Calendar

Echoes of Exaptation

When: Thursday, 4 December 2025
Exhibition Opening: 4 December 2025 at 12:30-14:30
Duration: December 4-11 | Visiting Hours: 10:00 to 20:00

Where: Art Center Gallery (Student Gallery), AC Building, 6 Gravias Street, 15342, Agia Paraskevi

Organized by:
The Visual Arts Program – Effie Halivopoulou
The American College of Greece

Supported by:
The Dean’s Office

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About the event:

Final Projects by the students of the Art Research class. The students researched the New Normal, our lives after Covid, and reflected by making paintings, video, installations and sculpture. Participating students: Lauren Eisele – Yocum, Matea Gesuale, Gesthimani Kapralou, George Papazoglou, Angela Rappa, Keylisabel Santiago, Donatella Torres, Veronica Vergoue.

The event is free and open to the public.

For further clarifications, please contact Niki Kladakis at [email protected]

Get Ready to Embrace the Magic of the Season!

When: December 8, 9, 10 | 2025

Where: Deree Main Corridor & Student Lounge

Organized by:
Office of Student Affairs

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About the event

Step into a world of twinkling lights, delightful aromas, and festive joy!

Join us for a Christmas Celebration & Bake Sale hosted by student clubs, organizations, and societies. A day filled with warmth, laughter, and holiday magic. Enjoy delicious treats, joyful activities, and the spirit of giving this Christmas.

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Monday, December 8

Christmas Movie Screenings
Student Lounge | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Drop by the Student Lounge in the morning for a lineup of classic Christmas movies. Perfect for getting comfy, relaxing, and enjoying the day.

Charm Me Workshop – Create Your Own Lucky Charm for 2026
Student Lounge | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Join us for a cheerful workshop where you can design a lucky charm for the new year. Add a bit of sparkle and personal touches to create a keepsake that brings good vibes into 2026.

Christmas Bake Sale – Student Clubs, Organizations and Societies
Main Corridor | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Follow the delicious smells down the Main Corridor! Pick up homemade treats, enjoy seasonal bakes, and chat with our student groups while you’re there.

Hot Chocolate – Deree Student Association
Student Lounge Kitchenette | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Join the Student Government in the Kitchenette for a cozy winter treat! The perfect pick-me-up for a wintry, Christmas-y day. Come sip, relax, and enjoy some festive warmth with friends!

Songs of Compassion, Endurance & Peace – ACG Choir
Library Patio | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Stop by the Library Patio to hear the ACG Choir fill the space with feel-good melodies. It’s a lovely way to pause and enjoy the moment.

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Tuesday, December 9

Aurora Art Project Workshop hosted by the Deree Orientation Leaders – Create Your Own Christmas Candle
Student Lounge | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Join us for a cozy candle-making session and create a candle that brings a warm glow to your space. It’s a simple, relaxing way to get into the Christmas mood.

Second-Hand Bazaar & Raffle – Fashion Club
Main Corridor | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Check out pre-loved finds, take part in a fun raffle, and support sustainability all while browsing great pieces you might take home.

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Wednesday, December 10

Handmade Stars Workshop – Behavioral Neuroscience Club
Main Corridor | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Bring your ideas to the table and craft your own handmade star. Take a moment to enjoy the reflective side of Christmas while adding your personal touch.

 

 

 

When: Monday, December 8, 2025 | 14:30-15:30
Where: via Zoom

Organized by:
ACG Counseling Center, Deree – The American College of Greece

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About the event

Behind every statistic on student suicidality is a story that deserves to be understood. In this webinar, we’ll unpack the complexity of suicidal thoughts and behaviors — from passive vs. active ideation to the distinction between ideation and attempts. We’ll examine how academic, financial, and socio-economic pressures affect young adults, and how suicide reverberates through families and campus communities.

Participants will gain tools for recognizing early signs, applying Psychological First Aid (PFA), and accessing key support resources.

Join us as we replace silence with understanding and stigma with compassion!

 

 

 

Meeting ID: 912 0537 7103
Passcode: 904973

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For more information contact the ACG Counseling Center, [email protected]

or call 210 600 9800 ext. 1080

From Insight to Impact: A Masterclass in Contemporary Media Strategy

When:
Monday, December 8, 2025 | 18:40
Where:
6th Level Auditorium, Deree – The American College of Greece

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About the masterclass

Ever wondered how brands decide where, when, and how to reach you?

Join veteran media strategists from Publicis Media for an inside look at how campaigns actually come to life. In this masterclass, we’ll explore the “Make It” framework, a three-phase approach used by one of the world’s top communications groups to turn business challenges into breakthrough media strategies.

Together, we’ll journey through the complete lifecycle of campaign development: uncovering consumer insights, defining growth strategies, crafting connected experiences across TV, digital, OOH and beyond, and measuring what actually works. Through real case studies and proprietary tools, you’ll see how agencies navigate today’s most pressing challenges, from signal fragmentation to privacy changes, while delivering measurable business results. Essential for anyone building a career in advertising, marketing, or communications.

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About the speakers

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The masterclass is addressed to all communications students, both graduate and undergraduate.

Certifications of attendance will be given.

