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[…]by their companies to DEREE students (S&B Minerals – now owned by IMERYS – provides two International Internships to DEREE students annually) and to PIERCE students (two PHARMATHEN scholarships annually available for students at PIERCE). “The dedication of these two facilities is a happy occasion” Dr Horner added, that will not only benefit students studying science at PIERCE, but also at DEREE – and also provide research opportunities for faculty. He noted that 30 per cent of PIERCE students enter medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy, and spoke of DEREE’s science expansion and the collaboration between PIERCE and DEREE faculties and departments […]
[…]Economy of the Republic of Cyprus, specializes in the economics of labor markets, macroeconomic policy, economic growth and structural change. In 2010, he received the Nobel Prize in Economics, jointly with Dale Mortensen of Northwestern University and Peter Diamond of MIT, for his work in the economics of markets with frictions. For more information on the event, click […]
[…]Athens founded by his “visionary” parents Dimitri and Ketty Koutsolioutsos, into a leading international fashion, jewelry and accessories retailer with a presence in 28 countries, including 250 locations in mainland China. He prodded students and guests to “dare to be passionate,” and to stock up on plenty of other ingredients as well, including good brands – tradable goods, skill, talent, will, and luck. “Packaging, window displays, all are important, but the most important thing is human capital – our sales people are our ambassadors,” Mr Koutsolioutsos concluded and invited DEREE students to apply for internships and other work at the […]
[…]American College of Greece opened the door for an opportunity like this.” Through DEREE-ACG’s International Internship & Study Abroad Program (IISAP), DEREE students have the opportunity to intern with one of DEREE’s Stellar IISAP partners – Coca-Cola, DIAGEO, the Libra Group, S&B – in their myriad offices worldwide – followed by or preceded by a semester of Study Abroad at any ACG partner institution, which the companies cover for the student. Find out more about DIAGEO, by clicking here. For more on the International Internship & Study Abroad Program IISAP, click here. April 2015 The AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GREECE (PIERCE-DEREE-ALBA) […]
[…]and PIERCE student Xanthi Mitsakou, for participating with the Greek National Girls Team in the International Swim Meet held March 28-29 in Netanya, Israel. Xanthi won the bronze medal in Girls 200m Butterfly and the silver medal in girls 4x100m Free style. Our swim head coach George Vallas also traveled to Israel with the Greek team accompanying Xanthi, and he was excited to see the Greek national team winning the Cup for the first […]
[…]to all the dancers, teams, dance schools for their fantastic effort at the sixth annual Hip Hop International Greece! Well done to MOTHERFUNKERZ, DRAMA QUEENS, EXTRAVADANCE, LOCAL HEROES, ACADEMY OF KIDS, RAM'S HEAD, TRACK 8, THE SHAWTEEZ, NEMESIS, HOOLIGANG, BACKSTAGE JUNIORS, and AJ CREW JUNIORS, who made it through to the next stage vying for a position in the finals that will be held in the US. For a breakdown of results go to […]
[…]coaches and administrators from nine universities and colleges who took part in the ACG International Sports Festival, held March 19-22 at DEREE-ACG on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of the founding of The American College of Greece. “In my view we only have winners in this competition, as we all at The American College of Greece have the feeling that we were lucky to make new friendships and enjoy a great four-day event,” says Theodore Priskomatis, Director of Athletics at ACG. Overall, 48 teams participated and close to 80 individual matches were played at ACG’s Olympic-quality sports facilities – […]
[…]to all our student athletes for their great effort and amazing performance in the 2015 International Sports Festival, March […]
After last year’s sold-out successful festival, HipHop International Greece is back on campus for a two-day celebration of dancing. Get your crew and join us for the ultimate hip hop dance competition that will honor the best and offer them the opportunity to participate in the San Diego finals. For more information, please visit our Events Page […]
Men’s Basketball John showed tremendous leadership and scored the highlight basket of the 2015 International Sports Festival, by shooting a buzzer-beater game winner in Saturday’s semi-final […]
[…]also take place (March 17, 19 and 24) covering a slew of topics. Also, join the fun at the 2015 International Sports Festival happening Thursday, March 19 – Sunday, March 22 at DEREE – The American College of Greece, where athletes and teams from nine colleges and universities will compete in: Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Men's and Women’s Volleyball, Men's and Women's Table Tennis Facilities: DEREE Gym, Pierce Gym, DEREE Tennis courts, ACG Soccer Field • Sustainability Week: Sustainable Cities, March 10 – 12 • Arts Festival, March 13-22 • Sociology Week, March […]
