Lisl Walsh

Lisl Walsh is an Associate Professor of Classics and Department Chair at Beloit College. She holds a B.A. from Oberlin College and a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California. Her research focuses on Roman poetry and ancient Greek texts, with interdisciplinary involvement in gender studies. She teaches courses such as Latin, Ancient Medicine, Classical Mythology, and Roman Civilization, emphasizing how classical works provide insights into modern concepts of success and health. Beyond academia, she engages in environmental conservation, handicrafts, music, and film projects.

• Education:
• B.A., Oberlin College
• Ph.D., University of Southern California

Her teaching philosophy integrates classical texts with contemporary reflection, such as analyzing The Odyssey’s lessons on leadership and The Iliad’s exploration of glory’s human cost. She encourages students to define personal success through empathy and service, as seen in her discussions of ancient medical ethics.

Outside academia, Walsh actively removes invasive species in her cooperative forest, fosters monarch butterflies, and participates in the Madison/Wisconsin 48-hour film project. She balances academic rigor with creative and community-focused endeavors.