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Dear NHSA Friend & Supporter, We are in the pleasant position to welcome you on April 8-10, 2011 to the NHSA Convention Sprin2011 hosted by the Chicago Universities of Depaul, Loyola, Northwestern, and Illinois. Held undethe auspices of SAE USA. with student representatives attending from over 30 Hellenic Studen

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 and NHSA’s programming that make suchgathering essential to our Hellenic Student community.

The NHSA is proud of its rapid growth and advancement in membership, programs offeredstability, and continuity during two years in existence from our founding in Spring of 2009, a fact whope 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 activity it triggers for the Hellenic Youth communities around the US, our peers in Greece, and most im portantly what plans our new Board and committees will be implementing during

2011-2012 academic year. In this booklet you may find our Honored Guest Speakers’ biographiethe Convention Schedule, NHSA initiatives, Board Members, Member Universities, and last but noleast our loyal supporters and sponsors.

This convention’s highlight is the Hellenic Professional Mentorship Fair & Networking LuncheonOur goal is to educate our members, peers, and communities by bringing knowledgeable and respeced members of our national Greek -American community to speak to us on values of Leadership anProfessional Development in the context of our Hellenic community. We are featuring a series ospeakers which can be found in more detail further in the booklet.

We officially represent 52 universities at this point and we continually keep growing in numberHowever, we are even more proud of growing internally, keeping always in mind the NHSA scop

and principles as defined in our Constitution (find it on the NHSA Welcome website Page). We havcreated a valuable network for the NHSA Members and our supporters, and we run projects and holevents at the local and the national level in our Universities.

Foremost, we make any member of this National Hellenic Student Association feel confident thathere is an organization that is creating the circumstances and the opportunities for them to develop 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 Evangelos Sfakianakis, Programs Director Jesus Kalergis, Communications Director Stavroula Chrysanthopoulou, Academics Director Laoura Maratou, Fundraising Director




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Rice University

Rutgers University

Ryerson University

San Francisco State University

St. John‘s University

Stanford University

State University of New York

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Santa Cruz

University of Southern Florida

University of Illinois, Chicago

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

University of Kentucky

University of Maryland - College Park

University of Michigan

University of Pennsylvania

University of Southern California

University of Southern Florida

University of Toronto

University of Rhode Island

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Temple University

Villanova University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Yale University

Member-Chapters Boston University

Brown University

Columbia University

City University of New York (CUNY)

Case Western Reserve University

Cornell University

DePaul University-Chicago

Drexel University

Duke University

Georgia Institute of Technology

George Washington University

Harvard University

Illinois Institute of Technology

Indiana University - Bloomington

John Hopkins University

Loyola University - Chicago

Marquette University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Michigan State University

Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine

(NEOUCOM)

New York University

New School, New York City

Northeastern University

Northwestern University

Ohio State University

Ohio Dominican University

Purdue University




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We are proud to be holding our 5th semiannual convention to be hosted by the

Chicago Universities of Depaul, Loyola, Northwestern, & Illinois-Chicago and

under the auspices of SAE U.S.

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 2010Hermes Expo, Atlantic City, NJ

NHSA Founding Convention Spring 2009University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

NHSA Convention Fall 2009University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

PREVIOUS CONVENTIONS

NHSA Convention Fall 2010Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

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Why it is the time to rise up.

Dear NHSA Members, Sponsors and Friends,

During the Chicago NHSA Convention-the fifth since we started this journey- we are electing our new

Board for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Two years ago a few Universities started the NHSA with the vision to unify all the Hellenic Student

Groups in the American Institutions; An independent student organization that would make us feel confi

dent to preserve and develop Hellenism across the US in our academic and local communities.

Today this message has arrived at almost every corner of this country and back in our homeland. More

people become multipliers of our initiatives, our programs, our dream for a learning organization, where

we can all share and allocate the unique resources of the US Universities and the Hellenic intellectual ca-

pacity. This allows us to serve as carriers of Hellenism and Παιδεία (Education), the integral compo-

nents of our identity.

After two productive years the time has come that the New Board with the Regional Directors will con-

tinue the NHSA legacy. The stakes are high; the NHSA leadership is crucial. We are all responsible to

take advantage of the momentum that has been achieved and get involved.

I would like to thank the 2009-2011 NHSA Board Members that offered their hearts to this Association

and inspired all of us to vision how we all want to see the NHSA after many years and work toward this

endeavor.

