NHSA Convention Fall 2011 Booklet

Convention Fall 2011
Boston, Massachusetts: November 11-13, 2011

N a t i o n a l H e l l e n i c S t u d e n t A s s o c i a t i o n o f A m e r i c a P O B o x 1 8 5 0 , C l e ve l a n d O H 4 4 1 0 6 w w w . n h s a o f a m e r i c a . o r g
Dear NHSA Attendees, Friends, & Supporters,

The National Hellenic Student Association, a simple idea to students prior just two years ago, has grown to represent student members from more than 60 universities across the U.S., offering students of Hellenic descent an efficient and extensive academic and professional network. More importantly NHSA initiatives have been developed to allow our members to build and strengthen their connection with Hellenism and to further educate our members, our communities, and the general public by utilizing our connection with academia and our networks. Recognizing our role as the future of Hellenism, we define our goal is to innovate new ideas and new philosophies for our generation and to build a stronger Hellenic community of the future both in the U.S. and in Greece. The NHSA Board would like to congratulate all of our members for attending this convention and becoming involved in the academic panel discussions and NHSA initiatives, in essence coming together to position our firm stance as the Future of Hellenism. As such, we welcome all 200 visiting students who have travelled here for the weekend, and we thank our hosts in Boston for their work and contributions in preparing for this excellent and unprecedented event. Secondly, as we are a purely student-run organization, we depend on our generous sponsors and graciously thank those who have continuously believed in our cause and supported us. We hope that the results you see at this convention and the success of NHSA initiatives give you the gratitude that your contributions do in fact make a difference for this generation of Hellenic youth. The NHSAs spring convention in Chicago not only connected students to an excellent network of mentors, but also led to many advancements and a great deal of work throughout the summer for NHSA initiatives. As an answer to the ever-changing needs of our members, NHSA launched and is currently developing an active regional system where regional directors are organizing both active websites/blogs and mailing lists for 9 regions of the U.S. The NHSA is also in the process of filing for 501(c)3 non-profit tax-exempt status which will provide us with more fundraising flexibility and ultimately flexibility in implementing our projects. These current projects which are our continuous initiatives can be found in more detail on later pages. This is our great challenge, our great dream; to see more and more students live the NHSA adventure and continue the NHSA cause by promoting Hellenism and Education. We ask you to join us on this beautiful journey. Eirini Schlosser, Co-President Evangelos Sfakianakis, Co-President Alex Orfanos, Vice President of External Affairs Stephanie Cicatiello, Vice President of Internal Affairs Toula Leberis, Treasurer Stavroula Chrysanthopoulou, Academics Director Jesus Kalergis, Communications Director Irene Koumi, Programs Director Alexia Rempoutzakou, Fundraising Director
The 11-12 NHSA Board of Directors
MEMBER CHAPTERS
Boston College Boston University Brown University Columbia University City University of New York (CUNY) Case Western Reserve University Cornell University DePaul University-Chicago Drexel University Duquesne University Duke University Georgia Institute of Technology George Washington University Harvard University Hofstra University Illinois Institute of Technology Indiana University - Bloomington John Hopkins University Lehigh University Long Island University Loyola University - Chicago Marquette University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Michigan State University NE Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM) New Jersey Institute of Technology New York University New School, New York City Northeastern University Northwestern University Ohio State University Ohio Dominican University Purdue University Rice University Rutgers University Ryerson University St. Johns University St. Josephs University Stanford University State University of New York Stonehill College Suffolk University University at Buffalo SUNY University of California, Berkeley University of California, Santa Cruz University of Illinois, Chicago University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign University of Kentucky University of Maryland - College Park University of Massachusetts Lowell University of Michigan University of Pennsylvania University of Southern California University of Southern Florida University of Texas Austin University of Wisconsin-Madison Temple University Villanova University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Yale University Youngstown State University
PREVIOUS CONVENTIONS
NHSA Founding Convention Spring 2009 University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
NHSA Convention Fall 2009 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
NHSA Convention Spring 2010 Hermes Expo, Atlantic City, NJ
NHSA Convention Fall 2010 Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
NHSA Convention Spring 2011 Chicago, IL
NHSA CONVENTION Fall 2011 in Boston, MA

After very hard work in planning this convention, the NHSA would like to thank our hosts, the Hellenic Student Associations of Boston University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston College, and Northeastern University.
The theme of the Convention, as decided by the local organizing committee and approved by the NHSA Board is Be the agent of change: Shape your future, Shape Greece, Shape the NHSA. This being said, it is important for us to recognize that we as students are at a pivotal point in our lives which presents us with the opportunity to make a difference and unify Hellenism of the future. We are very excited and proud to be holding this convention in Boston, an innovative and educational hub of the U.S., and look forward to the opportunities and discussions that student attendees may be able to participate in. We welcome all esteemed mentors from both Boston and across the U.S. and thank you for taking the time to meet with and talk to students about your professional experiences. The following pages outline the Panel discussions and further are excellent speakers that will be participating in these dialogues.
CONVENTION SCHEDULE
Friday, November 11th, 2011 7:00pm 10:00pm Welcome Meeting by Harvard University Hellenic Society: Student Organization Center at Hilles 59 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA 02138 Orientation, Opening Remarks, and Dinner
Saturday, November 12th, 2011 All Events held at Boston University Photonics Center, Colloquium Room 9th floor 8:00am 9:00am 10:30am Meet in Hotel lobby for transportation to BU Introductions & Welcome Hon. Fotopoulos, Governo Dukakis, Mr. Nicholas F. Kourtis , Esq.
10:30am 12:00pm Economics Workshop: Greece Dialogues: the Way forward Panelists: Prof Psalidopoulos, Dimitris Ioannides, Esq., Mr. Thanos Dimadis 12:00pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 3:00pm Luncheon with Mentors Sponsored by Mr. George Danis Academic Workshop: Comparing U.S and Greek/Euro Educational Paradigms Panelists: Prof. Zachopoulos, Prof. Serafim, Prof. Gounari, Prof. Rapti Greece in the World Stage Panelists: Prof. Henrikson, Prof. Prodromou, Dr. Efthymiopoulos, Andreas Akaras, Esq. Night Social Event: Vlora Boston Mediterranean Restaurant DJs playing all night, 21 and up- to drink, 18 and up- to enter
3:00pm 4:30pm
9:00pm
Sunday, November 13th, 2011 All Events held at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Eastman Laboratories
Building 6: Auditorium 6-120, 182 Memorial Drive (rear), Cambridge, MA 02139
09:30am Meet in Hotel lobby for transportation to MIT 10:30am 11:30pm NHSA Convention Presentation: Proposal guidelines for bid to host Spring Convention 11:30pm 1:00pm Internal Meetings: Discussion of NHSA Projects, Presentation by Hellenic Associations and their initiatives: the benefits of synergy, NHSA Regional Structure progress 1:00pm 2:00pm Lunch 2:00pm 3:00pm Closing Meetings: Closing remarks, the next steps of the NHSA, Take home outcomes
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Greece Dialogues: The Way Forward
The current and severe economic crisis in Greece is making international news headlines daily. Possible outcomes have been expressed by many professors, politicians, professionals and spectators. There is no longer much flexibility and the question in everyones mind is, Where do we go next?. The Goal of this panel is to constructively contribute to the factual dialogue surrounding Greece and the Euro-zone crisis, by identifying the factors responsible for the crisis and ways to prevent it from escalating to even further unprecedented proportions. The discussion will focus around the opportunity for change that exists within Greece, and present possible solutions, their benefits and repercussions, that will set Greece in a path of recovery and prosperity. Further, reference will be made to the possible, yet subtle, tools that the Euro-Atlantic institutions have available to deal with the problems of Sovereign Debt many of the EU membercountries are facing.
The Advance of Education: Comparing Educational Paradigms

