Ancient Greece, Rome Celebrated during Lawrence University's "Classics Week"

APPLETON, WIS. -- President Richard Warch officially opens Lawrence University's annual Classics Week Monday, May 20 at 11 a.m. with an official proclamation from the steps of his office, reaffirming Lawrence's commitment to, and the importance of, the study of the classics.

All events during the week-long salute to ancient Rome and Greece are free and open to the public. The Classics Week schedule includes:

Monday, May 20 -- "Images of Antony and Augustus: Programs of Propaganda" Lawrence seniors Daniel Leers and Paula Zadigan present an illustrated lecture featuring coins, art work and statuary used to promote imperial imagery. Wriston Art Center auditorium, 4:15 p.m.

Tuesday, May 21 -- "The World's Oldest Professionals: Prostitutes in Antiquity" Lawrence senior Gina Pirrello offers an illustrated lecture on the role and cultural significance of prostitutes in Roman and Greek society. Wriston Art Center auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 22 -- "Roman Executions and Bloody Spectacles: More than Just Entertainment" Lawrence junior Sarah Slivinski examines the institutional place of violence in Roman society. Main Hall Room 204, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 23 -- "The Widow of Ephesus" Lawrence sophmores Julia Beien, Elizabeth Monroe and Pauline Shoemaker perform the classic first-century A.D. Roman folktale. South steps Main Hall, 4:30 p.m. Rain site: Main Hall 104.

"Jason and the Argonauts" The classic 1963 film of Jason's search for the Golden Fleece with special effects by the legendary stop-motion animator Ray Harryhausen. Wriston Art Center auditorium, 8 p.m.

Friday, May 24 -- "The Poet and the Women." A student performance of Greek playwright Aristophanes comedy with audience participation encouraged. South steps Main Hall, 4:30 p.m. Rain site: Main Hall 104.