[…]annual event, which this year focused on Sustainable Cities. A former Le Monde bureau chief and international correspondent in Switzerland and at the UN Headquarters in New York, she outlined the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (17 goals, and 164 targets), adding that the UN aims for 2015 – the year it celebrates its 70th anniversary – to be a universal year for development and sustainability, with two very important summits. The COP21 in Paris in December is expected to adopt a landmark treaty on climate change, while a UN special summit in September is where “we hope the Sustainable Development […]
[…]market in the world are my strongest tools for the rest of my life.” Through DEREE-ACG’s International Internship & Study Abroad Program (IISAP), DEREE students have the opportunity to intern with one of DEREE’s Stellar IISAP partners, – Coca-Cola, DIAGEO, the Libra Group, S&B – in their myriad offices worldwide – followed by or preceded by a semester of Study Abroad at any ACG partner institution, which the companies cover for the student. As of February 27, 2015, the S&B Group has been acquired by IMERYS, a world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry. Learn more about IMERYS here. […]
[…](Hon) F.R.C.Psych.BPC Hon.Memb. A.Psa.A, is founder and honorary-elected president for life of the International Association for Forensic Psychotherapy, Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Psychotherapy at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, and the author of several books – including Mother, Madonna, Whore: The Idealization and Denigration of Motherhood (1988) which has been translated into Greek by Athina Tsoukali (DEREE ‘79), entitled Μητέρα, Αγία, Πόρνη. Η Σκοτεινή Πλευρά της Μητρότητας, published by Ellinika Grammata, Athens 1997 and recently republished by Anatolikos. To learn more about Estela Welldon, MD DSc (Hon) F.R.C.Psych.BPC Hon.Memb. A.Psa.A, visit here To find out about DEREE’s Master […]
[…](Hon) F.R.C.Psych.BPC Hon.Memb. A.Psa.A, is founder and honorary-elected president for life of the International Association for Forensic Psychotherapy, Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Psychotherapy at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, and the author of several books – including Mother, Madonna, Whore: The Idealization and Denigration of Motherhood (1988) which has been translated into Greek by Athina Tsoukali (DEREE ‘79), entitled Μητέρα, Αγία, Πόρνη. Η Σκοτεινή Πλευρά της Μητρότητας, published by Ellinika Grammata, Athens 1997 and recently republished by Anatolikos. To learn more about Estela Welldon, MD DSc (Hon) F.R.C.Psych.BPC Hon.Memb. A.Psa.A, visit here To find out about DEREE’s Master […]
Congratulations to our student-athletes and coaches for participating and winning in: Women’s Volleyball: 2nd place Women’s Futsal: 2nd place Women’s Basketball: 3rd place Women’s Tennis: 3rd place Men’s Basketball: 4th place Men’s Futsal: preliminary […]
[…]demonstrating their wide array of strategic skills. ComCaseCompetition´15 is a leading international case competition organized annually for graduate students within the field of communication. This year, 11 teams from around the world competed to propose the ultimate solution to a communication challenge within 24 hours. The finalists presented their solutions to a jury of top communication executives and academics. The DEREE graduate students who participated were: VLADAN POPOVIC, MA in Strategic Communication & Public Relations ALIKI LIAKOU VLASSOPOULOU, MA in Strategic Communication & Public Relations AIKATERINI KONSTA, MA in Digital Communication & Social Media VASILIKI PROKOPI, MA in Digital Communication […]
[…]along the lines of the US model. ACG President Horner concluded with some suggestions as to how international US institutions, such as ACG, could create expansive learning opportunities both for lower-income US university students and Greek students, especially in the context of the Greek economic crisis, through study abroad programs. Dr Horner also thanked Debra M. Szybinski, Executive Director of the Faculty Resource Network, for the successful work of the FRN, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The Faculty Resource Network at New York University sponsors programs for faculty development through a consortium of over 50 colleges and universities. For […]
[…]with ten of them now and I believe this number will increase,” Dr Horner said, outlining ACG’s international partnerships, including the latest, in Hospitality and Tourism Studies with Cornell University. When asked about ACG today, and the years through the crisis, Dr Horner said that “We have turned the page as the number of students in the three ACG divisions (PIERCE, DEREE and ALBA) have gone back up to the levels of 2008,” while he outlined the merits of the US higher education model. Dr Horner, who spoke in Washington DC over a meal at the Iron Gate restaurant, added […]
[…]to be offered at the graduate level will include Information Technology, TESOL, and Public Policy.” DEREE recently introduced two new fields of study: Sports Management and Management Information Systems. Dr Zaharopoulos added that DEREE is embarking on a formulation of a new, robust general education program that will form the foundation for any specific field of study. “These are examples of a flexible, integrative, student-friendly and outcomes-based educational system responding to societal needs that this nation must demand from all its institutions, public and private,” he concluded. To read the full article, please click […]
