Resources for Students
Lace is a project that currently produces accessible and free ancient Greek texts. Students with very little knowledge of ancient Greek (even as early as the second week of first-year Greek) can take part in this research project. It offers great opportunities to improve one's language skills: students learn to identify and recognise Greek letters and to enter it into a website. It provides excellent training in working not only with ancient Greek as a language, but also with raw data.
The Homer Multitext project seeks to present the Homeric Iliad and Odyssey in a critical framework that accounts for the fact that these poems were composed orally over the course of hundreds, if not thousands of years by countless singers who composed in performance. The evolution and the resulting multiformity of the textual tradition, reflected in the many surviving texts of Homer, must be understood in its many different historical contexts. Using technology that takes advantage of the best available practices and open source standards that have been developed for digital publications in a variety of fields, the Homer Multitext offers free access to a library of texts and images and tools to allow readers to discover and engage with the Homeric tradition. A recent report says only 5% of Byzantine science manuscripts have been published, and this project offers students the opportunity to unlock these treasures for all time!
The Tesserarum Sisciae Sylloge project
The aim of the project is to present an electronic corpus, i.e. a free access online digital database to the largest collection of Roman commercial tags preserved in the world, namely the collection of tesserae from Siscia. This project provides students with the opportunity to see and to transcribe these tags written in Latin!
Bibliography and Citation Guidelines [PDF]
This printable document provides instructions when and how to reference both modern and ancient sources in academic writing.
This site provides information on how to find research materials in the University of Winnipeg's library for research essays in Classics courses. It includes links to useful websites as well as call numbers for standard reference works.
The Loeb Classical Library contains all the major works of ancient Greek and Latin literature, featuring the original Greek or Latin with recent, authoritative English translations on facing pages. Go and see which authors and works are there - everything from Homer's Iliad to Plautus' Miles Gloriosus to Dio Chrysostom's Encomium on Hair.
This site provides many of the works of both Greek and Roman authors in the original languages and in translation. It also provides a link to the Duke databank of documentary papyri.
This site provides translations of major Greek and Latin works of importance to the study of Roman history. Original Latin is provided for some authors.
This is a comprehensive bibliographic resource for publications in Classics since the early twentieth century.
NOTE: You must be a registered student, staff, or faculty member of the University of Winnipeg to be able to gain access through the UWinnipeg library.
Bibliography specifically related to the study of women and gender in antiquity is available through this site.
There are many professional associations devoted to furthering our knowledge of antiquity and disseminating research. Many mount annual conferences (the hosting city varies from year to year), put on dedicated panels at conferences, or host lecture series throughout the academic year. Many of the associations also offer scholarships or awards to outstanding students, or provide other opportunities for students to advance their studies (the Classical Association of Canada, for example, runs annual, nation-wide translation competitions in ancient Latin and Greek for undergraduate students, in addition to an annual essay writing competition). Links to the major North American (and local Western Canadian) associations are provided below. All offer membership to students at reduced annual rates; members receive the associations’ publications, in the form of journals or newsletters.
Academic Calendar Information [PDF]
Fact Sheet [PDF]
2023-24 Course Offerings [Web page]
Position Term: May 15 to September 4, 2024 (16 weeks)
Museum Interpreters are engaging storytellers who make the history of Ross House enjoyable and understandable to a broad range of visitors. Working as part of a team, the Interpreters will also be engaged in the preservation and maintenance of the Museum’s artefacts and the historic home.
Reporting to the Curator, the primary responsibilities of the Museum Interpreter are:
- Guiding individual/group tours through Ross House Museum, educating visitors about the history of early Winnipeg and its culturally diverse inhabitants.
- Delivering school tours and programs to students of a variety of ages.
- Providing visitor service and a positive experience for guests.
- Helping with ongoing collections management projects.
- Assisting with curatorial and research projects.
- Assisting with the coordination of community events.
- Performing start-of-day and end-of-day tasks such as distributing/collecting signage and property cleanup.
The successful applicant must be a citizen of the Red River Métis Nation, as per funding criteria for the Métis Employment & Training program.
