Join us at Columbia on January 31
Hodie et Cras Symposium
Join us at Columbia University on Saturday, January 31, 2026, for a full-day symposium that explores how the ancient world resonates with today. The Hodie et Cras Symposium connects high school students directly with Columbia Classicists through lectures, workshops, and discussions to make Classics accessible, relevant, and alive.
This event is free and open to all high school students, regardless of prior experience.
Speakers
Rosalie Stoner
Lien Van Geel
Confessions of an Ancient Schoolchild
Gareth Williams
Seneca
Confessions of an Ancient Schoolchild
What to Expect
Interactive workshops led by Columbia faculty
Conversations with undergraduates and graduate students about studying Classics in college
Hands-on engagement with ancient art, texts, and ideas
Community of peers passionate about the humanities
Who should attend?
Students interested in literature, history, art, philosophy, or language — anyone curious about how the ancient world still shapes our present. You don’t need to be a Latin or Greek student to join.