[…]to more students of its three divisions (PIERCE, DEREE, and ALBA.) Dr Andreou highlighted the international opportunities ACG offers its students through its rich set of affiliations with prestigious educational institutions around the globe. He also talked about the recognition ACG received recently, when the Greek parliament voted in favor of an amendment that opens the way for the recognition of professional rights of DEREE bachelor’s degrees, based on the College’s New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) accreditation. To read the full interview, please […]
[…]of Greece’s Institute of Diplomacy and Global Affairs on his party’s positions on foreign policy – but also expanded on other matters of interest in view of the political climate and upcoming presidential elections in Greece. Mr Theodorakis, a former journalist, outlined his views on what is happening in Greece’s wider neighborhood in the lecture entitled "The Terror of the West for the Christian Sergeant who joined the Zihadists," and said that the televised beheadings by the Islamic State have two important elements: They show the need for action to defend the weak, which he said was an obligation of […]
[…]were part of the five Law School students’ team that participated in the Global Rounds of the International Moot Court Competition Foreign Direct Investment (FDI Moot –www.fdimoot.org). The Greek team was ranked third in the world competing against 79 universities from around the globe, outranking teams from prestigious institutions, such as Harvard University, Georgetown University, King's College London, University of Ottawa, Hong Kong University etc. This year's topic presents many similarities with the case "Poštová banka, a.s. and ISTROKAPITAL SE v. Hellenic Republic,” currently pending against Greece before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The case revolved […]
[…]Athens. Mr Theodorakis, a former journalist, will lecture on his party's positions on foreign policy and will explain his views on what is happening in Greece’s wider neighborhood in the lecture entitled "The Terror of the West for the Christian Sergeant who joined the Zihadists." The lecture will take place on Thursday, December 11 at […]
[…]even things they thought were taboo – about people with disability. On the occasion of both the International and National Day of People with Disability December 3, Former Greek MP Dr Eleftheria Bernidaki-Aldous, a professor of Classics at DEREE, spoke at DEREE’s John S. Bailey Library, Upper Level, to a packed house about her life as a blind person (at three, she had an accident that made her blind), her early days as a student on full scholarship at PIERCE-ACG, her further studies in the US, as well as her fruitful career to date. Dr Bernidaki-Aldous also outlined her efforts […]
[…]outlined Germay’s handling of the economic crisis and discussed the country’s views on foreign policy, energy, immigration and economic policy. “Germans are preoccupied with the role of Europe in the world – not with Germany’s role in the world,” Dr Schoof observed, adding, “Germany is at the very center of Europe. Its well-being depends on the European Union and its member states. It believes in European integration and that no country can survive on its own – only by joining forces can we survive… Germany will always strive to be a European Germany, and will strive to avoid a German […]
On the occasion of the International and National Day of People with Disability on December 3, Former Greek MP Dr Eleftheria Bernidaki-Aldous will be lecturing on “Breaking Taboos & Barriers Regarding People with Disability: What you wanted to know but were afraid to ask” at DEREE. The lecture will take place on Wednesday, December 3, 15:00 – 16:00 at DEREE’s John S. Bailey Library, Upper Level, and is open to the public. Dr Eleftheria Bernidaki-Aldous has devoted herself to the effort to abolish the discrimination that people with disabilities face. She is renowned for her work concerning issues of disability, […]
[…]by her committee have been widely adopted by the Council of Europe. “It is time for the international community to stop this tragedy. But, this tragedy cannot be stopped if every country just follows its own public opinion and doesn’t recognize that it’s just a matter of time before ISIS will be at our front door,” Ms Bakoyannis concluded. Serving as Greece’s first female minister of foreign affairs from 2006-2009, Bakoyannis was also the first woman to be elected mayor of Athens in 2002, getting the capital ready for the Athens 2004 Olympic […]
[…]of the Creative Time Summit in Stockholm for the first time on campus, joining thousands of international viewers over the weekend. Organized by Creative Time in New York and the Public Art Agency in Sweden, this was the first time that the annual conference took place outside New York and focused on artists and the themes of Nationalism, Performing The City, Activating Public Space, Art in the Surveillance State, and Migrations. The Summit – which each year aims at exploring the intersection between art and social justice – enabled artists, activists, and politicians to debate and propose solutions to these […]