This is our big challenge, our great dream; to see more and more people live the NHSA Adventure and

continue the NHSA noble cause so that after many years we will be the sponsors, the mentors and the

friends of our children in their Hellenic Associations, through which they will in their turn teach us how

to stay unified and serve Hellenism in good and difficult times.

Sincerely,

The NHSA President,

Yiorgos Nikoletakis




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GOALS for CONVENTION Spring ‗11

Provide Professional Networking and Hellenic Leadership opportunities for member students and at-

tending mentors.

Hold elections for positions of the NHSA Board 2011-

2012

Implement expansion of NHSA initiatives & programs (found in detail further in booklet) including;

Greece Study Abroad- Exchange Program

Greece Information Sessions on our Exchange Programs & taking Advantage of the opportuniti

at American Universities

Updating and Educational sessions for our members and our communities regarding the financi

crisis in Greece also on a larger EU and global framework

Greek -American online Career Center

Local Professional Development Symposiums

Presentations and determination by board of the location and hosts of the Fall ‗11 convention Educate new chapter-representatives and foster an understanding of NHSA mission and goals so they

will also spread these ideals and values to their fellow local chapter members Initiate a cooperation with the Greek Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Ministry of Education i

regards to NHSA‘s projects and the Ministry‘s projects. Launch Collaboration with other nationally established youth groups Convene physically to preserve a bonding friendship and network between member universities and pr

mote unity and transparency on the national level.




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Schedule of Events & Agenda

(Detailed information found on www.nhsaofamerica.org)

Friday, April 8, 2011

Pick up from airport and check into hotel: all day

Welcome Meeting: 7pm to 9pm

At DePaul University’s North Café at DePaul Center Orientation, Opening Remarks, and Dinner

Greek Night at 9 Muses: 10pm

DJ Con playing all night 21 and up to drink, 18 and up to enter $5 cover charge

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Breakfast: 9:30am

Breakfast available at hotel

Arrival and check -in: 10am to 10:30am

At Loyola University’s Beane Hall in Lewis Towers

Leadership Lecture Series: 10:30am to 12:30pm

At Loyola University’s Beane Hall in Lewis Towers Guest speakers: Theodore Spyropoulos, Dimitri Logothetis, Constantine Zografopoulos, andEndy Zemenides

Professional Mentorship and Career Fair: 12:30pm to 2pm


Networking Luncheon: 2pm to 4pm





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Tours of Chicago: 4pm to 6pm

Midwest Pan-Hellenic Youth Ball: 8pm

At the Hyatt Regency Chicago

DJ playing all night 21 and up to drink, 18 and up to enter

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Breakfast: 10am

Breakfast available at hotel

Proposals for Next Convention: 10:30am-11am

At Loyola University Corboy Law Center

Elections: 11am to 2pm

At Loyola University Corboy Law Center

Lunch Break: 2pm to 3pm

Closing meetings: 3pm--3:30pm

Elections are finalized and closing remarks are made

We hope to see you at our Fall Convention 2011!

(location and date to be announced at Spring Convention)




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Honored Guest Speakers

(Listed in Order of Appearance) Theodore Spyropoulos

Theodore Spyropoulos, widely known for his prominent role as coordi-nator for the United States Region of Council of Hellenes Abroad, was born in Kalavryta Greece. As an advocate of education, one of his ambi-tions is to improve education and provide assistance in education to Hel-lenic American Youths. Theodore Spyropoulos studied political scienceat the university level in Greece. Today, he takes interest in preservingHellenic Studies at the university level across campuses throughout theUnited States.

Aside from Spyropoulos’ many endeavors in higher education, his rec-ognized accomplishments in the business world are also eminent. Spy-ropoulos exhibits leadership through his presidential role across many

operations functioning throughout the USA, Europe and Canada. Suchoperations include: T.G.S National Wholesalers, T.G.S Petroleum Co., Inc, A&T Oil Company, along withCAM2 International Manufacturing and Marketing Chemical and lubricants. Some of Spyropoulos’ other notable positions include his role as the Director of GTE Engineering, Automotive Wholesalers of Illinois andas chairman of Hermes Expo International.

Apart from being a leader in the education and business worlds, Theodore Spyropoulos is also a recognizedleader in the Hellenic Community. In addition to his role as coordinator for the United States Region of Coun-cil of Hellenes Abroad, he has served as president of the Hellenic American National Council and ENOSIS of Hellenic American Organizations of Illinois. Theodore Spyropoulos also is responsible for finding the Spy-ropoulos Scholarship for Hellenic-American Students in the USA and Hellas as well as the Technonopolis,

Thrace, Hallas, International.

