Classics Department
Seeing Ancient Women
A Student Symposium on Women and Gender in the Ancient World
Held September 20, 2007
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We hope that “Seeing Ancient Women” will serve as a useful forum for students (particularly those considering graduate study) to experience the nature and demands of scholarly presentation. The intent of “Seeing Ancient Women” is to become a yearly opportunity for students to see themselves as scholars, to consult with faculty about their research, and to present their work to their peers.
Moderated by:
Lorina Quartarone (University of St. Thomas)
S. Douglas Olson (University of Minnesota)
Mark Stansbury-O'Donnell (University of St. Thomas)
Emily Blanchard West (College of St. Catherine)
This one-day symposium was composed of six to eight 15-20 minute presentations by students who had done research on women or gender in the ancient world. Once chosen to participate, each student was assigned to one of the moderators listed above, who worked with them over the summer to put together brief talks about their research and findings.
The event began with a 30-minute keynote address given by Lorina Quartarone in 2007. This was followed by the student presentations, with appropriate breaks for coffee, snacks, lunch and discussion. After each presentation, and in summary at the end, the faculty guests offered supportive comments and critical feedback to the students.
2007 Presentations
- Keynote address by Lorina Quartarone - keynote address
- Naomi Nelson - “Female Tricksters in Old Testament Literature”
- Patti Klucas - “Paul: Misogynist or Progressive? ”
- Christina McGovern - “Treatment of Women in the Hippocratic Corpus”
- Danielle Tracyk - “Vestal Virgins”
- Diane Perry - “Feral Females: Portrayals of Dangerous Women in Ancient Athens”
- Jasmine Brennan - “Gendered Food Production in the Ancient World”
- Emily Spott - “Women in Ancient Greece and China”