Where: Deree Track and Field – Aghia Paraskevi Campus

The American College of Greece is proud to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026 at the Nineteenth Graduate School Commencement Ceremony. This milestone event marks the culmination of years of dedication, perseverance, and academic accomplishment as graduate students receive their degrees and join the global ACG alumni community.

Faculty, staff, family members, friends, alumni, and distinguished guests will gather to honor the graduates and celebrate their academic journey. The ceremony will recognize academic achievement and commemorate the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the lives and careers of ACG graduates.

The ceremony will begin promptly at 20:30. Graduates participating in the ceremony are required to attend a mandatory commencement rehearsal on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 18:00 at the Deree Track and Field.

Following the ceremony, a reception will be held on the Deree Lawn for graduates and their guests.

Attendance is by invitation only. Invitations will be issued electronically through the Eventora platform and assigned individually to graduates.

Graduating students can find detailed information regarding commencement procedures, rehearsal requirements, academic regalia, guest invitations, and parking arrangements in the Graduate Commencement Guide.

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Where: Deree Track and Field – Aghia Paraskevi Campus

The American College of Greece is proud to celebrate the achievements of the Undergraduate Class of 2026 at the Sixtieth Deree Commencement Ceremony. This milestone event marks the culmination of years of dedication, perseverance, and academic accomplishment as graduating students receive their degrees and join the global ACG alumni community.

Faculty, staff, family members, friends, alumni, and distinguished guests will gather to honor the graduates and celebrate their academic journey. The ceremony will recognize student achievement and commemorate the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the lives of ACG graduates.

Following the ceremony, a reception will be held on the Deree Lawn for graduates and their guests.

Attendance is by invitation only.

Graduating students can find detailed information regarding commencement procedures, academic regalia, guest invitations, and ceremony logistics in the Commencement Guide.

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When:
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 19:00–21:00
Where:
ACG Plaka Building, Ipitou 17b, Plaka, Athens
Organized by:
The BRIDGE Project Team, Deree – The American College of Greece, in collaboration with Alba Graduate Business School

About the event

The BRIDGE Project Team invites you to the second roundtable of BRIDGE (Building Responsible Institutional Dialogue for Governance and Empowerment), focusing on gender-based violence and the contemporary challenges related to its prevention, protection, and institutional response.

As gender-based violence continues to constitute a major social problem with profound personal, social, and institutional implications, the discussion seeks to foster dialogue and collaboration among civil society organizations, institutional actors, and the academic community. At a time when gender-based violence remains highly prominent in public discourse and continues to raise pressing social and political concerns, the need for effective policies of prevention, protection, and support, as well as stronger cooperation between institutions and civil society organizations, is more important than ever.

The BRIDGE project aims to strengthen the meaningful participation of Civil Society Organizations in public policy-making processes. Through a dynamic digital platform of Open Educational Resources (OER), six thematic roundtables focusing on migration and refugee issues, gender-based violence, sexual identity and equality, child protection, homelessness, and public space and democracy, as well as a series of podcasts, the project creates spaces for exchange and engagement among civil society, public institutions, and the academic community. The project’s outcomes will include concrete policy recommendations and a Best Practices Handbook aimed at strengthening collaboration and democratic participation.

Speakers

• Katerina Patsogianni, Secretary General for Equality and Human Rights, Hellenic Ministry of Social Cohesion & Family
• Maria Stratigaki, Professor Emerita of Social Policy, Panteion University, Deputy Mayor for Equality, Municipality of Athens
• Mika Ioannidou, Head of the Greek Coordination of the European Women’s Lobby
• Laura Alipranti, Emeritus Research Director, National Centre for Social Research (EKKE), Member of the Board of Directors of the International Alliance of Women (IAW)
• Anna Vouyiouka, Representative of DIOTIMA, social scientist- expert on gender issues
• Emmanuela Mousama, Founder of the DYNAME Project

Moderator

Chryssa Zachou, Chair of the Department of Social Sciences, Deree – The American College of Greece

The event is free and open to the public, and will be held in Greek.

