Palaestra Virginiensis

Our 5th annual event at Christendom College!

Encounter Classical & Neo-Latin texts

in a welcoming, immersive atmosphere

This year’s theme: De Arte Rhetorica

We will discuss rhetorical training, and practice it, too! Peritiores and Veterani will read Cicero’s 2nd Phillipic, among other works, and all will have the opportunity to perform a speech they have composed or a set piece.

Act out short Latin scenes; Kayak on the Shenandoah; Build your Latin vocabulary; Learn new idiomatic phrases

—2+ college semesters in Latin grammar required, or the equivalent —

College and graduate students, Latin teachers, professors, and other Latinists welcome!

This event will be held on the Christendom College campus, beginning with lunch on June 22 and ending with lunch on June 27.

Registration Fee: $250 (includes lunch & dinner)

Add breakfast and a dorm room for an additional $350

For more information, contact Dr. Patricia Aeschliman (paeschliman@hillsdale.edu)