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SNF Centre graduate member Tiffany VanWinkoop successfully defends MA thesis
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Centre for Hellenic Studies is pleased to share the news that, yesterday, graduate member Tiffany VanWinkoop successfully defended her MA thesis, "Blueprints of Power: Roman Statecraft and Politics in Konstantinos VII's Book of Ceremonies." read more
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New Greek mythology course from Staellinika adopted by Director of Education Anastasios Koularmanis for Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America schools
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces it will offer a new Greek mythology course to students across the US using Staellinika’s online learning platform. read more
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Strategies for public scholarship, Staellinika's new Greek mythology course, spring convocation and more!
If you happen to wish you were admiring the sweet smell of honeysuckle while wandering through the streets of Athens, taking notes at the Benaki Museum or in Τhessaloniki’s Ano Poli gazing at the remains of an empire dating back to the 4th century, know you’re not alone. The good news? Though we can’t yet travel, it’s exciting to hear that we are turning a corner with the announcement of SFU’s return to campus plan. Our staff continue to work remotely for the time being, but if anything changes, we promise you will be the first to know! We hope you enjoy this month's digest! read more
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Edtech Awards 2021 finalist Staellinika launches Greek mythology course for children
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Centre for Hellenic Studies at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Vancouver, Canada, in collaboration with the General Secretariat for Public Diplomacy and Greeks Abroad of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic and with the support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), is pleased to announce the launch of Staellinika’s highly anticipated Greek mythology course. read more
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The problem of east vs. west: new journal article references Greece to redefine the study of special operations
A new journal article from James Horncastle, an assistant professor in the humanities department at Simon Fraser University (SFU) and member of the SNF Centre for Hellenic Studies, and Jack Adam MacLennan, an assistant professor from Park University, proposes the idea that scholars looking to study special operations should extend their focus beyond the mainstream Anglo-American lens. read more
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Women's lives during the Greek Revolution, exploring humanity through Hellenic studies, an online workshop on public scholarship engagement strategies and more!
The spring semester may be over, but don't worry, we always have something exciting up our sleeve at the SNF Centre for Hellenic Studies! This month's digest showcases a recent collaboration, explores humanity through Hellenic studies, invites you to a workshop on public scholarship, and more! read more
