"I myself have always found it beneficial to combine things Latin with things Greek; I think you should do the same."

 -Cicero-

Students in Greek Mythology class perform a scene from Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound.

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Dedicated to the Roman God Jupiter, the Ides fell on the day of the full moon in the Roman calendar.  Because a full moon comes halfway through each lunation, its day was called 'Idus' in Latin, meaning "divide".  Greek and Roman Studies celebrates the Ides each month during the academic year with a guest speaker or performance.  

2009-2010 Schedule of Events

January 2010

Dr. Roshan Abraham, Assistant Professor of Classics and Religious Studies, Washington University in St. Louis

About him

February 19

Lysistrata Production at IWU: "Ancient Greek Comedy in the 21st Century" Panel Discussion with the Professors Tom Quinn (Director) and Nancy Sultan (Dramaturge), student designers and actors) 9:30 pm in McPherson Theatre, immediately after the performance.

April 1

Byan Doerries, Director/Translator and founder of /Theater of War/, a project funded by a 1.5 million dollar Defense Department grant that presents readings of ancient Greek plays to service members, veterans, caregivers and families as a catalyst for town hall discussions about the challenges faced by combat veterans today. Mr. Doerries will speak about his project's aims and show videos from his productions of Sophocles' war plays: /Ajax /and /Philoctetes/. An open Q and A will follow. 7 pm Beckman Auditorium, The Ames Library.