classical studies
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Classics professor earns prestigious fellowships
Philip Venticinque, who teaches in the classical and modern languages and classical studies departments, will be on leave next year to serve several prestigious fellowships, including with the American Council of Learned Societies and Harvard’s Center for Hellenic Studies.
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Student compares historic sites in Greece and the Bahamas
After visiting the ancient Greek palace complex of Knossos and the slave plantation ruins of Prospect Hill in the Bahamas for two month-long Cornell courses, American History major Cate LiaBraaten ’12 wrote a research paper comparing the two historic sites.
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2011-12 Academic Awards announced
Cornell College honored the academic achievements of its students on Tuesday night at the annual Academic Awards Dinner.
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John Gruber-Miller honored for service
In March, classical studies Professor John Gruber-Miller was honored with an Ovatio (Ovation) from the Classical Association of the Middle West and South (CAMWS) for distinguished service and leadership.
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Latin 205 performing classic Roman comedy
The Latin205 class announces the upcoming ‘pirated’ production of “Menaechmi” by Plautus. Directed by students, SJ Witt and Kim Griseto, and produced by John Gruber-Miller, “Menaechmi” is part of an annual production of Greek and Latin Theatre directed and put on by students in the intermediate level Latin class.
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Gruber-Miller presented on teaching
Last April, John Gruber-Miller was invited to give a presentation and workshop at the University of Maryland as part of a Colloquium on Integrating Gendered Perspectives and the Study of Ancient Roman Women into the Latin Classroom and Curriculum.
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What is the relevance of liberal arts at Cornell today?
Amid the clamor of current opinion about higher education in America, several themes seem to be consistent: affordability of a college education, education as job training, the monetary value of a baccalaureate degree in future wages, and questions about a decline of quality in education.
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Tamra Thompson Toussaint ’86, 2011 Leadership and Service Award
Tamra Thompson Toussaint ’86 was recognized for her success in the legal field, and especially for her volunteer work on issues ranging from child custody and homeless rights, to environmental sustainability and HIV/AIDS.
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HAIG Lecture: Living in Uncertain Times: Managing Risk and Uncertainty in the Late Roman World Event
HAIG Lecture: Living in Uncertain Times: Managing Risk and Uncertainty in the Late Roman World Event
Discussions of the economic history of Late Roman Egypt have primarily focused on analyzing the increasing influence of two main institutions: the church and large estates. Recent work has increased our understanding of estate operations and economic decision making considerably, however,
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Latin Play lures Gallagher from environmental studies to classics
Classical Studies and Biology major Phil Gallagher discusses the transformative power of the extraordinary opportunities at Cornell.
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Academic awards
Cornell College honored the academic achievements of its students on Tuesday night at the annual Academic Awards Dinner.
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Latin class putting on classic comedy
Students in Professor John Gruber-Miller’s Latin 205 class are putting on a 1980’s adaptation of Plautus’ classic Roman comedy “Asinaria: The One about the Asses.”
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Professor extols virtues of Latin
Professor of classical studies John Gruber wrote a letter to the editor published in The (Cedar Rapids) Gazette on Dec. 17 about the advantages students gain when they study Latin.
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“Battle of Marathon” Webinar
This webinar on Oct 12th, part of the Marathon2500 2010-2011 Lecture Series, celebrates the 2,500-year anniversary of the Battle of Marathon.
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Cornell theatre professor and student featured at Minnesota Fringe Festival
Bloddeuwedd, a one-person show based on a Welsh legend, will receive its world premiere at the Minnesota Fringe. The show tells the story of a young woman who is magically fashioned from flowers, becomes enmeshed in a brutal marriage and a passionate affair, and is punished by being turned into an owl.
Classics professor earns prestigious fellowships 
Student compares historic sites in Greece and the Bahamas 
Gruber-Miller presented on teaching 
What is the relevance of liberal arts at Cornell today? 
Tamra Thompson Toussaint ’86, 2011 Leadership and Service Award 
Latin Play lures Gallagher from environmental studies to classics