Daily Archives: January 19, 2014

Announcements for 19 January

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CANE

The Committee on Discretionary Funds is accepting requests to fund small projects in the classroom. We have $400 to disburse for the next funding cycle. The deadline is February 1, 2014. Please send requests by email to Geoffrey Sumi, the Immediate Past President.
The theme for the 2014 CANE Summer Institute has been announced!  Registration is forthcoming!
The Annual Meeting registration and program is here!

BEYOND CANE

January 21st is the postmark deadline for mailing in National Latin Exam registrations!
The American Philological Association (APA) is accepting applications for three fellowship programs that may be of interest to CANE members. APA membership is not required to submit an application for any of these programs, two of which are named for long-time participants in CANE.
2014 David D. and Rosemary H. Coffin Fellowship for Travel in Classical Lands: A fellowship to support overseas travel. APA membership is not required. Application deadline: February 14.
2014 Pedagogy Awards. Fellowships to support professional development by both collegiate and precollegiate teachers. Application deadline: March 3.
2014 Zeph Stewart Latin Teacher Training Award. Support for individuals seeking to obtain Latin teacher certification. Application deadline: March 3.
Other Announcements

  • Ascanius is offering Latin Summer programs for elementary and middle school students this summer in Birmingham, Boston, and in Loudoun County, VA. They’re currently looking for staff for these programs. Click here for more information and to apply. Their deadline is February 15th.
  • SALVI’s Rusticatio Latin July 2014 immersion weeks and pedagogy seminars are now open for registration. Sign up by Feb. 15th for a discount. See link for details. If a whole week is too much, you could sign up for their Biduum, Feb. 21-23.
  • The Vergilian Society is holding its first annual Vergil translation contest for students in K-12. To register, sign up here by 18 February. The contest will be the week of 24-28 February.