Reception: Rebecca Benefiel

590 Van Hise
@ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Preceded by a seminar: “Research and (Digital) Epigraphy: Digital Scholarly Resources in 2026 and life in Pompeii” from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Rebecca Benefiel is Professor of Classics at Washington and Lee University, where she teaches Latin …

“Lighting the Way: Judaism and Light through the Ages” – Gregg E. Gardner (University of British Columbia)

2026 Tobias Lecture Presented by the UW-Madison Mosse/Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies
Memorial Union, Old Madison Room (800 Langdon St (Madison, WI))
@ 4:00 pm

Also available on Zoom – click here to register and receive the link. Light is a key theme in the Jewish tradition. It is the first of God’s creations in the Book of Genesis. The golden menorah, …

How to Study Ancient Outbreaks: The Athenian Plague – Julia Horn

Microbiology on Tap Lecture Series
One Social Food Hall
@ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Microbiology on Tap Lecture Series is back with Micro Mondays, and kicking it off with learning about the history of pandemics and how they start. Join for a night full of good food, cold …

Saturnalia Celebration – Hosted by the Classics Society

1418 Van Hise Hall
@ 5:30 pm

Party like the Romans! Celebrate Saturnalia with the Classics Society! Enjoy an evening of festive treats, good company, and a Classics Jeopardy. Feast, laugh, and compete at this annual UW-Madison Classics tradition!