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.
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 […]
Distinguished Lecture in the Art of the Ancient Americas: Kelley Ann Hays-Gilpin
Professor Kelley Ann Hays-Gilpin, Professor of Anthropology at Northern Arizona University, will present the Distinguished Lecture in Art of the Ancient Americas. Professor Hays-Gilpin specializes in the visual arts of […]
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 […]