The Philadelphia Classical Society

Saturday, November 20, 2021

The Refectory, Villanova University

Luncheon in memoriam Dr. Rudolph Masciantonio

11:15 am DOORS OPEN: Check-In, LATIN WEEK docs, “BUY NOTHING”*

11:45 am ORDER FROM THE MENU, Business Meeting/Financial Report, Announcements

NOON PRESENTATION #1: “The Greco-Roman ‘Attitudes’ of Lady Emma Hamilton, 18th Century Influencer,” Valentina De Nardis, Villanova University

12:20 pm SALADS & APPETIZERS & BEVERAGES – A TOAST TO RUDY!

12:45 pm PRESENTATION #2: “The Brother Who Became a God: Pietās and Ideal Leadership in Il Primo Re,” Connor Mignano, Saint Joseph’s University

1:00 pm ENTREES

1:30 pm PRESENTATION #3: “Roman Glass: A Window into Ancient Tech and the Lives of Middle Eastern Romans,” Ryan Zeitzer, Conrad Weiser High School

1:50 pm ROUNDTABLE: “Classics & STEM,” a conversation led by Meghan Quinn

2:05 pm DESSERTS & Additional Announcements

2:30 pm VALETE! PACEM ET BONUM! 

Nunc Bibendum Est, Latin teachers toast to Rudy Masciantonio's legacy at 'Nova's The Refectory by Mary Brown, Main Line Times & Suburban

NOTA BENE:

• PCS T-shirts will be available at $10 each
• *Used or new books and posters, etc. for our traditional PCS “Libri Classici Liberi” aka “BUY NOTHING” [bags will be provided]
• Materials will be EMAILED for the 2022 PCS Latin Week Contests to be held during February 21-26. NO CHARGE SCHOOL REGISTRATION DUE: FEBRUARY 1, 2022
• PCS Annual Latin Week Judging Day: Saturday, February 26, 2022 [snow date: 3/5]
• The PCS Annual Awards Luncheon will be held @Drexelbrook on Saturday, April 23, 2022