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10/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday evening for our lecture, “From Grammos to Tashkent - Greek Civil War Refugees.”

We extend our deepest gratitude to our distinguished speaker, Dr. Nick Dallas, for sharing his fascinating research.

A heartfelt thank you to the Aesculapeian Thessalian Brotherhood for their generous donations to the Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies and the Hellenic American Project. This support brings our community together and enables future programming.

Stay tuned for our upcoming events!

10/22/2026

What an incredible time we had at the 29th Modern Greek Studies Association Symposium hosted by the University of Illinois Chicago this past weekend.

Meeting friends, making new connections, and learning about all the great work being done by scholars is what it’s all about. Grateful to have been elected as Secretary of the MGSA Executive Board one more time.

Thank you to our fantastic hosts, Nick Doumanis and Young Kim, and to my wonderful colleagues of the MGSA!

10/22/2026

At the 29th Modern Greek Studies Association Symposium this past weekend, I was honored to present the inaugural Harry J. Psomiades Research Grant to Jerry Christodoulatos, a doctoral candidate in the Department of History at the University of California, San Diego.

The grant supports Jerry’s ongoing research on the Greek military dictatorship (1967-1974). Named in honor of Dr. Harry J. Psomiades (1928-2011), distinguished American political scientist and researcher, and founder of the Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies at Queens College, CUNY, the grant is designed to facilitate research projects within the broad scope of Greek American Studies.

The next call for applications opens on Nov 1 st with submissions
due Feb 1 st .Please find eligibility requirements under Initiatives tab on the MGSA website. Congratulations to Jerry!

10/20/2026

Join us this Thursday at Queens College for Nick Dallas’s lecture, “From Grammos to Tashkent: Greek Civil War Refugees.”

We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging discussion, followed by a dinner reception.

Join the Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies at Queens College, CUNY, and the Hellenic American Project for “From Grammos to Tashkent: Greek Civil War Refugees,” a lecture by Nick Dallas.

🗓 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Faculty Club, Student Union, 1st Floor, Queens College

🍽 A dinner reception will follow.

To RSVP, scan the QR code on the flyer.
For inquiries, contact [email protected].

10/12/2026

Calling all Modern Greek educators, researchers, and program leaders! 🇬🇷

The ACTFL Modern Greek Special Interest Group (SIG) brings together a growing community to advocate for Modern Greek language education.

Get involved:

🔹 Join ACTFL and opt into the Modern Greek SIG-SIG membership is free with ACTFL membership.
🔹 Attend the Greek SIG Annual Business Meeting on November 6 at 6:00 p.m. ET.
🔹 Connect at the ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo, November 20-22, 2026, in San Antonio.
🔹 Complete the short member survey to help identify the community’s priorities and needs.

Scan the QR codes on the flyer to join, register, and share your input!

Modern Greek belongs in the national conversation on language education.

Join the Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies at Queens College, CUNY, and the Hellenic American Project for “F...

10/08/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Anamniseis and Dimitris Tsakas for this wonderful article highlighting the recent improvements at the Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies at Queens College!

We’re grateful for the coverage and our community’s continued support. 🇬🇷✨

Read the full article here: https://www.anamniseis.net/allakse-opsi-to-kentro-vizantinon-kai-neoellinikon-spoudon-sto-queens/?fbclid=IwY2xjawU07oxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTBqaVVIZFhOdmQwbGc2cm1zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEev4A_GOtJMBYu0bebvPMvlh9WfgGcRS0xVA9oDvB7H3Ym51JqWHgCm_4doik_aem_sseq3Lm5GmUmEmG0x7oS9A

Η Δρ. Φεβρωνία Σουμάκη και το προσωπικό του Κέντρου εργάστηκαν άοκνα καθ΄όλη την διάρκεια του καλοκαιριού για την ανακαίνιση του Κέντρου

10/08/2026

A wonderful piece in The National Herald highlighting the Modern Greek Studies Association (MGSA).

For decades, the MGSA has done incredible work preserving our history, literature, and the stories of the Greek diaspora.

A great read for anyone in our community who is passionate about Hellenic culture and education! 🇬🇷

Read the full article here:

The Modern Greek Studies Association (MGSA) is an international non-profit organization that was founded in 1968 to foster and advance Modern Greek Studies in North America. The 350 members consist primarily of teachers, students, and professional scholars, many of whom reside in various parts of th

09/25/2026

ROOM CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT & REMINDER!!

Join us for the next event in the Lunch & Learn Series!

Translation and Adaptation: Homer's Odyssey in the 21st Century

🎙️ Speaker: Dr. Andrea Efthymiou (Professor of English, Director of the QC Writing Center)
📅 Date: Monday, September 28
⏰ Time: 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

🚨 NEW LOCATION: The Dining Hall, Room 120

Lunch will be served!

📩 RSVP required by September 26: Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

09/23/2026

Honored to attend today’s panel at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), featuring Mr. George Gerapetritis, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic.

The discussion offered valuable perspectives on contemporary global diplomacy, as Greece prepares to assume the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council this October.

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