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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · 4d

THIS TUESDAY, we're holding a Pop-up Event on Impostor Syndrome and How to Handle It with Suzanne Lye!

October 7, 2025 - 1:30pm ET over Zoom

Register today for this important event!
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Pop-up Event: Impostor Syndrome and How to Handle It — THE WOMEN'S CLASSICAL CAUCUS (WCC)

Pop-up Event: Impostor Syndrome and How to Handle It Many of us are more familiar with impostor syndrome than we would like to be! Dr. Suzanne Lye will discuss the realities of impostor syndrome the...

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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · 25d

Happening in a few hours, don't miss out!

Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Sep 3

Applying for postdocs and confused about what they are? Not sure how to craft a strong postdoc proposal or how a postdoc application differs from other sorts of applications?

Join us for this panel -- all are welcome!

September 15
2:30-3:30pm ET

Register now!
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Applying to Postdocs — THE WOMEN'S CLASSICAL CAUCUS (WCC)

Applying for postdocs (postdoctoral fellowships) and confused about what they are? Not sure how to craft a strong postdoc proposal or how a postdoc application differs from other sorts of applications...

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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Sep 3

Applying to grad school is a stressful thing for students to do—now more than ever. The WCC is bringing together three representatives from schools with different types of graduate programs to help guide faculty on how to best advise students.

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Advising Students Aiming for Grad School — THE WOMEN'S CLASSICAL CAUCUS (WCC)

Advising Students Aiming for Grad School Applying to grad school is a stressful thing for students to do—now more than ever. The WCC is bringing together three representatives from schools with diffe...

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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Sep 3

Applying for postdocs and confused about what they are? Not sure how to craft a strong postdoc proposal or how a postdoc application differs from other sorts of applications?

Join us for this panel -- all are welcome!

September 15
2:30-3:30pm ET

Register now!
www.wccclassics.org/events/apply...

Applying to Postdocs — THE WOMEN'S CLASSICAL CAUCUS (WCC)

Applying for postdocs (postdoctoral fellowships) and confused about what they are? Not sure how to craft a strong postdoc proposal or how a postdoc application differs from other sorts of applications...

www.wccclassics.org

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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Aug 26

Welcome to the Summer 2025 edition of #Cloelia, the WCC’s quarterly newsletter devoted to keeping our membership up-to-date on our latest activities and initiatives!

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A New Cloelia: Issue 11 (Summer/Fall 2025)

A New Cloelia: Issue 11 (Summer/Fall 2025) Welcome to the Summer 2025 edition of Cloelia, the WCC’s quarterly newsletter devoted to keeping our membership up-to-date on the latest activities and in...

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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Aug 18

“Receiving this Pre-PhD Paper Presentation award is a huge honor that confirms my reevaluation of Etruscan gender constructions is worthwhile. This award encourages me to persevere in confronting presentist interpretations of gender in Etruscology and beyond” - @jmweigel.bsky.social

Well deserved!

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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Aug 18

The award for Outstanding Pre-PhD Paper Presentation goes to Jenny Weigel @jmweigel.bsky.social, a graduate student at Florida State, for her presentation “Breaking the Binary: Mirrors and Spears in Etruscan Tombs,” at the Annual Meeting of the AIA in January 2025.

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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Aug 18

The Barbara McManus Award for Outstanding Scholarship is awarded to Kassandra Miller, Assistant Professor at Colby College for her article, "Intentional Menstrual Suppression in Imperial Rome,” JRS 114 (2024): 27– 59.

Massive congratulations for this prestigious award, Kassi!

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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Aug 18

One nominator writes, “Professor Catenaccio’s persistence for the sake of her students is incredibly inspiring. I can only hope to emulate her as an aspiring educator myself.”

Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Aug 18

Though early in her career, Professor Catenaccio has established herself as an exceptional teacher and mentor to her students. She goes out of her way to support and encourage her students, whether for a senior thesis or to continue their studies in Classics.

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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Aug 18

The WCC Leadership Award goes to Claire Catenaccio, Assistant Professor, Georgetown University.

