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The Classics Department is located in Ladd Hall next to Case Center, on the 2nd (ground) floor. Come visit us!
 
Michael Arnush, Associate Professor and chair, Classics
(518) 580-5462
B.A. Stanford University; Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania.

Michael Arnush came to Skidmore in 1989, and specializes in ancient Mediterranean history. His interests include
Research: Greek political and social history; Athenian democracy; using the Internet in pedagogy and scholarship
Teaching: Greek and Latin language and literature; Greek and Roman history.
 

Daniel Curley, Assistant Professor, Classics. (on sabbatical 2004/5)
(518) 580-5463
B.A. Beloit College; M.A. Washington University; Ph.D. University of Washington.

Daniel Curley came to Skidmore in 1998 and is the departmental specialist in Greek and Latin literature. His interests include
Research: Latin poetry, especially Ovid; Greek tragedy and its influence on Ovid
Teaching: Latin language and literature; ancient tragedy, comedy and biography; lyric and epic poetry; mythology

 

Leslie Mechem, Lecturer, Classics.
(518) 580-5464
B.A. Douglass College (Rutgers University); graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania.

Leslie Mechem came to Skidmore in 1990 and specializes in Greek and Roman art and archaeology, and gender studies. Her interests include
Research: Roman imperial pottery and trade; mythology and art
Teaching: Greek and Latin language and literature; Greek and Roman art and archaeology; classical mythology

 

Kendra Eshleman, Visiting Assistant Professor, Classics
(518) 580-5462
B.A. Swarthmore College; Ph.D. University of Michigan

Kendra Eshleman just arrived at Skidmore as a visiting professor for the Classics Department. She will be with us for 3 years. She specializes in religion in the classical world. Her interests include
Research: Roman cultural history; ancient religion, especially Christianity; Second Sophistic
Teaching: Latin language and literature; Greek and Roman religion; Greek and Roman history

 
ŠAugust 2000 Skidmore College Department of Classics
 Created and Maintained by Alexander Carballo '01
 Please post comments or inquiries to a_carbal@skidmore.edu