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Press Release - AFGLC Educational Forum 2001

The �AFGLC FORUM 2001� had the theme �The Development of Interdisciplinary Centers for Hellenic Studies (ICHS): Linking Mission and Objectives with Realistic Strategies�. The Forum was chaired by Professor John U. Balis, Vice President of AFGLC, and sponsored by The Synghelides & Koutras Families, of Athens, Greece. It was held at the University of South Florida (USF) on March 1-3, 2001. (See:  www.AFGLC.org)

This year the event kicked off on the evening of Thursday, March 1, 2001 at the Embassy Suites, in Tampa. A Lecture entitled: �The Spirit of Homer� was given by the world-renowned classicist Gregory Nagy, Professor of Classical Greek at Harvard University, and Director of Harvard�s Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, D.C. (See http://chs.harvard.edu/). A Reception & Social Hour followed this fascinating lecture.

Professor Chris P. Tsokos, President of AFGLC, opened the Forum  Friday morning by welcoming distinguished guests from both Greece and the USA. Professor Judy L. Genshaft, President of USF, and Professor Joann McCarthy, Dean of the International Affairs Center at USF, delivered greetings from the University. Dr. Dennis Koutras of Athens, Greece referred to the importance of supporting the AFGLC goals and objectives.

Professor William M. Murray, Professor of Greek History and Executive Director of ICHS, USF, described �The Accomplishments of Our First Year�. Ms. Kristine Trego, Dept. of History and Classics at USF, presented �Studying Greek Culture 140 Feet Under Water�. �The USF Classics Forum: Community Building and Student Mentoring� was discussed by Professor Ava Chitwood, Dept. of World Language Education, USF. Professor Suzanne Murray, Dept. of History and Assistant Director of ICHS, USF, spoke about �Curricular Innovations and Outreach�. During the coffee break there was an interesting Catapult Demonstration by Joseph Leavitt.

Professor Ippokratis Kantzios, Assistant Professor in Greek Language and Literature, USF, discussed �Modern Greek at USF�, and �Aristophanes in Tampa�. These presentations were enriched by a performance in Greek by ICHS students and the USF Classics Club. This was a very pleasant surprise for the forum participants, demonstrating the outstanding progress and success of the ICHS in the short period of just a year. 








Following those events was a talk by the ICHS Executive Director, Professor William, M. Murray, on the �Future Directions for the ICHS at USF�. Subsequently following was a positive �Commentary� by Professor Gregory Nagy, of Harvard.

In the afternoon session five outstanding educators and academic administrators spoke about �Expanding the ICHS Concept: The Role of AFGLC�. Professor Blanche M. Touhill, Chancellor of the University of Missouri-St. Louis delivered a message from that University. Reverend Dr. Stanley Harakas, Honorary Professor of ICHS, and Professor of Orthodox Theology at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology spoke about �ICHS and Religious Studies�. Dr. Niki Kantzios of Tampa discussed �The Role of Archeology in Structuring the ICHS Curricula�, and suggested supplementing textual sources with physical material from archaeological finds. Dr. Peter N. Yiannos of Wilmington, Delaware made an impassioned plea for reintroducing ����� (virtue) in the academic dictionary in his talk on  Hellenic Revival: Interdisciplinary Centers for Hellenic Studies .  Ms. Zozo Lidoriki of Athens, Greece discussed  International Relations for Culture , stating that  We are behind the Goals and Objectives of AFGLC�. 

A Round Table Discussion followed on �The Spirit of Volunteerism in AFGLC�. Professor Chris P. Tsokos, Department of Mathematics at USF, and President of AFGLC, stated: �We are All Volunteers!� Mr. John Hatsios, Secretary of AFGLC, discussed �Managing the Expansion of AFGLC�. Emeritus Professor Demetrios Halkias, of the Departments of Microbiology and Pathology at USF, and Treasurer of AFGLC, spoke on �AFGLC and the Greek Community�. Mr. Nicholas Maroulis, Senior Advisor of AFGLC, talked about �Monitoring Resources in a Non-Profit Organization: AFGLC�.  Professor John U. Balis, Department of Pathology, USF, and Vice President of AFGLC, summarized the discussion and presented concluding remarks. 

The second day�s session started with greetings from USF by Professor S. David Stamps, Interim Provost and Executive Vice President, USF, and by Professor Renu Khator, Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, USF.

Minister Alexios G. Christopoulos, Deputy Chief of the Embassy of Greece to the United States in Washington, DC, represented the Hellenic Republic for the third time this year at the AFGLC Forum. It is important and gratifying to have dignitaries who traditionally follow  and are part of AFGLC�s progress and success. Minister Christopoulos congratulated AFGLC for its tremendous accomplishments and pledged continued support from Greece. The Honorable Ioannis Smpokos, former member of the Greek Parliament and Director of Security for the 2004 Olympic Games (participated at the Zappeion Event in Athens in October 2000) also delivered a warm message from Greece.