The Educational Systems of the U.S. and Europe (specifically Greece) are very different in aspects of financial availability, framework of studies, and teaching methods. Though this panel will examine the benefits of both systems, we would like to focus on expanding our horizons with new and creative ways to improve our educational systems. The focus of the panel will also be intertwined with our Info-Sessions project which aims to inform Greek students on which opportunities and incentives exist for students to complete graduate studies at an American university. The practical application and implementation of these studies in the framework of global markets will also be presented and examined. Finally, we will discuss the importance of Greek Studies in the US focusing on their history and their future, as well as their role as a promoter of Hellenism.
Greece on the World Stage

The goal is for students to gain an understanding of the old issues (i.e. Cyprus Issue), the new challenges faced in economic, energy and environmental diplomacy, its implications for the balance of power that that exists between Greece, Cyprus, & Turkey, and the role the U.S. foreign policy both in the past and prospects for the future. Specific reference will be made to recent developments around the off-shore drilling in the Exclusive Economic Zone between Cyprus and Turkey and the re-shuffling of alliances in the region such as the new cooperation between Israel and Greece.
SPEAKER PROFILES
Welcoming Remarks
Consul General Ilias Fotopoulos, Consul General of Greece in Boston. A Political Science and Law graduate, Mr. Fotopoulos, joined the diplomatic service in 1988, after successfully attending the Hellenic National School of Public Administration. Mr. Fotopoulos has served as Consul in Durban Africa he was actually commissioned by the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs to establish the Consulate in Durban, and as Consul General in Hannover Germany. He was also appointed as Deputy Head of Mission in the Embassy of Greece in Kiev, Ukraine and as a Minister Counselor in the Embassy of Greece in Madrid, Spain. Prior to his appointment as Consul General of Greece in Boston, Mr. Fotopoulos was the Head of the Directorate for Human Rights in the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In the Ministry, Mr. Fotopoulos has served in various high ranking positions: in the Directorate of Economic Relations between Greece and Balkan Affairs and in the Directorate of Political Relations between Greece and the Balkan countries, while he was the Head of the Diplomatic Office of the Secretary General, competent for the Administration and the Organization of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Keynote Speaker
Governor Michael Dukakis, Distinguished Professor of Political Science, Northeastern University, Governor of Massachusetts (1975-1979, 1983-1991), 1988 Democratic Nominee for President of the US Michael Stanley Dukakis was born in Brookline, Massachusetts on November 3, 1933. Dukakis graduated from Brookline High School (1951), Swarthmore College (1955), and Harvard Law School (1960). Dukakis won his partys nomination for Governor in 1974 and beat Sargent decisively in November of that year. He inherited a record deficit and record high unemployment and is generally credited with digging Massachusetts out of one of its worst financial and economic crises in history. But the effort took its toll, and Dukakis was defeated in the Democratic primary in 1978 by Edward King. Dukakis came back to defeat King in 1982 and was reelected to an unprecedented third four-year term in 1986 by one of the largest margins in history. In 1986, his colleagues in the National Governors Association voted him the most effective governor in the nation. Dukakis won the Democratic nomination for the presidency of the United States in 1988 but was defeated by George Bush. Dukakis has taught at the University of Hawaii and UCLA. Since June 1991, Dukakis has been a Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Northeastern University His research has focused on national health care policy reform and the lessons that national policy makers can learn from state reform efforts. Recently, he and former U.S. Senator Paul Simon authored a book entitled How to Get Into Politics-and Why which is designed to encourage young people to think seriously about politics and public service as a career. Dukakis was nominated by President Clinton for a five-year term as a member of the Board of Directors of Amtrak, The National Railroad Passenger Corporation on May 21, 1998 and was confirmed by the Senate on June 25, 1998. He served a full five-year term on the Amtrak Board as Vice-Chairman. Mike and Kitty Dukakis have three children: John, Andrea, and Kara, and are the proud grandparents of seven grandchildren.
SPEAKER PROFILES (contd)

Nicholas F. Kourtis, Esq., Chief Operating Officer, TwinStrata; President of Alpha Omega Council Nick is a corporate attorney and business executive. He is currently the COO of TwinStrata, a venture capital-backed developer of cloud storage software solutions, where he is responsible for all finance, legal, and operational matters. Nick has held executive positions at several venture capital-backed companies, including: RightPath Payments, a developer of bank-branded business-to-business trade credit finance solutions; Coradiant, a web infrastructure performance management company; and CO Space, a builder and operator of collocation/data centers and provider of mission-critical telecom and Internet managed services. Previously, Nick had practiced business law for 14 years in Boston at Goulston & Storrs and Rich, May, where he advised companies on domestic and international commercial and finance matters. Nick is a graduate of Harvard Law School, UMass-Amherst ( BA-Classical Languages), and Boston Latin School. While at Harvard Law, Nick co-authored The Consent of the United States Senate to Ratification of the United Nations Genocide Convention, Harvard Human Rights Yearbook (Vol.1, Spring, 1988) for that journals inaugural issue. While in law school Nick served as a law clerk for U.S. Attorney William F. Weld and was a U.S. Senate staff intern for the late U.S. Senator Paul E. Tsongas.
Greece Dialogues: the Way forward

