UGA classics student at Hellenic Studies Symposium

Latin and Greek major in the department of classics Elizabeth Ridgeway recently presented her research at the Harvard University Center for Hellenic Studies' Undergraduate Symposium in Washington, D.C.:

Ridgeway traveled with UGA professor Charles Platter, her faculty adviser, and presented her paper at the event.

"The workshop gives select undergraduate students the ‘opportunity to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of their work in progress, develop ideas, collect bibliographical suggestions and gain perspectives from their peers and faculty representing a range of institutions,'" Platter said. "It's a huge honor for Elizabeth and a testament to her ability and hard work.

"Admission to the Sunoikisis symposium is extremely competitive. Less than 10 percent of students who participated in the program were chosen. In addition, Elizabeth is the only one that is not from a private college. Thus, her success also testifies to the ability of UGA to provide elite educational opportunities to all Georgians."

Ridgeway presented her work, “Nostalgia Inverted: The Golden Age Motif in Strepsiades’ Pre-Dramatic History," on March 7.

Our classics department is one of the jewels of humanities education at the university, and Ridgeway's achievements prove why. Undergraduate scholarship at this level is no fluke, but the result of exceptional students, committed professors and a supportive atmosphere that encourages think broadly to suggest original insights even in well-established fields. Great job, Elizabeth. Your work and dedication is an inspiration to all.