Demetrios Logothetis Jim Logothetis has demonstrated leadership in the business world through hisyears of experience as a senior partner at Ernst & Young. Logothetis was born in a village outside of Tropoli, Greece, Karatoula Kynourias. After im-migrating to the United States he attended DePaul University where he ob-tained his undergraduate degree in accounting. He later went on to receive hisMBA at the University of Chicago in Accounting, Finance and InternationalBusiness.

At Ernst and Young, Logothetis has held various leadership positions andworked with clients that include: Harley-Davidson, Whirlpool Corporation, Brunswick Corporation, W.W.Grainger, Lawson Products, Newell-Rubbermaid along with many other consumer/industrial operations.Logothetis has also served as vice chair of Global Accounts, Managing Partner of the Lake Michigan Area au-dit practice, a member of the Firm’s Partner Advisory Council, as a Senior Client Service Partner, and also as aDiversity Task Force Chairman.




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Honored Guest Speakers (continued)

Apart from the business sphere, Logothetis is an advocate for education. For over ten years Logothetis hasserved on the Advisory Council for the DePaul University College of Commerce and its Finance Department.Logothetis today has additionally served as Chairman for the Board of Trustees for the Hellenic AmericanAcademy since it’s founding in 2004. Logothetis is also a member in the Executive Committee for the HellenicMuseum in Chicago.

Endy Zemenidis

Endy Zemenides, is an attorney at Johnston Greene LLC, a Chicago based law

firm. Endy specializes in both public/private development transactions including the establishment of industrial, commercial, retail and

residential tax increment financing projects, and the structuring of sales tax rebate agreements, property tax abatements and government grants. As an

undergraduate Zemenides attended DePaul University and graduated with the

highest distinction. Endy also hold a Masters in International Human Rights

with highest distinction from the University of Essex (U.K.)Endy later went on to graduate cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2000.

Endy's clients include some of Illinois' most active developers and several government agencies. Endy also irecognized in the Hellenic community for his pro bono representation of the Hellenic Museum and CulturaCenter. Additionally, Endy is a board member for The Coordinated Effort of Hellenes, a Greek -American political advocacy group in the United States, and the National Hellenic Society. He serves on the editorial board othe National Strategy Forum, a Chicago- based foreign policy research organization and has lectured in International Relations and American foreign policy at DePaul University. From 2006-2010, Endy served as SenioAdvisor to Illinois State Treasurer and Democratic nominee for the United States Senate Alexi Giannoulias.




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Hellenic Professional Mentorship Fair—Mentors Angela Angelakos Enforcement Attorney—Illinois Securities Department

Georgia Angelakos MA, LPC, School Based Counselor—BPNC + Shields Community School

James Antonopoulos

Attorney at Law

George Bikakis Engineer -Sargent and Lundy

Aphrodite Bouikidis Next Generation Initiative

Johanna A. Capecci Sr. IT Project Manager/Business Analyst—Rewards Network

Alexander Facklis Applications Development Specialist, HPSI Technology Chair

Constantine Flevaris Engineer—Zebra Technologies

Frankie Kazas Account Manager, HPSI Treasurer—Caterpillar Logistics Services

George Goltsos Account Manager, HPSI member—MegaComUSA

Evanthia Geroulis Clinical Professor, Marketing, Loyola University Chicago

John H. Gountanis Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of the Chief Counsel - U.S. Department of Homeland Security,U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Nicholas Hatzopoulos E-Trader

Mercouri Kanatzidis Professor of Chemistry, Head of Kanatzidis Research Group—Northwestern University

Aggelos Katsaggelos Professor of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science—Northwestern’s McCormick School of Engineer

Betty Leberis Real Estate Broker—Century 21 First Class Homes

Demetrios Logothetis Senior Partner—Ernst & Young LLP

Themis Makridakis Plant Manager, Manufacturing Management, Chemical Engineering—Tredegar Corporation

Demetra Makris

Education, History, Archaeology—Chicago Public Schools

Demetra Markopoulos Independent Facilitator and Trainer, HPSI President Jackson-Dawson Communications, Ford Motor Company, CarsDiva.com

Kyriakos Mellos Cofounder of DailyFrappe.com

Marika Pappas Treasury Consultant—Corporate Strategy Consulting at Treasury Strategies, Inc.