Dr. Michalis M. Psalidopoulos, Chairholder of Constantine G. Karamanlis Chair in Hellenic and Southeastern European Studies, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, and Professor, Department of Economics, University of Athens. Michalis Psalidopoulos is the holder of the Constantine Karamanlis Chair in Hellenic and Southeastern European Studies at The Fletcher School of Diplomacy for the academic year 2010 2011. Prior to joining Fletcher and Tufts University, Psalidopoulos was a professor of the History of Economic Thought at the Department of Economics, University of Athens, Greece. He earned his first degree in Economics from the University of Athens and pursued postgraduate studies in politics, sociology, and economics at the Free University of Berlin, Germany. He was a Fulbright Fellow at Duke University in 1993, a Stanley J. Seeger Fellow at Princeton University in 1996, and a Visiting Research Professor at King s College, London in 1998. His research focuses on national traditions in the History of Economics and the relation between economic thought, economic policy, and good governance, especially in Southeastern Europe. Psalidopoulos has written extensively in his academic field of expertise. His books include "The crisis of 1929 and the Greek Economists, Keynesian Theory and Greek Economic Policy," "Economic Theories and Social Policy" and "Xenophon Zolotas and the Greek Economy" (in Greek). He edited "The Canon in the History of Economics" and "Economic Thought and policy in Europe's Less Developed Countries" for Routledge in 1999 and 2002 respectively and was awarded the prize for the best economic treatise by the Academy of Athens in 2007 for his International conflict and economic thought (in Greek). His most recent book is "Economists and Economic Policy in Modern Greece" (in Greek, 2010). He has also published articles in "History of Political Economy," in "The European Journal for the History of Economic Thought," and in "History of Economic Ideas." He is currently involved in a comparative project of economic experiences and policies in Europe's less industrialized countries during the Great Depression. He speaks English, German, and French fluently, as well as Greek.
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Greece Dialogues: the Way Forward (contd)
Thanos Dimadis, Washington D.C. Correspondent/Reporter Greek SKY TV Channel & Radio / Huffington Post/ Protagon.gr Athanasios was born in Greece and grew up in Brussels. He is an experienced journalist and political analyst. He lives between Washington DC and New York City, working as a Correspondent for the renowned Greek TV and Radio Station "SKAI". His opinions have been published in many Greek as well as international printed and online media. Currently, he is a contributor writer on Huffington Post. Many of his articles refer to the necessity of a real political change in Greece based on a broader consensus among the parties. Over the last ten years, he worked as a political consultant for some Greek politicians and he served as a press officer in the Media Department of the Democratic Party in Washington DC. As an distinguished scholar of the Alexander Onassis Benefit Foundation, he holds three Masters Degrees- one in Political Affairs and Management from George Washington University, one in Media from London's City University, and one in European Administration and Public Policy from Panteion University of Athens. Additionally, he was distinguished as a participant in the Executive Educational Program at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government on reforming a new Political Leadership for the 21st Century. Athanasios is also a member of various official bodies and associations, including among others, the American Association of Political Consultants, the International Federation of Journalists and the Union of Journalists at the Athens daily newspapers. Follow Thanos on Twitter @thanosdimadis Dimitris Ioannides, Esq Dimitrios Ioannides is a partner of the law firm of Roach, Ioannidis & Megaloudis LLC., in Boston, Massachusetts and counsel to the Consulate General of Greece in Boston, Massachusetts. He practices primarily in the areas of international business transactions and civil litigation and has extensive due diligence experience involving matters in Greece. He has worked on many cases as an expert witness and/or consultant, including a case that involved the death of a passenger who fell overboard from a cruise ship off the Coast of Greece. He was a consultant to U.S. security firms on projects including the Athens 2004 Olympic Games and other security matters and has acted as an expert witness on several cases, including a case for the U.S. Attorneys office and a large U.K. banking institution, where he testified in the Supreme Court of Judicature, Queens Bench Division of London, U.K. Over the years he has represented the Greek Government, the Hellenic Navy, Harvard University, the University of Thrace in Greece, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and other multinational companies on international business matters. He is the author of many articles on the Greek Tax Code and Investments in Greece and a regular Columnist of a Greek legal magazine, Sinigoros in Athens, Greece. He recently authored two articles on the Greek economic crisis and the need for regulation of financial institutions and on International Corporate Corruption.
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The Advance of Education: Comparing Educational Paradigms
Christos Zahopoulos, Associate Professor at Northeastern University, a joint appointment in the College of Engineering and the Department of Education Prof. Zahopoulos is also is the Founder and Executive Director of Northeastern University's Center for STEM Education (www.stem.neu.edu), a university-wide Center, which aspires to improve STEM Teaching and Learning in K-20 and beyond, both locally and nationally. For more than 20 years, Professor Christos Zahopoulos has been actively involved in STEM Education at the national and state levels, playing a key role in initiating and implementing numerous STEM Education programs and partnerships, which have received over $28 million in grants and gifts from many prestigious foundations, school districts, corporations and individuals. Most of these programs and partnerships focus on bringing about STEM education reform, especially in the area of teaching and learning. Professor Zahopoulos has received numerous honors and awards, including being appointed by the Governor of Massachusetts to serve in his STEM Advisory Council (2010), co-chairing the states K-12 STEM Education Frameworks/Standards, Curriculum and Assessment Subcommittee. He is also the recipient of IEEEs 2010 Professional Achievement Award for Individuals and has been selected as a 2011 Massachusetts Academy of Sciences Fellow. Furthermore, he serves in the Advisory Board of the National Science Resources Center, an organization of the National Academies and the Smithsonian Institution, the statewide STEM Operations Board and in the Next Generation Science Standards State Advisory Group. Professor Zahopoulos received his Ph.D. degree in Physics from Northeastern University and was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Division of Applied Sciences at Harvard University. Dr. Philip E. Serafim, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Northeastern University Prof. Serafim obtained his Diploma in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens in 1959. He continued his studies at the Massachusetts institute of Technology, where he obtained his MS and ScD in Electrical Engineering in 1960 and 1963 respectively. Philip Serafim was a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens, where he is still considered as a major driving force that shaped the curriculum and research program of the University in the area of Electromagnetic waves. He later moved to Northeastern University, where he is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Professor Serafim has worked on various areas of Electromagnetism and Applied Physics, including Electron beams and plasma systems, plasma turbulence, ionospheric scintillations, space physics and gaseous lasers. His current research activities can be divided in two major categories. He studies wave propagation through random media, volume scattering, radar clutter and microwave remote sensing. He is also working on the fields of electronic devices, gyrotron, free electron lasers, plasma physics and nonlinear interactions.
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The Advance of Education (contd)
Dr. Panayota Gounari , Associate Professor, Dept. of Applied Linguistics, University of Massachusetts Boston Panayota Gounari is Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She holds a Ph.D. in Language and Literacy Education/Cultural Studies in Education from Pennsylvania State University. She has earned a BA in Classics with a concentration in Historical and Comparative linguistics from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and an MA in Applied Linguistics from UMass Boston. Her research focus is on the role of language and discourse in education, in human agency and in social transformation, and the implications for critical pedagogy. She has co-authored "The Hegemony of English" (in 2003) and co-edited "The Globalization of Racism" (in 2005) with D. Macedo. Both books have been translated into many languages. More recently she has co-edited "Critical Pedagogy: A Reader" (in Greece with G. Grollios). She has published numerous articles and book chapters.
