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Philip A. Stadter November 29, 1936 – February 11, 2021 In Memoriam
Philip A. Stadter November 29, 1936 – February 11, 2021 In Memoriam Philip A. Stadter, a leading figure in the study of Greek historiography and biography whose scholarship, influence and friendships extended around the world during his over forty years … Continued
Jim O'Hara named President-elect of the Vergilian Society
Jim O'Hara, George L. Paddison Professor of Latin at UNC, has been named President-elect of the Vergilian Society, and will serve in that position for a year before taking over as President for 2017-2019. The Vergilian Society, founded in 1937 … Continued
Haggis headed to ASCSA, 2015-2016
Donald Haggis was appointed Elizabeth A. Whitehead Visiting Professor at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens (ASCSA), for the academic year 2015-2016, by vote of the Managing Committee of the School in January at the Annual Meetings of … Continued
West's dissertation now available online
Harvard's Center for Helenic Studies has published William C. West's study of Greek public monuments on its open-access portal. Greek Public Monuments of the Persian Wars is a catalog of the public monuments fifth-century Greeks erected to commemorate the wars. Prof. West originally … Continued
Linderski celebrates birthday with advisees, faculty
In August, former students and colleagues gathered at the Sienna Hotel to celebrate the 80th birthday of Jerzy Linderski, Paddison Professor of Latin Emeritus. The event was organized by three of Prof. Linderki's dissertation advisees, Tim Moore, PhD '86; Hans … Continued
Magness lectures on Samson mosaic
On Jan. 15 Jodi Magness, a UNC adjunct professor in Classics and professor of Religious Studies, will present a slide-show lecture of findings from her Huqoq archaeological site. The lecture will held 5:30-6:30 p.m.at Duke University's Divinity School, the Westbrook … Continued
Henry Immerwahr, 1916-2013
We are saddened to share that Henry Rudolph Immerwahr, emeritus professor, passed away on Sept. 15, 2013. Prof. Immerwahr's colleagues and former students remember the international scholar for his innovative intellect and sociable and patient personality. Memorial services will be … Continued
Babcock Launches 'The Well-Laden Ship'
Robert Babcock's recent publication, The Well-Laden Ship, charts new territory as the first translation of the early eleventh-century Latin poem that taught young students not to "look a gift horse in the mouth." Originally compiled by Egbert of Liège, the poem … Continued
GERHARD KOEPPEL
Oct. 30, 1936 to Dec. 20, 2012 We are deeply saddened by the passing of Gerhard Koeppel, professor emeritus. During his decades in the department, Dr. Koeppel's kindness left an indelible mark on Classical archaeology and his students and colleagues. … Continued
BARAGWANATH PRIZED FOR SCHOLARLY ACHIEVEMENT
We congratulate Emily Baragwanath for winning the 2013 Philip and Ruth Hettleman Prize for Artistic and Scholarly Achievement. "What a tremendous surprise and delight it was to be awarded this prize," Baragwanath exclaimed by email. The University awards just four … Continued