The Museum Interpreter will be scheduled at 30 hours/week for the 16 week term. The museum is open from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesday to Sunday. The day’s shift includes one, 30-minute, unpaid lunch break.
Please declare any expected periods of absence with your cover letter.
Employment is paid hourly at the rate of $16.40 per hour.
For more information, view the full position posting online
Applications
Closing date: May 1, 2024
Interested applicants should submit their resume & cover letter to:
Ross House Museum
Eric Napier Strong, Curator / Manager
sohmcurator@gmail.com
Subject: Museum Interpreter – Ross House
Position Term: May 15 to September 4, 2024 (16 weeks)
The Collections Assistant - Interpreter will engage in focused documentation and preservation of the oldest residence in Winnipeg and its associated artifact collections. They will also be an engaging storyteller who makes the history of Seven Oaks House enjoyable and understandable to a broad range of visitors.
The Collections Assistant - Interpreter will:
- Support the migration of records from our current database system to new software (Collective Access-based). The student will scan paper collections records and link them with a new digital system.
- Continue a comprehensive inventory of the museum’s artifact collection, while cataloguing and documenting new artifacts.
- Assist with the cataloguing and organization of the collection, including artifact handling, condition reporting and photography.
- Work with the Curator and industry experts to improve storage conditions for the museum’s
collection of artifacts. The student will have the opportunity to work with media such as historic garments, leather, quill and beadwork while they receive training in the construction of mounts and enclosures. - Learn best practices of artifact handling and preventive conservation through the on-going maintenance of the museum.
- Provide guided tours of the heritage house, assist with school programming, and assist with other special events as required.
The successful candidate must be between the ages of 16 and 30, and meet all other eligibility criteria for the Young Canada Works program.
The Collections Assistant – Interpreter will be scheduled at 30 hours/week for the 16 week term. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily. The day’s shift includes one, 30- minute, unpaid lunch break.
Please declare any expected periods of absence with your cover letter.
Employment is paid hourly at the rate of $16.90 per hour.
For more information, view the full position posting online
Applications
Closing date: May 1, 2024
Interested applicants should apply through Young Canada Works and also submit their resume & cover letter to:
Seven Oaks House Museum
Eric Napier Strong, Curator / Manager
sohmcurator@gmail.com
Subject: Collections Assistant - Interpreter
Please attach one PDF file to your email that includes both your cover letter & resume.
TMHC Inc. is a heritage firm based in London, Ontario, offering paid archaeological field job opportunities for the 2024 season. They are currently accepting applications for various positions, including Archaeological Field Technician, Field/Mapping Technician, and Archaeological Field Director and have multiple positions open in each discipline. These positions are particularly suitable for students and recent graduates.
The wages for these positions range from $21.50 to $32.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Interested candidates can apply directly on the TMHC website: TMHC Easy Apply.
More information about the company and their values can be found at TMHC.ca.
TMHC welcomes applications from individuals of all experience levels and disciplines. The application process will remain open until all vacancies are filled. The work will begin as soon as field conditions permit in the spring (typically in April or May, but possibly earlier or later) and usually continues until December, as conditions allow. We can also accommodate some students by offering employment over the summer months, from May through September.
Last year, TMHC Inc. celebrated its 20th anniversary of industry-leading innovation. We are committed to building relationships and preserving the stories of the past for future generations within the process of building for the future.
Corvus Journal of Classics and Ancient History
Carleton University Classics Society
https://carleton.ca/grs/student-life/corvus-journal/
Animus Classics Journal
University of Chicago
https://animusclassics.carrd.co/
Crossings
University of Winnipeg
http://crossings.uwinnipeg.ca/index.php/crossings
The Haley Classical Journal
Hamilton College
https://issuu.com/haleyclassicaljournal
Check back for information about Classics graduate programs!
The Classics Library in 4G07 is home to up-to-date research resources, textbooks, and popular contemporary works related to Classical Antiquity. Students are welcome to use any of these resources while in the common room.
