Smiths Symposium

[Uncleskinny]

Just got an e-mail from Fergus Campbell, saying the list of papers (20!) will be finalised soon. Should make for an interesting time!

Sk.

 

[Girl Unafraid]

> Just got an e-mail from Fergus Campbell, saying the list of papers (20!)
> will be finalised soon. Should make for an interesting time!

> Sk.

I've to ask you (from a friend) "what is a symposium"?

 

[jp]

this makes me wish i was in grad school right now

 

[Uncleskinny]

> I've to ask you (from a friend) "what is a symposium"?

It's either a) a splendid restaurant and ale house about a mile from here, or b) as given by the link below.

Sk.




What is a Symposium?

 

[Girl Unafraid]

do you have Greek bloody, skinny?

A convivial meeting for drinking, music, and intellectual discussion among the ancient Greeks.

 

[Uncleskinny]

Re: do you have Greek bloody, skinny?

> A convivial meeting for drinking, music, and intellectual discussion among
> the ancient Greeks.

I've got an O-level in Greek, does that count?

Sk.

 

[Ignoramus]

Re: do you have Greek bloody, skinny?

I am an ignorant American. (Surprise, surprise) Please explain O-level. I've always wondered what it means.

 

[Master of Education]

Re: do you have Greek bloody, skinny?

> I am an ignorant American. (Surprise, surprise) Please explain O-level.
> I've always wondered what it means.

It is "Ordinary" level examination, as opposed to "Advanced" (A) Level.
They are the examinations taken at the end of your school career.
Around 15 you take "O" levels and then at 16/17 you can take "A" levels, results of which determine your entry to University.

They are no longer called "O" levels however, that was back in the 60's and 70's, they are now called GCSE's (General Certificates of Education). Skinny is obvioulsy one of the "old school".

If any of that makes sense!

 

[Ignoramus]

Re: do you have Greek bloody, skinny?

Thank you! I will file that and save it. (and I'm being serious, too!)