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Articles by author: jhawman

Prof. Glazebrook Speaks at 2023 Celtic Conference in Classics

Friday, July 14, 2023 | By jhawman

From July 11^th-14^th, 2023, academics gathered in person and virtually from over 540 institutions to attend the annual Celtic Conference in Classics, which was held in Coimbra, Portugal. On July 12^th, the Department of Classics and Archaeology’s own Professor Allison Glazebrook delivered a lecture titled “Emotional Labour and Sexual Labour in the Attic Orators” as part of the “Speaking of the Weak: The Rhetoric of Vulnerability in Greek Classical and Postclassical Oratorical Texts” panel.

The full programme of events can be found here.

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Congratulations to Daniel Belanger on receiving the Dean’s Medal!

Friday, June 23, 2023 | By jhawman

Congratulations to the Department of Classics and Archaeology’s recent graduate, Daniel Belanger (BA ’23), on receiving the Dean’s Medal on Friday, June 16th, 2023 during Brock University’s 113th Convocation!

The Dean’s Medal is awarded to a student in each Faculty upon graduation with the highest standing for an Honours degree and a Pass degree in their graduating class.

The Department of Classics and Archaeology is happy to welcome Daniel back in September as he continues his studies at Brock University for his MA in Classics.

Congratulations, Daniel Belanger!

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Congratulations to Ashley Rydzik on receiving the Spirit of Brock Medal!

Friday, June 23, 2023 | By jhawman
Congratulations to the Department of Classics and Archaeology’s recent graduate, Ashley Rydzik (BA ’23), on receiving the Spirit of Brock Medal on Friday, June 16th, 2023 during Brock University’s 113th Convocation!

The Spirit of Brock Medal is a prestigious honour that recognizes a few select students upon graduation who best exemplify the spirit of Sir Isaac Brock:
- Leadership
- Courage
- Innovation
- Inspiration
- Community Involvement
Congratulations, Ashley Ryzdik!

Read more about why Ashley was chosen as a Spirit of Brock medal recipient here:

Humanities Spirit of Brock recipient driven to make a difference
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Congratulations to our 2023 Spring Graduates!

Friday, June 23, 2023 | By jhawman
On Friday, June 16th, 2023 (and the week leading up to it) we saw several of the Department of Classics and Archaeology’s students cross the stage at Brock’s 2023 Spring Convocation.

Congratulations to our majors Sukhmeet Dhur, Samy Babetji, Tristan Fitzgibbon, Benjamin Smith, Camryn Leidl, Ashley Rydzik, Kaylee Janzen, Caitlyn Burrows, Annemiek Gritter, and Daniel Belanger, and to our minors Alexandra Farrow, Desiree Southern, Kaeli Davies, Connor Brown, Sharon Veliz, Zoe Williams, Bram Fookes, Carlone Sitchouk, Hannah Leal, Julia Schultz, Julianna Farnan, Devin Strong, and Joelle Chaaya on completing their undergraduate degrees!

Below are some of the images capturing our newest alumni during this wonderful event:
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Undergraduate Student Success on the CAMWS Latin Translation Exam

Monday, April 17, 2023 | By jhawman

A hearty congratulations to Classics and Archaeology undergraduate student Annemiek Gritter on recently placing in the second prize category for the Classical Association of the Middle West and South (CAMWS) Latin Translation Exam for college/university students! Annemiek wrote the Advanced College Exam, which is open to students in their third year of post-secondary Latin and beyond at institutions with CAMWS memberships within the wide-ranging area that CAMWS spans (32 US states and three Canadian provinces). For the CAMWS Advanced College Exam, Annemiek is the only student at a Canadian university to place within these three prize categories!

Congratulations, Annemiek Gritter!

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Undergraduate Student Recipient of Harry C. Maynard Scholarship

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | By jhawman

A hearty congratulations to Classics and Archaeology undergraduate student Emma Consoli on recently being awarded the prestigious Harry C. Maynard Scholarship! The Department of Classics and Archaeology has a long history of success in encouraging students to apply for this award; we are delighted to welcome Emma to their number.

The Harry C. Maynard Scholarship is awarded annually to students studying Classics in memory of the late Harry C. Maynard who taught Classics at the University of Toronto for many years. The Ontario Classical Association (OCA) has undertaken, by arrangement with the Trustees, to advertise the scholarship, receive applications, and rigorously access applicants. With recommendation from the OCA, the Trustees of Maynard’s estate select the recipients of this prestigious scholarship.

Congratulations, Emma Consoli!

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New Brock Job Title for Classics Alumna Alison Innes

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | By jhawman

Congratulations to Classics and Archaeology alumna Alison Innes (MA ’13) on her new position as the Brock University Faculty of Humanities’ “Strategic Initiatives and Outreach Officer”! Previously the “Social Media Co-ordinator”, this change in job title became effective on Monday, March 20^th, 2023.

Alison will also be starting her PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities at Brock this Fall!

Congratulations, Alison Innes!

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Undergraduate Student Recipient of Harry C. Maynard Scholarship

Monday, March 13, 2023 | By jhawman

A hearty congratulations to Classics and Archaeology undergraduate student Daniel Belanger on recently being awarded the prestigious Harry C. Maynard Scholarship! The Department of Classics and Archaeology has a long history of success in encouraging students to apply for this award; we are delighted to welcome Daniel to their number.

The Harry C. Maynard Scholarship is awarded annually to students studying Classics in memory of the late Harry C. Maynard who taught Classics at the University of Toronto for many years. The Ontario Classical Association (OCA) has undertaken, by arrangement with the Trustees, to advertise the scholarship, receive applications, and rigorously access applicants. With recommendation from the OCA, the Trustees of Maynard’s estate select the recipients of this prestigious scholarship.

Congratulations, Daniel Belanger!

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Dr. Carrie Murray named as a joint review editor of journal Ancient West & East

Thursday, February 09, 2023 | By jhawman

Dr. Eóin O’Donoghue (left) and Dr. Carrie Murray (centre), the new joint Review Editors of Ancient West & East from Peeters Publishing, with Stephanie Peeters, Peeters Publishing Representative (right)

The Department of Classics and Archaeology’s own Dr. Carrie Murray has officially been named as a joint Review Editor of Ancient West & East!

Ancient West & East is an academic journal devoted to the study of the periphery of the ancient world, its so-called barbarian milieu, the activities thereabouts of Greeks and Romans, and the relations between them and local peoples. Much attention is paid to local societies and cultures and their links with the early Byzantine and Near Eastern civilisations as well as the Graeco-Roman.

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Prof Greene featured on Dive & Dig podcast

Friday, January 27, 2023 | By jhawman

In early November 2022, Prof. Elizabeth Greene gave a keynote lecture “A Sea of Many Voices: Toward an Inclusive Maritime Heritage in Southeast Sicily” in collaboration with with Justin Leidwanger of Stanford University and Leopoldo Repola of the University of Naples at the Under the Mediterranean II conference hosted by L-Università ta’ Malta and held by the Honor Frost Foundation. While there, the Honor Frost Foundation interviewed Prof. Greene and Dr. Leidwanger for their Dive & Dig podcast.

In this episode we head to the Mediterranean and discover more about Inclusive Maritime Heritage in Southeast Sicily. We explore the ancient fishing traditions of the Marzamemi, discuss shipwrecks, connectivity, and the innovative, reflexive ways the team are working with local communities to tell the story of their maritime past.

To listen to the podcast, click here.

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