[…]between Nikos Dendias, Minister of National Defense, and Dr. Constantinos Filis, Professor of International Relations at Deree and Director of the ACG Institute of Global Affairs. Dendias shared his perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing Greece, especially in relation to the US and NATO: “Greece must remain on its course, explaining to the United States why supporting what we believe is right is also in their interest.” This emphasis on dialogue and strategic alignment reflects the Greek government’s commitment to fostering strong international relations, particularly with key allies. Dendias also highlighted Greece’s defense capabilities and strategic position in the […]
[…]Myeloma Society (2013-2017). Dr. Dimopoulos serves on the Scientific Advisory Boards of the International Myeloma Foundation, of the International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation and he is a member of the Board of the European Myeloma Network. Dr. Dimopoulos organized the XIth International Myeloma Workshop and the IVrth International Workshop on Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia (Kos Island, Greece June 2007). In March 2013 Dr. Dimopoulos was elected as a member of the Board of the International Myeloma Society. Currently he is the chairman of the Greek Myeloma Study Group and of the Balkan Myeloma Study Group. He is a recipient of the Robert A. […]
[…]The American College of Greece with a BS in International Business and is also holder of an MBA in International Business and Export Management from the City University Business School, in London. These are the foundations on which he built a distinguished career in international banking, which led to his appointment, in 2012, as Managing Director, Head of UHNWI for Greece and Cyprus, at Credit Suisse AG in Zurich, with ultra-high net worth individuals as his clients. Prior to joining Credit Suisse, Dimitris was Managing Director, Head of Global Banking for HSBC Bank, Greece. Mr. Politis is an avid cyclist, […]
[…]Tum, Leymah Gbowee, Shrin Ebodi; and by organizations such as the Institute for International Law, International Labour Organization, International Peace Bureau, PUGWASH, UN Children’s’ Fund, The Martin Luther King Foundation, the Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Education and Peace and the Yunus Foundation. During their visit, students learned about the Mayan culture of Merida, Yucatan, and visited the Uxmal Heritage Site. They learned about issues faced by indigenous people around the world. During the Summit, student delegates and Summit leaders staged a climate strike in support of the young Greta Thunberg who spoke at the UN Climate Action Summit on the […]
[…]a scoreless match against the 2016 CSL champions Eurobank. In 2015-16 our team won the ACG 2016 International Sports Festival, the 2016 Commercial League Cup, while finishing second in the 2016 Commercial Super League and in the T5B tournament in Paris. Congratulations to […]
[…]was dedicated to the EU LIFE-IP AdaptInGR Project: “Boosting the implementation of adaptation policy across Greece.” This session explored how the project contributes to enhancing civil security through climate adaptation processes. The project presentation was delivered by Ms. Konstantina Zoumpoulaki, LIFE-IP AdaptInGR Project Manager and external collaborator of the Ministry of Environment and Energy, followed by Dr. Spyridoula Ntemiri, LIFE-IP AdaptInGR Project Manager for the Green Fund, who presented the ‘Methodology for Assessment of Vulnerability.’ Dr. Gianna Kitsara, Research Fellow at the Institute for Environmental Research and Sustainable Development, National Observatory of Athens (NOA), discussed the ‘Use of tool developed […]
[…]Affairs She is a founding member of the Friends of Children with cancer, "ELPIDA" and the Network "International Transparency-Hellas". INTERVIEW Q.: What are three enduring lessons you learned during your studies at DEREE? Believe in yourself Charms of individuality Work, work, work Q.: Describe DEREE in three words. Open minded, global, friendly Q.: What is one of your favorite DEREE memories? That Economics was introduced to me as “queen of social sciences”! Q.: What do you miss most from your days at DEREE? The rapidity of new ideas coming in every day! Q.: Where was your favorite spot on campus? […]
[…]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 […]
[…]land management and landscaping in order to protect campus biodiversity. Our revised purchasing policy reflects a clear commitment to choosing environmentally friendly and socially responsible products and services, supporting providers that also manifest a hands-on commitment to sustainability. This goes hand in hand with the close collaboration with the on-campus catering providers who have always been supportive of our sustainability efforts. “We are very proud to be once more recognized as top performers in AASHE’s Sustainable Campus Index. ACG is consistently striving to enhance the sustainability best practices followed, aiming at making our society more resilient and inclusive, for the […]
[…]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 […]