Dr. Vasiliki Rapti, Preceptor in Modern Greek, Harvard University Vassiliki Rapti received her Ph.D. in Comparative Literature with an Emphasis in Drama from Washington University in St. Louis in 2006. She joined Harvard University in fall 2008 as Preceptor in Modern Greek. She studied Greek language and literature (classical, medieval, and modern) at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (BA, 1988) and the University of Paris IV-Sorbonne (D.E.A.,1993). She also holds a M.A. in English (2000). Dr. Rapti's publications and research interests center upon Modern Greek literature, avantgarde theatre and performance, especially surrealist drama and the poetics of play and games. Her current booklength projects are a study of ludics in surrealist and postmodern theatre and a monograph on the theatrical work of the Greek author Nanos Valaoritis. She founded the Washington University journal Theatron, of which she was co-editor (2003-2006). She also conducts research on Modern Greek language pedagogy with a focus on teaching with technology. She also extensively teaches on topics relevant to Greek literature, the reception of Greek tragedy, Greek mythology, Modern Greek poetry, comparative drama, literary theory, world drama and literature, and the Olympic Games as a major civilizing agent. For her research and teaching she has received, among other grants and awards, the Derek Bok Award for Excellence in Teaching at Harvard (Spring 2009), The Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation grant for her position as an Assistant Professor at UMSL (2004-2008), the Greek State Scholarship Foundation (IKY) and the Mellon Dissertation Fellowship from Washington University where she also received the Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching. In 2007 she was included in Who's Who Among America's Teachers.
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Greece on the World Stage
Alan Henrikson, Director of Diplomatic Studies at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University Alan Henrikson is the Director of Diplomatic Studies at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, where he teaches US diplomatic history, contemporary USEuropean relations, global political geography, and the history, theory, and practice of diplomacy. He has taught American Foreign Policy Making at the European Commission in Brussels. During the Spring of 2003 he was Fulbright/Diplomatic Academy Visiting Professor of International Relations at the Diplomatische Akademie in Vienna. He also has been Lloyd I. Miller Visiting Professor of Diplomatic History at the US Department of State, Visiting Professor at the National Institute for Defense Studies in Tokyo, and United Nations Development Programme Visiting Professor of Diplomatic History at the China Foreign Affairs University in Beijing. Professor Henrikson received Ph.D., A.M., and A.B. degrees in History from Harvard University. He also is a graduate of the University of Oxford where he read Philosophy-Politics-and-Economics at Balliol College as a Rhodes Scholar. He has been a Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, DC. He also has been an Associate and Visiting Scholar at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University. His current research focus is the diplomacy of the US-EU relationship, in the larger context of relations between the United States and Europe in the world. Professor Elizabeth Prodromou, Assistant Professor of International Relations. Dr. Prodromou teaches in the Department of International Relations at Boston University, where she directs the M.A. degree program in International Relations and Religion. She is also now serving her fourth term as Commissioner on the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) since her appointment in 2004; she sits as Vice Chair of the USCIRF. Dr. Prodromou has published widely on issues of religion and security, and democracy, human rights, and religious freedom. Her publications have appeared in scholarly and policy journals, such as European Journal of Political Research, Social Compass, Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Journal of Democracy, Orbis, Survival, and Journal of Faith & International Affairs, as well as in numerous edited volumes dealing with the comparative issues of human rights and religious freedom, religion and US foreign policy, and politics and culture in Southeastern Europe. She has published an edited volume on topics in religion and modernity, entitled Thinking through Faith: Perspectives from Orthodox Christian Scholars, and has a forthcoming book dealing with religion and politics (a monograph on Church-State Relations in Greece: Pluralism, Democracy and European Integration). Her work has also appeared in numerous media outlets, including The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, the Voice of America, and The Hill. A regional expert on Southeastern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean, she has been an invited policy consultant to many US government agencies in the diplomatic, defense, and intelligence communities, as well as to international organization, such as NATO and the United Nations, and to governmental and non-governmental organizations in various EU member-states.
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Greece on the World Stage (contd)
Marios Efthymiopoulos, President of the institute Strategy International Dr. Efthymiopoulos is the President of the institute Strategy International in Greece. He is also a visiting professor at the Center for Transatlantic Relations at SAIS Johns Hopkins University in Washington DC. Previously held positions as a visiting senior research scholar at George Washington University, Business School, EU Center for Excellence, Washington DC. He also held positions as Southeast Europe Policy Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Washington DC USA, and visiting Lecturer at the Department of Social and Political Sciences, University Of Cyprus, Nicosia Cyprus. Dr. Efthymiopoulos is a continuously invited Guest at the Joint War College of Greece, the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operation and Training Center. He is a graduate from the NATO Defence College (NADEFCOL) senior course 105, 2004-2005, Rome, Italy. He was appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece at NATO in Rome, worked at the UN Industrial Development Organization in the Biotechnology and Biosafety issues and as a Political/Financial Analyst at the Cook Countys Treasurers Office in Chicago Illinois USA. He holds a PhD from the University of Crete, Greece, a senior civilian and officers diploma by the NATO Defence College, Rome Italy, a Masters Degree from the University of Vienna -The Diplomatic Academy of Vienna- in Advanced International Relations (MAIS) (2002-2003), Vienna Austria & MSc in Russian and PostSoviet Studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), London, UK, (2001-2002), and BA (Hons) in International Relations and Politics by the University of Lincolnshire and Humberside, (19982001), Lincoln, UK. Andreas Akaras, foreign affairs advisor to Congressman John Sarbanes (MD-3). Andreas N. Akaras is an advisor to Congressman John Sarbanes (MD-3). He holds a B.A. in Economics & Political Science from the University of Maryland, and a JD from the University of Baltimores Angelos School of Law, where he was a member of the Center for International and Comparative Law. As a lawyer he has defended the human and civil rights of individuals seeking political asylum and immigration privileges in the United States, Holocaust survivors seeking compensation for the loss of their liberty interests, victims of war seeking redress to the European Court of Human Rights, victims of predatory consumer practices, and laborers denied their civil rights in the workplace. He has also represented emerging and medium sized businesses and global maritime interests. Andreas involvement in Democratic Party grassroots politics spans all levels of government from campaigns for Baltimore City Council to serving on the Obama Campaigns National Greek American Coordinating Committee. He was a member of Maryland Governor Martin OMalleys transition team, serving on the Planning and Smart Growth Transition Workgroup. He has been published in journals and newspapers in the US and has co-authored numerous articles and editorials appearing in national and international media. His activities have been covered, and he has been interviewed or served as a guest commentator, in Bloomberg Business Week, FOX News Baltimore, The Baltimore Business Journal, Antenna Television, The Baltimore Sun, The Daily Record, Spanish Language media, and as well, television, print, radio, and internet mediums in Greece and Cyprus.
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GOALS for the upcoming year