For more information email us at bridge@alba.acg.edu

BRIDGE Project Manager: Aristotelis Alexopoulos (Alba Graduate Business School)
BRIDGE Project Team members: Lilika Trikalinou, Chryssa Zachou, Nikos Lampas, Chara Chioni-Chotouman, Effie Fokas (Deree- Department of Social Sciences)

Το έργο BRIDGE / ΓΕΦΥΡΑ – ΦΟΡΟΥΜ ΘΕΣΜΙΚΟΥ ΔΙΑΛΟΓΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΣΥΜΜΕΤΟΧΙΚΗΣ ΔΙΑΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΣΗΣ υλοποιείται στο πλαίσιο του προγράμματος PLATO, με φορέα υλοποίησης το Alba Graduate Business School. Το PLATO συγχρηματοδοτείται από την Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση, μέσω του προγράμματος Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV), το Ίδρυμα Μποδοσάκη και το Κέντρο Στήριξης ΜΚΟ με συνολικό ποσό επιχορήγησης €3,1 εκ.

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Organized by:
ACG Health & Wellness Center – The American College of Greece

About the event

Participate in the “Together” photo contest, a creative highlight of this year’s Mind Body Spirit Fest 2026. This theme invites you to explore the profound connections that bind us all—humans, animals, the environment, and the universe we inhabit. We are looking for submissions that illustrate the unity of life, whether through quiet moments of solidarity, the untouched beauty of nature, or the powerful bonds shared across species. Use your lens to showcase how we unite, heal, and grow in harmony, and share your reflections on what “togetherness” means to you.

For further clarifications, please contact s.themelis@acg.edu

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CyberSecDome | Proposal for EU Project ‘CyberSecDome’ Presentation

When:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 17:00-19:00
Where:
AC Auditorium, Deree – The American College of Greece
Supported by:
MIS & IT societies

Agenda

Presenters

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New Composers – New Soloists Vol.II
Yriart’s Annual Synthesis Music Lab Concert

When:
Friday, June 5, 2026 | 19.00
Where:
7th level Auditorium, Deree – The American College of Greece
Organized by:
YRIART, a non-profit organization operating in Athens and throughout Greece, dedicated to promoting and supporting emerging classical musicians while fostering innovation in contemporary music composition.

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World Enviroment Day 2026 – Conserving Biodiversity to protect the Climate – the Thrace Experience

When:
Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 15:30-17:00
Where:
AC Auditorium, Deree – The American College of Greece
Organized by:
ACG Center of Excellence in Sustainability
Environmental Studies Program, Deree – ACG

Opening
Dr. Stella Apostolaki, Supervisor of the Field Course in Environmental Studies, Executive Director of the Center of Excellence in Sustainability

Video – The field course experience
Prepared by Elena Lego, Student of the Environmental Studies Program

Nestos River – transboundary and management issues
Aris-Guy (Aria) Verney-Provatas, Student of the Environmental Studies Program

Nestos River Biodiversity
Philippe de Stoutz, Student of the Biomedical Sciences Program

The protected forest of Frakto – Overview and Management
Christina Christodoulou, Student of the Environmental Studies Program

The protected forest of Frakto – Biodiversity
Memory Kondowe, Student of the Environmental Studies Program

Nestos River Delta & Vistonida Lake – Overview and Biodiversity
Elena Lego, Student of the Environmental Studies Program

Dadia Forest – Overview & Management – Recovering from Fire
Zoi Trigkaki, Student of the Environmental Studies Program

Dadia Forest – Biodiversity
Ariadni-Anna (Rae) Lymperaki-Lara, Student of the Environmental Studies Program

Evros River Delta – Overview, Transboundary and Societal Issues
Nikita Vainores, Student of the Environmental Studies Program

Evros River Delta – Biodiversity
Konstantina Nikolaou, Student of the Environmental Studies Program

Closing – Q & A

The students and supervisor of the course would like to thank the Helidoni Foundation, the School of Science and Technology, Deree – ACG, and the Center of Excellence in Sustainability, for the generous donations in support of this trip.