When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 19:30
Where: Pierce Theater, The American College of Greece [6 Gravias str., Aghia Paraskevi, GR-15342]

Organized by:
+plefsis AMKE

 

 

 

 

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About the event

The American College of Greece is pleased to welcome to its campus the theatrical performance “Aimilion Years: A Journey Through Human History,” presented by the Lipsi Island Junior–Senior High School. We are delighted to share that the students from the island of Lipsi are ready to travel to Athens to present the important work they have created with so much effort, care, and dedication.

It would be a great pleasure for +plefsis—and for the students of the Lipsi Theater Group—if you would also invite any friends who are interested in the initiative and would enjoy attending the performance.

The performance will be held in Greek and is free and open to the public. Parking on campus upon availability.

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You can view the event invitation here.

Please note that confirmation of attendance is required for entry to the venue.

When: Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 | 14:30-15:30
Where: Arts Center Auditorium, Deree – The American College of Greece

Organized by:
IREA Student Society – The American College of Greece

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About the event

Join the IREA Student Society for a conversation with President Wingenbach. Come listen to and ask questions about this critical moment in global affairs.

The aim of this event is to offer students the opportunity to engage the President in discussion on issues of concern to them regarding the current challenges to democracy.

The discussion will focus on Democratic Agonism in an Age of Antagonism – a prevalent concern in the contemporary political context. The event will entail lively Q&A session with President Wingenbach.

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For more information please contact [email protected]

When:
Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 14:30-15:30
Where:
DC Faculty Lounge (ACG) with Online Attendance via Zoom
Organized by:
Frances Rich School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences & School of Psychology and Human Development
Deree – The American College of Greece

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About the event

What does it mean to teach and learn in the “uncomfort zone”, those spaces of uncertainty, constraint, and rapid change that define online education today? This talk invites learning designers, graduate students and faculty from all disciplines to explore how such spaces can unlock new forms of creativity, connection, and co-learning.

Drawing on the personal creativity manifesto (Nerantzi, 2019) and key contributions from Craft (2008), Jackson (1996), hooks (1994), and others, we will examine how imagination and inventiveness help us make sense of our teaching experiences and shape our face-to-face, and online practices. We will look at how creativity can flourish within constraints, supporting educators’ motivation to design stimulating, open, and collaborative learning experiences (Nerantzi & Thomas, 2019; Atenas et al., 2025). Central to this are vulnerability and trust, which lay the foundations for meaningful relationships and vibrant learning communities (Brantmeier, 2013; Armellini et al., 2021).

We will discuss practical strategies and design prompts to foster creative engagement, build inclusive learning communities, and embrace uncertainty “at the edge of chaos” (Kleiman, 2011). We will also consider what the arrival of AI means for today’s education: how public AI and open practices can amplify learning (UNESCO, 2024) and how creativity may increasingly become a shared space between humans and machines (Celis Bueno et al., 2025; Mateson, 2025).

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This event is open to educators and researchers across disciplines.

 

 

For inquiries, please contact: Dr. Maria Avgerinou, Director- MA in Learning Design and Technology at [email protected]

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About the speaker

Prof. Chrissi Nerantzi (NTF, CATE, PFHEA)
Dr. Chrissi Nerantzi (NTF, CATE, PFHEA) is Professor of Creative and Open Education in the School of Education and Senior Lead for the Knowledge Equity Network at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom. She also co-chairs the ICDE Open Education Network. A GO-GN alumna and an internationally recognised scholar in creative and open education, she has built a rich career as an educator, programmer, translator, academic development consultant, and educational innovator.

Dr. Nerantzi is an exceptionally active researcher who has led numerous open, cross-sector professional development and educational initiatives (created with and for educators and students across institutions and countries), which have endured over time. She is the founder of the internationally award-winning #creativeHE community. The open, collective project genAI, a #creativeHE initiative she coordinates, received the Open Education Excellence Award in the Open Curation/Repository category from OEGlobal. Her current open, interactive project, Learning with AI, invites students to take on the role of curators by collecting examples of how they use artificial intelligence in their learning journeys.

• Email: [email protected]

Website: Chrissi Nerantzi, my development space |  LinkedIn |  Googlescholar |  Researchgate | ORCID

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The event is free and open to the students and faculty of ACG.

Pillars of Democracy Town Hall: The example of Zohran Mamdani

When: Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 19:00
Where: ACG Plaka building, Ipitou Str. 17B, Plaka, Athens

Co-organized by:
The Demos Center of The American College of Greece and Prwtovoulia Newn

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Panelists:

Elena Papadimitriou
Head of Editorial, FYI News
Antonis Galanopoulos
Researcher, Political Science & Project Coordinator, Eteron
Petros Ioannidis
Founder & Political Analyst, About People
Nikos Vasilopoulos
Co-Founder of Prwtovoulia Newn & Political Organizer

Moderator:

Kostis Katsanevas
Managing Director of Career Gate

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About the event

Join us for a discussion in Greek about the campaigning style of the next young mayor of New York City. To what extent can democracy be strengthened from a center of power that is at the grassroots level? By a younger generation. And convincing people of older generations to join.

Can Mamdani’s example of making connections with communities, listening to and understanding their needs, hand-to-hand contact with individuals who are eager to share their concerns, get them to the polls to vote, and further encourage them to participate?