Archive for May, 2007

Classics family growing

Even as we say a fond farewell to our graduating seniors and to Bronwen, we eagerly look forward to the arrival of three new faculty who will be joining us and adding to the record number of Gustavus classicists (30 majors at the last count!). You will get to meet them properly at the fall […]

Society, Ritual, and Death at a Port in Roman Greece

For many summers now, Dr. Joseph Rife, a professor at Macalester College, has been conducting excavations and research in the Greek port town of Kenchreai near Corinth. His colleagues have been from all over the globe: France, British Columbia, and the United States. Their focus has been on a collection of fifty-nine tombs which contain […]

Eta Sigma Phi Induction Ceremony

On Tuesday, May 1, six new members were inducted into Eta Sigma Phi. The new members are Henry Boeh, Jonathan Carlson, Shayla Gibbens, Ahna Gilbertson, Emily Nelson, and Elizabeth Olson. Other new members include Peter Dailey, Margaret Sotos, and Justin Wiederanders.  Congratulations new members!