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We are in the pleasant position to welcome you on November 12-14, 2010 at the NHSA Convention
Fall 2010 with student representatives from over 25 participating Hellenic Student Associations from
universities located all over the US. The fact of this large participation is not significant by itself. It is
along with the Convention agenda’s and NHSA’s programming that make such a gathering essential
to our Hellenic Student community.
The NHSA is proud of its rapid growth and advancement in membership, programs offered,
stability, and continuity during almost two years in existence from our founding in Spring of 2009, a
fact we hope will be evident in this convention’s events, itinerary, and participation.
Thus, we would like to describe to you what this convention will entail, what it means to us, the activ-
ity it triggers for the Hellenic Youth communities around the US, our peers in Greece, and most im-
portantly what plans our Board and committees will be implementing during the
remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year. In this booklet you may find our Honored Guest Speak-
ers’ topics and backgrounds, the Convention Schedule, the newly established Student Exchange Pro-
gram Participation information, Board Members, Member Universities, and last but not least our loyal
supporters and sponsors.
This convention’s highlight is the lecture series and professional mentorship fair. Our goal is to edu-
cate our members, peers, and communities by bringing knowledgeable and respected members of our
national Greek-American community to speak to us on matters of importance to Greek-Americans
and Greeks. We are featuring a series of lectures on the Greek economic crisis and its roles in the
European Union, the issues of human rights and the Greek minority in Turkey, the advancement and
education of children of Greek immigrants, and environmental issues both world-wide and in Greece.
We officially represent 40 universities at this point and we continually keep growing in numbers.
However, we are even more proud of growing internally, keeping always in mind the NHSA scope
and principles as defined in our Constitution (find it on the NHSA Welcome website Page). We have
created a valuable network for the NHSA Members and our supporters, and we run projects and hold
events at the local and the national level in our Universities.
Foremost, we make any member of this National Hellenic Student Association feel confident that
there is an organization that is creating the circumstances and the opportunities for them to de-
velop themselves, at the same time they enrich the Hellenic spirit on campuses nationwide.
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PREVIOUS CONVENTIONS
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to develop a central body of representation for all Hellenic Student Associations
of America, which provides dynamic opportunities and promotes large-scale activities. We
serve as the premiere formal Association for all Hellenic Student Associations around the US.
We make it possible for any of our members to take advantage of the synergies created through
the broad network that our Association has already established and get involved in the national
level activities and programs.
Find sources to fund the NHSA, which enables the organization to be financially and
functionally autonomous and allows us to act independently toward the objectives and goals of
our mission.
Organize, as the umbrella association, a variety of events and workshops along with the local
HSAs.
Entrepreneurship events that allow the students to get exposed to Hellenic corporations
and individuals in the US and in Greece and create potential for funding and product
development for new ideas.
Political Affairs events that keep the Members and their communities informed about
current political issues and play a role of raising awareness about the Hellenic issues in
the American Universities and in the US in general.
Networking events through the local HSAs.
Parties and dances for fundraising purposes and ..for fun!
Support Hellenic Studies in American Universities; Raise awareness about the importance of
the Greek Language (modern and ancient) and History in American Universities and signed
petitions over the cease of Hellenic Courses in Universities; Promote the “Study Abroad
Programs in Greece”.
Support and take organizational responsibility for Hellenic cultural ventures e.g. The Trojan
Women theatrical production across the U.S.A.
Aid individual Hellenic Associations in maintaining a standard for methods and procedures
internally and on the larger-scale university level.
Promote relations not only among the members of the Hellenic Student Associations, but also
with members of academic communities both Greek and non-Greek.
Create the basis for an Alumni Association that will help NHSA Members with business con-
tacts, current work conditions, and the Job Market in Greece and ensures continuous contact
with the Universities and the NHSA itself.
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GOALS for CONVENTION Fall „10
Implement Milestone Project: Greece Study Abroad- Exchange Program.
