UCD Classical Society

Can you appreciate the subtle grammatical differences between present and aorist infinitive verbs in Ancient Greek? Do you like that cool scene in Gladiator where Russell Crowe kills that tiger? If one or more of these questions has caused you to even consider saying “yes,” then the UCD Classical society is for you! Created to foster interest and appreciation for all things Hellenistic and Roman,

membership of the classical society is diverse, with participants ranging from the casually interested undergrad to PhD students and faculty from the Department of Classical Studies. Throughout the year we have numerous events for our members, including weekly coffee mornings, holiday parties, and our notoriously awesome annual table quiz. At most events, complimentary refreshments will be provided (the Greeks and Romans loved wine, and so do we). Membership will also ensure you are aware (via weekly newsletter) of our excellent talks, which focus on pertinent issues of Classical scholarship in today’s academic world. Don’t be shy if you can’t remember all of Plato’s dialogues (he wrote a bunch), look for our tent at Fresher’s week and join the Classical Society!