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CAM Spring Meeting
Saturday, April 10, 2010

Attention all CAM members: 

CAM is pleased to offer its annual spring meeting at UMass Amherst.

The schedule is as follows:

10:00-10:30 - Arrival and Continental Breakfast

10:30 - "Putting the Pieces Together: Applying Archaeological Evidence."

UMass Alumnus and Latin teacher Andrew Carroll discusses his experiences working on archaeological digs in Italy and how to interpret the evidence once uncovered.

11:30 - "Roman Water Systems: A Modern Environmental Perspective."

CAM President Doug Ryan discusses Roman public waterworks with a goal in mind to provide teachers with some ideas to motivate their students to consider ecological issues by looking at the effects of Roman aqueducts, baths, and sewers on the environment.

12:30 - Lunch and Business Meeting Doug Ryan, CAM President

-Reports

-Ratification of New Officers

-Business for next year

1:45 - Tips from the Trenches: UMass MAT Students Present

UMass MAT students will present practical tips on teaching aspects of Latin language or grammar. The audience will leave with handouts and instructions enabling them to use the techniques demonstrated in their own classrooms immediately.

*Download the registration form by clicking here.*

Questions? Contact John Bracey at bracey@bc.edu.

More information on UMass Amherst, including directions, can be found at http://www.umass.edu/umhome/visit_campus.html.


Other Important Upcoming Dates:

CANE Summer Instititute 2010

Dartmouth College, Hanover NH

July 12-17, 2010

For more info, registration and program, go to http://www.dartmouth.edu/~classics/10cane.html.

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