Ohio Medieval Colloquium

Saturday March 15, 2003
12:30-4:30 p.m.

The event is being hosted by
Columbus State Community College
Arts and Science Division & The Humanities Department
Columbus, Ohio

The Colloquium will meet in room 115 of the Technology Lab (formerly Academic C)

(It’s the newest building on campus, adjacent to Nestor and  Union Halls. The building is  beige and red brick, with a  large open computer center on the first floor.)

12:30 – 1:00     Introductions

Ample refreshments will be available throughout the day in the conference room

Discussion sessions will follow each of the papers

Session I (1:00-2:15)

“ Christine de Pizan’s Ditie de Jehanne d’Arc”
Heather Arden University of Cincinnati (Romance Languages & Literature Dept.)

“Early Crusader Coins and Political Identity”
Mark Bocija Columbus State Community College (Humanities Department)

Break  2:15 – 2:30

Session II (2:30-3:45)

“John of the Cross: In Search of a Gay Patron Saint ?”
Mick Weems, Ohio State University (Ed. Policy and Leadership, Somatic Studies)

“Hrotsvitha: 10th century Terrence”
Megan Mateer, Bowling Green University 

Break  3:45 - 4:00

Session III (4:00-4:45)

“The John Thomas Shakeshaft Tradition: A Brief History of the Dunmow Flitch
Trials or Bringing Home the Bacon”
Keith Pepperell, Columbus State Community College (Humanities Department)
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We can adjust the schedule to accommodate one more presenter if anyone else would like to share their work.

5:00-7:00  - Dinner and Refreshments

Following the Colloquium we have reservations at  Claddagh Irish Pub and Restaurant located in the  Columbus Brewery District  (585 Front Street, about 2 miles from the college)

8:00 - The Irish Band Heartstone will perform at Claddagh