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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Aug 18

“I am so pleased to have my work recognized by the WCC, which has been an essential part of my career as a feminist classicist. I am especially re-invigorated for my work with the Medea Project & Queering the Past(s), both of which are very important in today's political climate.” Dr. Rabinowitz

Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Aug 18

To sum up, a nominator wrote, “She has spent much of her career making connections between Classics and contemporary concerns, has taught many people who are not connected to Classics about the importance of what she has tried to accomplish, and stands nearly alone in her ability to connect.”

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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Aug 18

Additionally, Nancy has been involved for many years in weekly teaching at a medium security prison and has worked with the Medea Project: Theatre for Incarcerated Women and HIV Circle.

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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Aug 18

Professor Rabinowitz has contributed tirelessly to many areas of public scholarship over her career and now into retirement. She founded the SCS affiliated group Classics and Social Justice and continues to serve as an advisor.

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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Aug 18

The WCC Public Scholarship Award is given to Nancy Sorkin Rabinowitz, Professor Emerita, Hamilton College.

See thread for award details!

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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Aug 18

As one writer expressed, “Alison shows unparalleled dedication to fostering an inclusive and positive culture. At every academic conference, she creates opportunities for her students and colleagues to come together…carrying on the tradition that she established with Sharon James.”

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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Aug 18

Other nominators underscored Professor Keith’s long-lasting mentorship that “has no expiration date” and her comprehensive approach to community.

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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Aug 18

In the words of one nominator, “Alison taught me the importance of nurturing professional friendships and sharing the work of mentoring. Her generosity and collegiality motivate her selfless service.”

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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Aug 18

The WCC Sharon L. James Mentorship Award goes to Alison Keith, University Professor and Director of the Jackman Humanities Institute, University of Toronto.

Read on for details of the award!

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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Aug 10

Pop-up Workshop: Writing and Revising Abstracts

Are you planning to submit an abstract to the conference Feminism & Classics IX (due 9/12), CAMWS, the SCS, or another conference? If so, we have a great workshop for you!

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Dr. Ellen Lee @ellenleephd.bsky.social · Jul 22

Teaching beginning language students this year? Join me and @apistone.bsky.social for a conversation about how *hard* it is to teach ancient languages right now and what we can do about it.

Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Jul 21

The WCC invites you to the workshop, Why Are You Taking This Class? Student-Centered Strategies for First-Year Language Instruction, facilitated by @ellenleephd.bsky.social and @apistone.bsky.social

Register now! www.wccclassics.org/events/wcc-p...

WCC Pedagogy Series: Why Are You Taking This Class? Student-Centered Strategies for First-Year Language Instruction

A Women's Classical Caucus pedagogy workshop
Register now! https://www.wccclassics.org/events

In our current educational and technological environment, teaching language classes is hard. Join Dr. Ellen Lee and Dr. Amy Pistone to explore strategies for meeting our students where they are and helping them develop as self-motivated learners.

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
1pm ET (on Zoom)

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Amy Pistone @apistone.bsky.social · Jul 26

Come hang out with us for this upcoming workshop (August 12)! It's led by the brilliant @ellenleephd.bsky.social (with me as her trusty sidekick) who is so smart and thoughtful about language pedagogy and I am so excited to learn from her!

Register here!
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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Jul 21

The WCC invites you to the workshop, Why Are You Taking This Class? Student-Centered Strategies for First-Year Language Instruction, facilitated by @ellenleephd.bsky.social and @apistone.bsky.social

Register now! www.wccclassics.org/events/wcc-p...

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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Aug 1

The WCC invites you to participate as a mentor and/or mentee for the 2025-26 academic year in the WCC Mentorship Program, which features both a year-long, cohort “growth and support” mentorship program and short-term, on-demand “just-in-time” mentorship opportunities.

www.wccclassics.org/mentorship

Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · Aug 1

Want to network with people in our field?

Want to make the most of the upcoming academic year and beyond?

Looking for community or guidance?

www.wccclassics.org/mentorship

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