More than 100 staff members work in the Division of the Humanities. We’ll introduce you to our staff in this continuing series.
 

Anna Hornsby
Department Administrator
Classics Department
 

What do you like most about your job?

My educational background and interests are well aligned with the Classics Department, with an MA in Archaeology focused on Viking Age Scandinavia. So it is nice to be back around faculty and students who are teaching and researching in areas I am also interested in.
 

What was the last good book you read?

I finally read Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel Persepolis over the break. It's gorgeous, and I highly recommend it.
 

You might work with me if …

Your department works closely with Classics, overlapping with courses or events amongst our departments.
 

What are you looking forward to in 2025 and why?

In August of 2024, I moved from Austin, Texas, to Chicago. I’ve lived in several states and a couple of countries over the years, and so while large moves aren’t new, this one was a part of a bigger life-changing experience. With it also came my move from The University of Austin to UChicago!

2025 will be my first full year in Chicago, so I’m looking forward to exploring the city more, watching it change with the seasons, and finding new things to try (like the Silent Book Club and Queer Soup Kitchen at Dorothy’s).