202330Nov(Nov 30)18:0002Dec(Dec 2)22:00
Event Details
When:
Thursday, November 30, 2023 (18:00 – 21:00) &
Saturday, December 2, 2023 (09:00 – 22:00)
Where:
ACG Events Hall (Aghia Paraskevi Campus, 6 Gravias Str.)
Co-organizers:
General Secretariat of Natural Environment and Water, Hellenic Ministry of Environment and Energy
The American College of Greece
Sustainable Development Unit — ATHENA RC
Municipality of Aghia Paraskevi
under the Auspices of the Green Fund
In collaboration with:
Center of Excellence in Sustainability, The American College of Greece
Office of Sustainability — Public Affairs, The American College of Greece
Supported by:
Athens University of Economics and Business
About the event
Two joint Events on good practices for water management that aspire to be a catalyst for positive changes in water management practices and biodiversity conservation, laying the foundations for sustainable cities.
November 30, 2023, 18:00 – 21:00 – Event of Water Management Best Practices, ACG Events Hall
The event aims to bring together academics, experts, policymakers, innovators, citizens and young people to share ideas and best practices in water management.
December 2, 2023, 09:00 – 22:00 – CLIMATHON on the Challenge of ‘Water, Nature and Citizens,’ ACG Events Hall
The event seeks to promote an environment of cooperation for the exchange of innovative ideas and sustainable solutions that address current challenges of water management, biodiversity loss in cities and the interactions for citizens, particularly crucial in times of climate crisis.
The Climathon is an ideathon that seeks to engage and raise awareness among citizens on issues facing the local community and related to climate change.
Citizens, guided by mentors, are invited to propose sustainable and innovative solutions aimed at mitigating and adapting to climate change. At the heart of the initiative are the Climathon organizers and participants in each city, who support and promote the movement around the world.
Municipalities, businesses, schools and universities, experts and non-experts, young people and parents are invited to join this journey of co-creating new solutions.
Today, more than ever, under the pressure of climate change, we need fresh and innovative ideas and actions related to the management of water resources and the protection of biodiversity in urban environments with a focus on the environment and society. Therefore, we aspire to contribute to finding effective solutions to real climate challenges. The challenge of the Climathon in Aghia Paraskevi is: “Water, Nature and Citizens.”
Participants will receive separate certificates of attendance for each day, upon request. For December 2 certificates will be issued to those joining the competing teams.
In addition, participants in the Climathon will have the chance to win exciting prizes as they contribute innovative solutions.
The top three submissions will be rewarded as follows:
1st Prize:
– Cash prize worth €1,200
– Climathon souvenirs of Aghia Paraskevi
2nd Prize:
– Cash prize worth €800
– Climathon souvenirs of Aghia Paraskevi
3rd Prize:
– Cash prize worth €500
– Climathon souvenirs of Aghia Paraskevi
Get ready to refuel your energy with some delightful treats! Goody’s – Everest will offer you refreshing beverages, snacks, light lunch and dinner!
Special thanks to Goody’s Everest for donating the coffee, cookies, lemonade, sandwiches and hamburgers.
Please click for more information about Agenda, Speakers, Mentors and Jury.
202321Nov(Nov 21)17:3022(Nov 22)20:30
Event Details
When:
November 21, 2023 | 17:30-20:30 (Part 1)
November 22, 2023 | 17:30-20:30 (Part 2)
Where:
ACG Events Hall, Agia Paraskevi campus, 6 Gravias Str.
Organized by:
ACG Center of Excellence in Logistics, Shipping & Transportation
Greek Energy Forum
Conducted by:
Michalis Mathioulakis
Energy Strategy Analyst
Academic Director of the Greek Energy Forum
George Kokosalakis
Executive Director, Center of Excellence in Logistics, Shipping & Transportation
Assistant Professor, School of Business and Economics, Deree – The American College of Greece
Dr Valentina Dedi
Lead Economic Advisor, Consulting International, KBR
Free attendance for all ACG and Greek public universities students.
Certificates of attendance will be issued to all attendees of both days.
About the event
The American College of Greece and the Greek Energy Forum for the second consecutive year, organize the Energy Info Seminars, to ACG and Greek public universities students from the fields of business, energy, political sciences, international relations, engineering, and law studies.
