

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact any of the ANCS Council officers at the emails listed below:

Matthew Haworth, President - mhawort1@umbc.edu

Spencer Beck, Vice President - maecrew1@umbc.edu

Gobby Caggiano, Secretary - gcaggi1@umbc.edu

Louis Witt, Treasurer - lwitt1@umbc.edu

We look forward to seeing you all and to an amazing semester!

Valete,

Matthew Haworth

Ancient Studies Council, President

Dear Members of the Ancient Studies Community,

You are cordially invited to an end-of-year party at my house, 1 Alquin Court, Catonsville, MD 21228, on Wednesday May 15, starting at 4:00 PM. I will provide nibbles, Italian sausage, salad, and some soft and hard drinks. You are welcome to bring whatever salads, desserts, and drinks you would like.

If you are coming, please email me (dsrose@umbc.edu) as soon as possible and indicate the number of people in your party. If you are planning to bring food (don’t feel obligated to do so), please tell me what you will be bringing.

Spouses, partners, and children are welcome.

I look forward to seeing you.

All the very best,

David