[…]scholarships) as partners. DEREE students are eligible to participate in the innovative international program that enables highly qualified young men and women to spend a semester abroad in the US or UK studying at a partner institution followed (or proceeded) by a five-month internship at an international company. Twenty-six students participated in IISAP in its first two years (‘12-‘13) with the LIBRA GROUP, travelling to eight cities in five countries on three continents. Their projects focused on a variety of fields including communications, information technology, real-estate management, renewable energy, finance, financial research, and hospitality, among others. Since then, an additional […]
[…]“he was pursuing his own views regarding the world. Not just on Cyprus, a very serious foreign policy issue for the US, but do you realize that Kissinger was the main cause for Nixon pursuing the Vietnam War for four years?” Gene Rossides recounted how he himself had ran Nixon’s presidential election campaign in ’68 in New York City, and one of the major campaign issues he was running on was ending the Vietnam War. The book has four themes said Rossides: The first is Kissinger’s “illegal actions and responsibility” for the Cyprus tragedy of 1974 and its aftermath. The […]
[…]is a global leader in the field of hotel and hospitality management education, while DEREE’s International and Hospitality Management (ITHM) program seeks to become Greece’s premier undergraduate offering in this strategic field. ALBA Graduate Business School at The American College of Greece, has also inaugurated a Master of Science in Tourism program this fall. Cooperation between ACG and Cornell is expected to encompass several initiatives, including: DEREE undergraduates studying at Cornell Cornell undergraduates studying at DEREE Integrating Cornell’s online curriculum into DEREE undergraduate and ALBA graduate curricula ACG faculty benefiting from professional education programs at Cornell The two schools are […]
[…]costs, but also by creating invaluable educational and vocational programs – such as DEREE’s International Internship and Study Abroad Program – which opens many doors for students – in addition to offering the “whole student experience” with a state-of-the-art campus and facilities. Dr. David G. Horner also praised ACG’s recently-honored and acclaimed alumni around the world. The Interview with To Vima, translated into English: How is ACG’s American-modeled education relevant to those hoping to work and live in Greece? A core commitment of The American College of Greece – our mission – is to contribute to Greece and to […]
[…]Trade and Operations, he oversaw critical operations especially in combating narcotics and international narcotics trafficking, and supervised the workings of the US Secret Service, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, and the United States Customs Service. His love of justice and of Greece made him take a leading role in the long and hard effort to achieve a just resolution to the invasion and continuing occupation of northern Cyprus by Turkey. Immediately following the invasion of 1974, he formed the American Hellenic Institute (AHI), a Washington-based US Hellenic interest group which initiates congressional legislation, issues policy statements and serves […]
[…]world affairs within their historical context and with respect to their immediate application. Policy makers, diplomats and visiting dignitaries reflect on public and international affairs challenges towards enhancing the understanding of complex issues through open dialogue and intellectual debate. On Thursday, September 25, 6:30 p.m., journalist and writer Takis Michas will deliver this year’s first lecture titled “Doctor Evaluation: The example of America” at the Institute of Diplomacy and Global Affairs, at Ipitou 17B, Plaka. The lecture is open to the public. To find out more about the Institute of Diplomacy and Global Affairs, please visit […]
[…]and ELF experts arrived today at the American College of Greece for the launch of the ELF7 International Conference. DEREE is honored to host the renowned conference that explores various aspects of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF), targeting English language educators who work with English language users from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds in a wide variety of settings. This year’s conference, under the theme “"ELF: Pedagogical and Interdisciplinary Perspectives”, explores the interfaces of ELF with sociolinguistics, multilingualism, language education, contact languages, assessment, translation/interpreting and writing, and ELF learners. Henry Widdowson, an authority in the field of applied linguistics […]
The American College of Greece is honored to host this year's International Conference of English as a Lingua Franca. ELF7 will be held at DEREE on September 4-6, following the highly successful first six conferences. The established conference explores pedagogy disciplines, targeting English language educators who work with English language users from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds. ELF7 will focus on the interconnections between ELF and aspects of language use towards facilitating human communications globally, under the theme "ELF: Pedagogical and Interdisciplinary Perspectives". For more information please visit our Events page […]