Find out about the major issues concerning the energy sector and the recent developments regarding energy prices and energy security in Greece and the EU for the upcoming winter. Learn the basics about EU’s policies regarding Energy Security, Market Design, and Decarbonization.
In these twin 2.5-hour introductory seminars you will get useful info regarding:
- How an energy system works
- Which EU energy policies affect climate change and energy security
- What are the major energy concerns for the upcoming winter in Greece and the EU
- How the war in Ukraine affects the future of energy in Europe and the world.
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For more information, please contact [email protected]
Event Details
When: Monday, October 30, 2023
Where: Deree DC Building
Organized by:
Office of Student Affairs , Deree Student Activities Board
Supported by:
NYX Professional Makeup , Sherlocked Homes
About the event
Halloween is right around the corner, and the anticipation is brewing! Prepare to be transported into a world of spooky delight and mesmerizing festivities. Our lineup of activities, from pumpkin carving to thrilling performances and a bone-chilling movie night, is ready to cast its spell and make this Halloween one for the books. Get ready!
Pumpkin Carving
Sharing the Journey | 12:00
Join the festive fun of pumpkin carving!
Put your carving skills to the test. Carve distinctive designs, let your imagination go wild, and enjoy the Halloween spookiness.
Get your Zombie Sip On
Student Lounge Corner | 12:00
Warm up your undead spirit!
Let the Deree Student Activities Board treat you to some steaming hot cocoa with whipped cream.
Pop-Up Halloween Escape Room:
DSA Office | 13:00 – 16:00
Unleash your inner detective with a Pop-Up Halloween Escape Room powered by Sherlocked Homes!
Step into a world of mystery and brain-teasing excitement as you unlock the secrets of a chilling story. The adventure starts at the DSA Office but hints and clues will be strategically placed around Deree campus, transforming the entire area into a haunted treasure hunt.
Spooktacularly Beautiful:
Student Lounge | 13:00 – 16:00
Enjoy Halloween in style! NYX Professional Makeup and Deree Fashion Club bring you a face-painting extravaganza!
Join us for an unforgettable blend of beauty and spookiness that’ll have you ready for a ghostly Halloween.
Bake sale:
Main Corridor | 14:00 – 16:00
Visit our Halloween Bake Sale hosted by Deree student clubs, organizations and societies.
Support, savor, and celebrate the season! Enjoy a variety of scary goodies that have been carefully and creatively made!
Zombie Thrills:
Student Lounge | 14:30 – 15:30
Undead rhythms will echo at DC as the Deree Cheer Team and the Broadway Club are getting ready for a thrilling performance!
Movie Night:
Student Lounge | 17:00 – 20:00
Get ready for a chilling evening at our Halloween movie night! It’s the perfect way to embrace the spooky, ominous season surrounded by good company.
Event Details
When: October 19, 2023 | 09:00-12:30
Where: ACG Events Hall – The American College of Greece, Gravias 6, Aghia Paraskevi campus
(Parking upon availability)
Organized by:
Office of Sustainability, Public Affairs – ACG
Center of Excellence in Sustainability – ACG
Rise Club Non-profit Organization
Supported by:
ACG Sustainability Leaders
Psychology Society, Deree – ACG
The event, to be held in Greek, is free and open to the public.
About the event
The event aims to inspire and empower mothers and women professionals through education, mental health support, and corporate sustainability and responsibility initiatives.
It features success stories and practical strategies to promote personal and professional growth in the context of motherhood; stories that aim to motivate and provide insights into personal growth and overcoming challenges.
The panel discussions focus on the role of education in empowering, for better career opportunities, emphasizing upskilling and reskilling strategies such as initiating eco-friendly businesses or initiatives. Issues on mental health will be discussed, recognizing the unique challenges that mothers face. Sustainable partnerships and best practices, undertaken by companies, will be showcased, presenting how mothers are positively impacted, while the former fulfil CSR objectives.