Provide Professional Networking and Hellenic Leadership opportunities for member students with esteemed mentors from across the U.S. Fully implement the Regional Structure of the NHSA, thereby utilizing our resources in a more effective way and building a closer relationship with the local HSAs Obtain official 501(c)3 Status as a non-profit educational and cultural organization. Implement expansion of NHSA initiatives & programs (found in detail further in booklet) including; Greece Student Exchange Program Greece Information Sessions about studies in the US Educational sessions regarding the financial crisis in Greece and also on a larger EU and global framework Local Professional Development Symposiums Greece Dialogues Triple Front Project Educate new chapter-representatives and foster an understanding of NHSA mission and goals so they will also spread these ideals and values to their fellow local chapter members Initiate a cooperation with the Greek Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in regards to NHSAs projects and the Ministrys projects. Launch Collaboration with other nationally established youth groups and Hellenic Associations. Continue holding successful conventions.
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NHSA INITIATIVES:
Greece-U.S. Student Exchange Programs
Greece Information Sessions - Applying to graduate school in the U.S.

Hellenic Entrepreneurship Symposiums
Academic Lectures to inform members discuss about the Greek Economic Crisis
The Greece Dialogues Interview Series
Triple Front Project
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Milestone Project: Study Abroad Exchange Program

The National Hellenic Student Association of America (NHSA) is continuing to work on our milestone project, the Greece Study Abroad Exchange Program. The main goal of this program is to provide students in the U.S. and in Greece with the opportunity to experience interesting and challenging educational environments in either the U.S. or in Greece through student exchange agreements. In implementing this program the NHSA will simply act as facilitators in creating direct and efficient bilateral agreements between universities in the U.S. and in Greece without the presence of a third party organization. Students continuously express to us their eager interest to study both in Greece and in the U.S. for six month or year long programs. As a result, our project of facilitating the building of a student exchange network the likes of which exists in almost every E.U. country except Greece as of right now, becomes a necessity. NHSA aims to act as mediator and facilitate the employment of direct student exchange programs utilizing the mutual mobility concept found in similar programs already in place for European Students that go to Greece. Most Universities in the U.S have exchange programs with almost every country in Europe and generally follow a specific model in the bilateral agreements between institutions. This model, currently a trend used in American universities, is both financially and administratively efficient. Each student remains registered and pays their normal tuition/ fees to their home institution, most likely maintaining all scholarships and financial aid throughout the program duration. Both universities have a registered and paid position for an eligible student and a bilateral agreement is easily made between the two universities to switch students, hence the student exchange for a temporary period of time. Since Greek universities do not charge home institution tuition, this essentially means that Greek students can study in the U.S. without being required to pay any tuition fees. Our spirit and current objectives are to promote the exchange of information, people, ideas, and educational experiences between Greece and other states. Our Vision is to develop corresponding programs in collaboration with Universities all over the U.S. & Canada and create a leading link of mutual understanding between Hellenic and American Educational Institutions. Under the scope of this Project, the NHSA will: Provide information on the feasibility and all requirements needed to be considered, before intra-university contact Bring the two sides (Office of International Studies of American Universities and the Office of Exchange Programs & the Deans in the Greek Universities) in touch and shape the bilateral agreements with them Launch these programs and promote them in the individual Universities Consult the students in shaping the Exchange Programs with compatible courses to the currently offered degrees Last but not least, support and help participating students with their smooth adjustment to the new educational environment and student life
Completely convinced about the necessity of this initiative, we are continuing to put forth all our efforts and offering our valuable experience and passion to the establishment and implementation of this milestone Exchange Program between Greek and US Universities. This is our Milestone Project for 2010-2011 and reflects the mission, the identity of our organization. This is why we are asking for the highest level of moral, financial and political support and your contribution to this initiative.
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STUDY ABROAD PROJECT LAUNCH: Greece U.S. Student Exchange