For clarifications please contact: Dr. Stella Apostolaki, sapostolaki@acg.edu, ext. 1764

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Organized by:
Financial Assistance and Planning Office, Deree ­– The American College of Greece

About the Event

Are you a Degree-seeking student? Is your career total GPA (CI) 2.70/4.00 or above? Have you already earned a minimum of 18 credits?

If you answered yes to these questions, then you’re invited to explore the Deree Scholarships Program for Continuing Students at our Information Session.

Join us for an insightful session where you’ll:

• Learn about the various scholarships available to continuing students.
• Discover how these scholarships can support your academic journey.
• Get insights into the application process and eligibility criteria.

Seize this opportunity to pave the way for your future success. Reserve your seat now! We look forward to seeing you there!

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Learning by Doing—Now with AI: Practical Design for a Changing World

When:
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 12:00-13:30
Where:
DC Faculty Lounge (ACG) with Online Attendance via Zoom
Organized by
The MA in Learning Design and Technology and the Frances Rich School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences,
The American College of Greece

Dr. David R. Moore, Innovative Learning Design and Technology, Patton College of Education, Ohio University, US

David R. Moore is Professor of Educational Studies at Ohio University, where he teaches courses in instructional design, computer based instruction, and the philosophy of instructional technology. Widely published in the field of instructional technology and learning design, his research focuses on computer assisted learning, simulations, instructional technology, and the ways digital environments support cognition, assessment, and learning.

moored3@ohio.edu

Dr. Christi Camper Moore, Dance, Arts Administration, Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts, Ohio University, US

Christi Camper Moore is Associate Professor of Dance and Director of Arts Administration at Ohio University. Her research focuses on pedagogy, creativity, feedback, community building, and the ways dance training and curriculum shape student identity and learning experiences. She is the founding head of Ohio University’s Master of Arts Administration program and has published widely in dance education and arts management journals. Her work bridges arts education, experiential learning, assessment, and interdisciplinary teaching, with particular emphasis on collaboration, reflective practice, and student-centered learning.

campermo@ohio.edu

This event is open to educators, researchers, and graduate students across disciplines.

For inquiries, please contact: Dr. Maria Avgerinou, Director- MA in Learning Design and Technology at mavgerinou@acg.edu

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World Ocean Day 2026 | Global Climate Crisis and the Mediterranean Marine System: Current status & Future challenges

When:
Monday, June 8, 2026 | 15:30-17:00
Where:
AC Auditorium, Deree – The American College of Greece
Organized by:
ACG Center of Excellence in Sustainability

Dr. Dimitris Velaoras obtained his B.Sc. in Physics at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens and earned his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Physical Oceanography in the same University. He is presently a principal researcher at the Institute of Oceanography/Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR) and has worked in the past as an oceanographer/environmental scientist for the Hellenic Navy and the Greek Ombudsman.
His main research activities include the study of Eastern Mediterranean marine processes and the role of the Aegean Sea, the functioning and variability of the Mediterranean thermohaline circulation, the characterization of water masses, interannual hydrological variations and connections to climate change, as well as collection and processing of field oceanographic data.
He has more than 25 years of sea-going experience and has participated in both Greek and international field research activities in the Eastern & Western Mediterranean and the Red Sea. He has participated in over 40 sea-going cruises on Greek, German and French research vessels. He has authored or contributed to more than 40 articles in peer-reviewed journals.

For clarifications please contact: Dr. Stella Apostolaki, sapostolaki@acg.edu, ext. 1764 or Dr. Ioannis Christodoulakis, IChristodoulakis@acg.edu, ext. 1464

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