Dear Bruni,
When I walked into your CNEA 101 class at Â鶹AV 43 years ago, I had no idea that you would become one of the most important people in my life. As a newcomer to the study of archaeology, I was in awe of the breadth and depth of your knowledge. I still am.
Each class and graduate seminar that followed over the years was challenging and thought-provoking. I am privileged to have had you as my advisor for my master’s and doctoral theses. Your influence on the field of archaeology, especially in the area of Greek sculpture, cannot be overstated.
In your many books, articles, and public lectures, you have put forth numerous new ideas and revolutionary analyses. Your influence has been disseminated further through the teaching and published research of your many former students. In the years since your retirement, you have continued to work with a large number of scholars—from the U.S. and countries around the world—who have reached out to you for your comments and opinions re: their own research. A great part of this gift to them is your amazing memory and vast (and still constantly updated) knowledge of pertinent bibliography.
So, it is with great love and admiration that I wish you—my teacher, mentor, colleague, and friend—a joyous 90th birthday celebration.
Brunilde Ridgway, Rhys Carpenter Professor Emeritus of Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology, is celebrating her 90th birthday. In honor of this milestone, her former students, colleagues, and friends have been invited to share memories of their beloved mentor, teacher, and friend. View the list of messages.