After extensive work and meetings with Greek and American universities and the ERASMUS program in Greece, we are very pleased to present the official NHSA Study Abroad Student Exchange Program: Greece -U.S. the first-ever Student Exchange program to occur between Greek public universities and American Universities.
Students Participating from American Universities: The program will begin by implementing individualized study abroad programs in American universities. Students interested in participating with exchange with Greek students can take the following steps to participate. 1. Contact your universitys Office of International Affairs or Study Abroad Program Office about your participation in a student exchange that is not currently officially offered at your home university. 2. Obtain all forms, requirements, deadlines international education/ study abroad office. and contact information from the office of
3. Send all information to nhsa@nhsaofamerica.org with subject title NHSA study abroad request and email including all obtained information as well as your major, types of classes wishing to take in Greece, any specific requirements you must have for your program of study. 4. NHSA will contact the Greek university to organize an exact exchange and if a matching program can be created, you will be sent a full curriculum of courses to choose from in English. (If your Greek language skills qualify and if you desire, you may participate in courses in Greek) Syllabi may be provided to submit for course credit. 5. Complete submit full application to your university study abroad office before universitys deadline which will include:
All financial participation information (fees, continuation as registered student through payment of university tuition)
Chosen courses to take at Greek university Official Proof of Acceptance in Greek university and proof that transcripts will be sent (sent to you by
NHSA/Greek university) 6. NHSA will facilitate an agreement between your university contacts and the Greek universitys contacts to work out administrative aspects of an exchange.
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NHSA Greece Info-Sessions

While aiming to clarify and inform Greek university students on the application process for graduate schools in the U.S., the NHSA organized a series of Info-Sessions. Held during Christmas and summer breaks, the Info-Sessions are designed as a communication channel between Greek students in the US and Greece. Last years Info-Sessions were held at the National Technical University of Athens, the University of Athens and the University of Crete. They had an outstanding attendance with a success of reaching out to more than three hundred students. Among the goals we are proud to have achieved are:

Fostering Collaboration between HSAs across the US. Demonstrating the benefits and success of turning an initiative of a member HSA (in this case the MIT HSA) into an NHSA project Educating Greek students on the processes of applying for graduate schools and scholarships in the U.S. and bringing our future members closer to the NHSA. Informing Greek students about NHSA Initiatives organized by the NHSA and our member HSAs, like the Study Abroad program and the Berkeley-Stanford educational trip Bringing Greek students on the two sides of the Atlantic in contact with each other, in order to exchange experiences and opinions and tightening the bonds between the NHSA and Greek Universities Creating an easy applications guide on our website and eventually turning our website into an information portal for studies in the US.
Ways we are looking to improve NHSA Info-Sessions in the future:
Hold sessions at more universities; officials at the University of Patras, the Athens University of Economics and Business, the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Democritus University of Thrace have shown interest in this project. Collaborating with our colleagues in Europe could give students in Greece more information about studying abroad and provide the opportunity for the NHSA to act as a nucleus for all Greek students. We are designing a Wiki with detailed information about different universities, scholarships and fields of study. Through the input of NHSA members we hope to create a useful tool for any student interested in studying abroad. Through the use of online media, we expect to create an online community of Greek students, regardless of where they are. Greek students who live abroad will share their experiences with their colleagues in Greece, advising and inspiring them.
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The Student Hellenic Diaspora and the Greek Economys Restorative Efforts
The NHSA has held on various occasions discussions and forums with academics and policy advisors on the topic of: The Greek Financial Turmoil and the Role of the Young Diaspora in our universities and working environments: How students in America can contribute to awareness and restorative efforts in Greece. We, the Hellenic-American students in the U.S. are not in charge of the Greek national economy, nor are we financial analysts or specialists in financial crisis. However, we are certain that economies are run on perceptions, on ideas that are being spread from the media and also from people like us, from mouth to mouth, in our everyday life. What we are aware of is that we are active students in the academic environments, in American Universities that are think tanks and influential centers, where interaction can reflect the reality instead of a miserable mentality that is reproduced for Greece.
What we strive do:

Make everybody in our environment aware of the situation, the weaknesses, the strengths, the opportunity for
change Shape the factual arguments that students can use in their communities that support Greeces financial health and ability to articulate these arguments Create a common information reference point that can reliably, without exaggerations, inform anyone who wants to objectively realize the different parameters that affect Greeces economy Over the past year we have hosted various speakers and specialists on the Greek economic crisis including (to name a few): Ms. Elena Panaritis: Institutional Economist, Greek Parliament member, economic advisor to Greek Prime Minister Papandreou, advisor for World Bank, and adjunct lecturer at John Hopkins University-SAIS and Wharton School of Business Dr. George Pinteris: professor of finance and economics at the Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, published in academic journals on the Greek Economic Crisis
Similar lectures are continuing to take place in universities all over the US, either organized or supported by local HSAs and the NHSA.
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Hellenic Entrepreneurship Symposiums

