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Illinois Classics Statement on Racism
The Department of the Classics once again condemns the virulent anti-black racism that continues to plague our country and our world. We endorse the messages published by the Society for Classical Studies,...
Classics Awards Virtual Celebration 2020
We celebrated our students' and faculty's achievements on Zoom on Friday, May 15! Here is a pdf of the presentations.
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Professor Tzanetou's course uses Greek tragedies to provide war insights
Professor Angeliki Tzanetou and her students explored issues of war and trauma through Greek tragedies and learned how the themes presented in the ancient dramas are connected to present-day crises. Full story...
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Study Abroad in Greece May 2020
Dr. Hadjipolycarpou is leading a study abroad trip to Greece in May 2020 with a class on Crisis and Transformation!
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Professor Augoustakis featured in Illinois Alumni Magazine
Professor Antony Augoustakis was interviewed for the Illinois Alumni Magazine Fall 2019 and talks about the Classics and beyond. You can find the interview here.
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George N. Reveliotis Family Hellenic Studies Endowment of $1.5 million
The Department of the Classics announces the establishment of the George N. Reveliotis Family Hellenic Studies Endowment of $1.5 million.
Thanks to the generosity of alumnus George Reveliotis, this endowment will support Classics and Hellenic studies through scholarships and...
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George N. Reveliotis Family Hellenic Studies Endowment of $1.5 million
The Department of the Classics announces the establishment of the George N. Reveliotis Family Hellenic Studies Endowment of $1.5 million.
Thanks to the generosity of alumnus George Reveliotis, this endowment will support Classics and Hellenic studies through scholarships and fellowships, in...
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PhD student Christopher Gipson wins scholarship to study in Greece
Christopher Gipson received the Fowler-Merle-Smith Fellowship from the American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) to support a full year of study in Greece for 2019-20. Read the full story...
Houston Papademetriou Awards
The 2018-19 competition and application for the Houston Papademetriou awards are available here with a deadline of May 17, 2019.