[…]Advancement and Athletics strongly contributed to the community outreach! This event honored the International Volunteer Day, adopted by the United Nations and celebrated on December 5, 2020, acknowledging all loving and passionate volunteers who share the message “Together We Can”. ACG’s blood drive motto “Heroes come in all types” reminds us that we are all somebody’s blood type and this small act of giving can actually save a […]
[…]rhetorical techniques employed by both leaders in their respective speeches. Within the field of International Relations, an explanation for the rise of populism remains a point of contention among scholars as they attempt to understand what societal factors have had the greatest influence on the voting behavior of the electorate. In previous decades, economic conditions were the most prominent indicator of voting outcomes. Zakaria (2016) writes that a shift has begun, as a convergence in economic policy across political parties has led to the emergence of culture as the crucial difference between ‘left’ and ‘right’ parties. This transformation can be […]
[…]providing students with unique hands-on training in Greece, a competitive edge in the domestic and international job market in challenging times. The STR includes some of the latest and most established software and equipment found in trading floors around the world, making financial markets easily accessible by ACG students and graduates. Dean Triantafillou referred to the road-so-far and to the process of bringing an educational dream to life, before inviting guests to an up-and-close look into the STR and its capabilities. The event was covered by multiple media channels, including an Ant1 TV special. A cocktail reception followed. The ceremony […]
[…]waste when the average in the EU is 32%? (European Environment Agency, Nov.2016) With the “International Campus Sustainability Month” in full swing and our new recycling bins placed in several spots around our campus, the ACG – Center of Excellence for Sustainability at the Office of Public Affairs is initiating a Waste Reduction and Recycling Campaign, in an effort to raise awareness and to guide you towards successful waste reduction and recycling daily practices! The campaign kick-off will take place on Friday October 27th with an interactive, fun exercise at the Deree Main Corridor, from 13:00-16:00. Our awareness efforts will […]
[…]Conference in the post-Covid-19 era with more than 400 participants. The conference hosted a truly international community consisting of government officials, institutional leaders, renowned academics and corporate leaders who met, exchanged views and addressed all the pressing issues of the global energy sector. As the world begins to recover from the Covid-19 crisis, it becomes evident that the pandemic brought economic and societal vulnerabilities to the surface, while its repercussions on energy systems have already become apparent. The conference addressed these challenges and concluded that there is no single way for an effective energy transition. The energy crisis is an […]
[…]lie in corporate governance, earnings management and firm performance. She has presented papers in international conferences on Corporate Governance of Greek listed firms and their effect on earnings management and firm performance. She has also contributed to a textbook chapter on Earnings Management techniques. Title The speech presented is titled “Corporate Governance Mechanisms and Firm Performance in Greece during the Sovereign Debt Crisis” Abstract Greece provides an interesting setting for corporate governance research since it is a country characterized by weak governance structures, low audit quality, moderate tax and financial conformity, low importance of capital markets and low financial transparency […]
[…]of the ACG 150 strategic plan, The American College of Greece will continue to engage in an international public dialogue addressing key issues affecting the global economy, through targeted presentations and discussions by top experts. If you’re interested in watching the video of the event, please email College Events – Office of Public Affairs, […]
[…]for physical, engineering, and financial applications. His research has been presented at several international conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals, such as the Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Journal of Computational Physics, Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics, Physical Review Letters, Journal of Chemical Physics, Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences, and Experiments in Fluids. He has co-founded and directs a company that specializes in fully automated strategies in the foreign exchange market, based on quantitative financial models. He has served for four years as the president of the Oxford University Alumni Society of Greece. Selected Publications Drag reduction in wall-bounded […]
[…]for newspapers across Europe. His work has been translated into 28 languages and has won numerous international awards, including the Prix Femina in France, The Princess of Asturias Prize in Spain, and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in the United States. The 22nd Kimon Friar lecture will take place on Monday, October 10, in Megaron – Athens Concert Hall (Friends of Music Society multipurpose hall) at 19:00. The lecture will be carried out in English, and simultaneously translated to Greek. Introductory remarks will be given by Dr. Haris Vlavianos, author and Professor of History at Deree – The American College […]
[…]ACG Institute of Global Affairs, Professor Constantinos Filis, coordinated a number of panels on international relations, peace, and defense, and Professor Kelly Gerakoudi, a panel for energy regulations in shipping. It was my first time attending the Delphi Economic Forum, and I have to admit it was a remarkable and positively overwhelming experience. From attending pioneering and interesting panels to connecting with like-minded individuals, DEF IX was truly a unique opportunity for growth. Konstantina Cheimara, Psychology major/Anthropology minor I would like to extend sincere gratitude to Deree for the invaluable opportunity to attend the 9th Delphi Economic Forum. The […]