Present the options for and determine the hosts for the Spring 2011 Elec-
toral Convention
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Schedule of Events & Agenda
Events will be taking place at brand new facilities in the
Ohio State Student Union & Thompson Library
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Saturday, November 13, 2010 (continued)
Presentation of Proposals for next NHSA Convention Spring „11 11:00am- 1:00pm
Ohio State University Student Union Senate Chamber
Lunch sponsored by Brenen‟s Restaurant 1:00pm- 3:00pm
Conclusion and Farewells 3:00pm– 4:00pm
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Honored Guest Speakers
(Listed in Order of Appearance)
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Honored Guest Speakers
(continued)
Elena Panaritis
Topic: “Topic: “The Greek Economic Crisis in the larger EU
framework” (speaking live-stream interactively from Greece)
Basic Background on Speaker:
Right-hand Economic Advisor to Greek Prime Minister George
Papandreou in one of the most crucial periods in Europe’s and
specifically Greece’s Economic History
Has been working and continues to work with World Bank for almost
20 years and has become one of main economic advisors to World Bank
Adjunct Professor/Lecturer at Wharton School of Business and John
Hopkins University-SAIS
Elected Member of Greek Parliament
Published author of recent book, “Prosperity Unbound: Building Property Markets with Trust”, which is
used by World Bank as a formula for developing countries.
Alice Shukla
Topic: “The American role in Greek/Cypriot and Turkish Conflicts and
the conflicts‟ resulting Human Rights issues in Southeastern Europe”
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Honored Guest Speakers
(continued)
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Experience foreign culture
Gain experience in a
foreign environment
Make lasting
friendships
Study your major-
related courses
Where? GREECE!
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Milestone Project: Study Abroad– Exchange Program
The National Hellenic Student Association of America (NHSA) is pleased to announce and propose the
layout of our milestone project, the Greece Study Abroad Exchange Program. The main goal of this program will be
to provide students in the U.S. and in Greece with the opportunity to experience interesting and
challenging educational environments in either the United States or in Greece.
The NHSA has already directed several American students to participate in study abroad programs in Greece through
third party organizations that collect separate fees. Our goal is to act as facilitators in creating direct and efficient bilat-
eral agreements between universities in the U.S. and in Greece without the presence of a third party organization. Stu-
dents continuously express to us their eager interest to study both in Greece and in the U.S. for six month or year long
programs. Our project of facilitating the building of a student exchange network the likes of which exists in almost every
E.U. country except Greece as of right now, becomes a necessity.
NHSA aims to act as mediator and facilitate the employment of direct student exchange programs utilizing the
mutual mobility concept found in similar programs already in place for European Students that go to Greece. Most
Universities in the U.S have exchange programs with almost every country in Europe and generally follow a specific
model in the bilateral agreements between institutions. This model, currently a trend used in American universities, is
both financially and administratively efficient. Each student remains registered and pays their normal tuition/ fees to their
home institution, most likely maintaining all scholarships and financial aid throughout the program duration. Both
universities have a registered and paid position for an eligible student and a bilateral agreement is easily made between
the two universities to “switch students”, hence the student exchange for a temporary period of time. Since Greek
universities do not charge “home institution” tuition, this means that Greek students can study in the U.S. without being
required to pay any tuition fees.
We are already launching our initiative with the established Lifelong Learning Program/Erasmus in Athens
University of Economics and Business (AUEB). Our spirit and current objectives are to promote the
exchange of information, people, ideas, and educational experiences between Greece and EU member states. Our Vision
is to develop corresponding programs in collaboration with Universities all over the U.S. & Canada and create a leading
link of mutual understanding between Hellenic and American Educational Institutions. Under the scope of this Project,
the NHSA will:
Provide information on the feasibility and all requirements needed to be considered, before intra-university contact
Bring the two sides (Office of International Studies of American Universities and the Office of Exchange Programs &
the Deans in the Greek Universities) in touch and shape the bilateral agreements with them
Launch these programs and promote them in the individual Universities
Consult the students in shaping the Exchange Programs with compatible courses to the currently offered degrees
Last but not least, support and help participating students with their smooth adjustment to the new educational
environment and student life
Completely convinced about the necessity of this initiative, we are looking forward to putting forth all our efforts and
offering our valuable experience and passion to the establishment and implementation of this
milestone Study Abroad and Exchange Program between Greek and US Universities.
This is our Milestone Project for 2010-2011 and reflects the mission, the identity of our organization. This is why we
are asking for the highest level of emotional, financial and political support and your contribution to this initiative.
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STUDY ABROAD PROJECT LAUNCH:
Greece – U.S. Student Exchange
After extensive work and meetings with Greek and American universities and the ERASMUS program in Greece,
we are very pleased to present the official NHSA Study Abroad– Student Exchange Program: Greece-U.S. the
first-ever Student Exchange program to occur between Greek public
universities and American Universities.
1. Contact your university‟s Office of International Affairs or Study Abroad Program Office about your participa-
tion in a student exchange that is not currently officially offered at your home university.
