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The American Hellenic Institute Foundation
in cooperation with
The World Council of Hellenes Abroad (S.A.E) U.S.A. Region
6th Annual Conference on
The Future of Hellenism in America
November 10, 2007
Hilton Chicago • Chicago, IL
Major Conference Benefactors:
John P. Calamos, Sr., Calamos Investments
The Behrakis Foundation
Ted G. Spyropoulos, T.G.S. Petroleum
6th Annual Conference on
The Future of Hellenism in America
November 10, 2007
Hilton Chicago • Chicago, IL
Major Conference Benefactors:
John P. Calamos, Sr., Calamos Investments
The Behrakis Foundation
Ted G. Spyropoulos, T.G.S. Petroleum
Click Here for Registration Page
Friday, November 9, 2007
6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Reception
Hosted by: Greek America Magazine
Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center
801 West Adams St., 4th Floor
"Greektown"
Chicago, IL
Saturday, November 10, 2007
CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN
John P. Calamos, Sr.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Calamos Investments
8:00 a.m.
Registration & Coffee
9:10 a.m.
Opening Keynote
Topic:
THE NOW AND FUTURE OF GREEK AMERICA
Keynote Speaker
Professor Dan Georgakas
Director, Greek American Studies Project, Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, Queens College-CUNY
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Morning Session
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9:30 a.m.
Session A: The Future of Greek American Organizations
Moderator:
Nick Larigakis, Executive Director, American Hellenic Institute
Emmanuel E. Velivasakis, President, Hellenic American National Council
Ted G. Spyropoulos, President, Regional Coordinating Council, SAE USA
10:15 a.m. — Q & A
10:30 a.m.
Session B: The Importance of Being Active in the Political Process
Moderator:
Professor Van Coufoudakis, Rector Emeritus, University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Congressman Zach Space (D-OH), U.S. House of Representatives
Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois State Treasurer
Endy Zemenides, Chairman, The Pericles Fellowship Foundation
The Role of the Greek American Community in Support for U.S. Relations with Greece and Cyprus and Why This is Important
Gene Rossides, President, American Hellenic Institute
11:30 a.m. — Q & A
12:00 Noon — Luncheon
Luncheon Chairman: Ted G. Spyropoulos
Greetings:
Andrew A. Athens, National Chairman, UHAC & Honorary President, Council of Hellenes Abroad (S.A.E)
Main Speaker:
Professor Charles Moskos, Professor of Sociology, Northwestern University
Topic: The Changing Face of Greek Americans
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Afternoon Session
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1:30 p.m.
Session C: The Image of Hellenism: Hellenic Culture, Religious Identity, and the Media
Moderator:
Chris P. Tomaras, Chairman, PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation
The Challenges Facing the Greek Orthodox Church in America
His Grace Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, Holy Metropolis of Chicago
The Importance of Promoting Greek Culture: The Role of the Greek American Community
Ambassador Loucas Tsilas, Executive Director, Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation (USA), Inc.
The Importance of the Greek American Print Media
Gregory Pappas, Publisher, Greek America Magazine
2:30 p.m. — Q & A
2:45 p.m.
Session D: Greek Education in America
Moderator:
Eleni Katsarou, Ph.D., College of Education, University of Illinois Chicago
The Importance of Increasing Modern Greek Studies Programs and Expanding the Curriculum
Vassiliki Rapti, Ph.D., The Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation Assistant Teaching Professor in Modern Greek Language and Literature, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Teaching Language Through Film and Other Cultural Forms
Harry Karahalios, Director, Chicago Greek Film Festival and Ph.D. Candidate, University of Notre Dame
Greek American Education and Greek American Identity: Past, Present, and Future Projections
Voula Sellountos, Head of Schools, Hellenic American Community School, Deerfield, IL
Establishing Greek Charter Schools: How do You Begin and Why They are Important to the Future of the Community
Dr. Michael J. Bakalis, President & CEO, American Quality Schools
3:45 p.m. — Q & A
4:15 p.m.
