nhsa convention fall 2010 booklet

Nat ional Hel len ic Student Assoc iat ion of Amer ica – PO Box 1850, Cleveland OH 44106 – www.nhsaofamer ica.org

Dear NHSA Friend & Supporter,

We are in the pleasant position to welcome you on November 12-14, 2010 at the NHSA Convention

Fall 2010 with student representatives from over 25 participating Hellenic Student Associations from

universities located all over the US. The fact of this large participation is not significant by itself. It is

along with the Convention agenda’s and NHSA’s programming that make such a gathering essential

to our Hellenic Student community.

The NHSA is proud of its rapid growth and advancement in membership, programs offered,

stability, and continuity during almost two years in existence from our founding in Spring of 2009, a

fact we hope will be evident in this convention’s events, itinerary, and participation.

Thus, we would like to describe to you what this convention will entail, what it means to us, the activ-

ity it triggers for the Hellenic Youth communities around the US, our peers in Greece, and most im-

portantly what plans our Board and committees will be implementing during the

remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year. In this booklet you may find our Honored Guest Speak-

ers’ topics and backgrounds, the Convention Schedule, the newly established Student Exchange Pro-

gram Participation information, Board Members, Member Universities, and last but not least our loyal

supporters and sponsors.

This convention’s highlight is the lecture series and professional mentorship fair. Our goal is to edu-

cate our members, peers, and communities by bringing knowledgeable and respected members of our

national Greek-American community to speak to us on matters of importance to Greek-Americans

and Greeks. We are featuring a series of lectures on the Greek economic crisis and its roles in the

European Union, the issues of human rights and the Greek minority in Turkey, the advancement and

education of children of Greek immigrants, and environmental issues both world-wide and in Greece.

We officially represent 40 universities at this point and we continually keep growing in numbers.

However, we are even more proud of growing internally, keeping always in mind the NHSA scope

and principles as defined in our Constitution (find it on the NHSA Welcome website Page). We have

created a valuable network for the NHSA Members and our supporters, and we run projects and hold

events at the local and the national level in our Universities.

Foremost, we make any member of this National Hellenic Student Association feel confident that

there is an organization that is creating the circumstances and the opportunities for them to de-

velop themselves, at the same time they enrich the Hellenic spirit on campuses nationwide.

The 10-11‟ NHSA Board of Directors

Yiorgos Nikoletakis, President

Gerasimos Houpis, Vice President of External Affairs

Eleni Christofa, Vice President of Internal Affairs

Eirini Schlosser, Treasurer

Evangelis Sfakianakis, Programs Director

Jesus Kalergis, Communications Director

Stavroula Chrysanthopoulou, Academics Director

Laoura Maratou, Fundraising Director

Yiannis Floropoulos, Recruitment Director


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Rice University

Aegean Club

San Francisco State University

St. John‟s University

Hellenic Law Student Association

Stanford University Hellenic Association at Stanford

University of California, Berkeley

Hellenic Student Association at Berkeley

University of Connecticut

Hellenic Student Association at the University of Connecticut

University of Illinois, Chicago

Hellenic Students Association, University of Illinois at Chicago

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Hellenic Students Association, University of Illinois at Urbana-

Champaign

University of Kentucky

Hellenic Students Association, University of Kentucky

University of Maryland - College Park

Hellenic Graduate Student Association - Digenis

University of Michigan

University of Michigan Hellenic Student Association

University of Pennsylvania Hellenic Student Association at Penn

University of Southern California

Hellenic Association at USC

University of Toronto

Hellenic Student Association of UT

University of Rhode Island Hellenic Student Association of URI

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Hellenic Student Association of UWM

Villanova University Villanova University Hellenic Student Association

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Hellenic Association of Virginia Tech

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Hellenic Student Association of WPI

Member-Chapters

Boston University Boston University Hellenic Association

Brown University

Hellenic Students Association at Brown University

Columbia University

Columbia University Hellenic Association (Graduate)

Hellenic Student Association at Columbia University

(Undergraduate)

City University of New York (CUNY)

CUNY Hellenic Association

Case Western Reserve University

DePaul University-Chicago

Hellenic Student Association at DePaul University-Chicago

Georgia Institute of Technology Hellenic Society at Georgia Tech

Harvard University

HBS Hellenic Society

Indiana University - Bloomington

Indiana University Hellenic Student Association

Loyola University - Chicago

Hellenic Student Association at Loyola University of Chicago

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Hellenic Student Association at MIT

Michigan State University Modern Greek Club

Hellenic Student Association at MSU

New York University NYU Hellenic Student Association

New School, New York City

Northeastern University Hellenic Student Association

Northwestern University

Northwestern Hellenic American Student Union (HASU)

Ohio State University The Hellenic Association at OSU

Purdue University

Hellenic Student Association at Purdue

Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac Hellenic Society


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We are proud to be hosting our 4th semiannual conference at

the Ohio State University.

