2013 Hermes Expo Hosted Panel On Greek Language & Culture”
By Catherine Tsounis
Important topics concerning the growth of Modern Greek language programs were debated at the Prometheus Greek Teachers Association and Federation of Hellenic-American Educators workshop on Saturday, April 13th, at the Trump Taj Mahal Hotel and Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The decline in the enrollment of students in Greek schools in North America’s Hellenic communities were discussed. Ways to overcome this problem were presented in the workshop. It was suggested that an establishment of Hellenic Studies programs within North American universities should be established to prepare future instructors of the Greek language and culture.
DR. KOSTOPOULOS TO RECEIVE DISTINGUISHED AWARD
By Dimitri G. Soultogiannis
Special to the Hellenic News of America
New York, NY---A prominent Greek-American Dr. Dimitrios Kostopoulos will receive the distinguished Humanitarian Award from the BNAI ZION Foundation during the institution’s Tribute Dinner that’s expected to take place on Thursday May 9th, 2013 at the BNAI ZION House.
SUCCESS at The “Taste of Greece” Kick Off Event of the 22nd Hermes Expo
By Catherine Tsounis
“Greece along with the United States can face major economic problems and the 2013 economic conflict decisively,” said Panagiotis V. Panagiotopoulos, Vice President of Panagiotopoulos Bricks and Roof Tiles Factory S.A. "We fought together in the First and Second World Wars. We were winners. We will win in 2013. The United States and Greece are united in their common goals as one global community.” These exchange of ideas were expressed at the at the “Taste of Greece” kick off social of the 22nd Hermes Expo International at the Press & Communications Office, Permanent Mission of Greece to the UN, 305 East 47th Street, 2nd Fl, New York, NY.