[…]to turn their business ideas into reality by providing workspaces and business support. HEINEKEN International Graduate Program for driven, internationally mobile graduates who are ready to be challenged in a high-paced environment at one of the world’s most respected organizations – HEINEKEN. This is for graduates that are ready to push themselves, both professionally and personally, to reach excellence in locations around the world. The International Graduate Program at HEINEKEN is a highly competitive program, and for the past several years the company has offered the opportunity for all qualifying graduates of The American College of Greece (DEREE and ALBA) to […]
[…]the economic crisis. SNF scholars will also be able to participate in DEREE’s highly successful International Internship and Study Abroad Program. For more information on the Admissions Criteria and the Application Process for the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Scholarship Program click here For more information on the Parallel Studies Program click here For more information on the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, go to www.snf.org See more at: http://www.acg.edu/giving/why-support-acg/gifts-of-note/ To learn about ways to create your own scholarship fund at ACG, or to contribute to existing funds please visit www.acg.edu/giving or contact the Office of Development & Alumni Relations: Mary-Irene Triantafillou (DEREE '89) […]
[…]the economic crisis. SNF scholars will also be able to participate in DEREE’s highly successful International Internship and Study Abroad Program. For more information on the Admissions Criteria and the Application Process for the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Scholarship Program click here For more information on the Parallel Studies Program click here For more information on the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, go to www.snf.org See more at: http://www.acg.edu/giving/why-support-acg/gifts-of-note/ To learn about ways to create your own scholarship fund at ACG, or to contribute to existing funds please visit www.acg.edu/giving or contact the Office of Development & Alumni Relations: Mary-Irene Triantafillou (DEREE '89) […]
[…]of DEREE – The American College of Greece are offered the unique opportunity to attend the Third International Scholar's Symposium that will take place on July 9-12, 2014, in Ancient Olympia. The Symposium, organized by The International Olympic Academy in cooperation with Harvard's Center for Hellenic Studies, will focus on "Sports, Society and Culture: Revisiting the Past, Understanding the Present" and will be based on innovative educational methods, such as blended learning and student workshops. DEREE –The American College of Greece has been selected to participate in the Symposium, along with 28 departments of Greek universities. Students who attend the […]
[…]with an enthusiastic audience of students and professionals who gathered to participate in an international entrepreneurship course taking place at ALBA from April 28 through June 9. The course titled “Beyond Silicon Valley: Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies” – developed by Prof. Michael Goldberg of Case Western Reserve University – is offered through the Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) on the Coursera platform and is free of charge and open to everyone. Thanks to the initiative undertaken by ALBA Graduate Business School at the American College of Greece in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Athens and business incubator Metavallon, it’s […]
[…]opportunity to learn from and exchange ideas with some of the world's top business leaders, policy officials, lobbyists, journalists, diplomats and academics in challenging and dynamic global environments. GSK has also opened up their Future Leaders Program to recent DEREE alumni, and has received 70 applications from around Greece – two of them from DEREE alumni, which are in the final stage of assessment. “The Future Leaders Program is a great opportunity for our recent graduates,” says Mary-Irene Triantafillou (DEREE '89) ACG’s Executive Director of Development, adding, “As we move forward and more of our alumni become aware of the […]
[…]is honored to host the 11th Annual AMICAL Meeting & Conference May 14-17, 2014. AMICAL is an international consortium of American-model, liberal arts institutions of higher learning located outside the United States. Its mission is to advance learning, teaching and research through the collaborative development of library and information services and curricular resources at member institutions. AMICAL 2014 brings together librarians, technologists and faculty from 26 American international universities under the theme of Student engagement and learning spaces. For more information please visit our Events […]