Agenda
09:00 | Registration
09:15 | Welcome Remarks
Claudia Carydis, Vice President Public Affairs, The American College of Greece
Ifigeneia Karanasiou, Founder & President, Rise Club Non-profit Organization
09:25 | Sharing the Journey | Inspirational success stories of mothers/women professionals
Cleopatra Tomais
Natassa Triantafyllidou, EMICERT, Lead Environmental Auditor, PMO
09:45 | Panel Discussion I | Empowering Mothers through Mental Health & Education
Eleni Petra, M.Sc., Scientific Collaborator, E.K. “Athena”, Head of the Women’s Innovation Unit (IUW)
Dr. Stella Apostolaki, Associate Professor of Environmental Science, Department of Science and Mathematics, Executive Director of the Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development, The American College of Greece
Meropi Michaleli, Psychoanalyst, Founder of Koidis, Member of the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society (HPS), IPA, SEPEA, Founding Member and Former President of the Greek Society for Infant Mental Health (W.A.I.M.H.)
Dr. Alexia Polissidis, CEO of Anacalypsis Therapeutics, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences Program, Department of Science and Mathematics, The American College of Greece
Moderator: Lina Giannarou, journalist, Kathimerini
11:00 | Discussion – Panell II | Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility to support mothers
Alexia Machaira, Sustainable Retail & Corporate Communication Manager, AB Vassilopoulos
Rania Assariotaki, Director, Office of Sustainability – Public Affairs, The American College of Greece / Ex-officio member, Academic Advisory Board, ACG Center of Excellence in Sustainability/ Affiliated member, ACG Center of Food, Tourism & Leisure / Member of the BoD, AASHE (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education)
Vasiliki Kapari, People Director, Wella Company
Melina Thomaidou, Head of Communications & Patient Relations, Abbvie
Moderator: Ifigeneia Karanasiou, Founder & President, Rise Club Non-profit Organization
12:00 | Breathing Techniques Workshop
Sophie Themelis, Wellness Coach, The American College of Greece
12:30 | Networking – Coffee Break by Dimello
“Dimello will be providing complimentary coffee and a special gift for all participants!” 
Speakers’ Bios
Stella Apostolaki, is Executive Director of the Centre of Excellence in Sustainability at the American College of Greece (ACG), Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Environmental Studies Program, Department of Science and Mathematics, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She teaches environmental science courses in the Environmental Studies, in the Biomedical Sciences and in the International Honours programs.
She has a wide research experience, she is expert evaluator of Calls for Proposals for European Commission, has worked as a researcher in collaboration with universities and authorities in Greece and in the U.K., and has participated in numerous EU funded projects. Her main research interests include: integrated water and storm water management, sustainable development and innovation, climate change, conservation of biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, public education, green urban planning with emphasis on amenity and biodiversity and implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Rania Assariotaki joined The American College of Greece in 2008. She currently holds the position of Director, Office of Sustainability. She has previously occupied the position of the first Senior Manager for Sustainability at ACG. Before joining ACG, she served in the field of customer service. She holds an MSc in Marketing from ALBA at The American College of Greece. Since December 2020, serves as an ex-officio member of the Academic Advisory Board of the ACG Center of Excellence in Sustainability and since April 2022 as an affiliate member of the ACG Center of Excellence in Food, Tourism, and Leisure. Under her coordination, in 2020, ACG was awarded the STARS Gold rating by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. Since September 2020 she participates as a mentor for sustainability issues in the mentorship program of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Starting January 2022, she serves as an elected member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Board of Directors. The purpose of the Board is to advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the general promotion of AASHE. In February 2021, she was appointed by AASHE to serve as a member of the AASHE Advisory Council for her constant commitment and support to promoting sustainability best practices and culture on and off campus. The Advisory Council is an advisory body whose input often has a significant impact on staff and board decisions of AASHE. In February 2020 became a member of the Corporate Responsibility Committee of the American – Hellenic Chamber of Commerce. In 2015 she was certified as a GRI G4 reporter and in July 2016 received her certification as a Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner approved by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). Also, she has received certifications in: Carbon Reduction Strategy, Sustainability Reporting, Social Impact Assessment & SROI. In August 2019, she was certified as a Sustainability Management professional, and in October 2021 in High Impact Leadership from the Institute for Sustainability Leadership, University of Cambridge.
