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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation

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We're the First-Generation Low-Income Federation--you can call us FGLIF! We're a growing community of people from first-generation and/or low-income backgrounds interested in the ancient Med, building a network to support and promote each other. fglif.org

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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
FGLIF is launching a new Mentorship Program! We’re creating more opportunities for FGLI members to connect, share experiences, exchange advice, and support one another across career stages. Interested in participating as a mentor, mentee, or both? Read more and sign up at fglif.org/mentorship
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
FGLIF is launching a new Mentorship Program! We’re creating more opportunities for FGLI members to connect, share experiences, exchange advice, and support one another across career stages. Interested in participating as a mentor, mentee, or both? Read more and sign up at fglif.org/mentorship
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Upcoming webinar of interest via the Archaeological Institute of America! "Applying to AIA Fellowships" 🗓️ Friday, October 2 | 2 pm ET / 11 am PT 🔗 Register: buff.ly/meUp3Ns
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Applying to AIA Fellowships. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Please join the AIA's Fellowship Committee for an overview and conversation about applying to the AIA's fellowship programs. ASL interpretation is available upon request. To request ASL interpretati...
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Dr. Ellen Lee @ellenleephd.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Annnnd we're back! @apistone.bsky.social and I are leading another couple of pedagogy workshops for the WCC to kick off Fall chaos, I mean, course planning season! Join us for this Teaching Idea Exchange TODAY!
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Our supplemental resource package from our panel "Translating Your PhD: Resumes for Non-Faculty Careers" is now live!📄 Whether you're exploring alt-fac, alt-ac, or just wondering how to translate academic experience into resume language, we've got you covered. Find it at fglif.org/2026/07/09/t...
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Translating Your PhD: Resumes for Non-Faculty Careers: Supplemental Resource Package
This resource grew out of the FGLIF webinar Translating Your PhD: Resumes for Non-Faculty Careers, a conversation about turning years of academic work into language that lands with hiring managers …
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Our survey is still open! If you're interested in being a mentor, or looking for mentorship - we want to hear from you!
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Thinking about the nonfaculty job search? Join us this evening!
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Don't forget - we have a great webinar coming up for anyone curious about nonfaculty careers! We invite attendees to share a draft resume with an accompanying job ad to get personalized feedback. Selected resumes will be anonymized and discussed. Submit drafts to fglifederation@gmail.com by Apr 24.
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
👀 Not on our mailing list but interested in mentorship? We’re building a mentorship program for FGLIF and we want this to reflect real needs across our community. Take our anonymous survey and help shape the program: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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FGLIF Mentorship Program Survey
Thank you for taking the time to complete this short survey, which should take about 5–10 minutes to complete. The survey results will remain anonymous. FGLIF leadership will use the survey data to ga...
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
This event is open to anyone and not restricted to FGLIF individuals, so everyone should feel welcome to register. Please note that the event will not be recorded.
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Don't forget - we have a great webinar coming up for anyone curious about nonfaculty careers! We invite attendees to share a draft resume with an accompanying job ad to get personalized feedback. Selected resumes will be anonymized and discussed. Submit drafts to fglifederation@gmail.com by Apr 24.
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Of likely interest to our community: a paid, two-semester internship for graduate students in the humanities, funded by the Mellon Foundation. Deadline April 9th! rooseveltinstitute.org/roosevelt-so...
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Programs - Roosevelt Institute
Ideas alone will not move the needle—people are key to innovation and success. The Roosevelt Society’s mission is to expand the network of those working toward a new vision for our economy and democra...
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Looking to move from the PhD into a nonfaculty career? Start with your resume! Join our next webinar: Translating Your PhD: Resumes for Nonfaculty Careers Learn to translate academic experience, tailor to job ads & build a strong resume! 🗓 Apr 28 @ 7pm ET fglif.org/2026/03/16/u...
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Upcoming Webinar: Translating Your PhD: Resumes for Nonfaculty Careers (April 28th @ 7pm ET)
A critical component of the hiring process for nonfaculty careers, even those within academia, is the resume. This webinar will help attendees craft a resume from their academic and work experience…
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Looking to move from the PhD into a nonfaculty career? Start with your resume! Join our next webinar: Translating Your PhD: Resumes for Nonfaculty Careers Learn to translate academic experience, tailor to job ads & build a strong resume! 🗓 Apr 28 @ 7pm ET fglif.org/2026/03/16/u...
fglif.org
Upcoming Webinar: Translating Your PhD: Resumes for Nonfaculty Careers (April 28th @ 7pm ET)
A critical component of the hiring process for nonfaculty careers, even those within academia, is the resume. This webinar will help attendees craft a resume from their academic and work experience…
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Of likely interest to our community: a paid, two-semester internship for graduate students in the humanities, funded by the Mellon Foundation. Deadline April 9th! rooseveltinstitute.org/roosevelt-so...
rooseveltinstitute.org
Programs - Roosevelt Institute
Ideas alone will not move the needle—people are key to innovation and success. The Roosevelt Society’s mission is to expand the network of those working toward a new vision for our economy and democra...