Thank you for your continued support and patronage. Spring 2009– Storrs, Connecticut

Fall 2009– Ann Arbor, Michigan

Spring 2010– Atlantic City, New Jersey

Fall 2010– Columbus, Ohio

NHSA Convention Spring 2010 - Hermes Expo, Atlantic City, NJ

NHSA Founding Convention Spring 2009

University of Connectictut, Storrs, Connecticut NHSA Convention Fall 2009

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

PREVIOUS CONVENTIONS

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to develop a central body of representation for all Hellenic Student Associations

of America, which provides dynamic opportunities and promotes large-scale activities. We

serve as the premiere formal Association for all Hellenic Student Associations around the US.

We make it possible for any of our members to take advantage of the synergies created through

the broad network that our Association has already established and get involved in the national

level activities and programs.

Find sources to fund the NHSA, which enables the organization to be financially and

functionally autonomous and allows us to act independently toward the objectives and goals of

our mission.

Organize, as the umbrella association, a variety of events and workshops along with the local

HSAs.

Entrepreneurship events that allow the students to get exposed to Hellenic corporations

and individuals in the US and in Greece and create potential for funding and product

development for new ideas.

Political Affairs events that keep the Members and their communities informed about

current political issues and play a role of raising awareness about the Hellenic issues in

the American Universities and in the US in general.

Networking events through the local HSAs.

Parties and dances for fundraising purposes and ..for fun!

Support Hellenic Studies in American Universities; Raise awareness about the importance of

the Greek Language (modern and ancient) and History in American Universities and signed

petitions over the cease of Hellenic Courses in Universities; Promote the “Study Abroad

Programs in Greece”.

Support and take organizational responsibility for Hellenic cultural ventures e.g. The Trojan

Women theatrical production across the U.S.A.

Aid individual Hellenic Associations in maintaining a standard for methods and procedures

internally and on the larger-scale university level.

Promote relations not only among the members of the Hellenic Student Associations, but also

with members of academic communities both Greek and non-Greek.

Create the basis for an Alumni Association that will help NHSA Members with business con-

tacts, current work conditions, and the Job Market in Greece and ensures continuous contact

with the Universities and the NHSA itself.


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GOALS for CONVENTION Fall „10

Implement Milestone Project: Greece Study Abroad- Exchange Program.

Educate our students, peers, and community on relevant issues concern-

ing the U.S. and Greece

Provide professional development and networking to students

Present the options for and determine the hosts for the Spring 2011 Elec-

toral Convention

Convene physically to preserve a bonding friendship and network be-

tween member universities and promote unity and transparency on the

national level.


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Schedule of Events & Agenda

Events will be taking place at brand new facilities in the

Ohio State Student Union & Thompson Library

Friday, November 12, 2010

Welcome and Check in at Ohio State University (OSU) 8:30pm- 10:00pm

11th Floor of Thompson Library (campus reading room)

Dinner, pass-out t-shirts, schedules, welcome to convention weekend

“Balkan Fever” (student social event) 10:00pm- 2:30am

Mozaik Club: 51 Vine Street, Columbus, OH

Saturday, November 13, 2010

NHSA Fall 2010 Convention 10:00am- 2:00pm

OSU Student Union Senate Chamber, NHSA member students meeting and introductions

Presentation of Milestone Project: Greece Study Abroad- Exchange Program.

Launch of National Planning Committees

Lunch provided by My Big Fat Greek Kouzina

Lecture Series 2:00pm- 4:00pm

1. Dr. Manuel Tzagournis, Past Dean of OSU Medical School.

2. Dr. George Pinteris, Director Masters in Finance program, Fisher College of Business

3. Elena Panaritis, Economic Advisor to Greek PM Papandreou (Streaming Live from Greece)

4. Alice Shukla Programming Analyst for Department of State

5. Dr. Elissaios Taiganidis, Emeritus Professor in Environmental Engineering


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Saturday, November 13, 2010 (continued)

Professional Mentorship Fair 4:00pm- 5:00pm

Networking and Mentorship for students; refreshments offered.

