In addition to regular lectures from colleagues outside of Johns Hopkins, the department has three endowed public lecture series that bring world-renowned authorities to campus.

  • The Albright Lecture: Endowed by the Harvey M. and Lyn P. Meyerhoff Foundation, has been held for more than 38 years (since 1978).
  • The Iwry Lecture: Endowed by the Blum family who also endowed the Blum-Iwry Professorship, has been held for more than 30 years (since 1986).
  • The Asher Achinstein Lecture: Focuses on Hebraic Studies; began in 2009.

AIA Henry T. Rowell Lecture: Glenn Schwartz

The Baltimore Society of The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) welcomes Glenn Schwartz of The Johns Hopkins University to give a talk titled "Living Dead: Memory, Sacrifice and the 'Royal' […]

Ancient Science Conference

The Department of Classics at Johns Hopkins University will host a graduate conference called "Beyond the Page: the Hidden Worlds of Ancient Science" on March 7-8, 2025. Keynote speakers include […]

AIA John H. Young Lecture: Megan Kassabaum

The Baltimore Society of The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) welcomes Megan Kassabaum of the University of Pennsylvania for a talk titled "On Elevated Ground: The Origins, Use, and Meaning […]