The fundamental mission of the IFGLC-ATHENS CENTER is to assist the American Foundation for Greek Language and Culture to achieve its aims and objectives. The overall mission of AFGLC is to assist in the preservation and enhancement of Greek culture and language in the United States through our academic institutions of higher learning. The AFGLC mission is to be accomplished by establishing INTERDISCIPLINARY CENTERS FOR HELLENIC STUDIES (ICHS) in strategically selected regions across America. The ICHSs will be modeled in administrative and academic structure similar to the &quot;AFGLC-ICHS&quot; at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. The ICHSs will consist of a minimum of five endowed professors in Greek Language and Literature, Greek History, Greek Philosophy, Greek Culture and the Orthodox Religion. This academic composition will adequately address the educational aspects of the complex meaning of Hellenism.<br>
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�&middot;  To assist AFGLC headquarters in establishing Interdisciplinary Centers for  Hellenic Studies (ICHS) in the United States through multiple approaches,  including, but not limited to, integrated activities between AFGLC headquarters  and AFGLC-ATHENS CENTER.<br />
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&middot; To establish a working relationship with Greek universities with respect to  faculty exchange programs with prominent scholars on Hellenism.<br />
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&middot; To establish and implement procedures of selecting and sponsoring Greek  university graduates who would like to pursue graduate studies on some aspect  of Hellenism in the United States.<br />
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&middot; To establish and implement procedures whereby both graduate and undergraduate  students in the United States studying classics, archaeology, linguistics,  etc., can spend part of their educational program in Greece.<br />
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&middot; To work closely with research institutes, foundations and the Association of  Greek Alumni of American Universities on common interests concerning the  educational aspects of Hellenism.<br />
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&middot; To assist in the establishment and publishing of an international academic  journal on Hellenism.<br />
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&middot; To work with academics and research institutes in the collection of various  data and research material pertaining to Greek culture and history that are  important in the educational aspects of Hellenism.<br />
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&middot; To assist in the development of exhibits of scholarly, archeological  artifacts, fine arts, etc., which could be toured around the United States for  educational purposes and to promote Hellenism.<br />
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&middot; To assist in enriching the &quot;AFGLC ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL FORUM&quot; by  involving prominent scholars in Greek culture and civilization.<br />
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&middot; To assist in organizing seminars, symposia and conferences in Greece for the  promotion of Hellenism in the Americas, as well as enhancing the awareness of  the Greek community about the contributions of ICHS of USA.<br />
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&middot; To assist in translating and publishing in America scholarly works of Greek  scholars from Greece and Diaspora on Hellenism for distribution in the West.<br />
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&middot; To assist in the creation of an Internet system of archives of original  published research on Greek history and culture for global view and  recognition.<br />
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&middot; To assist in identifying Greek philanthropists and business enterprises that  will financially assist in the establishment of endowed professors and hence  the establishment of ICHS.<br />
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&middot; To identify and enhance the unique merits of educating Americans on what the  Greeks have contributed to the development of the West.<br />
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&middot; To inform the Hellenic Republic of AFGLC&rsquo;s efforts for the rejuvenation and  enhancement of Hellenism in the United States.<br />
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&middot; To identify principles and historical precedents of Hellenism that are  relevant and pertinent to resolving modern issues, such as globalization,  environmentalism, ecology, social impact of the Internet and individualism