:: Touch Base | VOL 07 / Jan-Feb 2013 ::

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VOL 07 | Jan - Feb 2013

Coming Up

Not to be missed

Mark Mazower - well known author, professor of history at Columbia University and commentator on current affairs for the Financial Times, The Guardian and other newspapers- always draws large crowds due to the interesting topics of his lectures and his original viewpoint. His subject as this year's Kimon Friar lecturer is bound to have the same appeal: "A New Age of Extremes? Historical Reflections on the Politics of the Present Crisis". February 12, 7 pm, JSB Library Upper Level.

Media Expert lectures at ACG

William Grueskin, Dean of Columbia School of Journalism and former managing editor of the Wall Street Journal Online, will be visiting Greece to give a series of lectures for media students and professional journalists and ACG is part of his schedule. Τhe high profile media expert will be discussing: "Journalism in a new media age" on January 15.

PIERCE Alumnae Bazaar

Charity has always been an integral part of PIERCE's identity and the Annual Bazaar, a tradition dating back to the late 19th century, was one of its most prominent manifestations. Now it is being revived to support the ACG Scholarship Fund and will launch the Open House on April 13. Alumnae are urged to volunteer their time, energy and resources to make this event as important as it used to be!

Zumba for a Good Cause

Join in the latest fitness craze to support "The Smile of the Child" ("Το χαμόγελο του παιδιού") and the ACG Scholarship Fund. Τhe Zumbathon charity event will take place on Sunday, January 27, from 4 to 7 pm in DEREE's gym. Entrance fee: 10 Euro.

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Anonymous Donor Establishes Endowed Scholarship for PIERCE Students

An anonymous friend of PIERCE College has established an endowed scholarship that will both provide permanent support for students and help fulfill the goal set by ACG Trustees to dramatically increase the amount of aid available to students.

Your number is coming up

PIERCE Class of 1973, Monday Jan 21, 5 pm, PIERCE Faculty Lounge
PIERCE Class of 1983, Wednesday Apr 24, 8 pm, PIERCE Theater
PIERCE Class of 1993, Wednesday May 15, 8 pm, PIERCE Theater

Were you there?

Reunions
PIERCE Class of 1992 Reunion, November 7, 2012
DEREE, Classes of 1996,1997,1998 Reunion, November 16, 2012
PIERCE Class of 1962 Reunion, December 5, 2012
More Events
Environment & Society Day, PIERCE, December 8, 2012

News @ ACG

Let's Stick Together!
In the short time that the DEREE Alumni page in Linkedin has introduced a special space for job openings (under "Discussions"), it has proven valuable for alumni seeking a job and for companies seeking capable employees. We are expecting even more postings!

A Great Opportunity
DEREE & PIERCE alumni with a post graduate degree are eligible candidates for 10 six-month placements in various companies in Luxembourg offered by the Bodossaki Foundation under the patronage of the Embassy of Luxemburg in Athens. Application files should be submitted no later than January 15, so, if interested, read more about the conditions, selection criteria and process.

Business Leaders visit DEREE	Τhe heads of six international companies, which employ thousands of people in Greece, visited DEREE to explore developing partnerships with the International Internship and Study Abroad Program which was launched in 2011 in cooperation with the Libra Group.
Dozens of DEREE students have already benefited from the program which is now expanding as more international companies are signing on. Read more about the executives' visit and their meeting with Dr. David G.Horner, President of ACG, George Triantaris, Vice President for Development, and other ACG executives.

AIESEC @ ACG
AIESEC, the biggest student-run organization in the world, now has an office at DEREE, located in the new Student Life Center, thus making it even easier for young alumni and students to take advantage of all it has to offer through its Global Community Development Program. For more info about AIESEC visit www.aiesec.org or contact the office directly at 210-6009800, ext.1602.

Newly Elected
Congrats to the members of the newly elected PIERCE Parents' Association Board: Christos Vergos, Chairman, Olga Pavlidou-Koutroubi D'86, Vice-Chairman, Markella Karagiorga P'78 D'83, Treasurer, Alexandra Stavropoulou-Theodoropoulou, Secretary, Maria Katsouli-Hondrogianni P'81, Member, Evi Kourouvani, Member and Vasso Skopa, Member.

Α Home away from Home
In recent years ΑCG has placed a special emphasis on study abroad programs welcoming foreign students to its campuses and supporting ACG students to acquire valuable academic and cultural experiences from a semester abroad. Learn more.

New Challenges
ACG hosted this year's Interactive Marketing Conference, organized by IAB Greece.Τhe topic was "Digital Bonding: When Brands Turn into 'Bonds'" and the discussion focused on how businesses and brands adapt to the rapidly changing reality and redraw the advertising map. Marketing and media specialists addressed complex issues providing food for thought to the audience comprised mainly of marketers, advertisers, media people and students.

Field Trip
The members of IBEA (International Business and European Affairs) Society visited the TITAN plant and learned about the cement company's presence in Greece and abroad. The students had the opportunity to meet with DEREE alumni who now work at TITAN and offered their time and expertise: Anna Mamalaki, Group Organisational Development Senior Manager, Natassa Matzaridi, Organizational Development Specialist, and Pavlos Paschopoulos, Trading & Business Development Manager.

Special Prices for Alumni
		Discounts ranging from 15% to 50% are offered to alumni who want to sign up for ACG's Fitness Programs and a 10% discount is offered to all alumni who would like their children to participate in the Sports Academy programs. Read more.

What is e2?
It is quite common for ACG students to pursue a Greek University degree while studying at DEREE, as experience has shown that parallel studies offer the best of both worlds, broadening academic horizons and offering more career opportunities. For more information on the programs that make parallel studies possible visit here.

Tangible Support
Students in need of financial aid have always found considerable support from DEREE. Today, sensitive to the difficult financial situation of Greek households, the College has made a commitment to increase student assistance. Read more about available grants, scholarships and work study programs.

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