The American College of Greece is honored to host the world-renowned International Conference of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) that will take place on September 4-6, 2014 at DEREE. As the date for the ELF7 Conference approaches, a pre-conference event will take place on May 8, offering attendees a great opportunity to discuss under the theme "English in a Global World". ELF – the International Conference of English as a Lingua France – explores pedagogical and interdisciplinary perspectives, targeting English language educators who work with English language users from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds in a wide variety of […]
[…]who, apart from his position at ALBA, also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Athens International Airport explains the reasons why he quit his academic position at the Greek public university to join the American College of Greece and how such groundbreaking decisions can support an educational system that is recognized by the universal academic community. Dean Travlos stresses out the importance of creating academic institutions that help students develop into business executives adequately qualified to serve the Greek economy, instead of “turning diamonds into coal”. ALBA Graduate Business School at the American College of Greece supports […]
[…]The crew won amazing gifts and the much wanted ticket to Las Vegas, for the Finals of Hip Hop International! The rest of the contestants and the audience won an unforgettable experience! The successful event was widely covered by the press. To read the propaganda.gr article on Hip Hop International 2014, please click […]
After last year's sold-out successful festival, HipHop International Greece 2014 returns to ACG campus, on Saturday, April 5. Get your crew and join us for the ultimate hip hop dance competition that will honor the best and offer them the opportunity to participate in the Las Vegas finals! For more information, please visit our Events Page […]
The American College of Greece owes a deep debt of gratitude to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) – Office of American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA), for the continuous support that has been central to the success and sustainability of the College. Over a 50-year period, generous grants from the United States have made possible a wide range of facilities, equipment and services used by the ACG community, including buildings, laboratories, library books, multimedia tools – such as PCs, and TV Broadcast studio equipment – in addition to a wide range of software, hardware computer equipment, and […]
[…]given roles representing either a specific congressman/woman in the US government or a country in international organizations. Once roles are assigned, they will research their topics based on the material provided by HMCE and then prepare a bill or a resolution that is adapted, amended, and then debated or discussed during the sessions. “This role-playing conference fosters individual and group learning, while students make life-changing decisions that can truly become a turning point in their lives,” says Olga E. Julius, Principal of PIERCE. Before attending the HMCE, students go through several months of training and work sessions with their professors and […]
[…]the youngest president of a US college or university in American history. With a PhD in education policy and administration from Stanford University, Dr. David G. Horner was appointed president of Barrington College and later of North Park University where, according to his resume, he tripled enrollment and enlarged the endowment. He arrived in Greece in 2008 to take over as president of The American College of Greece, which is considered the largest and oldest in Europe, but is not recognized in our country as a private university because of Article 16 of the constitution. It comprises three divisions: PIERCE, DEREE and […]
[…]was named “Entrepreneur Of The Year” by Ernst & Young in 2008 and represented Greece in the international competition “World Entrepreneur Of The Year” in Μonte Carlo in 2009, was born in Athens and heads one of Greece's leading pharmaceutical companies, PHARMATHEN, with a dynamic presence abroad. He graduated from PIERCE in 1991, and studied at the University of Athens, School of Pharmacy. In 1993, he and his sister Nelly Katsou (PIERCE ‘83), Managing Director and Vice President took over the reins of the family company, strategically restructuring PHARMATHEN, first strengthening the company’s presence in the Greek market, and then enhancing […]
Seven DEREE students from the US and Greece Complete the Athens Classic Marathon Six international students at DEREE – The American College of Greece, all from the United States, reaped an unexpected gift from their stay in Greece by participating in this year’s 31st Athens Classic Marathon, the annual 42-kilometer (26.5-mile) race that traces the original route from the town of Marathon to the center of Athens. They all made it to the finish and dedicated their run to a classmate, Stephanie Nedzweckas a fellow study-abroad student from Endicott College, who was not able to compete because of an injury […]
The “Battle Of the Best Athens 2013” is taking place on Saturday November 2 at the PIERCE Theatre from 14.00-22.00. Come and enjoy a hip hop festival of workshops, battles and breakdance contests that will honor only the best. For more information on ticketing and the lineup, please visit the event’s page […]
