Fall 2011 gathering

The Waterloo Institute for Hellenistic Studies hosted Professor Elizabeth Carney, of Clemson University. Sponsored by the Onassis Foundation through its University Seminar Program, Prof. Carney lectured in a graduate course, participated in a senior undergraduate seminar on Hellenistic Portraits and Personalities, gave a presentation to the university community, and provided advice in research. A historian who has published on topics that include Alexander, Arsinoë, and women in military leadership, Dr. Carney is conducting a study into the lives and careers of Hellenistic women in political positions.

The winners of prizes and scholarships were:

• Amanda Ross(Phyllis Young Forsyth Senior Scholarship);
• Mitchell Elvidge (Classical Studies Scholarship for New Majors);
• Lukas Lemcke (Elwin N. Neuru MD Senior Latin Award);
• Brett Bartlett (Donald C. Mackenzie Prize in Latin);
• Ralph Neill (Robert L. Fowler Greek Language Prize);
• Amanda Ross (Classical Studies Prize in Roman History);
• Brett Bartlett (S.B.P. Haag Junior Greek Language Prize)
• Nicole Evans (Classical Studies Prize in Visual/Material Culture)
• Brett Bartlett (Classical Studies Companion Prize)
• Adele Robert (Classical Studies Essay Prize)
• Brett Bartlett (Anna Ager Memorial Scholarship in Classical Studies)

Congratulations to all those honoured at the annual Fall Gathering!