Terry Poulos Cofounder of Greek Media Club—President of The Sports Index, Inc.

Yanni Sianis Relationship Manager—Calamos Wealth Management

Theodore Spyropoulos Director—World Council of Hellenes Abroad– U.S.

Spiros Stamelos MD, Orthopedic Surgeon—Sacred Heart Hospital

Jenny Stavropoulos

Financial Analyst, HPSI Vice-

President

Dimitra Travlos PharmD, Director for Continuing Pharmacy Education—Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

Jerry Travlos Principal—Chicago Public Schools

Bessie Tsitsopoulos LCSW, School Social Worker—Chicago Public Schools Office of Specialized Services

Tom Tzouras Oral History and Education Manager—National Hellenic Museum

Endy Zemenides Attorney—Johnston Greene, LLC

Constantine Zografopoulos Founder and Executive Director—Kostas Z Foundation

Christina Zouzias CPA, Financial Mediation and Litigation Consulting—Zouzias & Zouzias




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NHSA Initiatives:

Greece-U.S. Student Exchange Programs

Greece Information Sessions - Applying to graduate school theU.S.

Academic Lectures to inform members discuss about the Greek Economic Crisis

Hellenic Entrepreneurship Symposiums

Greek -

American Online Career Center




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Experience foreign culture

Study your major-related courses

Enjoy the beauty

Gain experience in aforeign environment

Make lastingfriendships

Gain new languageskills

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 t

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

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

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 ef

cient bilateral agreements between universities in the U.S. and in Greece without the presence of a third party organ

ization. Students continuously express to us their eager interest to study both in Greece and in the U.S. for six mont

or year long programs. Our project of facilitating the building of a student exchange network the likes of which exi

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 t

mutual mobility concept found in similar programs already in place for European Students that go to Greece. Mo

Universities in the U.S have exchange programs with almost every country in Europe and generally follow a specifmodel in the bilateral agreements between institutions. This model, currently a trend used in American universities,

both financially and administratively efficient. Each student remains registered and pays their normal tuition/ fees

their home institution, most likely maintaining all scholarships and financial aid throughout the program duratio

Both universities have a registered and paid position for an eligible student and a bilateral agreement is easily ma

between the two universities to ―switch students‖, hence the student exchange for a temporary period of time. Sin

Greek universities do not charge ―home institution‖ tuition, this means that Greek students can study in the U.S. wi

out being required to pay any tuition fees. Our spirit and current objectives are to promote the exchange of information, people, ideas, and educational exp

riences between Greece and other states. Our Vision is to develop corresponding programs in collaboration with Un

versities all over the U.S. & Canada and create a leading link of mutual understanding between Hellenic and Amecan 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 co

tact

Bring the two sides (Office of International Studies of American Universities and the Office of Exchange Pr

grams & 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 degree

Last but not least, support and help participating students with their smooth adjustment to the new education

environment and student life

Completely convinced about the necessity of this initiative, we are looking forward to putting forth all our effor

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

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 w

we are asking for the highest level of emotional, financial and political support and your contribution to this initi

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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 Greecewe are very pleased to present the official NHSA Study Abroad– Student Exchange Program: Greece-U.S. thfirst-ever Student Exchange program to occur between Greek publicuniversities 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 to organize an exact exchange and you will be sent a full curriculum of

courses to choose from in English. (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.

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NHSA Greece Info-Sessions

While aiming to clarify and inform Greek university students on the application process for graduate schools in the U.S., the NHSA organized a series of Info -Sessions. Held during Christmas and

summer breaks, the Info-Sessions are designed as a communication channel between Greek stu-dents in the US and Greece. This year’s Info-Sessions were held at the National Technical Universty of Athens, the University of Athens and the University of Crete. They had an outstanding attendance with a success of reaching out to more than two hundred students.

Among the goals we are proud to have achieved are:

Fostering Collaboration between HSA’s across the US.

Educating Greek students on the processes of applying for graduate schools and scholarship

to study in the U.S.

Bringing the NHSA closer to its future members and tightening the bonds between the NHSA and Greek Universities.

Informing Greek students about NHSA Initiatives organized by the NHSA and our memberHSA’s (e.g. the Berkeley-Stanford trip and the NHSA student exchange program).

Creating an easy applications guide on our website and eventually turning our website intoan information portal for studies in the US.

