"Sappho on Tour: How a 'Pop Star' of Ancient Greece Influenced Modern Culture," an Aggie Talks Presentation

Join the Office of Research on July 29th for "Sappho on Tour: How a 'Pop Star' of Ancient Greece Influenced Modern Culture," an Aggie Talks presentation. During the event, Dr. C.R. Grimmer will discuss the impact that the Greek poet Sappho had on the ancient and modern world, from literature and lyricism to ideas of individualism, democracy, and desire. Dr. Grimmer, an assistant professor in the Department of English, will also share some poetry from their new book, "Poets as Public Scholars: Contemporary Poetics in an Age of Social Media." Aggie Talks is a new presentation series hosted by the Office of Research that highlights research conducted by scholars in the arts and humanities.

When

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Where

285 N Main Street, Logan, UT
   Room: Community Room

Event Type

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Department

Office of Research

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Students,Alumni,Faculty,Staff,General Public

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Information/Cost

Free

Event Contact

Name: Thomas Sorenson
Phone: 435-797-7633
Email: thomas.sorenson@usu.edu

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