Friday, September 03, 2004
The Parthenon Project
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The Parthenon Project, an international interdisciplinary colloquium featuring University of Southern Indiana faculty, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 24 in the University Center’s Carter Hall. Presented by USI’s new programs in International Studies, Classical Studies, and Gender Studies, the project will explore the rich history and extensive influence of the Parthenon, eternal landmark of Athens, Greece, home of the 2004 Olympic Games. “This project places us all at an intersection of cultures and disciplines,” said Patty Aakhus, project director and director of International Studies. “It’s a very exciting place to be!” The Parthenon Project will include six lecture sessions. Each free 50-minute session will feature two 20-minute lectures and 10 minutes for questions. The schedule follows: Session 1: 9 a.m. • Dr. Michael Dixon, director of Classical Studies and assistant professor of history - “Athenian Imperialism, Internal Politics, and the Parthenon” • Eric von Fuhrmann, associate professor of English – “Before the Parthenon: Early Mythology” Session 2: 10 a.m. • Virginia Poston, instructor in art history – “Fascination with the Frieze: Interpretations and Deviations” • Dr. Sherry Darrell, professor of English – “Athens and Aeschylus’ Athene” Session 3: 11 a.m. • Josephina Kiteou, instructor in French – “The Odyssey of the Parthenon: A Multicultural Icon” • Dr. Donald Wolfe, professor of German – “Rilke’s ‘Archäischer Torso Apollos’: We Must Change Our Lives” Reception: Noon – Refreshments will include baklava, spanakopita, fruit, and coffee. Session 4: 1 p.m. • Dr. Richard Mussard, associate professor of philosophy – “Ancient Philosophers in the Shadow of the Parthenon” • Dr. Christopher Bloom, assistant professor of psychology – “Perception and the Golden Section” Session 5: 2 p.m. • Dr. Steven Williams, director of Gender Studies and assistant professor of sociology – “The Battle for Amazon Mythology” • Dr. Thomas Wilhelmus, associate dean of the School of Liberal Arts and professor of English – “Robert Altman’s Nashville: The Parthenon as Satirical Symbol of the American Dream” Session 6: 3 p.m. • Patty Aakhus, director of International Studies and instructor in English – “The Sound of Stone: a Meditation on the Elgin Marbles” • Dr. John Gibson, instructor in Latin – “The Parthenon: Politics, Plunder, and Poetry” Art Exhibit: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Paintings by Michael Aakhus, professor of art • Photographs by Patty Aakhus, director of International Studies and instructor in English Abstracts of the presentations are on the Web. The University community and the public are invited to attend the free colloquium that is part of USI’s THREADS Diversity Celebration Month. The Parthenon Project was made possible by a Teaching Enhancement Award Grant through the USI Center For Teaching and Learning Excellence with support from the School of Liberal Arts and the Society for Arts and Humanities. |
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