Demonstrating the benefits and success of turning an initiative of a member HSA (in thiscase the MIT HSA) into an NHSA project.

Ways we are looking to improve NHSA Info-Sessions in the future:

Hold sessions at more universities; officials at the University of Patras, the Athens Universty of Economics and Business, and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki have agreed toallow us to hold future info-sessions next year.

We are designing a Wiki, where NHSA members can upload detailed information about dif-ferent universities and fields of study.

Collaborating with our colleagues in Europe could give students in Greece more informatioabout studying abroad and provide the opportunity for the NHSA to act as a nucleus for Greek students working together on a wider scale.




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The Student Hellenic Diaspora and the Greek Economy‘s

Restorative Efforts

The NHSA has held on various occasions discussions and forums with academics and policy advi-sors on the topic of:

“The Greek Financial Turmoil and the Role of the Young Diaspora in our universities an

working environments: How students in America can contribute to awareness and

restorative efforts in Greece.”

We, the Hellenic-American students in the U.S. are not in charge of the Greek national economy,nor are we financial analysts or specialists in financial crisis. However, we are certain that econo-mies are run on perceptions, on ideas that are being spread from the media and also from people

like us, from mouth to mouth, in our everyday life. What we are aware of is that we are active students in the academic environments, in American Universities that are think tanks and influ

ential centers, where interaction can reflect the reality instead of a miserable mentality that i

reproduced for Greece.

What we strive do: Make everybody in our environment aware of the situation, the weaknesses, the

strengths, the opportunity for change

Shape the factual arguments that students can use in their communities that supportGreece’s financial health and ability to articulate these arguments Create a common information reference point that can reliably, without exaggera-

tions, inform anyone who wants to objectively realize the different parameters thataffect Greece’s economy

Over the past year we have hosted various speakers and specialists on the Greek

economic crisis including (to name a few):

Ms. Elena Panaritis: Institutional Economist, Greek Parliament member, economic advisor toGreek Prime Minister Papandreou, advisor for World Bank, and adjunct lecturer at John Hop-kins University-SAIS and Wharton School of Business

Dr. George Pinteris: professor of finance and economics at the Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, published in academic journals on the Greek Economic Crisis




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Hellenic Entrepreneurship SymposiumsIn collaboration with & the support of the Hellenic Business Network (HBN)

These one-day symposiums are designed to explore the challenges and opportunities faced by entrpreneurs and start-up companies in an ever competitive global market space while at the same timrecognize and celebrate Hellenes and Philhellenes who are active in the entrepreneurial process.

Successful Symposiums have been held with the University of California, Berkeley in Novembe

2010 and at Columbia University in April, 2011. This is a great success for NHSA in general because local HSA chapters and their leaders have taken great steps and hard work to promote theNHSA scope and ideals continuously even on a local level. The fact that the event was such a suc-cess at UC Berkeley and then was re-implemented in New York City at Columbia University show

the connectivity and the team work of our organization at the national level.

A sample of the program which took place at Columbia University on April 4th can be found

below:

1. The entrepreneurs point of view: Start-up founders talk about their start-ups, their experienceand gaps in technology/energy/biotech/social media that can create ideas

2. The Success Stories: Accomplished Professionals from Computer/IT/social media/Green andRenewable Energy Sectors talk about their experience and what led them to success.

3. Business Idea pitch to investors: chance to submit your idea to a panelist of investors

4. The Investor‘s Point of View: VC’s/Investors from various industry sectors talk about theeconomy and opportunities.

5. The Academics Point of View: Professors talk about the role of academia in entrepreneurship




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Greek -American Career Center

The National Hellenic Student Association (NHSA) of America partners with The Hellenic Voice newspaper - the largest and most widely accepted English language weekly dedicated to the Greek American community- tosupport the launch of a new career site GREEK AMERICAN CAREER CENTER, which features targeted job

listings, a resume database, and the ability for employers to showcase their company via company profiles. Thisnew initiative is designed to facilitate the connection between qualified Greek Americans who are seeking employment opportunities with Greek owned or operated companies looking to fill available job openings.

Job seekers will be able to search custom and viable job categories for openings in their field of interest. In addi-tion to the exposure that people looking for a job will gain from being a member of this site there are many toolsand guides to help people in the job market. Features include:

Search Jobs – database of thousands of job openings from the our community and the National Network powered by our technology partner Adicio.

Post Resume – use our resume upload tool or create your resume online.

