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Prizes and Awards:
The JOHN EVERETT
BRADY PRIZE is open to all classes and is awarded for excellence in
the translation of Latin at sight; a second prize is awarded for the best
performance in the beginning Latin course.
The JULIA HARWOOD
CAVERNO PRIZE is awarded for the best performance in the beginning
Greek course.
The ALICE HUBBARD
DERBY PRIZE is awarded to a member of the junior or senior class for
excellence in the translation of Greek at sight; a second prize is awarded
to a member of the junior or senior class for excellence in the study
of Greek literature in the year in which the award is made.
The GEORGE E. DIMOCK
MEMORIAL PRIZE is awarded for the best essay on a Classical subject
submitted by a Smith College undergraduate.
THE RHORER FUND
The Department of Classical Languages and Literatures has limited funds
available from the Catherine Campbell Rhorer Fund, to be awarded
- For travel and
enrichment purposes to classics or classical studies majors who have
been accepted to study Classics abroad during their junior year.
- In support of summer
course work taken at another college or university, after approval by
the Classics Department, by classics or classical studies majors sufficiently
advanced in the field, or by graduating seniors.
Normally, successful
applicants will have a record of A- or better in Greek and/or Latin courses
taken at Smith. Financial need will be taken into consideration in determining
awards. Application may be made at any point during the academic year. To
compete for an award from the Rhorer Fund, a student should submit a letter
of application to the Chair of the department consisting of a) one or two
paragraphs describing her projected plan of study and/or travel and explaining
how it would enhance her education in classics and b) a budget. |