2. Obtain all forms, requirements, deadlines and contact information from the office of
international affairs.
3. Send all information to nhsa@nhsaofamerica.org with subject title “NHSA study abroad request” and email in-
cluding all obtained information as well as your major, types of classes wishing to take in Greece, any specific
requirements you must have for your program of study.
4. NHSA will contact the Greek university and you will be sent a full curriculum of courses to choose from in Eng-
lish. (If your Greek language skills qualify and if you desire, you may
participate in courses in Greek) Syllabi may be provided to submit for course credit.
5. Complete submit full application to your university study abroad office before university‟s deadline which will
include:
All financial participation information (fees, continuation as registered student through payment of uni-
versity tuition)
Chosen courses to take at Greek university
Official Proof of Acceptance in Greek university and proof that transcripts will be sent (sent to you by
NHSA/Greek university)
6. NHSA will facilitate an agreement between your university contacts and the Greek university‟s contacts to work
out administrative aspects of an exchange.
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Individualized Study Abroad Program
“Custom to your academic needs”
Study in Greece what you want to study!
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NHSA Fall 2010 Convention
Sponsors
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Congratulations to the National Hellenic Student Association
on continued success in all their endeavors and for yet another
outstanding convention!
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heritage. Whether you’re first-, second-, third-, fourth-, or even fifth generation, we
want to hear how you feel about being (even a little bit) Greek. We are currently
interviewing and surveying students like you– including members of student groups
on more than 40 campuses across the country– who are sharing their vies and
opinions on everything from music and food, to parents and professions, in this
in-depth, national survey of Greek American/ Greek/ Hellenic students, sponsored by
the Next Generation Initiative, an independent educational foundation.
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AHEPA Athens Chapter # 24, Boston salutes all participants of the National Hellenic
Student Association Fall 2010 Convention!
AHEPA Athens Chapter # 24 has a rich history and a distinguished record of public ser-
vice and generous contributions to many charities. Primary among them are contributions
in support of Metropolis of Boston programs, the Hellenic Cardiac Fund, various pro-
grams in Greece, Cooley‟s Anemia, Shriner‟s Hospital and other charitable causes. Ath-
ens Chapter # 24 awards annual scholarships to high school graduates going on to college
and undergraduate students. Our members are judges, lawyers, engineers, professors,
contractors and entrepreneurs. Service to our country is of utmost importance to our
members, many of whom are veterans of WWII, as well as the Korean and Vietnam wars.
Athens Chapter # 24 hosted Stylianos Kyriakides during his stay in Boston when he won
the Boston Marathon in 1946.
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Powell Location
5 South Liberty Street
Powell, OH 43065
Phone: 888-3279
Columbus Location
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Patrons of NHSA through sponsorship and support
Aglaia Balta
Alexandra Yessiou
Anthie and Pantelis Zairis
Drake & Maria Behrakis
Elena Fotinatos
Elissaios Taiganidis
Evan L. Efstathiou
George Limbert
George Sourvanos
Ilias Adamantides
John Baglaneas
John Dimitrakakis
Leon Stavrou
Marios Fitros
Nikos Mouyiaris
Nora and Bill Presti
Stamatis N. Astra
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NHSA BOARD MEMBERS 2010-2011 Academic Year
Yiorgos Nikoletakis, Columbia University Eleni Christofa, UC Berkeley
nikoletakis@gmail.com eleni.christofa@gmail.com
gerasimos.houpis@gmail.com eirini.41@gmail.com
Evangelos Sfakianakis,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Jesus P. Kalergis, Boston University
Programs Director
Communications Director
esfaki@mit.edu
jesus.kalergis@gmail.com
Stavroula_Chrysanthopoulou@brown.edu
Recruitment Director
floropoulos.yianni@gmail.com
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Last but not least…
We thank all of our sponsors; organizations, societies and individuals that believe in the
mission that we serve and support us toward our vision that -we hope- is inspiring to
them.
We thank the members of our Advisory Board that is still growing with faculty and
people from the academia from different Universities
And of course the Hellenic Associations that apart from their organizational efforts,
contributed financially to the Convention.
Lastly, there have been a lot of people since our beginning that have contributed in
many ways to make this organization strong enough to make an impact on our
communities. We expect these people to participate even more in our efforts and new
members, supporters, and sponsors to find that supporting the NHSA means supporting
themselves and their communities.
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