They say that "a company is its people" and nowadays this holds true more than ever. The demanding role of HR in a turbulent business environment will be examined by experienced professionals at the conference "HR Realignment and Competitive Success". November 8, 10 am-3 pm, Upper Level JSB Library. The event, and the reception to follow, will be open to the public, but it would be wise to reserve your seat by contacting Ms. Rania Assariotaki at 210 6009 800, ext. 1107. Parking available on campus.

States Representative, and Deputy Minister of Development Notis Mitarachi (DEREE '95) will debate on "A Global Perspective on Progress through Development". Alexandros S. Costopoulos (DEREE '95), Managing Director of Foresight and founder of Repo(we)rGreece will be making the introductory remarks and the Associate Dean of DEREE Business School Vilma Sinanoglou will be moderating the discussion. November 13, 3 pm, JSB Library, parking available. For more info, please call 210 6009 800, ext.1107.

Find out whether you could have a successful career in HR by following ALBA's info session on MSc in Strategic HRM to be held on November 14 at 6.30 pm. Reserve your seat now.

Nature to sensitize the public on environmental and social issues, the all-day (9 am-5 pm) event will be held in Greek and will include exhibitions, seminars, happenings, etc. PIERCE premises will be open for parents, students, and the general public. For more info please call Ms. Christina Theodorika at 210 3224944 (ext.104), fax 210 3225285, e-mail: [email protected]

DEREE will be hosting on December 14 the 11th edition of the Interactive Marketing Conference (IMC). Organized by IAB Greece, this year's IMC will focus on how brands and businesses adapt to the new reality redrawing the advertising map through teamwork. With top notch speakers and a consistent presence for over a decade, IMC remains the digital marketing event of the year drawing the attention of every marketer, advertiser, media specialist and entrepreneur that wishes to stay ahead of the game. Special participation fees for ACG Alumni. If you wish to attend, please contact Ms. Vicky Charalambous, tel. 210 6617 777, ext. 373, [email protected]

The DEREE Student Choir will participate in a traditional singalong Charity Benefit performance of Handel's "Messiah" at St. Paul's Anglican Church (Fillelinon St. & Amalias Av.) on December 16, at 8 pm. Participation is 5 Euros and includes a glass of wine after the performance.

PIERCE Reunion, Class of 1992, November 7!

DEREE Reunion Classes of 1996-1998, November 16!

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Our alumni now have an extra advantage when seeking a job: In the DEREE Alumni Group page in Linkedin, under "Discussions" they will find postings for job openings! Also if you represent a company that would like to market positions to DEREE alumni, please contact the Office of Career Services (210 6009 800, ext.1311, 1313) to give them your posting.

Prominent speakers participated in the two-day conference on "The European Financial Crisis and Developments in the East European Countries". Among them, Professor Vasilis Rapanos, Ms. Miranda Xafa, Professor Gikas Hardouvelis & the former Minister of Family and Population of Egypt Ms. Moushira Khattab. The conference was organized by the Institute of Diplomacy & Global Affairs @ the DEREE Graduate School and the European Alumni of the Woodrow Wilson Center.

…for a career in IT. The DEREE Graduate School of Arts & Sciences is a Certified Member of Cisco Networking Academy and the program offers its participants the skills needed to build and maintain networks around the world.

Touche, and Dimitris Katsibokis, Principal in the Financial Services Industry Group with Dimitris Lazopoulos from ACG's School of Business acting as moderator. Organized by the Accounting & Finance Department, the discussion on "Euro or Drachma? The Future of the Greek Economy" managed to clarify complicated financial terms which have become a part of our everyday life.

Τhis past summer ACG launched its first International Tourism and Hospitality Management (ITHM) internship for credit and the results were very encouraging as two students gained hands-on experience by working at the Aldemar Paradise Mare All-inclusive Hotel in Rhodes.

ALBA's 20th Career Forum was an especially successful one: 70 companies, 100 recruiters and 69 graduates! Read more.

Over 200 MSc and MBA degrees were awarded at the 2012 ALBA Graduation Ceremony which was held at ACG's PIERCE Theatre on October 11. This year's keynote speaker was Aristos Doxiadis, Economist and Venture Capital Professional, who offered a short list of business tips for this time of crisis and change. Read more.

The second series of modules on Pharmaceutical Medicine will commence on November 30. Organized by the Professional Studies of DEREE Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and the Hellenic Association of Pharmaceutical Companies (SFEE), the modules will be delivered by prominent speakers from the National Organization for Medicines (EOF), the European Medicines Agency, academics, experienced medical directors, etc. Read more.

ACG encourages alumni to enjoy the wonderful facilities by offering a 25% discount on all ACG Fitness Full Membership programs and a 15% reduction on Pool, Fitness and Tennis Specific Memberships. For first and second year alumni the discount reaches an impressive 50%. Read more.

The NYC Alumni Group is without doubt the most active: alumni recently met at the Crosby Bar in Soho where they had the chance to catch up on their latest work and life developments. The heart and soul of the Group is Christina Economou, an alumna who has honored her Volunteer Alumni Leader title.

Recipient of the first Vision Award, Rosina Ivanova, recent graduate of the Visual Arts Program of the DEREE School of Fine and Performing Arts, presented "Border House", her first solo exhibition in the Arts Center Gallery at DEREE, and is currently pursuing her MFA at the TransArt Institute in Berlin and New York City.

PIERCE 1982 Reunion