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In Nikos Mouyiaris’ Memory
Thank you Notes from Students
“…If I had to choose one thing that meant the most to me and stuck with me through this trip was the friendships that developed throughout our time in Greece. I went from being extremely shy and having very few conversations with anyone on day one of the trip to having 12 close friends I now consider family! The bond we created with each other will last far beyond the scope of our 10 days together in Greece. These friendships will last a life time because we all share amazing memories together of our time in Greece…
..Our trip to Greece has positively impacted my life by helping me get closer to my culture and learn to open up to more people..
..Nikos Mouyiaris’ name and memory will forever be associated with one of, if not, the best week of my life.”
B.Ch.
Through the generosity of St. John’s alumnus Nikos Mouyiaris (’68), the Department of Language and Literatures in St. John’s College and the Department of Management in the Tobin College of Business offered in May 2017 this cross-disciplinary program in Modern Greek and Hellenic Studies, with a focus on Greek language, culture and international management!
Our trip was organized by Aristotle Travel!
«Solidarity Without Borders» was organized by the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York Women’s Affairs Committee on March 20th 2016 at the Stathakion Cultural Center, Astoria, ΝΥ. The committee honored for their outstanding contributions to American Society, Greek American Community and Greece: Christodoulidou Florentia, MD, Reveka Papadopoulou, Journalist, Olga Alexakos, Broker, Vassiliki Alexopoulos, Educator, Poet, Argie Agelarakis, Painter, Professor, Johanna Baldwin, Writer, Producer.
Proceeds of this event benefited the “Mitera” Infant Center, Athens, Greece & The Breast Cancer Foundation Inc., Texas, USA
Entertainment: Yianni Papastefanou & Orchestra, Special Guest George Karatzas, Mistress of Ceremonies, Nancy Biska
In April 2006, I had the joy of moderating a vibrant symposium in New York, organized by the Hellenic Classical Charter School in Brooklyn and the Hellenic American National Council, on whose behalf I served. The day was filled with inspiring talks about the future of Greek-American charter schools, Greek language and culture in the U.S. I loved seeing leaders like Theodore Spyropoulos and George Kafkoulis ignite discussions that led to a new committee to support charter school growth. These photos capture the heart and energy of that special day. Images were taken by Maria Tolios.
In January 2004, I had the privilege of covering Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s historic five-day visit to Cuba for Antenna TV, traveling on a flight arranged by John Catsimatidis. The visit culminated in the consecration of the newly built St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Havana, a gift from President Fidel Castro, who personally presented the cathedral’s key to His All Holiness.
“All photographs © Nancy Biska 2004. Unauthorized reproduction or use is prohibited.”
