Peter and Vivi Demopoulos were both born in Greece. They came via different routes to Los Angeles, where they eventually met in the late 1970’s. Peter’s family roots in LA go back to 1905 when his paternal grandfather, Andreas, left Greece and arrived after a short stay in Ogden, Utah,...
In 2019 UCLA received funds from the George P. Kolovos to establish George P. Kolovos Family Centennial Term Chair in Hellenic Studies, which is intended to support the research of a distinguished scholar in Hellenic Studies,...
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The Center is extremely grateful to the members of the Hellenic University Club for their support and their partnership. In 2017, in collaboration with the Hellenic University Club, the Center presented Tasoula Hatjitofi to the...
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Stavros Olympios, who was born in Piraeus, studied engineering at the University of Glasgow (Scotland), the University of Birmingham (England), and the University of Brussels (Belgium). He also holds an MBA from Loyola Marymount University....
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Christina Karagias’ interest in entrepreneurship began through watching her father and uncle establish and develop Lucky Boy Drive-In Restaurant in South Gate. She attended the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California....
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On behalf of the Steinmetz family, Charlie Steinmetz, a longtime UCLA supporter and alumnus, has established the Steinmetz Collection Endowment in Hellenic Studies at the UCLA Library. The endowment will support the study of Hellenic...
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We are thrilled to thank the Pan-Arcadian Federation, Nea Mantineia Chapter, for its generous gift to support the foundation of our center. Many thanks to the Chapter's president, Konstantine Kabilafkas (pictured here with Acting Director...
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Peter and Vivi Demopoulos were both born in Greece. They came via different routes to Los Angeles, where they eventually met in the late 1970’s. Peter’s family roots in LA go back to 1905 when...
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