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Society for Classical Studies @scsclassics.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Join @fglif.bsky.social at their webinar "Translating Your PhD: Resumes for Nonfaculty Careers" on April 28 at 7 PM ET. Register here: bucknell.zoom.us/meeting/regi... and find more information: classicalstudies.org/scs-news/upc...
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Upcoming Event: Translating Your PhD: Resumes for Nonfaculty Careers | April 28 | Society for Classical Studies
Tuesday, April 28, 7:00pm EDT A critical component of the hiring process for nonfaculty careers, even those within academia, is the resume. This webinar will help attendees craft a resume from their a...
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Hey FGLIF Community! Check out this upcoming event from the University of California Press! Navigating Publishing and Academia as a FirstGen Scholar March 18, 2026, 11am-12:30pm PST www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/w...
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Webinar: Navigating Publishing and Academia as a FirstGen Scholar
Hear career and publishing insights from FirstGen authors and UC Press staff at our upcoming FirstGen webinar!
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Finally, don't forget that we have developed our own resource package on getting published, with the help of panelists from a webinar we held last year! fglif.org/2025/05/06/g...
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Getting Published: Supplemental Resource Package
On May 1st, FGLIF convened a panel covering the basics of getting your manuscripts published by different presses and journals! The panelists have worked together to create a supplementary informat…
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
The University of California Press has also developed a program to support first-generation scholars publishing their first monographs. See more about the FirstGen Program: www.ucpress.edu/resources/bo...
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FirstGen Program
Scholarship is a powerful tool for changing how people think, plan, and govern. By giving voice to bright minds and bold ideas, we seek to foster understanding and drive progressive change.
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Hey FGLIF Community! Check out this upcoming event from the University of California Press! Navigating Publishing and Academia as a FirstGen Scholar March 18, 2026, 11am-12:30pm PST www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/w...
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Webinar: Navigating Publishing and Academia as a FirstGen Scholar
Hear career and publishing insights from FirstGen authors and UC Press staff at our upcoming FirstGen webinar!
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Huge thanks to our incredible panelists and everyone who joined us for such a thoughtful, helpful conversation at #AIASCS2026! We’re also so grateful to the Student Affairs Interest Group (SAIG) for co-organizing a lovely happy-hour social, and to everyone who stopped by to say hi and connect!
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Hello San Francisco! We are so excited for our full slate of events at #AIASCS2026! We are kicking off tonight with a happy hour with SAIG at 7:30pm at the Hilton. Limited drink tickets are available! Join us to connect with others in a supportive and relaxed environment! 🍸😎
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Reminder: Join our hybrid workshop Navigating Contingent Positions & the Faculty Pipeline, Jan 9 @ 11am PST. We’ll unpack contingent positions and the challenges of early-career academic work. You can pre-submit questions for the panelists here: forms.gle/ci5osfsnjmHS... #AIASCS #AncientBlueSky
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Wondering where else to find us at #AIASCS2026? We have a post for that! fglif.org/2025/11/30/f... Can't wait to see you there!
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FGLIF Events at AIA/SCS 2026
AIA/SCS 2026 is right around the corner, and we’re excited to share what FGLIF has planned for San Francisco this January. Whether you’re early in your career, attending your first major conference…
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Reminder: Join our hybrid workshop Navigating Contingent Positions & the Faculty Pipeline, Jan 9 @ 11am PST. We’ll unpack contingent positions and the challenges of early-career academic work. You can pre-submit questions for the panelists here: forms.gle/ci5osfsnjmHS... #AIASCS #AncientBlueSky
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
#AIASCS2026 is coming up! Looking for community or a place to land? FGLIF has got you covered! • Social with Student Affairs Interest Group (SAIG): Jan 8, 7:30 pm • Hybrid panel on contingent work: Jan 9, 11 am • Business meeting: Jan 9, 1 pm All are welcome!
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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Just in time for the AIA/SCS, please join the WCC Mentorship Community for Conferencing 101! The WCC Mentorship Team invites you to a pop-up session to address your concerns and questions about how to get the most out of attending academic conferences. www.wccclassics.org/events/pop-u...
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Pop-Up Event: Conferencing 101 — THE WOMEN'S CLASSICAL CAUCUS (WCC)
Are you going to a conference soon and want a refresher on best practices? Do you have questions or want to demystify the conference experience? If so, the WCC Mentorship Team invites you to a pop-up ...
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Are you planning to attend or tune into our #AIASCS2026 panel on January 9th? We're collecting questions for our panelists in advance! If you've got a question, submit at our form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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AIA/SCS 2026: Navigating Contingent Positions and the Precarity of the Faculty Pipeline
In this workshop, we aim to demystify the academic job market by highlighting various contingent positions in higher education. Featuring panelists with a range of perspectives and experiences, we wil...
