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ACHILLES IN IRAQ: WAR AND PEACE IN ANCIENT GREECE AND TODAY

As a journalist for Antenna TV, I reported on the “Achilles in Iraq” conference held at the University of Missouri-St. Louis in April 2004. All photographs included in this article were taken by me during the event. 
— Nancy Biska

Press Release: Greek Ambassador Mr. George Savvaides opens Conference on Greece’s contribution to understanding war
The Greek Ambassador to the US, Mr. George Savvaides, opened an unusual conference at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.  The conference was called “Achilles in Iraq” and its purpose was to provide a new perspective of current events in Iraq, as well as the Vietnam war, through the eyes of the Greeks.   The results were stunning.
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ATHENIAN ACADEMY: THE GARDEN NURSERY OF TOMMOROW’S PHILHELLENES

By Nancy Biska, Translation by Nina Gatzoulis, Published on Hellenic Communication Service LLC
The first American public school where the Greek language is taught systematically has become reality!
The “Athenian Academy,” operating in Florida, has completed a year of successful academic work. It is the omogeneia’s reward for so many efforts for the perpetuation of our culture. It also embodies our hopes for preserving the Greek language worldwide.
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Nancy Biska hosts open forum in Boston: Means of Preserving and Strengthening Hellenism

The SAE Youth of Boston is honored to announce that Ms. Nancy Biska has accepted their invitation to host the upcoming Open Forum in Boston.
The event, which is supported by the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England, and the Hellenic Students’ Association of MIT, will take place on Wednesday March 15th 2000 at 6:00 pm at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) room number 120, located in Building 6 (Room 6-120).
The theme of the forum will be: Means of Preserving and Strengthening Hellenism . This event is an opportunity for Hellenes of all ages to openly discuss issues and ideas concerning Hellenes abroad. The direct participation of the youth, along with the presence of distinguished guests will aid in the strengthening of the communication bridges between the two age groups. The forum will be covered by Antenna Satellite TV and will be broadcasted on a future show by Ms. Biska

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