Modern Greek Studies Foundation

The Modern Greek Studies Foundation exists to support the study of modern Greek literature, language and culture in academic settings and to present public programs reflecting and celebrating the importance and beauty of Hellenic culture. The Foundation is the sponsor of the San Francisco Greek Film Festival, now in its 20th year showcasing Greek and Cypriot filmmakers worldwide.

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Members of the Modern Greek Studies Foundation Board of Directors join Professor Pavlos Kavouras of the National and Kapodistrian University in Athens…
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Modern Greek Studies Foundation donates $1 million to create the Nikos Kazantzakis Visiting Scholar Program at the UC Berkeley Modern Greek and Hellenic Studies Program
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Signing ceremony to affirm the agreement between the Modern Greek Studies Foundation and the Modern Greek and Hellenic Studies Program at the University of California at Berkeley to establish the Nikos Kazantzakis Visiting Scholar Program.

Standing (from left): Consul General of Greece Socratis Sourvinos, Modern Greek Studies Foundation Board of Directors members: Peter Lagarias, Angelos Sakkis, Alekos Kokkinidis, Bill Ballas, Eftychia Kokkinidou, Kleon Skourtis, Maria Nicolacakis, Nick Stamatakis, Nick Tarlson, Yiannis Samaras, Dimitri Charalambous, John Tsingos. Seated: Professor Christine Philliou, Director of the Modern Greek and Hellenic Studies Program and Chris Kanios, President of the Board of the Modern Greek Studies Foundation.

Signing ceremony to affirm the agreement between the Modern Greek Studies Foundation and the Modern Greek and Hellenic Studies Program at the University of California at Berkeley to establish the Nikos Kazantzakis Visiting Scholar Program.

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