Stanford Faculty Speaker

Event Schedule:
5 PM – Check-In with Cash Bar Available
5:30 PM — Plated Dinner Served
6:15 PM — Talk and Discussion
7:30 PM — Event ends

Dinner menu:
Green Salad with Choice of Dressing
Rolls and Butter
Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair Pasta and Chef’s Choice of Vegetables
Creme Brûlée with Berries
Lemonade, Iced Tea, and Coffee
Adult Beverages and Soda Available at Cash Bar 

More on Dean Saller:
As a historian of ancient Rome, Richard Saller devotes much of his time to examining social, cultural, and economic changes from ancient times to the present. Whether in his research or in the classroom, Dean Saller strives to draw connections, asking himself—and his students and fellow scholars—how the past can illuminate the modern world. 

Saller’s research on Roman history concentrates in particular on patronage relations, the family, and the imperial economy. He uses ancient literary, legal, and epigraphic materials, as well as computer simulations, to investigate issues of social hierarchy, gender distinctions, and economic production.

At Stanford, Saller invites undergraduate and graduate students to engage with the same fundamental questions that he confronts in his research. In courses such as “Family, Gender, and Production in Ancient Rome” and “The Roman Empire: Its Grandeur and Fall,” he teaches young scholars how to understand the intricacies of ancient history and apply that knowledge to their perception of contemporary society.

Saller came to Stanford in 2007 with years of experience as a teacher and a leader. After earning bachelor of arts degrees in Greek and history from the University of Illinois and a doctorate from Cambridge University, he taught at Swarthmore College. From there, he went to the University of Chicago, where he served as a professor, the dean of the Social Sciences Division, and provost over the course of 22 years.

In his current administrative role as dean, Saller draws inspiration from his research and his students as he strives to position the School of Humanities and Sciences to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Whether working in his office, surrounded by bookshelves lined with Ancient Greek and Latin texts, or teaching in the classroom, Dean Saller reflects on the past as he works to influence the future. 

From the intersection of E. Skyline Dr. and N. Swan Rd., go north one block on Swan and turn right onto E. Mission Hill Drive. Stop at the gate to give your name, continue up the hill, and follow signs to the Club House.
Parking:  There is plenty of free parking in the club parking lot. Valet parking is available, but the tip is your responsibility.

The event is in the Crown Room which offers beautiful views of Tucson, the Catalina Mountains, and the entire valley. It is accessible by elevator.