In collaboration with & the support of the Hellenic Business Network (HBN) These one-day symposiums are designed to explore the challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs and start-up companies in an ever competitive global market space while at the same time recognize and celebrate Hellenes and Philhellenes who are active in the entrepreneurial process. Successful Symposiums have been held with the University of California, Berkeley in November, 2010 and at Columbia University in April, 2011. This is a great success for NHSA in general because local HSA chapters and their leaders have taken great steps and hard work to promote the NHSA scope and ideals continuously even on a local level. The fact that the event was such a success at UC Berkeley and then was re-implemented in New York City at Columbia University shows the connectivity and the team work of our organization at the national level. A sample of the program which took place at Columbia University on April 4th can be found below: 1. The entrepreneurs point of view: Start-up founders talk about their start-ups, their experience and gaps in technology/energy/biotech/social media that can create ideas 2. The Success Stories: Accomplished Professionals from Computer/IT/social media/Green and Renewable Energy Sectors talk about their experience and what led them to success. 3. Business Idea pitch to investors: chance to submit your idea to a panelist of investors 4. The Investors Point of View: VCs/Investors from various industry sectors talk about the economy and opportunities. 5. The Academics Point of View: Professors talk about the role of academia in entrepreneurship
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The Greece Dialogues
The National Hellenic Student Association of America is expanding its initiatives and is proud to launch the Greece Dialogues Interview Series. As soon as the economic upheavals started unfolding in Greece, the HSA member chapters began holding lectures and we devoted the theme of the NHSA Convention Fall 2010 held at Ohio State University with the goal to create a common information point for its student members regarding the parameters that affect Greeces economic situation. Since then, the crisis has heightened and spread to the point that Greece is in the spotlight making international headline news almost daily. The Greek crisis proved to be of larger extent than one could originally conceive. It is in the epicenter of the Euro-zone crisis given the interdependencies that exist in the global financial system and the fact that efforts to deal with this must be subtle as the consequences will effect more than just one country, more than just the Greeks or the Germans. The Greece Dialogues Interview Series is an initiative, like the name suggests, where we will compile a series of online interviews in which established economists, academics, professionals, and politicians share their first hand experiences and insights regarding the crisis with our members and the general public. The goal is simple: to constructively contribute academic and professional opinions in the discussions surrounding Greece and the Euro-zone crisis, which has attracted negative media attention- often to the point of exaggeration. Thereby we actively shape the factual dialogue (debunking fallacies and myths) regarding the weaknesses and strengths, the opportunity for change to move Greece toward a peaceful, democratic, and prosperous path. Essentially, our goal is to begin to articulate the re-branding for Greece. We invite all members, friends and supporters to join and support this effort. The NHSA has put together a pool of questions which we plan to ask all interviewees so as to develop a comparative database of different perspectives. Here are ways you can help: Students at any university in the US or Greece can ask to be given the questions and guidelines how to conduct the interview so as to contact professors and experts in your community. Friends & supporters depending on their level of experience can be an interviewer or interviewee. We welcome suggestions of people you can put us in touch with, whose analysis you think will add to the Dialogues. If you are in the position to also conduct interviews in your city or community we will gladly work with you. Lastly, if you are a financial professional or an academic and have already been talking or writing about the crisis we would love to hear from you and offer another outlet for your analysis.
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Triple Front Project

Inspiring Hellenism and Education Worldwide
In our mission to educate, inspire, connect and promote Hellenism across the United States, while at the same time opening the Association and embracing students, making them feel that they belong in an organization that is built by them and for them. Companionship and collaboration in our actions and goals is of paramount importance for the future of the NHSA as the voice of Greek Students in the US and a major ambassador of Hellenism. Our 2012 proposed yearly initiative will entail a threefold action plan that includes high schools in Greece and the United States as well as Departments of Greek Studies in the US. The first aspect of the project is the NHSA Motivational High School Talks to help with high school students in Greece gain an interest and understanding of the relevance of Greek and international university studies, so that they are more knowledgeable and mature once they enter the University. NHSA will hold a series of talks and video-conferences with students to mentor them throughout their high school studies and give them support while they are examining their career options. The goal is to give high school students a sense of commitment to long-term goals related to education and professionalism. Furthermore, we plan to initiate communication between high schools in Greece and high schools in the US, where students could exchange their views on their everyday learning experiences. The second Front is the Greek Language Project which aims to provide the Greek-American youth with resources and exposure to Modern Greek literature and language. The goal is to compile a single accessible online database with resources contributed from various Classics and Modern Greek studies departments across the U.S. This will provide students and children with the initial tools that they will need to start improving their use of the Greek language and increase their exposure to the Hellenic culture. The database can be accompanied by a series of short texts in Greek, parts of books or short stories, each accompanied with a list of all the non-trivial words translated into English. In order to ensure that this project makes a measurable impact, we have been soliciting the the support and expertise of faculty members in Departments of Greek studies in the US. The last part of this project aims to promote the Greek culture and history through translated poetry (The Greek Translated Poetry Project). Along with a database of language tools will include an addition of Greek poems that have been translated in English. Uploaded translated versions will serve cultural tools with references to relevant books both in Greek and English. This again would be a successful endeavor as a collaboration with Departments of Greek Studies in Universities in the US, with a project serving as a method to organize and make available already existing texts. We are currently speaking with teachers and professors at the high school and university level to choose the Greek texts that will be translated. Also we are contacting Professors in Departments of Greek Studies in the US to form the advisory committee for the implementation of the second and third fronts of the project. Finally we are approaching high-school directors and officials in the Ministry of Education to spread the Motivational High School Talks project. Lastly we are working to create and maintain the website that will contain all this information and advertise its existence. Although this project is still in its infancy, we believe in its potential and are determined to see through to its implementation. The support of our members will be of paramount importance.
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www.alphaomegacouncil.com
The Alpha Omega Council is comprised of nearly 100 leading Americans of Hellenic ancestry. Its members represent and span many generations of the Greek experience in America. They are united to promote and encourage loyalty and patriotism to the United States, cultivate the ideals of Hellenism by supporting religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities, maintain positive Greek-American relations, and aid the poor and needy. Each year the Council recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups who have excelled in their professions or fields of endeavor at its Lifetime Achievement Award Banquet and honors its late founder, Peter Agris, by presenting the Agris Memorial Scholarships to young Greek-Americans from throughout the US pursuing studies in journalism or communications. Since its founding in 1976, the Council has raised and donated more than $1.5M to charitable causes. We are sincerely grateful that Alpha Omega Council member Mr. George Danis has chosen personally sponsor the Mentorship Luncheon that aims to unite student representatives with distinguished members of the Hellenic community in Boston from various fields in order to share educational and professional experiences while networking. Mr. George Danis is a noted industrialist and philanthropist on behalf of Hellenic and Orthodox causes throughout the United States.
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THE PETER AGRIS MEMORIAL JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS
Peter Agris Memorial Scholarship for Greek-Americans pursuing careers in journalism and communications. The Alpha Omega Council, comprised of leading businesspersons of Hellenic ancestry, honors its late founder by presenting the Peter Agris Memorial Scholarships annually to several young GreekAmericans pursuing studies in the fields of journalism or communications. The scholarship has been given annually since 1993 in honor of Peter Agris, founder and publisher of The Hellenic Chronicle, for fifty years the premier Greek-American national English-language weekly newspaper in this country. Mr. Agris was also an Archon of the Greek Orthodox Church and a trustee of Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology, Anatolia College, and the American College of Greece (DEREE). Criteria for candidates include:
Being of Greek-American decent Current full-time enrollment as a journalism or communications major at the graduate or undergrad-
uate level at an accredited college or university in the United States Active participation in school, community, church organizations A minimum of a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need The $ 5,000 non-renewable scholarships are presented at The Alpha Omega Councils Annual Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner typically held in the month of June of each year. At this event, a prominent Greek-American is honored for his or her contributions to Orthodoxy and Hellenism. Applications and further information may be found at the Alpha Omega Council website (www.alphaomegacouncil.com). Application Deadline is March 1, 2012
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NHSA is gracious to once again have the support of the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens.
We are pleased to announce the commencement of the Holiday Raffle to win one of three One-night Stays in Athens Luxury Hotel.
Purchase your chance to a night in luxury or win your loved one a gift for the Holidays.
Our Holiday Raffle will conclude on December 20, 2011 with live streaming at 3:00pm (EST) on our website www.nhsaofamerica.org.
(Winners need not be present and will be notified)
Raffle Tickets are for sale for $10/ticket and for every ten tickets purchased two will be added for free. Tickets will be for sale at the Conventions Mentorship Luncheon and afterwards by contacting nhsa@nhsaofamerica.org until December 20, 2011.
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NHSA would like to thank the Fulbright Foundation for their continuing support of NHSAs study abroad program, recruitment, N a t i o n a l H e l l e n i c S t u d e n t A s s o c i a t i o n o f A m e r i c a Pprojects. l e ve l a n d O H 4 4 1 0 6 w w w . n h s a o f a m e r i c a . o r g and O B o x 1 8 5 0 , C
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The Beauty
The History
The Culture
Find out how you can VISIT GREECE at www.visitgreece.gr
www.strategyinternational.org
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We are looking for students with Greek ancestry interested in taking part in the first national online study exclusively for undergraduate and graduate students of Hellenic heritage. Whether youre first-, second-, third-, fourth-, or even fifth generation, we want to hear how you feel about being (even a little bit) Greek. We are currently interviewing and surveying students like you including members of student groups on more than 40 campuses across the country who are sharing their vies and opinions on everything from music and food, to parents and professions, in this in-depth, national survey of Greek American/ Greek/ Hellenic students, sponsored by the Next Generation Initiative, an independent educational foundation.
Take the Next Generation National Student Survey at www.gotgreek.org
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We extend a special THANK YOU for their sponsorship & support:

