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A homegrown Antigone
A Calvin classics professor adapted the classic Greek play Antigone. A Calvin theater professor is directing it. October 19, 2011 | Myrna Anderson

The king, his ring and the temple
A professor and student of classics are researching an ancient Greek text about Solomon and magic. July 15, 2011 | Jeff Febus , Andrew Knot

A 'classic' conference
On Friday, April 8, 2011, nearly 500 classicists and archaeologists met at Calvin’s Prince Conference Center to participate in a host of panels on different aspects of Graeco-Roman antiquity. The panels were part of the 107th meeting of The Classical Association of the Middle West and South (CAMWS), which took place April 6-9 in Grand Rapids. CAMWS is the second-largest classics association in the country. Calvin College and Grand Valley State University co-sponsored the meeting. April 11, 2011 | Matt Kucinski

Longest-working woman: Barbara Sluiter
In her 56 years as a cataloging librarian, Barbara Sluiter (who died in 2009) probably handled every book in the library. March 25, 2011 | Myrna Anderson

A chorus of old men
A Calvin professor of classical languages has written a new book about the role of old male choruses in Greek drama. January 06, 2011 | Myrna Anderson

Calvin student creates hymn-identifying Web site
Ever walk out of church with a song in your heart, the tune on your lips, but no words forthcoming to match the hymn’s melody? Well, thanks to a new development at Hymnary.org, if you can hum it, you can probably find it. March 12, 2010 | Lynn Rosendale

Faculty Profile: Jeff Winkle
Young Jeff Winkle had a life-altering experience via a 1981 hit movie. “I remember very distinctly in the early ‘80s my mom took me to see Clash of the Titans ...” June 26, 2009 | Matt Decker

Student works on Historical Guide
A Calvin College student helped to create the 2008 edition of the Historic Michigan Travel Guide. October 15, 2007 | Myrna Anderson

Bratt Receives Teaching Award
After 30 years in the classroom, teaching is still a thrill for Calvin College classics professor Ken Bratt, the 2006 winner of the college's Presidential Award for Exemplary Teaching. February 20, 2006 | N/A