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University of St Andrews' Eleni Kefala to present on the topic of Constantinople, Tenochtitlan, and the Trauma of the Conquest
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Centre for Hellenic Studies at Simon Fraser University, and UCLA's Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture, are pleased to present Eleni Kefala, a senior lecturer at the University of St Andrews. read more
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Virgin Beyond Borders International Conference to be held over Zoom from March 9th-12th
Organizers of the "Virgin Beyond Borders International Conference" invite the public to participate in a multi-day event over Zoom from March 9th-12th. The conference will contribute to the growing field of Marian studies with new material and perspectives and that it will offer scholars working on the Virgin the possibility of a lively discussion on aspects of her cult, associated rituals and devotion. read more
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Makriyannis Unplugged: Memoirs of an 1821 Greek Revolution hero adapted, directed and performed by Yorgos Karamihos
The Vancouver performance of Makriyannis Unplugged will take place on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022 at the Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema at SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. Celebrated director and actor Yorgos Karamihos pays tribute to General Yannis Makriyannis, the hero of the 1821 Greek Revolution, in a show that tells the story of a nation in revolt and an individual in the process of self-formation. read more
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Staellinika celebrates International Greek Language Day with new content on Greek Mythology, Holidays and Traditions
Staellinika releases new learning material in commemoration of International Greek Language Day. read more
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Now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 Hellenisms Past and Present, Local and Global Postdoctoral Fellowship
We're pleased to announce a postdoctoral fellowship at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Centre for Hellenic Studies beginning September 2022. read more
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Spring Seminar Series speaker lineup and dates
Our annual Seminar Series has returned! Beginning tomorrow with assistant professor Megan Daniels (UBC), the SNF Centre will host presentations throughout the spring term from local and international scholars on a wide range of Hellenic topics in the fields of Archaeology, Classics, Byzantine, Ottoman, and Modern Greek History, as well as Literary and Cultural Studies. Attendees can expect a mix of virtual and hybrid event delivery. read more
