A Classics take on the 175th
On this day (March 7) 174 years ago, classes began under Peter Colin Campbell, the first professor hired by Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s who taught classical literature, and Thomas Liddell, Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s founding principal and professor of divinity.
This moment is one of several university 카지노 게임 컬렉션firsts카지노 게임 컬렉션 associated with the Department of Classics. During the university카지노 게임 컬렉션s , professors and students plan to highlight the foundational role the classics department has played in the university카지노 게임 컬렉션s history.
Classes at Queen's began on March 7, 1842 with 10 to 12 students participating. The W.D. Jordan Special Collections and Music Library holds some of the same books students would have used at that time, including this compilation of Caesar's work in Latin that was published in 1819. (Photo courtesy of W.D. Jordan Special Collections and Music Library)
카지노 게임 컬렉션Classics has been here since the beginning and we카지노 게임 컬렉션re still going strong, nearly 175 years later,카지노 게임 컬렉션 says Barbara Reeves, an associate professor in the department who is helping spearhead the anniversary activities. 카지노 게임 컬렉션Through our and different events, we hope to share our own rich history, reconnect with alumni, and contemplate what the future holds.카지노 게임 컬렉션
Dr. Reeves points to several other notable moments that serve as sources of pride for the department. Robert Sutherland, Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s first student and graduate of colour, earned an honours degree in classics and math. He went on to become one of the university카지노 게임 컬렉션s most important early benefactors. Furthermore, Eliza Fitzgerald, one of the first two women in Ontario to receive a university degree, graduated with Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s gold medal for classics. Classics also hired one of the first two female professors at Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s, Mary L. MacDonnell.
Over the years, classics has evolved from focusing primarily on Latin and Greek literature and translation to its current multi-disciplinary approach, where students learn about the Greek and Roman worlds through studies of history, literature, archaeology, religion, mythology, drama, science and philosophy.
카지노 게임 컬렉션Our students have gone on to a variety of occupations and fields of study, and we want them to share their stories with us and current students during the 175th anniversary,카지노 게임 컬렉션 Dr. Reeves says.
The Department of Classics will host a 175th anniversary reception on Oct. 15, 2016 during Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s Homecoming. Visit the for more information.