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“The Hellenic Legacy through the Ages”<br /> March 7-8, 2008<br /> PROGRAM<br /> Friday, March 7, 2008<br /> University of South Florida / CWY 109<br /> 8:15 am - 9:15 am Registration, Continental Breakfast & Social Hour<br /> 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch<br /> 9:15 am - 10:30 am<br /> Invocation<br /> Reverend Dr. Stanley Harakas<br /> Dean Emeritus and Archbishop Iakovos Professor of<br /> Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology<br /> Welcome, Recognition of Dignitaries and Overview<br /> of Program<br /> Dr. John U. Balis<br /> Emeritus Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology<br /> University of South Florida<br /> President of AFGLC/IFGLC, Tampa, FL<br /> Dr. James F. Strange<br /> Distinguished University Professor and Executive<br /> Director of Interdisciplinary Center for Hellenic Studies,<br /> University of South Florida, Tampa, FL<br /> “Greetings from the University of South Florida”<br /> Dr. Ralph Wilcox<br /> Provost, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL<br /> “Support of AFGLC - ICHS Mission"<br /> Dr. John Skvoretz<br /> Dean, College of Arts and Sciences,<br /> University of South Florida, Tampa, FL<br /> Coffee Break<br /> “Introduction” (15 minutes)<br /> Reverend Dr. Stanley Harakas<br /> Annual AFGLC-ICHS Lecture on Hellenism:<br /> “Philanthropy in the Greek World”<br /> Reverend Dr. Demetrios J. Constantelos<br /> (30 minutes)<br /> Distinguished Professor Emeritus, The Richard<br /> Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, NJ<br /> “Commentary: “Philanthropy in Interdisciplinary<br /> Curricula”<br /> Dr. James F. Strange (15 minutes)<br /> Distinguished University Professor and Executive<br /> Director of Interdisciplinary Center for Hellenic Studies,<br /> University of South Florida, Tampa, FL<br /> Panel Discussion followed by General Discussion<br /> 10:30 am - 12:00 pm<br /> Moderator: Reverend Dr. Stanley Harakas<br /> Dean Emeritus and Archbishop Iakovos Professor of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology<br /> THEME 1 - Philanthropy through the Ages:<br /> Lectures with a Panel Discussion<br /> 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm<br /> Moderator: Dr. Christos Evangeliou<br /> Professor of Philosophy, Towson University, Towson, MD<br /> THEME 2 - The Impact of Hellenic Thought in the<br /> Creation of American Democracy<br /> “AFGLC FORUM/CONFERENCE 2008”<br /> “Introduction” (10 minutes)<br /> Dr. Christos Evangeliou<br /> “Greek Philosophy and the Founding of America”<br /> Dr. Michael T. Gibbons (30 minutes)<br /> Associate Professor of Government & International<br /> Affairs, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL<br /> General Discussion (15 minutes)<br /> Coffee Break (15 minutes)<br /> 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm<br /> Moderator: Dr Demetrios Halkias<br /> Emeritus Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, University of South Florida<br /> VP and Treasurer of AFGLC/IFGLC, Tampa, FL<br /> THEME 3 - Vignettes from Hellenic Diaspora through the Ages<br /> 5<br /> “AFGLC FORUM/CONFERENCE 2008”<br /> “Syros, a cultural beacon in the 19th Century”<br /> Mr. John Krinos (15 minutes)<br /> Computer Engineering Sciences<br /> AFGLC/IFGLC Member-at-Large<br /> “Hellenic Diaspora: The Greek-American<br /> Experience” (20 minutes)<br /> Dr. Marios Stephanides<br /> Professor of Sociology, University of Tampa<br /> Tampa, FL<br /> “Historical Vignettes from Tampa” (15 minutes)<br /> Dr. Bill Manikas<br /> Professor of History, St. Petersburg College<br /> St. Petersburg, FL<br /> General Discussion<br /> Coffee Break (15 minutes)<br /> 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm<br /> Moderator: Dr. William Yotis<br /> Professor Emeritus, Loyola University of Chicago, Clinical Professor of Microbiology and Immunology<br /> University of South Florida, Tampa, FL<br /> THEME 4 - The AFGLC Agenda: Work in Progress and Plans<br /> for the Future: A Panel Discussion<br /> Dr. Peter Yiannos<br /> President of the AFGLC- Tri-State Center<br /> Wilmington, DE<br /> Ms. Kalliope Halkias, MPH<br /> President of AFGLC Tampa Bay Center<br /> Tampa, FL<br /> Dr. Byron Palls<br /> VP and Editor of Newsletter<br /> AFGLC/IFGLC, Tampa, FL<br /> Mrs. Ourania Stephanides<br /> Secretary of AFGLC/IFGLC, Tampa, FL<br /> Dr. Ulysses J. Balis<br /> Associate Professor of Pathology and Director of Clinical Informatics,<br /> University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI<br /> Director of AFGLC Website<br /> General Discussion<br /> 6<br /> 8::30 am - 9:30 pm Registration, Continental Breakfast & Social Hour<br /> 10:15 am -12:00 pm<br /> Moderator: Dr. Tom Papademetriou<br /> Executive Director, of Interdisciplinary Center for Hellenic Studies<br /> The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, NJ<br /> SESSION 1 – Educational Commitment to Principles<br /> of Hellenic Paedeia<br /> Saturday – March 8, 200<br /> University of South Florida / CWY 109<br /> 9:30 am - 10:15 am<br /> “Welcome; Overview of Program and Publication of<br /> the Conference”<br /> Dr Demetrios Halkias<br /> Emeritus Professor of Microbiology and Immunology,<br /> University of South Florida<br /> VP and Treasurer of AFGLC/IFGLC, Tampa, FL<br /> Dr. James F. Strange<br /> Distinguished University Professor and Executive<br /> Director of Interdisciplinary Center for Hellenic Studies,<br /> University of South Florida, Tampa, FL<br /> Dr. Kimon Valavanis<br /> Professor, Director Unmanned Systems,<br /> Computer Science and Engineering<br /> University of South Florida, Tampa, FL<br /> “AFGLC FORUM/CONFERENCE 2008”<br /> Moderator: Dr. John U. Balis<br /> Emeritus Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology, University of South Florida<br /> President of AFGLC/IFGLC, Tampa, FL<br /> Dr. Joanna Hills, Ph.D. in Nursing, sings the American and Greek National Anthems<br /> Dr. James Strange introduces the Keynote Speaker.