Tour of OSU Campus- 5:00pm- 6:00pm for visiting students

Greek Night Club Party

New euro-lounge L’Etranger located at 132 E. Fifth Avenue, Columbus, OH

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Presentation of Proposals for next NHSA Convention Spring „11 11:00am- 1:00pm

Ohio State University Student Union Senate Chamber

Lunch sponsored by Brenen‟s Restaurant 1:00pm- 3:00pm

Conclusion and Farewells 3:00pm– 4:00pm

We hope to see you at our Spring Convention 2011.

(location and date to be announced at Fall Convention)


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Honored Guest Speakers

(Listed in Order of Appearance)

Dr. Manuel Tzagournis Topic: “the advancement and success of children of Greek immgrants”

Basic Background on Speaker:

Positions held:

Former Dean of College of Medicine Ohio State University (1981-

1995)

Former Member of Ohio State University Hospitals Board, Executive

Committee

Former President of Ohio State University Managed Health Care

System Board

Former Member of Children’s Hospital Board of Trustees

Former Member of Ohio State University Council of Deans

Former Member of Ohio State University President’s Council

Honors:

Distinguished Service Award

Distinguished Physician Award

2005 America’s Best Doctors

Earl N. Metz Distinguished Physician Award

Dr. George Pinteris Topic: “The Greek Economic Crisis, the Internal Effects on Greece, and

options for a solution”


Academic Director of the Masters of Science Finance Program at Fisher

College of Business (Ohio State University)

Implemented the new MS Finance Program at Fisher College

Ph.D. and MS in Economics from University of Illinois

Published Author of: “Greece in the European Union: Policy Lessons

from Two Decades of Membership”

Served as Academic Director of Masters of Science Finance Program at

University of Illinois where he implemented an innovative curriculum

More information can be found at:

http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=475742

http://fisher.osu.edu/research/faculty-expertise/finance/pinteris


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Honored Guest Speakers (continued)

Elena Panaritis Topic: “Topic: “The Greek Economic Crisis in the larger EU

framework” (speaking live-stream interactively from Greece)


Right-hand Economic Advisor to Greek Prime Minister George

Papandreou in one of the most crucial periods in Europe’s and

specifically Greece’s Economic History

Has been working and continues to work with World Bank for almost

20 years and has become one of main economic advisors to World Bank

Adjunct Professor/Lecturer at Wharton School of Business and John

Hopkins University-SAIS

Elected Member of Greek Parliament

Published author of recent book, “Prosperity Unbound: Building Property Markets with Trust”, which is

used by World Bank as a formula for developing countries.


http://www.prosperityunbound.com/index.html

http://www.pr.com/press-release/208009

Alice Shukla Topic: “The American role in Greek/Cypriot and Turkish Conflicts and

the conflicts‟ resulting Human Rights issues in Southeastern Europe”


Program Analyst for U.S. Department of State

Political Intern at the U.S. Embassy- Athens, Greece

Political/Public Affairs Intern at U.S. Consulate- Thessaloniki, Greece

Completed two U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarships

for Turkish Language

Served as Translator for U.S. Presidential Travel Support

American Research Institute in Turkey Fellowship

Prominent leader in Greek-American community through active partici-

pation in Hellenic Student Associations, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, and Council of Hellenes

Abroad (SAE) Youth Network


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Honored Guest Speakers (continued)

Elissaios Taiganidis Ph.D. , P.E.

Topic: “the environmental issue of climate change and its dangers

universally”


Emeritus Professor of Environmental Engineering at Ohio State University

Project Manager for United Nations for 12 years in Singapore, Malaysia

Served on US Public Health Service National Panel to review and fund

research on solid wastes until the establishment of the Environmental Protection

Agency in 1969

Member of WHO panel that wrote guidelines for sanitary landfills for Europe

in 1975

Environmental Advisor to projects in Vietnam, China, Mexico, Greece, and Malaysia

Previously advisor to projects in Poland and Czechoslovakia

Editor of Magazine “Greek Ethos”

The NHSA would like to thank our outstanding and very

accomplished speakers. We are very honored to have them

speak to us and look forward to staying in contact with them in

the future for possible help, advice, and educational benefits for

our member students.


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Experience foreign culture

Study your major-

related courses

Enjoy the beauty

Gain experience in a

foreign environment

Make lasting

friendships

Gain new language

skills

Where? GREECE!


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Milestone Project: Study Abroad– Exchange Program

The National Hellenic Student Association of America (NHSA) is pleased to announce and propose the

layout of our milestone project, the Greece Study Abroad Exchange Program. The main goal of this program will be

to provide students in the U.S. and in Greece with the opportunity to experience interesting and

challenging educational environments in either the United States or in Greece.