Claudia Carydis Benopoulou has been Vice President of Public Affairs at The American College of Greece since June 2012. Her responsibilities include cultivating mutually beneficial relations with key stakeholders of both the private & public sectors. She is the ACG liaison with government officials, public authorities and foreign missions in Greece. As part of her portfolio, Claudia oversees College Events and the Office of Sustainability, which is responsible for the sustainability reporting, implementation of sustainability best practices and policies at ACG, as well as the relevant awareness & community engagement initiatives and partnerships with national/international organizations. Under her leadership, in 2020, ACG was awarded the Gold STARS rating by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education in recognition of sustainability best practices implemented in 5 categories (Academics, Operations, Planning & Administration, Social Engagement, Leadership & Innovation).
Claudia has been working at ACG since 2005 and was initially the Executive Director of Alumni Relations. She serves as an ex-officio member on the Academic Advisory Board of the ACG Institute of Global Affairs, is an elected member of the Board of Directors of the American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) for a second term (2022-2025) and a member of the AMCHAM Education, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Committee since 2017.
Claudia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Deree-The American College of Greece and a Master’s degree in International Relations & Communication from Boston University, US.
Vasiliki Kapari, People Director of Wella Company, has studies in International Relations and Human Resources Management. She has acquired 17 years of professional experience in HR departments in Technology, Hotel, Wellness Services and FMCG industries, with local and global roles, in multinational and Greek enterprises. For the last 13 years, she has been dealing with Corporate Responsibility both within companies and in organizations & forums, such as the Hellenic American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce.
Ifigeneia Karanasiou is the founder of Rise Club Non-profit Organisation. She is a D.P.L.G. architect, graduate from Ecole Superieure d’Architecture de Paris – Belleville and a mother of 3. She has worked as an architect in offices in London and Brussels and currently working in Athens. She is also the co- founder of Agora Greece, an e-shop that aims to promote organic Greek products supporting small local producers and promote the treasures of the Greek Land all over the world.
From very early she started being involved with social issues such as gender equality at workplace, role of women in the modern era and women’s work following motherhood.
It wasn’t until after her divorce that Ifigeneia decided to found Rise Club, a Non-profit Organisation supporting unemployed mothers to return to workforce, by updating and upgrading their soft and digital skills, promoting their emotional health and empowering them. Rise Club aims to create sustainable employment opportunities for single mothers and enable them to achieve the needed balance between family and professional life.
Rise Club’s mission for #digitalera is to increase social and economic mobility amongst low or even no-income stay-at-home mothers by providing the necessary tools, skillsets and confidence through online courses related to their career aspirations, providing them opportunities to re-integrate to workforce and thrive in their life; thereby strengthening generations of families and children to flourish and succeed.
For the past 18 years, Alexia Machaira has worked as the Head of Communication and Corporate Responsibility at AB Vasilopoulos. Her main role is corporate communication with key social partners and the media, while also overseeing the coordination of the Corporate Responsibility strategy. With ten years of prior experience in advertising companies, she has studied Law at Paris II – Assas University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the American University of Paris.
Meropi Michaleli is a psychoanalyst with over twenty-five years of experience in prenatal counseling and psychotherapy in both public and private centers in Greece (Children’s Hospital, “Alexandra” Hospital, “Elena Venizelou” Maternity Hospital). She is a member of the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society (HPS), the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA), and the European Society for Psychoanalysis of Children and Adolescents (SEPEA). Additionally, she is a psychosomatic psychotherapist and a member of the Hellenic Psychosomatic Society, with training from the Institute of Psychosomatics in Paris (IPSO-PARIS). She is a founding member (1993) and former president (2013-2019) of the Hellenic Society for the Mental Health of Infants.
Since 1996, Ms. Michaleli has been involved in training healthcare professionals in the prenatal period with the aim of detecting, treating, and preventing psychopathology during this time. She teaches and studies the psychoanalytic approach and understanding of the prenatal period, the reproductive process, and the early traumatic experiences of this period. She works privately as a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist for parents, infants, and adults. Her innovative contribution to prenatal psychotherapy with parents and infants and the education of interdisciplinary healthcare teams is summarized in her audio interview with the International Psychoanalytic Association.
She studied Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology at the University of Sorbonne (Paris V – René Descartes) and holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Athens. She was the scientific coordinator of the European Horizon Program “Birth and Future – Training of Professionals for a Medical-Psychological Approach to the Prenatal Age” (1996-2000), which is included in the programs promoting the mental health of children under six years in Europe by the Mental Health Directorate of the European Communities.