Cover Letters – store multiple versions of cover letters for easy use.

Career News – stay on top of industry news and opinions about the job market.

Salary Research – information to stay informed of salary expectations.

Career Resources – resume writing and interview tips to help you land the job.

The new career site has developed partnerships with organizations like the National Hellenic Students Associa-

tion (NHSA) of America to coordinate outreach to Greek American students and recent graduates who are enter-ing the job market. NHSA will promote the site for providing jobseeker tools, career advice and networking opportunities to their rigid base of member -chapters in universities, including some of America’s most prestigiousinstitutions.

By endorsing the GREEK AMERICAN CAREER CENTER , the NHSA expands its reach and vision by pro-moting a mutual support network of Hellenism beyond the academic community and student life. The NHSA is adedicated youth leadership development organization and now will be able to give the opportunity to students to participate in internships, find quality jobs in order to gain a leading professional experience for a successful ca-reer.




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Honorary Hosts of Convention Spring 2011

We would like to thank and congratulate our welcoming hosts, the Chicago Universities of Loyola,

Depaul, Northwestern, & Illinois, for their outstanding hard work, organization, and leadership for

the success of this convention. We would like to highlight the individual Hellenic Student Associa-tions at each of the Chicago universities.

Northwestern University– Hellenic Student Association

Loyola University of Chicago– Hellenic Student Association

Mission Statement Northwestern's Hellenic American Student Union is an organization for students

of Greek descent as well as all members of the NU community who are interested

in learning, sharing and exploring the rich culture and history of Greece. It seeks

to explore and preserve the Hellenic culture, as well as foster new friendships through

various activities both on and off campus. Activities range from cooking nights to basketball

and volleyball tournaments. HASU is happy to host the NHSA convention in Chicago this

year.

Mission Statement Loyola's Hellenic Student Association has been an active organization since2003 and over the past several years the HSA has grown tremendously both interms of our members and its contribution to Loyola and the Chicago communi-ty. Our mission at Loyola is to unite student members of the Greek communityand share our passion for Greek culture with others. Every year, we host threelarge-scale events that invite Loyola’s students and the friends and families of our members to share an evening of Greek food and music. At these events,held in honor of "OXI" Day, Greek Independence Day and ―Stin Ygeia Mas‖, we perform tradi-tional Greek dances from various regions. Our impact on Loyola’s community is definitely evi-dent in the success of the Modern Greek class and its continued enrollment. Loyola’s HSA isalso proud to promote diversity within our campus by participating in events that spread cultural

awareness to others. These events include International Club’s Celebration of Cultures and theCultural Dance Performance at Relay for Life. We also continue to branch out into Chicago’sHellenic community as we extend our hands and time to the Hollywood House Greek Retire-ment Home. We have united with Loyola's Orthodox Christian Fellowship to bring our members closer, not only socially but also spiritually. The Loyola HSA supports other neighboringHellenic Organizations by attending and participating in their events which include dances, bas-ketball tournaments, and Greektown’s Independence Day Parade. Loyola’s HSA would like tothank their family members and friends, Chicago’s Greek establishments, as well as the Hel-lenic Student Organizations at UIC, DePaul, and Northwestern University for their continuedsupport. The Loyola HSA is proud to co-host the NHSA convention in Chicago this year!




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University of Illinois at Chicago– Hellenic Student Association

Depaul University– Hellenic Student Association

Mission Statement

The Hellenic Students Association of UIC seeks to promote Hellenic awareness and cul-ture on the UIC campus through various social, academic, and athletic functions. TheUIC HSA operates with one of the highest profiles on campus and in the fall will proudlyenter its 12th consecutive year of operation. The UIC HSA sponsors an annual banquetevery November as its main fundraiser for its annual scholarship drive. The HSA spon-sors academic events where the students showcase their heritage or prominent membersof the Greek community, such as writers, politicians, and activists. The HSA also sponsorsteams in athletic competitions, such as our backgammon tournament each semester. The UICHSA also has committed itself to stewarding the Modern Greek Studies Program and establisha curriculum and major in Modern Greek Studies at the university. UIC HS A thanks theGreek Community and other Hellenic Students Associations for their continued support each