[…]Cambridge University who spoke on “Greece in Crisis: The country’s position on the Map of the International Illicit Antiquities Network” Dr. Noah Charney of John Cabot University in Rome, an internationally recognized expert on art forgery and founder of the Association for Research into Crimes Against Art (ARCA), whose lecture was titled “An Introduction to Art Forgery” Artist Fotini Xipolitakou who spoke on the looting of antiquities, the illicit trade in cultural treasures, their protection and their repatriation, and Investigative journalist Nicholas Zirganos, who played a key role in the repatriation of Greek antiquities from the Getty Museum in Los […]
[…]– will be explored during a November 5, 2013 event jointly organized by the Department of International Business and European Affairs (IBEA) of the DEREE School of Business and the IBEA student society. The event is titled “EU Integration Revisited: Business Opportunities in the Post-Crisis Europe” and will consist of two panel discussions involving prominent personalities from business and academia. The first panel will discuss business opportunities in the post-crisis internal European market, and the second will discuss the empowerment of the European Union and the role of Greece in this ambitious but troubled conglomeration of nations. The event, which is open […]
[…]International Internships: Once you have earned 30 credits you are eligible to apply for our international internships offered by our partners around the world. This is a unique opportunity for you to get international work experience while at DEREE and build a network of important connections early on in your career. FREE TRANSPORTATION In addition to the free shuttle bus service from Nomismatokopeio to our campus, DEREE will offer 2 new free bus routes, one originating from Kifisia and the other from Glyfada. You can learn details about this program from the Student Affairs […]
[…]Healthy Athletes Program of the 2011 Special Olympics” Dr. Dimitris Emmanouil, President of the
International Association of Disability and Oral Health “From Pariah to Participant: The Special Olympics and Disability Studies” Dr. Lynn Rose, Professor of History and Chair, Disability Studies, Truman State University For more infromation please contact the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, e-mail:
[email protected], Tel. 210 6009800, ext. […]
[…]for Sustainability Opening Speech “Sustainability and Green Economy: Concepts, Evidence and Policy Design” Professor Anastasios Xepapadeas Athens University of Economics and Business and Beijer Fellow Panel: Odysseas Katsaitis, PhD DEREE Economics Department, Head Gregory Katsas, PhD DEREE Sociology Department Maria Vitoraki, MSc DEREE Environmental Studies Program 14:00 – 15:00 Location: DEREE Student Lounge Music Concert Green, DEREE Music Society Tuesday April 2, 2013 Green Economy: A Way Forward 10:50 – 12:00 Location: JSB Library, Upper Level Green Economy: A Way Forward? Different Viewpoints Odysseas Katsaitis ,PhD | Head, DEREE Economics Department Andreas Andrianopoulos | Director, Institute of Diplomacy and Global Affairs American […]
[…]DEREE faculty in 1991. Dr. Katsaitis’s work on applied econometrics has appeared in a number of international academic journals. Nikos Pirounakis, Professor of Economics, DEREE College, is a financial analyst, consultant and journalist. He holds a BA from DEREE College, MSc from the University of Strathclyde, and a PhD from the University of Glasgow. He has written for newspapers and journals such as Economicos Tachydromos, e-Kathimerini, To Vima, Touristiki Agora, Eleftheros Typos, Idiotiki Asphalisis, and The Glasgow Herald. His books include The Greek Economy: Past, Present and Future, and Real Estate Economics: A Point to Point Handbook. 13:40 Κουβεντιάζοντας για το […]
[…]relevant to the offered position Advanced Computer skills Team Spirit and ability to adjust in an international environment. Good communication, networking and writing skills. Ability to deal with multi-disciplinary tasks and capacity to respond rapidly to a variety of diverse tasks. Obligations of the trainees The trainees would commit themselves to the normal obligations in this position which means respect for the Luxembourgish legislation, correct behaviour within the company and respect for the rules of confidentiality imposed by the company. The trainees will be requested to send to the Bodossaki Foundation and the Embassy of Luxembourg in Athens a two […]
[…]Propeller Club strives to promote and further the American merchant marine industry and international shipping in general. "Propeller" refers to the propulsion of ships, and is symbolic of the driving force required to achieve the Club's objectives. Today there is a Propeller Club in almost every sea and inland port in the United States, as well as in 33 cities throughout the world, among them The International Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Piraeus whose objective is to: Actively provide a forum for the exchange of views and promotion of goodwill, social, cultural and merchant marine relations between […]