Ms. Michaleli has taught in the postgraduate program titled “Reproductive-Regenerative Medicine” at the 1st Obstetrics-Gynecology Clinic of the University of Athens. From 2014 to 2016, she was the scientific coordinator of the postgraduate program “Promotion of Mental Health during Pregnancy, Neonatal, and Infant Period” co-organized by the Hellenic Society for the Mental Health of Infants and the Child Health Department of the National School of Public Health. She contributes to the collective volume of the International Psychoanalytic Association, “Applying Psychoanalysis in Medical Care” (Routledge 2022), with her overall research and clinical work.
Eleni Petra holds a Diploma in Computer Engineering and Informatics, from the Technical University of Patras, Greece, and a Master of Science in Computation, the University of Manchester, Institute of Science and Technology (U.M.I.S.T.) Her technical specialty is in Information Systems, User Interfaces, Human Factors in MMI, Data Base Management Systems, e-infrastructures, data infrastructures.
Over the past 30 years she has worked as a Scientific consultant and Project Manager for a number of Research Centers, companies, government agencies, and the European Economic Union (IST, Esprit programme, FP6, FP7, Horizon programmes). She has served as a Project Manager and Technical Coordinator for the technical and management administration (included 6.800 projects of informatics in the framework of the Sectoral Operational Programme “Information Society” of the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) as Deloitte senior manager, of over 65 projects of PIRAEUS BANK and ETBA, as a Project Manager and Technical Coordinator for the MIS in the Greek Ministries of Public Works (Access points and Road Accesses) and Industry (EPV). While working at FORTH (Foundation of Research and Technology) in Crete she was Project or Team leader in ESPRIT Projects (Intelligent Workstation – IWS, ITHACA, etc.) and the Associate Manager of the Hellenic Esprit Special Action in Multimedia and CIM.
Currently, she is working for ATHENA RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CENTER, and University of Athens as Project Manager in Horizon2020 projects related to research infrastructures (RDA) and Virtual research environments for marine environment and acquaculture (BlueBridge H2020 project).
In parallel, she supports as scientific consultant the American School of Classical Studies in Athens and the Archaelogical Society at Athens.
Melina Thomaidou is, a senior manager & strategist with variety of experience in fields of public affairs, strategic communication, external relations and patient advocacy, digital marketing, PR & New Media, sales and marketing, clinical affairs, successfully leading a variety of positions and businesses growth, driving change in brand awareness and strategic health initiatives for companies in the pharmaceutical sector. Adept at implementing product launches, strategic communication, crisis management, public relations and corporate social responsibility programs that enhance brand image and generate positive media coverage. A visionary, proactive, strategic thinker with excellent inter-personal and presentation skills able to keep the big picture in mind and at the same time focus on details always in the spectrum of innovation. Mother of Dimitris & Dora.
Sophie Themelis, was born and raised in Amman, Jordan. With a BA in Dance and a strong background in exercise, meditation and wellness, she has been working since 1990 at Deree as a group fitness instructor, faculty member, Recreational Sports Coordinator and finally Executive Coordinator, Wellness. Her expertise in group fitness and personal training enabled her to work in spas and sports clubs in Greece and Jordan and had a daily fitness program on Jordanian National Television. She has participated in congresses and seminars in Greece and abroad with the latest being: The Pilates Coach-Germany, The Physicalmind Institute/The Method Pilates -U.S.A, Grounding, Reiki, Biosynthesis, Pranic Healing Light- Greece. She has been a member of IDEA (The Health and Fitness Source) since 1998. Sophie speaks Arabic, English, French and Greek.