The NHSA has already directed several American students to participate in study abroad programs in Greece through

third party organizations that collect separate fees. Our goal is to act as facilitators in creating direct and efficient bilat-

eral agreements between universities in the U.S. and in Greece without the presence of a third party organization. Stu-

dents continuously express to us their eager interest to study both in Greece and in the U.S. for six month or year long

programs. 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 means that Greek students can study in the U.S. without being

required to pay any tuition fees.

We are already launching our initiative with the established Lifelong Learning Program/Erasmus in Athens

University of Economics and Business (AUEB). Our spirit and current objectives are to promote the

exchange of information, people, ideas, and educational experiences between Greece and EU member 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 looking forward to putting forth all our efforts and

offering our valuable experience and passion to the establishment and implementation of this

milestone Study Abroad and 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 emotional, 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 university‟s Office of International Affairs or Study Abroad Program Office about your participa-

tion in a student exchange that is not currently officially offered at your home university.

2. Obtain all forms, requirements, deadlines and contact information from the office of

international affairs.

3. Send all information to [email protected] with subject title “NHSA study abroad request” and email in-

cluding 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 and you will be sent a full curriculum of courses to choose from in Eng-

lish. (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 university‟s deadline which will

include:

All financial participation information (fees, continuation as registered student through payment of uni-

versity 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 university‟s contacts to work

out administrative aspects of an exchange.

mailto:[email protected]


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Individualized Study Abroad Program

“Custom to your academic needs”

Study in Greece what you want to study!


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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 you’re 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

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AHEPA Athens Chapter # 24, Boston salutes all participants of the National Hellenic

Student Association Fall 2010 Convention!

AHEPA Athens Chapter # 24 has a rich history and a distinguished record of public ser-

vice and generous contributions to many charities. Primary among them are contributions

in support of Metropolis of Boston programs, the Hellenic Cardiac Fund, various pro-

grams in Greece, Cooley‟s Anemia, Shriner‟s Hospital and other charitable causes. Ath-

ens Chapter # 24 awards annual scholarships to high school graduates going on to college

and undergraduate students. Our members are judges, lawyers, engineers, professors,

contractors and entrepreneurs. Service to our country is of utmost importance to our

members, many of whom are veterans of WWII, as well as the Korean and Vietnam wars.

Athens Chapter # 24 hosted Stylianos Kyriakides during his stay in Boston when he won

the Boston Marathon in 1946.

For membership information, please contact:

Mr. Demetrios Vidalis, President via e-mail: [email protected].

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Patrons of NHSA through sponsorship and support

Aglaia Balta

Alexandra Yessiou

Anthie and Pantelis Zairis

Drake & Maria Behrakis

Elena Fotinatos

Elissaios Taiganidis

Evan L. Efstathiou

George Limbert

George Sourvanos

Ilias Adamantides

John Baglaneas

John Dimitrakakis

Leon Stavrou

Marios Fitros

Nikos Mouyiaris

Nora and Bill Presti

Stamatis N. Astra

With a special thanks to our excellent web designer

Nikos Sarilakis

We are proud to present our new NHSA website

www.nhsaofamerica.org

http://www.nhsaofamerica.org/


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NHSA BOARD MEMBERS 2010-2011 Academic Year

Yiorgos Nikoletakis, Columbia University

President

[email protected]

Eleni Christofa, UC Berkeley

Vice President of Internal Affairs

[email protected]

Gerasimos Houpis, Case Western

Reserve University

Vice President of External Affairs

[email protected]

Eirini Schlosser, The Ohio State University

Treasurer

[email protected]

Evangelos Sfakianakis,

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Programs Director

[email protected]

Jesus P. Kalergis, Boston University

Communications Director

[email protected]

Stavroula Chrysanthopoulou,

Brown University

Academics Director

[email protected]

Laoura Maratou, University of Maryland

Fundraising Director

[email protected]

Yiannis Floropoulos, Montclair State University

Recruitment Director

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Option 1: Check

Please send the check found to the address shown below. The

check should be made payable to “N.H.S.A”

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Last but not least…

We thank all of our sponsors; organizations, societies and individuals that believe in the

mission that we serve and support us toward our vision that -we hope- is inspiring to

them.

We thank the members of our Advisory Board that is still growing with faculty and

people from the academia from different Universities

And of course the Hellenic Associations that apart from their organizational efforts,

contributed financially to the Convention.

Lastly, there have been a lot of people since our beginning that have contributed in

many ways to make this organization strong enough to make an impact on our

communities. We expect these people to participate even more in our efforts and new

members, supporters, and sponsors to find that supporting the NHSA means supporting

themselves and their communities.

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