Lectures and Workshops
New Year, New Developments
Happy New Year! The hieroglyph above stands for the “Opening of the Year” which refers to the Egyptian New Year. Although they celebrated their new year in the summer, it is an appropriate hieroglyph to start 2020 off right. I have many Egyptological developments in the works for 2020. Please see my course … Continue reading
Humanities Kansas talk: Concordia, KS
On Monday, 3 June 2019, I traveled to the Frank Carlson Library in Concordia, KS, to deliver my Humanities Kansas talk, “In Their Own Words: The Ancient Egyptians.” You can find more information about this presentation here: https://www.humanitieskansas.org/get-involved/request-speaker/stacy-davidson-in-their-own-words-the-ancient-egyptians The staff of the Frank Carlson Library exemplified hospitality and had advertised my talk in local print, television, … Continue reading
Noon at the Nerman, Friday, 9 Nov 2018 at JCCC
Davidson is presenter for Nov.9 “Noon at the Nerman” Program Stacy Davidson, adjunct professor, History, is the presenter for the Noon at the Nerman program and discussion series at noon Friday, Nov. 9. She will discuss Antony Gormley’s sculpture, Still Standing, located in the Student Center. Meet at noon in the lobby of the Nerman Museum. … Continue reading
ARCE Conference, Kansas City, MO
From 21-23 April, hundreds of my colleagues from around the world converged on the Intercontinental on the Plaza in Kansas City, MO, for the American Research Center in Egypt’s annual conference. Without a doubt, Kansas City has never been visited by so many Egyptologists. Prior to the arrival of ARCE, I wrote an article for … Continue reading
Night at the Nelson 2017
JCCC Program 2017 Join JCCC Faculty and Staff for the 20th Annual JCCC Night at the Nelson on Friday, 7 April 2017. Presentations will be given at 6:30pm, 7pm, and 7:30 pm; click on the link above for the schedule. I will be presenting on the Middle Kingdom stele of Seankhy and Ankefankhu at 7:30pm in … Continue reading
Jean-Pierre Houdin Pyramid Lectures
The Kansas City Metro Area has a wonderful opportunity to attend two lectures this month by French architect Jean-Pierre Houdin as part of the Polsky Practical Personal Enrichment Series. For more information or to RSVP, visit http://www.jccc.edu/foundation/events/polsky-series/index.html Highlights from the website above: “JCCC is proud to welcome Jean-Pierre Houdin, traveling from Paris, to be our special guest … Continue reading
09/09/15 Special Lecture by Docent Rozanne Klinzing
At 1pm on Wednesday 9 Sept., Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Docent Rozanne Klinzing will be presenting an “Artful Conversation” in the Old Kingdom section of the Egyptian Galleries at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The subject of her talk will be Metjetji. This is a free event, but reservations are encouraged. Go to www.nelson-atkins.org, click … Continue reading
Nebraska Association for Translators and Interpreters Annual Conference 2015
On 31 July 2015 Professor Davidson gave the keynote lecture for the Nebraska Association for Translators and Interpreters (NATI)Annual Conference held at Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE. This lecture, entitled “Egyptology, Égyptologie, Ägyptologie: A Multilingual Discipline,” highlighted the crucial role language acquisition plays in the study of ancient Egypt. After the “rediscovery” of Egypt through Napoléon’s incursions … Continue reading
JCCC’s Free College Day 2015
On Saturday 18 April, JCCC opened its doors in gratitude to the continued support of its community. Professors and staff members gave lectures and workshops on a wide variety of topics. Professor Davidson gave three workshops on Egyptian Hieroglyphs, Egyptology: a Virtual Tour, and Ancient Greek. In the first, participants learned about the history of … Continue reading
Night at the Nelson 2015: Egyptian Stele
Join me for JCCC’s Night at the Nelson 2015. The event will be held at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art on Friday, 17 April, from 6-8 pm. JCCC professors from various departments have selected artworks to present to students, staff, faculty, and the public at 6:30pm, 7pm, and 7:30pm. I will be speaking at 7:30 … Continue reading