Alexia V. Polissidis holds a BSc Honors Pharmacology degree from the University of Alberta, Canada and a PhD in Psychopharmacology from the Medical School, University of Athens. She is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacology at The American College of Greece and an independently funded Junior Research Team Leader at the Center for Clinical, Experimental Surgery, and Translational Research at the Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, where she also established in 2011 the NeuroBehavior Rodent Phenotyping Facility. She has a background in psychopharmacology and translational neuroscience with expertise in preclinical drug screening, cannabinoid pharmacology and transgenic and viral rodent models of neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases. Her current research interests include 1) gene-environment interactions and their contribution to the mechanisms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) pathogenesis, 2) identification of potential phenotypes or biomarkers to permit early intervention with neuroprotective therapies for PD, and 3) mechanisms underlying the psychotropic and therapeutic effects of cannabinoids and other psychotropic drugs. Alexia has received 2 grants and 6 awards for her research, published 38 peer-reviewed papers, and co-authored two book chapters. Alexia currently serves as a member of the Governing Council of the Hellenic Society for Neuroscience. She was a member of the first National Committee for Medicinal Cannabis Products and an external advisor for the European Medicines Agency Expert for the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use. Alexia is also Co-founder and CEO of Anacalypsis Therapeutics, an Athens-based biotech discovering novel therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative diseases.
Event Details
When: Every Monday
Where: Gerakas / Cholargos Farmers’ Markets
When: Every Friday
Where: Aghia Paraskevi Farmers’ Market
Organized by: Office of Public Affairs
powered by: NGO Boroume
- Are you a member of the ACG Community (Student/Faculty/Staff)?
- Do you want to engage in volunteer community-based work?
- Are you interested in helping reduce food waste while helping others in need?
Then, we are looking for YOU!
Event Details
When: Every Monday
Where: Gerakas / Cholargos Farmers’ Markets
When: Every Friday
Where: Aghia Paraskevi Farmers’ Market
Organized by: Office of Public Affairs
powered by: NGO Boroume
- Are you a member of the ACG Community (Student/Faculty/Staff)?
- Do you want to engage in volunteer community-based work?
- Are you interested in helping reduce food waste while helping others in need?
Then, we are looking for YOU!
Event Details
When: Every Monday
Where: Gerakas / Cholargos Farmers’ Markets
When: Every Friday
Where: Aghia Paraskevi Farmers’ Market
Organized by: Office of Public Affairs
powered by: NGO Boroume
- Are you a member of the ACG Community (Student/Faculty/Staff)?
- Do you want to engage in volunteer community-based work?
- Are you interested in helping reduce food waste while helping others in need?
Then, we are looking for YOU!
Event Details
When: Every Monday
Where: Gerakas / Cholargos Farmers’ Markets
When: Every Friday
Where: Aghia Paraskevi Farmers’ Market
Organized by: Office of Public Affairs
powered by: NGO Boroume
- Are you a member of the ACG Community (Student/Faculty/Staff)?
- Do you want to engage in volunteer community-based work?
- Are you interested in helping reduce food waste while helping others in need?
Then, we are looking for YOU!
Event Details
When: Every Monday
Where: Gerakas / Cholargos Farmers’ Markets
When: Every Friday
Where: Aghia Paraskevi Farmers’ Market
Organized by: Office of Public Affairs
powered by: NGO Boroume
- Are you a member of the ACG Community (Student/Faculty/Staff)?
- Do you want to engage in volunteer community-based work?
- Are you interested in helping reduce food waste while helping others in need?
Then, we are looking for YOU!
Event Details
When: Every Monday
Where: Gerakas / Cholargos Farmers’ Markets
When: Every Friday
Where: Aghia Paraskevi Farmers’ Market
Organized by: Office of Public Affairs
powered by: NGO Boroume
- Are you a member of the ACG Community (Student/Faculty/Staff)?
- Do you want to engage in volunteer community-based work?
- Are you interested in helping reduce food waste while helping others in need?
Then, we are looking for YOU!
Event Details
When: Every Monday
Where: Gerakas / Cholargos Farmers’ Markets
When: Every Friday
Where: Aghia Paraskevi Farmers’ Market
Organized by: Office of Public Affairs
powered by: NGO Boroume
- Are you a member of the ACG Community (Student/Faculty/Staff)?
- Do you want to engage in volunteer community-based work?
- Are you interested in helping reduce food waste while helping others in need?
Then, we are looking for YOU!
Event Details
When: Every Monday
Where: Gerakas / Cholargos Farmers’ Markets
When: Every Friday
Where: Aghia Paraskevi Farmers’ Market
Organized by: Office of Public Affairs
powered by: NGO Boroume
- Are you a member of the ACG Community (Student/Faculty/Staff)?
