Stavroula Tsiplakou, “Present-day Cypriot Greek: Will the Dialect Survive?”
by ZoomPresent-day Cypriot Greek: Will the Dialect Survive? A lecture by Stavroula Tsiplakou Associate Professor of Linguistics; Dean of Arts, Open University of Cyprus on the occasion of International Greek Language Day February 10, 2024 10 a.m. Los Angeles / 1 p.m. Washington, D.C. / 8 p.m. Greece & Cyprus Via Zoom Messages by the...
Kouvenda: Greek Language Table
by ZoomKouvenda: Greek Language Table, an innovative online language forum that transcends campus boundaries and promotes community-based learning. This unique initiative aims to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive space for learners of modern Greek at all levels. This dynamic language table invites UCLA students and Greek speakers from the community to engage...
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:...
Kouvenda: Greek Language Table
by ZoomKouvenda: Greek Language Table, an innovative online language forum that transcends campus boundaries and promotes community-based learning. This unique initiative aims to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive space for learners of modern Greek at all levels. This dynamic language table invites UCLA students and Greek speakers from the community to engage...
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...
Kouvenda: Greek Language Table
by ZoomKouvenda: Greek Language Table, an innovative online language forum that transcends campus boundaries and promotes community-based learning. This unique initiative aims to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive space for learners of modern Greek at all levels. This dynamic language table invites UCLA students and Greek speakers from the community to engage...
“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...
Kouvenda: Greek Language Table
Kouvenda: Greek Language Table, an innovative online language forum that transcends campus boundaries and promotes community-based learning. This unique initiative aims to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive space for learners of modern Greek at all levels. This dynamic language table invites UCLA students and Greek speakers from the community to engage...
Gefyra Greek Book Club: Η πολιορκία της Τροίας του Θοδωρή Καλλιφατίδη
by ZoomRSVP here. For further information about the book and the author, please visit the publisher’s website, where you can also purchase a digital copy of the book. Please read the instructions carefully. For further information about the Gefyra Conversation with the Author series and the Greek Book Club, please contact Dr. Simos Zenios (szenios@humnet.ucla.edu) or Dr....
Heritage at High Tide: Archaeology and Climate Crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean – A Deep Dive into Cyprus’ and Greece’s Imperiled Treasures
zooma panel discussion organized by Professor Ioanna Kakoulli (Acting Director, UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture) April 6-7, 2024 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. PST 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. EET (Cyprus/Greece) 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. CET (Central Europe) via Zoom Program and Abstracts It is with heavy hearts that we share the news...
Irene Papadaki, “Love’s Labour and the Angelic Beloved: Voices from Cypriot Renaissance Poetry”
zoom“Love's Labour and the Angelic Beloved: Voices from Cypriot Renaissance Poetry” Lecture by Irene Papadaki University of Cyprus on the occasion of National Poetry Month With exclusive poetry readings by singer-songwriter, Alkinoos Ioannidis April 13, 2024 Opening remarks by Her Excellency, Ekaterini Nassika, Ambassador of Greece to the United States & His Excellency, Evangelos Savva,...