Mission Statement DePaul’s Hellenic American Students Association (HASA) is a student organizationthat brings together DePaul University Students of Hellenic descent as well as other members of the DePaul community interested in Hellenic Culture. We aim to representand showcase Hellenism on the DePaul University campus and give members the opportunity to be immersed in Hellenic culture. Apart from our member meetings, thisyear our HSA has come together to host a Kickoff Picnic for our members and a Bake Sale for

the DePaul community. This year we also organized a Bulls Game at the United Center that brought together our HSA members, as well as, HSA members from Loyola and University of

Thank you and Congratulations cannot say enough to commend the Chicago Conven-tion Planning Committee Members and the Students of the Chicago Hellenic Student

Association who made the convention in Chicago possible: Tania Karas

Denise Alexopoulos

Penelope Antonopoulos

Irene Koumi

Angela Koumi

Eleni Papas

Toula Leberis

Yanni Dimoulis

Maria Karras

Eleni Loumbroukos

Vicky Karahalios

Vasiliki Mistakos




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NHSA Spring 2011 Convention

Sponsors




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The NHSA would like to thank our primary sponsor S.A.E. USA as

we greatly appreciate the support both financially and intrinsically.

The NHSA Spring Convention 2011 is hosted by the Chicago universi-

ties and held under the auspices of S.A.E. USA.

S.A.E. USA World Council of Hellenes AbroadU.S.A. Region

www.saeusa.org




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The Beauty

The Culture

The History

Sponsored by the National Greek Tourism Organization

Find out how you canVISIT GREECE

at www.visitgreece.gr




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2011

Congratulaons

to the

Chicago Universies of

Depaul, Loyola, Northwestern, & Illinois

for the organizaon and hosng of the

NHSA Spring Convenon 2011.

Best wishes for the Naonal Hellenic Stu-

dent Associaon’s connued eorts to

promote Hellenism and Educaon.




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Best Wishes to the

National Hellenic Student

Association

❖ and much success with the

Spring Convention 2011 ❖

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(847)677-3636 t drkarrasendo.com




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Dr. & Mrs. David Schlosser

and family

3506 Darrow Rd. Stow, Ohio 44224 www.stowdental.com




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S TUDY IN A THENS

Learn Where Learning Began

NHSA would like to thank the Fulbright Foundation for their continuing

support of NHSA’s study abroad program, recruitment, and projects.




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Enter to win a free night stay in Athens most luxurious hotel!

The NHSA will hold the drawing at the Panhellenic Youth Ball in Chicago on April 9,2011. Winners need not be present and will be notified.

Sponsored by The National Hellenic Student Association (NHSA) of America and theHotel Grande Bretagne. Tickets may be purchased by emailing [email protected]

Prices: 1 raffle ticket $5

11 raffle tickets $50



120 raffle tickets $500 The NHSA would like to thank the Grande Bretagne Hotel for their

support and their donation in this engaging endeavor and hope to

collaborate again in the future.




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We are looking for students with Greek ancestry interested in taking part in the firstnational online study exclusively for undergraduate and graduate students of Hellenic

heritage. Whether you’re first-, second-, third-, fourth-, or even fifth generation, wewant to hear how you feel about being (even a little bit) Greek. We are currentlyinterviewing and surveying students like you– including members of student groupson more than 40 campuses across the country– who are sharing their vies andopinions on everything from music and food, to parents and professions, in thisin-depth, national survey of Greek American/ Greek/ Hellenic students, sponsored bythe Next Generation Initiative, an independent educational foundation.

Take the Next Generation National Student Survey at

www.gotgreek.org




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Best Wishes to

The National HellenicStudent Association

Dimitrios and Marianthe Logothetis




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We thank the Patrons of NHSA through their sponsorship & support: Karahalios Family

Koumi Family Leberis Family

Merageas Family Tousis Family

Giannopoulos Family We would also specifically like to thank

Mr. Theodore Spyropoulos,

the President of the World Council of Hellenes Abroad (SAE) USA Region

&

of St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox church,

Fr. John Kalomas for their continued generosity and support of the Hellenic Youth

The NHSA recognizes and sincerely appreciates the support and advice of Ms. Aglaia

Baltas and Mr. Evangelos Kyriakopoulos from the Greek Consulate in New York City

With a special thanks to our excellent web designer

Nikos Sarilakis

We are proud to present our new NHSA website

www.nhsaofamerica.org

We would also like to thank and congratulate

Emelia Douka

for her beautiful artwork and design of our booklet cover. She can be contacted for further work at [email protected]

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 Univers

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 Maryla

Fundraising Director

[email protected]

























nhsa convention spring 2011 booklet

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