Professor Nicholas Artemiadis, President Emeritus, Academy of Athens, Greece, spoke about �Greece, its Language and Civilization�, and reiterated the Academy�s resolve to continue supporting our foundation in its noble educational mission. Professor Yannis A. Phillis, President of the Technical University of Crete, in Chania, Greece, delivered a message of support from that University. 

A unique presentation followed by the Honorable General Manuel Jose Bonett, Ambassador of Colombia to Greece and a great philhellene. His speech about �Hellenism in Colombia�, greatly impressed the audience.

Using modern technology, a teleconference was then established with Professor Maria Tzani of the School of Philosophy, University of Athens, Greece. Professor Tzani also belongs to the AFGLC-Athens Center. Members and dedicated supporters of AFGLC in Athens met at the teleconference site with Professor Tzani, whom graciously provided them with the opportunity to address the Forum. The Athens participants, represented by Mr. John Camesas, sent us an enthusiastic message of support. Ideas about rejuvenating classical education and the humanities were exchanged across the Atlantic by means of this interesting teleconference.

Professors Chris P. Tsokos and John U. Balis summarized the accomplishments of this forum in their Concluding Remarks, and announced the AFGLC Educational Forum 2002. The USF Interdisciplinary Center for Hellenic Studies (ICHS) was then open to the public for a visit.



AFGLC Gala 2001

On the evening of March 3rd, starting at 7 PM, the annual black-tie �Gala Event 2001� was held at the luxurious Marriott Waterside Resort Hotel in Tampa. Individuals who have made significant contributions to Hellenism were honored.


Professor Nicholas Artemiadis, President Emeritus, Academy of Athens, Greece, was honored for his enthusiastic and undaunted support of AFGLC.

Dr. Demetrios Halkias was honored for his life-long service to Hellenism by the establishment of a Scholarship in his name for which 25 individuals had donated the initial $25,000.

Philanthropist Dr. Dennis Koutras was honored for his Forum sponsorship and contributions to AFGLC.

Philanthropist Mr. Nicholas Maroulis was honored for sponsoring the ICHS endowed professorship of Byzantine History and Orthodoxy.

Mr. Gus Stathis, the outstanding philanthropist who donated a million dollars for the new building to house the USF ICHS, was presented with a very special edition book, prepared by Dr. Niki Kantzios. It is a biography of Mr. Stathis, a truly outstanding story about an exceptional individual who is a personification of the American Dream.

Ambassador Loucas Tsilas, Director of the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation (USA) was recognized as a special guest at the gala. The Onassis Foundation has sent a distinguished academician, Professor Dimitri Konstas, to the AFGLC-ICHS for a series of gratis lectures during the week following the Forum and Gala events. That important event was also celebrated at the Gala. We trust this is the beginning of a long-term fruitful collaboration between AFGLC and the Onassis Foundation.






















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AFGLC	

HONORARY BOARD
				
Mr. Andrew A. Athens, President
World Council of Hellenes Abroad
The Honorable Michael Bilirakis
U.S. House of Representatives
Dr.	Diskin Clay, Director
Classic Studies, Duke University
The Honorable Michael S. Dukakis
Former Governor of Massachusetts
Mr. E.J. Elliott, CEO
Gencor Industries, Inc.
The Honorable Sam Gibbons
Former U.S. House Representative
Dr. Takis Klis
Former Member Greek Parliament
The Honorable Eugene Rossides
Washington, D.C.
Mr. Gus A. Stavros, CEO
Pelam Investments, Inc
Mr.	Chris Tomaras, President 
      Council of Hellenes Abroad, 
      N. & S. America

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Dr.	Chris P. Tsokos President
Dr.	John U. Balis Vice President
Dr.	Demetrios G. Halkias Treasurer
Mr.	John G. Hatsios Secretary
Dr. Ippokratis Kantzios Academic Advisor
Mr. Nicholas J. Maroulis Senior Advisor 
Ms.	Fotini Priniotakis 
      International Correspondent and
      AFGLC Managing Director

AFGLC WEBSITE
Dr. Ulysses J. Balis Director

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Dr. John U. Balis
Mr. Evangelo �Van� Firios
Dr. Demetrios G. Halkias
Mr. John G. Hatsios
Mr. Peter Kourmolis
Mr. Nicholas J. Maroulis
Mr. George Pappas
Ms. Fotini Priniotakis
Ms. Effie Sorolis
Mr. Gus Stathis
Dr. Chris P. Tsokos
Dr. William Yotis

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dr. Harry Diamandis
Mrs. Joanna Frangedis
Mr. Antonios Giouvalakis
Mr. Dean Hampers
Ms. Soula Jamoulis
Dr. Ippokratis Kantzios
Mr. Dennis Koutras
Mr. John Krinos
Mr. Angelo C. Langadas
Dr. William Murray
Ms. Ginny Pappas
Ms. Pipina Pappas
Mr. John Vlahakis
Dr. Fotios Vrionis
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