MODERN GREEK LANGUAGE PROGRAM
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
*Professor Ismini Lamb named new Program Director for Modern Greek
The Modern Greek Language Program was established in 1966 by Dr. James E. Alatis, Dean Emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Linguistics and Modern Greek. The program promotes the Modern Greek language and culture among students, philhellenes, and present and future leaders in the nation's capital and beyond. The program has a long tradition of welcoming consortium and continuing education students.
Today the program offers a Minor in Modern Greek (6 semesters required) through four progressive levels of language instruction. Georgetown University Students have 
the opportunity to enrich and expand their classroom experience by electing to participate in internships or community service projects. Students interested in such opportunities should contact Ismini Lamb at lambi@georgetown.edu.
Good luck to our students taking the exams this week!
Many thanks to Professors Taylor-Kamaroudi and Campos for generously devoting their time to prepare the candidates for the task ahead. A special thank you to Prof. Taylor-Kamaroudi for coordinating the initiative for the certificate examinations with the Embassy of Greece and the Greek Ministry of Education.
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James E. Alatis, PhD
ICC 478
alatisj@georgetown.edu
Phone: 202-687-5741
Dean Emeritus, Distinguished Professor of Linguistics and Modern Greek
Hector Campos, PhD
ICC 401
camposh@georgetown.edu
Phone: 202-687-5748
Associate Professor of Spanish, Portuguese and Modern Greek
Ismini A. Lamb, MA (Program Director)
ICC 519-C
lambi@georgetown.edu
Phone: 202-687-5536
Lecturer, Modern Greek Language and Culture
Theodora Kamaroudi, PhD
ICC 519-C
tt286@georgetown.edu
Phone: 202-687-5537
Visiting Assistant Professor of Greek Language and Civilization
Dumbarton Oaks Byzantine Collection
Special visit and discussion, in Greek
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
2pm
Very limited space. For reservations (required) or more information please contact:
Professor Ismini Lamb at lambi@georgetown.edu or 202-687-5536
Midnight Mug
Lauinger Library Spring 2011
Every Wednesday 1:15-2:00pm (except April 6)
Greek Cafe Coversation Group (GCCG)
Students interested in participating please contact:
Professor Ismini Lamb at lambi@georgetown.edu
October 12, 2010, 7pm, ICC Auditorium
"The Battle Itself"
Peter Krentz (Davidson College)
90 Minute Lecture and Q&A
Peter Krentz is W.R. Grey Professor of Classics and History, Davidson College, where he has taught Greek and Roman History since 1979. His book, The Battle of Marathon, was published in July 2010 by Yale University Press.
Click here to view the flyer.
Marathon2500
People around the world will get a chance to participate in the celebration of the battle of Marathon, thanks to a cultural campaign initiated by the Reading Odyssey, a New York not-for-profit. The Reading Odyssey and Marathon2500 chairman Paul Cartledge of New York Univesity and of Cambridge University will recruit the world's best Hellenic scholars and sports historians to deliver eight lectures on the cultural, intellectual and athletic legacy of the Battle of Marathon. The talks will be given before live audiences, webcast online and archived for viewing or listening on demand. Lectures will begin in September 2010 and run through June 2011. To multiply their impact, the Reading Odyssey will work with thousands of universities, colleges, high schools, museums and sports organizations to create satellite listening centers.
Dear Friends of the Hellenic Culture,
We have an opportunity for public service, fun and for students especially, a break from finals! The Greek Embassy is asking for volunteers to help with welcoming guests, handing out materials and answering questions about Greece on Saturday, May 8, 2010, for any length of time between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information please contact Dr. Kosmidou at zkosmidou@greekculture.us or Prof. Lamb at lambi@georgetown.edu. Whether attending or volunteering, it will be a great experience! Participants can take a break from their work while enjoying European cuisine, history and culture, as well as some special perks, like small gifts! Here is what the Greek Embassy has on tap for the day and below that the EU description of the event:
Embassy of Greece: Spotlight on the island of Chios! May 10-14.
Experience Chios' culture, history, ecological treasures, unique architecture, tradition of shipping and its native product of "mastic". Attend films, exhibitions and presentations. Enjoy cooking classes and gourmet cuisine tasting! For schedule of events please visit:www.greekembassy.org and www.eurunion.org/EUinUS
Saturday, May 8, 2010. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Shortcut to Europe: European Union Embassies' Open House. The Embassies of the European Union and the Delegation of the European Commission to the United States will open their doors to the public, offering a rare look at the diverse EU cultures. The event kicks off Europe Week, which continues through May 16.
