Scholarly Work of US Student Published in Journal

Christel Johnson, Chair of the World Languages Department is delighted to announce that an excerpt from

a paper titled, Roman Elegy and Modern Media: From Catullus to the Gilmore Girls, written and presented by Riya ’22 at the 2021 Latin Colloquium, has been published in the peer reviewed online journal, Sententia Antiquae.

Christel cites the Latin Colloquium, introduced in 2007, as an important way to elevate students’ scholarly work. She explains, “It is modeled on the colloquiums that I participated in as a graduate and undergrad. Students share and engage in conversation about their work. It’s a high pressure environment that prepares them for defensive scholarship.” Students who present exceptional work are encouraged to try to get published, another important learning opportunity.

Riya’s paper, which compares the ancient to the contemporary, represents a shift that makes Classics more accessible and highlights its continued relevance. Christel comments, “I am so proud of Riya. I hope she maintains her enthusiasm, sense of humor and determination to speak her mind. She speaks up for others and the changing world of Classics needs people who can speak the truth.”