Society of Ancient and Classical Studies - SACS at NC State

03/23/2015

You are invited to "Women in Greco-Roman Comedy, History, and Social Life," a lecture by Sharon L. James, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Classics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, discussing how female characters and the things that happen to them vary between Greek and Roman comedies. Learn how studying comedy can speak to larger social and cultural issues and how these plays can be used as primary source material for humanities scholars. Tuesday March 31, 2015 at 3:30pm in 331 Withers Hall. Light refreshments will be available. Sponsored by the NCSU Society of Ancient and Classical Studies, Program for Classical Studies, and Department of History.

02/21/2015

The Society of Ancient and Classical Studies (SACS) is organizing a group viewing of the North Carolina Art Museum’s showing of Cecil B. DeMille’s Cleopatra. This film recounts the story of Cleopatra VII of Egypt, including her relationships with Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. The show is this Friday, February 27 at 8:00pm at the NC Museum of Art. For more information about the show visit http://ncartmuseum.org/calendar/event/2015/02/27/cleopatra/2000. Tickets are $7, and SACS will pay for the first 10 people to RSVP. We will also assist with transportation for those interested. Please contact SACS’s president, Kristie Ellison at [email protected] to RSVP or for more information.

A shimmering art deco spectacle made for the big screen. DeMille’s canvas dazzles with everything from erotic revels on a barge to a clashing Roman battle. Colbert slinks in her barely there lamé, beads, and velvet. Delirious Egyptomania courtesy of Travis Banton, who “produced one of the most extra…

02/09/2015

SACS will host a celebration of the Lupercalia Festival, an ancient Roman festival of health and love. Pizza and dessert will be served, and we will view a Roman-themed romantic comedy. We will also be discussing our upcoming activities. Open to all students with an interest in Classics. Bring your friends for food and fun!

When: Thursday, February 12, 2014 at 6:00pm
Where: Withers 110

11/17/2014

SACS Inaugural Meeting
Thursday, November 20, 2014 6-8pm
Caldwell 212
Come learn more about our club and its upcoming activities. Open to all students with an interest in Classics. Light refreshments from Jasmin will be served.

05/12/2013

04/15/2013

hey guys! Dr. Mathews is giving a talk on ancient Greek theater TOMORROW 4/15 at 4:30 in WITHERS 331. He's made masks to display and everything! hope to see y'all there.

03/23/2013

hello! just a reminder about the movie night MONDAY 3/25 at 6PM in CALDWELL G111. we'll be watching 'Brazil' so come hang out with us and watch the movie! see y'all there!

02/02/2013

hey everyone! for our first event of the semester, Dr. Myers will be giving a talk on travel in Latin love poetry. The talk is THURSDAY 2/7 at 2 PM in WITHERS 331. hope to see y'all there!

11/12/2012

just a reminder for MOVIE NIGHT TOMORROW 5-7:30 in CALDWELL G107. we'll be watching 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' with the myth students. hope to see y'all there!

09/27/2012

don't forget about "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" SUNDAY 9/30 at 2 PM! we'll be meeting on the 2nd floor of TALLEY at 1:30 PM to get tickets. $5 for students so bring your id! you don't wanna miss it!

04/27/2012

yassas! come eat food with us TONIGHT at 6 at taverna agora: 6101 glenwood ave. be at REYNOLDS at 5:45 if you need a ride!

04/04/2012

ALSO we will be having an end of the year dinner FRIDAY 4/27 at 6pm at taverna agora, a really awesome looking greek restaurant. if you need a ride, we will be meeting at the entrance of REYNOLDS COLISEUM at 5:45. the address is: 6101 glenwood ave. if greek food isn't your thing, you don't have to eat! just come out and celebrate the end of the semester. if you've never been to an event before, no problem! the more the merrier. feel free to bring a friend, or 5! check out the link below for more info on food and such. hope to see y'all there!

In the local market of every Greek village there is an "Agora." A gathering place where locals go at the end of the day to enjoy good wine, eat wonderfully prepared, but simple food and relax with friends. Taverna Agora is the premier restaurant in the Triangle to enjoy authentic Greek cuisine.