Mr. Nicholas F. Kourtis Prof. Kelly Polychroniou Prof. Loren J. Samons II Drake & Maria Behrakis
We sincerely appreciate and thank

Mr. George Danis
for personally sponsoring the Mentorship Lunch. The NHSA would like to recognize individuals that contributed to the Convention Nick Polychronopoulos Kristina Tsipouras The NHSA recognizes and sincerely appreciates the support and advice of Honorable Ilias Fotopoulos, Consul General of Greece in Boston
With a special thanks to our excellent web designer Nikos Sarilakis We are proud to present our new NHSA website www.nhsaofamerica.org
We would also like to thank and congratulate Emelia Douka for her beautiful artwork and design of our booklet cover. She can be contacted for further work at emildouk@gmail.com
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NHSA BOARD MEMBERS 2011-2012 Academic Year

Eirini Schlosser, The Ohio State University Co-President Co-President eirini.41@gmail.com esfaki@mit.edu
Evangelos Sfakianakis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Alex Orfanos, Cornell University Vice President for External Affairs avo3@cornell.edu
Stephanie Cicatiello, Drexel University Vice President for Internal Affairs scic548@gmail.com
Toula Leberis, Loyola University Treasurer
Jesus P. Kalergis, Boston University (alumnus) Communications Director
toulaki88@gmail.com jesus.kalergis@gmail.com
Stavroula Chrysanthopoulou, Brown University Academics Director Stavroula_Chrysanthopoulou@brown.edu
Irene Koumi, Loyola University (alumnus) Programs Director Irene.Koumi@gmail.com
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Share and Engage with NHSA on the following networks: Like facebook.com/NHSAofAmerica Follow twitter.com/nhsaofamerica Watch youtube.com/user/nhsaofamerica1 LinkedIn http://goo.gl/ioXy6 Subscribe to our newsletter www.nhsaofamerica.org/join
DONATE to the Future of Hellenism!

As a student group, our successful endeavors and initiatives depend on your financial support. Your contribution would be greatly appreciated, and your sponsorship would be recognized and honored through the NHSAs numerous media outlets. Option 1: Check Please send the check found to the address shown below. The check should be made payable to National Hellenic Student Association Option 2: Online Visit our website www.nhsaofamerica.org/sponsorship
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Convention Fall 2011

Boston, Massachusetts: November 11-13, 2011

Dear NHSA Attendees, Friends, & Supporters,

The 11-12 NHSA Board of Directors

NHSA Founding Convention Spring 2009 University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

NHSA Convention Fall 2009 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

NHSA Convention Spring 2010 Hermes Expo, Atlantic City, NJ

NHSA Convention Fall 2010 Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

NHSA Convention Spring 2011 Chicago, IL

NHSA CONVENTION Fall 2011 in Boston, MA

The Advance of Education: Comparing Educational Paradigms

Greece on the World Stage

SPEAKER PROFILES (contd)

Greece Dialogues: the Way forward

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GOALS for the upcoming year

Greece-U.S. Student Exchange Programs

Greece Information Sessions - Applying to graduate school in the U.S.

Hellenic Entrepreneurship Symposiums

The Greece Dialogues Interview Series

Triple Front Project

Milestone Project: Study Abroad Exchange Program

STUDY ABROAD PROJECT LAUNCH: Greece U.S. Student Exchange

NHSA Greece Info-Sessions

Ways we are looking to improve NHSA Info-Sessions in the future:

What we strive do:

Hellenic Entrepreneurship Symposiums

The Greece Dialogues

Triple Front Project

THE PETER AGRIS MEMORIAL JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS

Find out how you can VISIT GREECE at www.visitgreece.gr

Take the Next Generation National Student Survey at www.gotgreek.org

We extend a special THANK YOU for their sponsorship & support:

We sincerely appreciate and thank

NHSA BOARD MEMBERS 2011-2012 Academic Year

Evangelos Sfakianakis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Toula Leberis, Loyola University Treasurer

Jesus P. Kalergis, Boston University (alumnus) Communications Director

Stavroula Chrysanthopoulou, Brown University Academics Director Stavroula_Chrysanthopoulou@brown.edu

Irene Koumi, Loyola University (alumnus) Programs Director Irene.Koumi@gmail.com

DONATE to the Future of Hellenism!

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