- Do you want to engage in volunteer community-based work?
- Are you interested in helping reduce food waste while helping others in need?
Then, we are looking for YOU!
Event Details
When: Every Monday
Where: Gerakas / Cholargos Farmers’ Markets
When: Every Friday
Where: Aghia Paraskevi Farmers’ Market
Organized by: Office of Public Affairs
powered by: NGO Boroume
- Are you a member of the ACG Community (Student/Faculty/Staff)?
- Do you want to engage in volunteer community-based work?
- Are you interested in helping reduce food waste while helping others in need?
Then, we are looking for YOU!
Event Details
When: Every Monday
Where: Gerakas / Cholargos Farmers’ Markets
When: Every Friday
Where: Aghia Paraskevi Farmers’ Market
Organized by: Office of Public Affairs
powered by: NGO Boroume
- Are you a member of the ACG Community (Student/Faculty/Staff)?
- Do you want to engage in volunteer community-based work?
- Are you interested in helping reduce food waste while helping others in need?
Then, we are looking for YOU!
Event Details
SARONIDA BEACH CLEANING
When:Sunday, May 28 2023, 11:00-13:00
Where: Saronida Beach
Organized by:
The American College of Greece
Healthy Seas
Ghost Diving Greece
Supported by:
Saronikos Municipality
About the event
Οn the occasion of World Environment Day, The American College of Greece and Healthy Seas are organizing a beach cleanup event and environmental education activities along the Saronida coast. Moreover, volunteer divers from Ghost Diving Greece will remove debris found underwater in the surrounding area.
About Healthy Seas
Healthy Seas is a non-profit organisation with a mission to remove waste from the seas, in particular fishing nets, and ensure marine litter will become a valuable resource. Nylon fishing nets are regenerated into ECONYL® yarn, a high-quality raw material used to create new products, such as socks, swimwear, sportswear or carpets, while other types of plastic nets are also reused, becoming jewelry, accessories or provided for research and education purposes. Since its founding in 2013, Healthy Seas has collected over 905 tons of fishing nets and other marine litter with the help of volunteer divers and fishers.
About Ghost Diving Greece
Ghost Diving Greece has been operating since 2015 aiming at the removal of ghost nets from reefs and wrecks. The team is made up of volunteer divers with specialized know-how and equipment, necessary for the implementation of these demanding activities. It is part of the international network of the Ghost Diving Foundation.
Theoni Water supports ACG
Event Details
SARONIDA BEACH CLEANING
When:Sunday, May 28 2023, 11:00-13:00
Where: Saronida Beach
Organized by:
The American College of Greece
Healthy Seas
Ghost Diving Greece
Supported by:
Saronikos Municipality
About the event
Οn the occasion of World Environment Day, The American College of Greece and Healthy Seas are organizing a beach cleanup event and environmental education activities along the Saronida coast. Moreover, volunteer divers from Ghost Diving Greece will remove debris found underwater in the surrounding area.
About Healthy Seas
Healthy Seas is a non-profit organisation with a mission to remove waste from the seas, in particular fishing nets, and ensure marine litter will become a valuable resource. Nylon fishing nets are regenerated into ECONYL® yarn, a high-quality raw material used to create new products, such as socks, swimwear, sportswear or carpets, while other types of plastic nets are also reused, becoming jewelry, accessories or provided for research and education purposes. Since its founding in 2013, Healthy Seas has collected over 905 tons of fishing nets and other marine litter with the help of volunteer divers and fishers.
About Ghost Diving Greece
Ghost Diving Greece has been operating since 2015 aiming at the removal of ghost nets from reefs and wrecks. The team is made up of volunteer divers with specialized know-how and equipment, necessary for the implementation of these demanding activities. It is part of the international network of the Ghost Diving Foundation.
Theoni Water supports ACG
Event Details
When: Every Monday
Where: Gerakas / Cholargos Farmers’ Markets
When: Every Friday
Where: Aghia Paraskevi Farmers’ Market
Organized by: Office of Public Affairs
powered by: NGO Boroume
- Are you a member of the ACG Community (Student/Faculty/Staff)?
- Do you want to engage in volunteer community-based work?
- Are you interested in helping reduce food waste while helping others in need?