<br /> Keynote Speaker<br /> Dr. John P. Anton<br /> Distinguished Professor of Greek Philosophy and Culture<br /> University of South Florida, Tampa, FL<br /> Honorees of AFGLC Forum/Conference 2008<br /> Reverend Dr. Stanley Harakas introduces the Honoree:<br /> Reverend Dr. Demetrios J. Constantelos<br /> Distinguished Professor Emeritus<br /> The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, NJ<br /> Dr. James F. Strange introduces the Honoree:<br /> Dr. John P. Anton<br /> Distinguished Professor of Greek Philosophy and Culture<br /> University of South Florida, Tampa, FL<br /> Reception<br /> Friday Evening Educational Event and Reception<br /> 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm<br /> Embassy Suites at University of South Florida / 3705 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612<br /> 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm<br /> Moderator: Dr. Maria Esformes<br /> Associate Professor of World Language Education<br /> University of South Florida, Tampa, FL<br /> “The Universal Hellenic Mother Tongue: Zolotas’s<br /> Unified Speeches as a Global Logion”<br /> Mr. Theodoros Katerinakis<br /> Ph.D. program Graduate Student, Department of<br /> Culture and Communication, Drexel University,<br /> Philadelphia, PA<br /> “Greek words and male names in the Georgian<br /> Life of George the Athonite (XI century)”<br /> Dr. Eka Tchkoidze<br /> Post Doctoral Fellow, Program in Hellenic Studies<br /> Scheide Caldwell House, Princeton University,<br /> Princeton, NJ<br /> “Eco-Agritourism as a means to preserve culture and<br /> the Environment”<br /> Ms. Nikki Rose<br /> Professional Chef, Writer and Noted Responsible Travel<br /> Practitioner, Founder of Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries,<br /> an acclaimed eco-agritourism program<br /> “Bridging Arta with Beijing: The Master builders<br /> Kazantzakis and Kalomiris”<br /> Dr. Maria Hnaraki, Ph.D.<br /> Director of Greek Studies<br /> Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA<br /> Panel Discussion Followed by General Discussion<br /> Coffee Break<br /> SESSION 2 – Hellenism and Language / Culture<br /> 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm<br /> Moderator: Dr. Elias Stefanakos<br /> Professor and Director, Clean Energy Research Center<br /> College of Engineering, University of South Florida<br /> Tampa, FL<br /> “Overview”<br /> Dr. Kimon Valavanis<br /> Professor, Director Unmanned Systems,<br /> Computer Science and Engineering<br /> University of South Florida, Tampa, FL<br /> “Early Greek Accounts of Travel Exploration”<br /> Mr. Philip Kaplan<br /> Graduate Program<br /> University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL<br /> “Update on the Antikythera Mechanism”<br /> Dr. Ulysses J. Balis<br /> Associate Professor of Pathology and Director of<br /> Clinical Pathology Informatics, University of<br /> Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI<br /> Panel Discussion Followed by General Discussion<br /> Coffee Break<br /> 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm<br /> AFGLC – ICHS Issues and Prospects<br /> Moderator: Dr. Karen M. Weidenheim<br /> Professor of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of<br /> Medicine, Chief, Division of Neuropathology; and<br /> Director, Neuropathology, Residency Program<br /> Bronx, NY<br /> Participants includes leaders from AFGLC and ICHS<br /> Summary, Concluding Remarks and Special<br /> Acknowledgments:<br /> Dr. James Strange<br /> Distinguished University Professor and Executive<br /> Director of Interdisciplinary Center for Hellenic Studies,<br /> University of South Florida, Tampa, FL<br /> Dr. John U. Balis<br /> Emeritus Professor, University of South Florida<br /> President of AFGLC/IFGLC, Tampa, FL<br /> SESSION 3 – Hellenism and Sciences<br /> 7<br /> “Platonic Paideia: Education for Leadership”<br /> Dr. Christos Evangeliou<br /> Professor of Philosophy, Towson University, Towson, MD<br /> Coffee Break<br /> “Education and the Art of Teaching: The<br /> Apprenticeship in Ideals in Plato’s Socrates”<br /> Dr. Lucio Angelo Privitello, PhD.<br /> Philosophy and Religion Department<br /> Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, NJ<br /> “Aristotle’s Account of Akrasia and Its<br /> Contemporary Incarnations”<br /> Mr. Michael Funke<br /> Ph.D. Program<br /> University of South Florida, Tampa, FL<br /> Panel Discussion Followed by General Discussion<br /> “AFGLC FORUM/CONFERENCE 2008”