Life and Art in the Byzantine Empire
Dumbarton Oaks Byzantine Collection: speacial visit and discussin, in Greek
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Very limited space. For reservations (required) or information please contact:
Prof. Lamb at lambi@georgetown.edu or 202-687-5536
March 4, 2010
Anastenaria: A Religious Ritual of Fire Dancing in Northern Greece
Dr. Antonios Marmarinos Embassy of Greece
Thursday 3-5pm, ICC Room 141
(The Center for Contemporary Arab Studies Boardroom; please enter through room 241)
*Reception to follow
Please RSVP to: lambi@georgetown.edu
February 10, 2010 (begining date)
Midnight Mug, Lauinger Library
Wednesaday 1:30-2:30pm
Biweekly Modern Greek Language and Culture Roundtable Disscussion
Students interested in participating please contact Professor Lamb
at lambi@gerogetown.edu
December 5, 2009
Hellenic Association's Annual "Big Fat Greek Dinner"
ICC Galleria 7pm
Tickets: $12 -will go on sale in Red Square, Nov. 30- Dec. 4, and can also be bought at the door. Dinner and entertainment included. Bring friends, family, Greeks and non-Greeks alike!
November 3, 2009
Visit of His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at Georgetown University
Gaston Hall 12:00pm
Another opportunity to serve during this historic visit is by accompanying the Patriarch and his entourage as he visits Embassies, the Brookings Institution, the Vice President's Residence at the Naval Observatory, Congress and the State Dept. The time of his visit is November 3-6. For more information please contact Eleni Fischer at eaf45@georgetown.edu.
*Students are invited to serve as ushers during the event if they wish. For more information please contact Tony Kouroulakis aik4@georgetown.edu.
September 23, 2009 (begining date)
Midnight Mug, Lauinger Library
Wednesaday 11:00am-12:00pm
Biweekly Modern Greek Language and Culture Roundtable Disscussion
Students interested in participating please contact Professor Lamb
at lambi@gerogetown.edu
September 30, 2009
"Prospects for a Cyprus Settlement and Reunification"
6pm, McShain Lounge
Ambassador or the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Andreas Kakouris
Followed by Q and A period.
Light refreshments will be served.
Sponsored by the Georgetown Hellenic Association and Co-sponsored by the Lecture Fund and the International Relations Club of Georgetown
RSVP to Katherine Relle, k8eeee@aol.com, by September 24th if you plan on attending.
May 2009
European Week Literary Event - TBA
February 12, 2009
(begining date)
Biweekly greek Conversation Roundtable Sessions
Midnight Mug
Thursdays at 11:30am
January 22, 2009
(begining date)
Biweekly Greek Movies/Documentaries
ICC Room 227
December 2008
Annual Big Fat Greek Dinner
Leavy Center
6-10pm
October 7-15, 2008:
Georgetown Travel Society features educational cruise "Island Life"
June 5, 2008:
Founder and Director of Georgetown's Modern Greek Language Program, Dr. James E. Alatais, receives first Capitol 2008 Award for Promoting Hellenic Language and Culture, at US Capito
May 16, 2008:
Graduation reception in Gervase honors the graduating seniors of the Program
Resources
GU Hellenic Association: http://www12.georgetown.edu/students/organizations/hellenic/
The Society for the Preservation of the Greek Heritage: http://spghworld.org/about.htm
The Hellenic Foundation for Culture: http://www.hfc.gr
Center for Hellenic Studies, Harvard University: http://chs.harvard.edu/chs/chs_home
American Hellenic Institute: http://www.ahiworld.com/
Study Abroad in Greece Program Directory: http://www.studyabroaddirectory.com/Greece.cfm
The Athens Center: http://www.athenscentre.gr/
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki: http://www.auth.gr/home/index_en.html
University of Crete: http://www.uoc.gr/
University of Patras: http://www.upatras.gr/index/index/lang/en
Embassy of Greece: http://www.greekembassy.org/Embassy/content/en/Root.aspx
The Hellenic Society Prometheas: http://www.prometheas.org
Greek National Tourism Organization: http://www.gnto.gr/