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News & Events

Catch up with our latest news, upcoming events, and faculty and student accomplishments.

Recent News

Zendaya and Matt Damon stand on a desert landscape in the movie "The Odyssey"

MN Star Tribune | Dr. Simone Oppen on The Odyssey's enduring journey

Oppen was interviewed on Homer's epic poem that inspired this summer's blockbuster film.

Congratulations & Best Wishes to Renana Schneller

Renana Schneller is retiring from her role as senior lecturer and director of language instruction (DLI) for the Modern Hebrew language program at the end of this semester.

Open position for Modern Hebrew Language Instructor

CNRC is seeking a Modern Hebrew Language Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year. Apply here!

Announcing Our 2026 Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Awardees

Congratulations to Lydia Belateche (French & Italian) and Charles McNamara (Classical & Near Eastern Religions & Cultures), CLA's Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Awardees…

Help CNRC give students archaeology experience!

Early giving is open ahead of Give to the Max Day 2025!

Upcoming Events

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September 16, 2026

Silence, Violence, and Power: Women in Medieval-Inspired Media

Join the Center for Premodern Studies and the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Religions and Cultures on 16th of September at 3:30 for a lecture in the Exploring…

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September 24, 2026

From Homer to the Highlands: A Global History of the Idea of Ethiopia

Join the Center for Premodern Studies on the 24th of September at 4:00, for a lecture by Dr. Felege-Selam Yirga (History, University of Tennessee-Knoxville).