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Arum Park is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics & Religious Studies at the University of Arizona. She has been affiliated with the institution since 2015, specializing in Archaic and Classical Greek poetry, the ancient Greek novel, and Augustan poetry. Her research critically examines intersections of gender, race, and reception studies in classical antiquity. She co-chairs the Asian and Asian American Classical Caucus, advocating for diversity in the field.
Her research interests include intertextuality, truth in ancient literature, and the application of modern sociopolitical frameworks to classical texts. Notable works include Reciprocity, Truth, and Gender in Pindar and Aeschylus (2023) and co-editing Resemblance and Reality in Greek Thought (2017). She has published widely in journals like Classical Quarterly, Arethusa, and Preternature.
Dr. Park is committed to inclusive pedagogy, authoring essays on DEI strategies in classical education such as 'Inclusive and Culturally Responsive Teaching in Classics' (2022). She regularly contributes to public humanities initiatives through podcasts like Quintilian: The Latin Teacher and blogs discussing modern classical reception.
Teaching responsibilities include advanced Greek language courses (GRK 424/524: Homer) and undergraduate seminars on Greek literature (CLAS 301A, CLAS 342). She currently advises Honors Theses (CLAS 498H).
Her editorial work includes co-editing the Res Difficiles journal's 2024 special issue on Asian experiences in classical reception. She actively participates in professional organizations like the Society for Classical Studies, frequently presenting at conferences on diversity and pedagogical innovations.
