Public Programs

ACMRS Distinguished Lecture Series in Medieval and Renaissance Studies

In the spring of 1999, ACMRS established its Distinguished Lecture Series in Medieval and Renaissance Studies. Each semester, the Center brings an eminent scholar to ASU for a few days to present a free public lecture, followed by a complimentary reception. While at ASU, Distinguished Lecturers interact with upper-division and/or graduate classes and meet informally with students and faculty. Often, ACMRS is also able to arrange presentations at the University of Arizona in Tucson and Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. More information

ACMRS Ad-Hoc Public Lecture Series

From time to time, ACMRS sponsors free public lectures by both visiting and local scholars. See a list of past lectures, and watch the calendar of events for upcoming talks.

ACMRS Symposium

ACMRS is dedicated to community outreach, the core of which is an annual fall symposium. These symposia explore topics of interest to the general public. In past years they have dealt with subjects such as Don Quixote, Robin Hood, Elizabeth I, J.R.R. Tolkien, love and sex in medieval and Renaissance Italy, Arthurian legends, Jews, Early Modern and Modern witch hunts, music and dance in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and death and dying in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. More information

ACMRS Reading Groups for Spring 2012

ACMRS is hosts Latin and early vernacular language reading groups on the ASU Tempe campus every semester.

Latin

The Spring 2012 Latin Reading Group will be held every Tuesday from 3:00-4:30PM in Coor 4457. For more information, please contact Almira.Poudrier@asu.edu or Taylor.Corse@asu.edu.

Old Norse

The Spring 2012 Old Norse Reading Group will be held every Friday from 12:00-1:00PM in Coor 4438. For more information, please contact Robert.Bjork@asu.edu.

Old English

The Spring 2012 Old English Reading Group will be held every Thursday from 1:30-2:30PM in Coor 4457. For more information, please contact Robert.Bjork@asu.edu.