SAE U.S.A - World Council of Hellenes Abroad (SAE)

The American Hellenic Institute Foundation

in cooperation with

The World Council of Hellenes Abroad (S.A.E) U.S.A. Region

and co-sponsored by the

Hellenic American National Council
Foundation for Hellenic Studies
Pancretan Association of America
Greek America Magazine

Presents the

6th Annual Conference on
The Future of Hellenism in America

November 10, 2007
Hilton Chicago • Chicago, IL

Major Conference Benefactors:
John P. Calamos, Sr., Calamos Investments
Ted G. Spyropoulos, T.G.S. Petroleum

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Friday, November 9, 2007

6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Reception
Hosted by: Greek America Magazine
Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center
801 West Adams St., 4th Floor
"Greektown"
Chicago, IL

Saturday, November 10, 2007

CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN
John P. Calamos, Sr.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Calamos Investments

8:00 a.m.
Registration & Coffee

9:10 a.m.
Opening Keynote

Topic:
THE NOW AND FUTURE OF GREEK AMERICA

Keynote Speaker
Professor Dan Georgakas
Director, Greek American Studies Project, Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, Queens College-CUNY

Morning Session

9:30 a.m.

Session A:  The Future of Greek American Organizations

Moderator:
Nick Larigakis, Executive Director, American Hellenic Institute

1. Emmanuel E. Velivasakis, President, Hellenic American National Council
2. Ted G. Spyropoulos, President, Regional Coordinating Council, SAE USA

10:15 a.m. — Q & A

10:30 a.m.

Session B: The Importance of Being Active in the Political Process

Moderator:
Professor Van Coufoudakis, Rector Emeritus, University of Nicosia, Cyprus

1. Congressman Zach Space (D-OH), U.S. House of Representatives 
2. Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois State Treasurer
3. Endy Zemenides, Chairman, The Pericles Fellowship Foundation
4. The Role of the Greek American Community in Support for U.S. Relations with Greece and Cyprus and Why This is Important
   Gene Rossides, President, American Hellenic Institute

11:30 a.m. — Q & A

12:00 Noon — Luncheon

Luncheon Chairman:  Ted G. Spyropoulos 

Main Speaker:
Professor Charles Moskos, Professor of Sociology, Northwestern University

Topic:  The Changing Face of Greek Americans

Afternoon Session

1:30 p.m.

Session C: The Image of Hellenism: Hellenic Culture, Religious Identity, and the Media

1. The Challenges Facing the Greek Orthodox Church in America
   His Grace Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, Holy Metropolis of Chicago
2. The Importance of Promoting Greek Culture: The Role of the Greek American Community
   Ambassador Loucas Tsilas,  Executive Director, Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation (USA), Inc.
3. The Importance of the Greek American Print Media
   Gregory Pappas, Publisher, Greek America Magazine

2:45 p.m.

Session D:  Greek Education in America

Moderator:
Eleni Katsarou, Ph.D., College of Education, University of Illinois Chicago 

1. The Importance of Increasing Modern Greek Studies Programs and Expanding the Curriculum
   Vassiliki Rapti, Ph.D., The Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation Assistant Teaching Professor in Modern Greek Language and Literature, University of Missouri-St. Louis
2. Teaching Language Through Film and Other Cultural Forms
   Harry Karahalios,  Director, Chicago Greek Film Festival and Ph.D. Candidate, University of Notre Dame
3. Greek American Education and Greek American Identity:  Past, Present, and Future Projections
   Voula Sellountos, Head of Schools, Hellenic American Community School, Deerfield, IL 
4. Establishing Greek Charter Schools:  How do You Begin and Why They are Important to the Future of the Community
   Dr. Michael J. Bakalis, President & CEO, American Quality Schools

 3:45 p.m. — Q & A

 4:15 p.m.

Session E: A Perspective from Young Greek Americans

1. Maryanna Spyropoulos, Esq., Law Offices of Maryana Spyropoulos
2. Patricia Kakridas, Anchor, WANDTV NBC 17, Decatur, IL
3. Argeri Lagos, Law Student, Capital University, Columbus, OH

4:45 p.m. — Q & A  

5:00 p.m.

Round Table Discussion with Audience

Moderator: 
Professor Van Coufoudakis

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