Session E: A Perspective from Young Greek Americans
Moderator:
George D. Logothetis, Assurance Associate, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Maryanna Spyropoulos, Esq., Law Offices of Maryana Spyropoulos
Patricia Kakridas, Anchor, WANDTV NBC 17, Decatur, IL
Argeri Lagos, Law Student, Capital University, Columbus, OH
4:45 p.m. — Q & A
5:00 p.m.
Round Table Discussion with Audience
Moderator:
Professor Van Coufoudakis
Friday, November 9, 2007
6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Reception
Hosted by: Greek America Magazine
Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center
801 West Adams St., 4th Floor
"Greektown"
Chicago, IL
Saturday, November 10, 2007
CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN
John P. Calamos, Sr.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Calamos Investments
8:00 a.m.
Registration & Coffee
9:10 a.m.
Opening Keynote
Topic:
THE NOW AND FUTURE OF GREEK AMERICA
Keynote Speaker
Professor Dan Georgakas
Director, Greek American Studies Project, Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, Queens College-CUNY
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Morning Session
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9:30 a.m.
Session A: The Future of Greek American Organizations
Moderator:
Nick Larigakis, Executive Director, American Hellenic Institute
Emmanuel E. Velivasakis, President, Hellenic American National Council
Ted G. Spyropoulos, President, Regional Coordinating Council, SAE USA
10:15 a.m. — Q & A
10:30 a.m.
Session B: The Importance of Being Active in the Political Process
Moderator:
Professor Van Coufoudakis, Rector Emeritus, University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Congressman Zach Space (D-OH), U.S. House of Representatives
Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois State Treasurer
Endy Zemenides, Chairman, The Pericles Fellowship Foundation
The Role of the Greek American Community in Support for U.S. Relations with Greece and Cyprus and Why This is Important
Gene Rossides, President, American Hellenic Institute
11:30 a.m. — Q & A
12:00 Noon — Luncheon
Luncheon Chairman: Ted G. Spyropoulos
Greetings:
Andrew A. Athens, National Chairman, UHAC & Honorary President, Council of Hellenes Abroad (S.A.E)
Main Speaker:
Professor Charles Moskos, Professor of Sociology, Northwestern University
Topic: The Changing Face of Greek Americans
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Afternoon Session
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1:30 p.m.
Session C: The Image of Hellenism: Hellenic Culture, Religious Identity, and the Media
Moderator:
Chris P. Tomaras, Chairman, PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation
The Challenges Facing the Greek Orthodox Church in America
His Grace Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, Holy Metropolis of Chicago
The Importance of Promoting Greek Culture: The Role of the Greek American Community
Ambassador Loucas Tsilas, Executive Director, Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation (USA), Inc.
The Importance of the Greek American Print Media
Gregory Pappas, Publisher, Greek America Magazine
2:30 p.m. — Q & A
2:45 p.m.
Session D: Greek Education in America
Moderator:
Eleni Katsarou, Ph.D., College of Education, University of Illinois Chicago
The Importance of Increasing Modern Greek Studies Programs and Expanding the Curriculum
Vassiliki Rapti, Ph.D., The Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation Assistant Teaching Professor in Modern Greek Language and Literature, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Teaching Language Through Film and Other Cultural Forms
Harry Karahalios, Director, Chicago Greek Film Festival and Ph.D. Candidate, University of Notre Dame
Greek American Education and Greek American Identity: Past, Present, and Future Projections
Voula Sellountos, Head of Schools, Hellenic American Community School, Deerfield, IL
Establishing Greek Charter Schools: How do You Begin and Why They are Important to the Future of the Community
Dr. Michael J. Bakalis, President & CEO, American Quality Schools
3:45 p.m. — Q & A
4:15 p.m.
Session E: A Perspective from Young Greek Americans
Moderator:
George D. Logothetis, Assurance Associate, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Maryanna Spyropoulos, Esq., Law Offices of Maryana Spyropoulos
Patricia Kakridas, Anchor, WANDTV NBC 17, Decatur, IL
Argeri Lagos, Law Student, Capital University, Columbus, OH
4:45 p.m. — Q & A
5:00 p.m.
Round Table Discussion with Audience
Moderator:
Professor Van Coufoudakis