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Are you planning to attend or tune into our #AIASCS2026 panel on January 9th? We're collecting questions for our panelists in advance! If you've got a question, submit at our form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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AIA/SCS 2026: Navigating Contingent Positions and the Precarity of the Faculty Pipeline
In this workshop, we aim to demystify the academic job market by highlighting various contingent positions in higher education. Featuring panelists with a range of perspectives and experiences, we wil...
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
We have also arranged an info session on the FirstGen Program offered by the University of California Press. If you're looking to get your first monograph out, this is the event for you! Friday, January 9 @ 4:30pm at UC Press Exhibitor Booth www.ucpress.edu/resources/bo...
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FirstGen Program
Scholarship is a powerful tool for changing how people think, plan, and govern. By giving voice to bright minds and bold ideas, we seek to foster understanding and drive progressive change.
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
#AIASCS2026 is coming up! Looking for community or a place to land? FGLIF has got you covered! • Social with Student Affairs Interest Group (SAIG): Jan 8, 7:30 pm • Hybrid panel on contingent work: Jan 9, 11 am • Business meeting: Jan 9, 1 pm All are welcome!
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
We are so grateful to our panelists - Christine Davidson, Johanna Kaiser, and Kaitlin Smith - for their valuable time and insight! For those who couldn't make it - we compiled a resource list for anyone in our fields who are navigating their first conference experiences. fglif.org/2025/11/10/c...
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Demystifying Academic Conferences: Supplemental Resource Package
The following resource was compiled through the process of developing and presenting a panel on demystifying academic conferences in ancient studies fields, held in October 2025. We are deeply grat…
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
It's not too late to register! See you shortly at our panel!
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Kaitlin Smith @kaitlinwrites.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
The @fglif.bsky.social "Demystifying Academic Conferences" virtual panel is tomorrow! I'll be talking with folks and my fellow panelists about my experiences navigating conferences as a first-gen, low-income student. Would love to see you there!
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Demystifying Academic Conferences (October 23rd, 2025)
Academic conferences can feel mysterious, overwhelming, or even intimidating, especially if you’re navigating them for the first time. What counts as a panel? How do you decide whether to give a pa…
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Are you planning to join us tomorrow? Don't forget to register! bucknell.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Attending Conferences Panel. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Attending Conferences Panel. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Reminder! We're hosting a panel on making the most of academic conferences, especially if it's your first time! Coming up on October 23rd.
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
We love making friends and we usually invite our new friends to have a little party with some free drinks and food - we hope if you manage to make it to #AIASCS you'll join us!
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Reminder! We're hosting a panel on making the most of academic conferences, especially if it's your first time! Coming up on October 23rd.
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Useful event coming up this week! Check it out and register at the link. Full series of events: proctor.gse.rutgers.edu/AUPresses
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The Samuel D. Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice | GSE | Rutgers - Publishing with University Presses Webinar Series
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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
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! www.wccclassics.org/events/pop-u...
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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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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
First time heading to a conference? Feeling overwhelmed by panels and packed schedules? Curious about how to network, find support, and make the most of it? Join FGLIF on Oct 23 at 3:30 PM ET for a supportive panel that takes the mystery (and stress) out of academic conferences! #AncientBlueSky
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Register now and pre-submit questions to our panelists at bucknell.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AncientBlueSky
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Attending Conferences Panel. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Attending Conferences Panel. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Full event details and panelist bios are up on our website! fglif.org/2025/09/30/d... Learn more about Christine Davidson (Trent), Johanna Kaiser (UPenn & Howard), and Kaitlin Smith (UNC–Chapel Hill), and what they’ll be sharing. #AncientBlueSKy
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Demystifying Academic Conferences (October 23rd, 2025)
Academic conferences can feel mysterious, overwhelming, or even intimidating, especially if you’re navigating them for the first time. What counts as a panel? How do you decide whether to give a pa…
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
First time heading to a conference? Feeling overwhelmed by panels and packed schedules? Curious about how to network, find support, and make the most of it? Join FGLIF on Oct 23 at 3:30 PM ET for a supportive panel that takes the mystery (and stress) out of academic conferences! #AncientBlueSky
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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
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...
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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 · 03/09/2025
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. www.wccclassics.org/events/advis...
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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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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
We know that honest, supportive advice will support FGLI folks navigate these spaces with more confidence and reduce some barriers to participation. If you are interested email us at fglifederation@gmail.com!
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Hey #AncientBlueSky! We are planning a webinar this fall on the theme of attending academic conferences. We are looking for volunteers for the panel! We would love to hear from anyone who can speak to navigating logistics, finances, or finding community at conferences.
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FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation @fglif.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
The Committee On Gender and Sexuality In the Profession, is hosting an open house on August 27 from 7 to 8 pm CST (Central Standard Time) to boost awareness of mentoring opportunities in Classical Studies/ancient world studies! More info and link here: fglif.org/2025/08/05/c... #AncientBlueSky
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Women's Classical Caucus @womensclasscaucus.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
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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