Then, we are looking for YOU!
Event Details
When: Every Monday
Where: Gerakas / Cholargos Farmers’ Markets
When: Every Friday
Where: Aghia Paraskevi Farmers’ Market
Organized by: Office of Public Affairs
powered by: NGO Boroume
- Are you a member of the ACG Community (Student/Faculty/Staff)?
- Do you want to engage in volunteer community-based work?
- Are you interested in helping reduce food waste while helping others in need?
Then, we are looking for YOU!
Event Details
When: Every Monday
Where: Gerakas / Cholargos Farmers’ Markets
When: Every Friday
Where: Aghia Paraskevi Farmers’ Market
Organized by: Office of Public Affairs
powered by: NGO Boroume
- Are you a member of the ACG Community (Student/Faculty/Staff)?
- Do you want to engage in volunteer community-based work?
- Are you interested in helping reduce food waste while helping others in need?
Then, we are looking for YOU!
Event Details
When: Every Monday
Where: Gerakas / Cholargos Farmers’ Markets
When: Every Friday
Where: Aghia Paraskevi Farmers’ Market
Organized by: Office of Public Affairs
powered by: NGO Boroume
- Are you a member of the ACG Community (Student/Faculty/Staff)?
- Do you want to engage in volunteer community-based work?
- Are you interested in helping reduce food waste while helping others in need?
Then, we are looking for YOU!
Event Details
When: Every Monday
Where: Gerakas / Cholargos Farmers’ Markets
When: Every Friday
Where: Aghia Paraskevi Farmers’ Market
Organized by: Office of Public Affairs
powered by: NGO Boroume
- Are you a member of the ACG Community (Student/Faculty/Staff)?
- Do you want to engage in volunteer community-based work?
- Are you interested in helping reduce food waste while helping others in need?
Then, we are looking for YOU!
Event Details
When: Thursday, January 26, 2023 | 17:00-20:00
Where: ACG Events Hall, The American College of Greece
Organized by: ACG Center of Excellence in Logistics, Shipping and Transportation (CoELST) & the Greek Energy Forum (GEF)
by January 24
Parking upon availability.
About the event
Learn about our plans to collaborate toward expanding and disseminating the energy state of the art, perform research, publish articles and reports as well as train the current and future professionals. After the event, a prestigious group of high-level international energy executives and regulators will participate in an exciting panel discussion titled “Lessons learned from the energy crisis and the way forward”.
Agenda
16:30 – 17:00 | Registration and coffee
17:00 – 17:20 | Welcome speeches
- Panos Vlachopoulos – ACG Vice President of Academic Affairs
- Alexandros Lagakos – Co-Founder Greek Energy Forum, COO of Blue Grid
- Alexandra Sdoukou – Secretary General for Energy & Mineral Resources, Ministry for the Environment and Energy
17:20 – 17:45 | The ACG-GEF cooperation
- George Kokosalakis – Executive Director, ACG Center of Excellence in Logistics, Shipping, and Transportation
- Michalis Mathioulakis – GEF Academic Director, Energy Strategy Analyst
17:45 – 19:30 | Panel discussion: Lessons learned from the energy crisis and the way forward
- Nikos Tsafos – Chief energy adviser to the Prime Minister of Greece, Pierce Alumnus 1999
- David Livingston – Senior Advisor, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate
- Athanasios Dagoumas – President at Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE)
- Rikard Scoufias – Chairman, Hellenic Hydrocarbons and Energy Resources Management Company S.A. (HEREMA)
- Yanos Michopoulos – Corporate Governance and ESG – Institute of Directors
- Stella Zacharia – TERNA ENERGY, Head of Energy Assessment, Policy & Regulation / CEO, OPTIMUS ENERGY
19:30 – 19:50 | Q&A Session
19:50 – 20:00 | Closing remarks
- Panagiotis Mavroeidis Kamperis, GEF Management Committee and Short Term LNG Trader at Qatar Gas
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Vassilis Mitrelis – Credit Risk Manager, Informa (Lloyds Intelligence List), GEF Member, Deree Alumnus 2017
20:00 – 21:00 | Open discussion & networking
- Light buffet will be offered
The zoom link to join online the event is
Meeting ID: 977 1822 1383