Art History major Rachel Aubuchon will give a public presentation of her research on controversies and debates in the museum world at the Park Central Branch Library in the Springfield town square on Thursday, November 5th from 7:00-7:30 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session. Continue reading →

Archaeometry – Using Scientific Techniques to Answer Questions in Archaeology
Dr. Michael D. Glascock, Archaeometry Laboratory, University of Missouri-Columbia

Archaeometry involves the application of scientific techniques and methodologies in the laboratory or in the field to investigate research questions of interest to archaeology. The range of archaeometry research includes the following major themes: (1) prospection; (2) dating; (3) conservation; (4) materials characterization; and (5) provenance/sourcing.  Continue reading →

Please feel free to email me more news about what our Antiquities and Latin alums are accomplishing out there in the real world. Continue reading →

Dr. Pauline Nugent, professor of modern and classical languages at Missouri State University, was named a recipient of the 2009 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Dr. Nugent, who joined Missouri State and the Antiquities Faculty in 1992, has previously received the 1997 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Dr. Joseph Hughes, professor of Classical Languages and Antiquities Program Coordinator, presented a talk, “Ars Longa Vita Brevis,” on September 16 as part of the Student Activity Council’s Last Lecture Series. The talk covered the literary theme of katabasis, or descent to the underworld and its role in his private life.

The podcast of this talk can be watched on the MSU YouTube channel or downloaded MSU’s iTunesU site.