Jean Yang: There is a town of 150,000 inhabitants where, for years, residents have periodically been advised to boil their tap water. And for a week last summer, there was no reliable water service. It’s not in a developing country. It’s here in the United States. Jackson, Mississippi. Although extreme, this is not an isolated case.Last year, drinking water was found to be contaminated in parts of New York City, Baltimore and the state of Hawaii. Of course, Flint, Michigan, is still dealing with the effects of its lead contamination.Why do so many cities have drinking water problems? Shannon Marquez…
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It will be a summer like no other for 40 students of Greek origin. After 14 successful years, followed by a brief pause due to the pandemic, the Pan-Messinian Federation of the United States and Canada and the University of the Peloponnese are organizing the 2023 Summer School of Greek Language and Culture in the beautiful city of Kalamata. This four-week program (July 9-August 4) includes lessons in Greek language, culture and history, as well as educational tours of ancient Olympia, Mycenae, Nestor’s Palace, the Theater of Epidaurus (to watch a play), Ancient Messina, the Acropolis Archaeological Museum, the Kalamata…
March 14, 2012Updated January 20, 2016Greece’s historical and cultural legacy continues to resonate throughout the modern Western world – in its literature, art, philosophy and politics. Located on the southernmost tip of the Balkan Peninsula, Greece combines the mainland’s towering mountains with more than 1,400 islands, the largest of which is Crete.After World War II, Greece experienced rapid economic and social changes, with tourism and shipping becoming major contributors to the economy.The global financial crisis of the late 2000s hit Greece particularly hard, as the legacy of high public spending and widespread tax evasion, combined with the credit crunch and…
EY announces that 20 female founders in the United States and Canada have been selected for the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ North America 2022 class, including 9 Canadian entrepreneurs. This year’s women winners will be officially recognized at the EY competition Strategic Growth Forum® (SGF) in November. Canadian entrepreneurs include: Yvonne Chan, Health Health CircleToronto, Ontario Margaret Coons, Nuts for cheese™London, Ontario Karen Danudjaja, Blume Supply Inc.Vancouver, British Columbia Léna Koké, Axess LawToronto, Ontario Dr. Dina KulikKidcrew™Toronto, Ontario Bobbie Racette, Virtual GurusCalgary, Alberta Ainsley Rose and Hannah Todd, London Bodywear Inc.Vancouver, British Columbia Joanne Sallay, On-call teachersToronto, Ontario “The economic…
Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum Dimitris Kairidis met with Ukrainian Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers Oleh Nemchinov on Friday, ANA reports.The Greek minister was briefed on the situation in Ukraine and, after expressing Greece’s support for the struggle of the Ukrainian people, he presented in detail the policy of the Greek government regarding the temporary protection of Ukrainian citizens currently in Greece.The total number of Ukrainians registered under temporary protection is 27,000, but the total number of Ukrainians in Greece is much higher. 4,500 Ukrainians of all ages participated in the Ministry of Migration and Asylum’s “HELIOS” integration…
Courtesy of the Hellenic Student Association Pashalis Pascal Galbadis and Lily Faille present the HSA at the Suffolk Spring Club Show. A new club at Suffolk University was recently established for Greek students and students of Greek heritage on campus. The Hellenic Student Association was established this spring by several Greek-American students to celebrate and honor their heritage, customs and traditions, as well as to share Greek history, culture and current events with other students in the campus. Pashalis “Pascal” Galbadis, a freshman at Suffolk University, founded the club because he believed the need for a Greek club on campus…
On Oct. 1, Ohio State University dedicated the new National Panhellenic Council Inc. (NPHC) Plaza, with monuments representing the council’s nine black Greek-letter fraternities and sororities – also known as of Nine Divines. The place is located on the southern oval of Columbus, Ohio Campus by the historic Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center, 154 West 12th Avenue.The adverse conditions in which black people lived inspired the founders of the Divine Nine to create organizations whose impact would be felt both on college campuses and in the broader community. Ohio State’s first chapter of NPHC (Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity)…
Environment | Review: Area Stage Co.’s version of the classic musical “Oliver!” » is glorious It’s unlikely you’ve seen an “Oliver!” like the one imagined by Area Stage. The company’s artistic director, Giancarlo Rodaz, has attracted attention with his immersive productions of “Annie,” Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Little Mermaid.” But…
The Laboratory for the Study of Social Issues, Media and Education of the Department of Early Childhood Education of the School of Education of the University of Ioannina, the Maliotis Cultural Center of the Hellenic College and the Holy Cross School of Theology (HCHC) in Brookline, MA and the Order of AHEPA) are hosting the 10th International Summer School Greek Language, Culture and Media Program. The project is scheduled to take place in Boston from May 28 to June 2, 2024, at the Maliotis Cultural Center (located on the HCHC campus at 50 Goddard Avenue) in Brookline, MA. Also participating…
Updated on November 28, 2023 at 11:40 p.m. ISTEntrepreneurs who have used artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to succeed in their respective industries have dominated this year’s Forbes Under 30 list for North America. The business magazine claims that the 30 selected personalities represent 20 different sectors. Prominent names on this year’s list included Kendall Jenner, George Sivulka and many more.New York: The thirteenth annual Forbes 30 Under 30 North America list was released Tuesday. Forbes called it the “under-30 class of 2024” which included prominent names from model Kendall Jenner to rapper Alyssa “Latto” Stephens. Entrepreneurs who have used artificial…