Humanities
Gefyra Greek Book Club: Ο Δύτης, του Μίνου Ευσταθιάδη
by ZoomGefyra Greek Book Club Ο Δύτης, του Μίνου Ευσταθιάδη September 30, 2023 10:00 a.m. PDT / 8:00 p.m. Greece Via Zoom RSVP here. For further information about the book and the author, please visit the publisher’s site. You can purchase a digital copy of the book at the publisher’s site, Apple Books, and Google Play. For...
Aesthetics of Crisis: Political Street Art and Graffiti in Athens, 2013-2023
Royce Hall, 314 UCLAAesthetics of Crisis: Political Street Art and Graffiti in Athens, 2013-2023 Lecture by Julia Tulke, Assistant Professor, Emory University Saturday, October 14, 2023 3:00 p.m. 314 Royce Hall Reception to follow This talk recapitulates the first ten years of Aesthetics of Crisis, a longitudinal research project that has documented and examined political street art and...
“Maria Callas: The Sacred Flame” Lecture by Helena Matheopoulos
Royce Hall, 314 UCLAMaria Callas: The Sacred Flame Lecture by Helena Matheopoulos, Associate Editor, Opera Now Magazine Saturday, November 4, 2023 3:00 p.m. 314 Royce Hall, UCLA Reception to follow This event is free to attend but advance RSVP is requested. Q&A moderated by Peter Kazaras, Director of Opera UCLA Introductory remarks by The Honorable Ioannis Stamatekos, Consul...
Emilio Capettini, “‘The Dolphin-Haunted Artifacts of Dimmed Atlantis:’ Evocations of Graeco-Roman Antiquity during the HIV/AIDS Crisis”
UCLA, Dodd 248"The Dolphin-Haunted Artifacts of Dimmed Atlantis:" Evocations of Graeco-Roman Antiquity during the HIV/AIDS Crisis Lecture by Emilio Capettini, Assistant Professor, UC Santa Barbara Wednesday, November 15, 2023 5:00 p.m. 248 Dodd Hall Reception to follow No RSVP required Reflections on memory and oblivion, erasure and persistence, and fragmentation and integrity pervade the rich output of...
Reconsidering the Generation of the 1930s: The Roots and Breadth of Greek Modernism Conference
Royce Hall, 314 UCLAReconsidering the Generation of the 1930s: The Roots and Breadth of Greek Modernism Conference Saturday, November 18, 2023 314 Royce Hall, UCLA 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Conference organized by Sharon Gerstel (UCLA) and Sofia Pitouli (UCLA) Welcome remarks by The Honorable Ioannis Stamatekos, Consul General of Greece in Los Angeles. Speakers: Areti Adamopoulou, Professor of...
A Language Archipelago: Linguistic Variety and Contact in Cyprus
by ZoomA Language Archipelago: Linguistic Variety and Contact in Cyprus A conference in celebration of International Greek Language Day Schedule, Speakers, and Topics February 24-25, 2024 Opening remarks by Dr. Vasiliki Kassianidou Deputy Minister of Culture, Republic of Cyprus & His Excellency, Evangelos Savva, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the United States Speakers:...
Katherine Fleming, “How to Think About the Past”
UCLA Fowler Museum, Lenart Auditorium 308 Charles E Young Dr. N., Los Angeles, CA, United States“How to Think About the Past” Lecture by Katherine Elizabeth Fleming President and CEO, J. Paul Getty Trust and Alexander S. Onassis Professor of Hellenic Culture and Civilization, Department of History, New York University (NYU) March 2, 2024 4:00 p.m. UCLA Fowler Museum, Lenart Auditorium Reception to follow Event is free but advanced registration is requested Introductory...
“Who Invented the ‘Modern Greeks’ and Why?” Lecture by Anthony Kaldellis
247 Dodd Hall 315 Portola Pl, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWho Invented the Modern Greeks, and Why? Lecture by Anthony Kaldellis, Professor, University of Chicago Tuesday, March 12, 2024 5:00 p.m. 247 Dodd Hall Reception to follow No RSVP required This event will not be livestreamed or recorded. In the case of no other people is the distinction between “ancient” and “modern” more symbolically potent...
“Liberalism and the Foundations of the Modern Greek State (ca 1830-1880)” Lecture by Michalis Sotiropoulos
Royce Hall, 314 UCLALiberalism and the Intellectual Foundations of the Modern Greek State (ca 1830-1880) Lecture by Michalis Sotiropoulos, The 1821 Fellow in Modern Greek Studies, British School at Athens Saturday, March 16, 2024 4:00 p.m. 314 Royce Hall, UCLA Reception to follow This event is free to attend but advance RSVP is requested. RSVP link: https://forms.gle/k9RShpX6Y7yzxZYX7 Introductory...
International Conference on “Plato and Lyric Poetry” – Cancelled
a conference presented by the UCLA Department of Classics For more information and the conference schedule, see: Plato and Lyric Poetry conference We regret to inform you that this conference originally scheduled for May 10 and 11 has been cancelled. If you have any questions, you can contact us at hellenic@humnet.ucla.edu.
Weaving Community: A Presentation of the UCLA SNF Hellenic Center’s Work in Greece and Los Angeles
Huffington Center at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral 1324 S. Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWeaving Community: A Presentation of the UCLA SNF Hellenic Center’s Work in Greece and Los Angeles Lecture by Professor Sharon Gerstel Director, UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture September 29, 2024 2:00 PM The Wilson-Hanks Family Cultural Center, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Reception to follow Introductory remarks by The...
Cappella Romana
Saint Sophia Cathedral 1324 S Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCappella Romana World première program IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. DEMETRIOS Directed by Alexander Lingas Founder and Director, Cappella Romana A performance presented by the UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture, the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music and Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Sunday, October 27, 2024 5:00 PM Running time:...