WEEKLY EVENTS
Open Board Meetings - Thursdays, 9pm
Every Thursday we have an open board meeting at 9pm in the basement of WLH. We encourage you to come with ideas for this semester!
Greek Language Tables - Fridays, 12pm
Come join us for lunch at Calhoun on Fridays, anytime between 12pm and 1:30pm. It's a great opportunity for learners to practice speaking Greek and for natives to help students learn the Greek language.
SPECIAL EVENTS
SPRING 2010
April 30 - Cyprus Panel
The Yale Hellenic Society and the Yale Friends of Turkey invite you to:
"One Island, One Future? Prospects for Reconciliation in Cyprus"
A panel discussion with Alexander Downer, Special Adviser of the United Nations Secretary-General on Cyprus; Tozun Bahcheli, Political Science professor; Apostolos Zoupaniotis, journalist; and Keith Darden (moderator), Political Science professor.
Friday, April 30, 4.30 pm
Linsly-Chittenden Hall, Room 101 (LC 101), Yale University, 63 High Street, New Haven, Connecticut
The event is free and open to the public.
When: 4:30pm
Where: LC 101 (63 High St)
What: Cyprus Panel
April 23 - Lunch with Greek Consul, Aghi Baltas
Please join us tomorrow from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm for lunch with Aghi Baltas, the Consul General of Greece in the JE fellows lounge (located next to the JE dining hall). It will be a great opportunity to meet one of the most important Greek officials in the US.
Look forward to seeing you there.
When: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Where: JE Fellows Lounge
What: Lunch with Greek Consul, Aghi Baltas
April 13 - Master's Tea with chef Michael Psilakis followed by Greek Dinner in the Residential Colleges
In conjunction with Silliman College the Hellenic Society will be co-hosting a Master's Tea with famous Greek-American chef Michael Psilakis. That Evening Mr. Psilakis' Greek recipes will be served in all of the Residential College Dining Halls with a special dinner for Hellenic Society Members and Silliman students with the chef in the Silliman College dining hall.
Michael Psilakis went from being a waiter at TGI Fridays to an internationally acclaimed "rock star" chef. Growing up in Long Island, Psilakis didn't learn about cooking through culinary school but rather at the side of his Greek mother. One of his major goals is to put Greek food on the culinary map and so far he has been doing a very good job The young chef currently runs many highly successful restaurants in New York City including Anthos, one of only two Greek restaurants in the world to have a Michelin Star. Most recently he has come out with a new book "How to Roast a Lamb," appeared on the popular TV show "Iron Chef" and has cooked a special Greek meal at the White House for the Obamas' Greek Independence Day Reception. He frequently appears on The Food Network and last year he was deemed "Chef of the Year" by Esquire Magazine. He was also awarded Food & Wine's Best New Chef distinction, was named "Chef of the Year" by Bon Appetit and was nominated for A-List Chef by Bravo TV. His numerous restaurants have also won several awards.
When: 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Where: Silliman Master's House
What: Master's Tea with chef Michael Psilakis
When: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: Silliman Dining Hall
What: Greek Dinner for the Hellenic Society and Silliman Students
April 4 - Easter Celebration
CHURCH
On Saturday some members will attend local church services at St. Basil's Greek Orthodox Church (1 Tower Lane, New Haven CT 06516-1715). St. Basil's is a 15 minute walk from central campus.
For those who wish to attend Saint Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church in Orange the Hellenic Society has arranged a bus that will depart from Phelps Gate at 10:10 pm. Please come on time. The bus will leave church at 12:15 and will return to campus around 12:45 am.
AFTER CHURCH SATURDAY NIGHT/ SUNDAY EARLY MORNING CELEBRATION
After Church the Hellenic Society will be hosting a party at the newly opened Atlas Greek Restaurant at 21 Temple Street (across from Criterion Cinemas). Starting at 12:30 am there will be a $10 all you can eat Greek food Buffet and 2 for 1 drink specials. Bring your friends!
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Our traditional feast will be help from 11:30pm to 3:30pm in the courtyard of Ezra Stiles Residential College (enter behind Barnes & Nobles). Greek dancing, delicious food, great company, and two whole lambs on the spit! The even is free and open to everyone. Bring your friends!
When:
11:30am - 2:30pm
Where: Ezra Stiles Courtyard
What: Easter Celebration
February 28 - Cooking Workshop
This weekend the Hellenic Society will be hosting a home cooked Greek dinner at the Pierson kitchen. Sunday we'll start cooking at 2:30 with the intention of eating at about 6:00. If you're interested in learning how to cook, feel free to come by at 2:30 and Nikos will be happy to give lessons. Even if you can't make it, definitely come by at 6:00 to join us for dinner!
When: 2:30pm (6:00pm only for dinner)
Where: Pierson Kitchen
What: Greek Cooking Workshop / Dinner
January 20 - Dinner with Katy Romanou
Please join us for a dinner and discussion this Wednesday, January 20th with Dr.Katy Romanou at 5:30 in the Jonathan Edwards Fellow's Lounge. Jonathan Edwards college is located at 68 high street.
Katy Romanou teaches musicology at the University of Athens, the Greek Open University and the Athens Conservatory of Music. Her research focuses on recent Greek music history.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
When: 5:30pm
Where: Jonathan Edwards Fellow's Lounge
What: Dinner with Katy Romanou
January 17 - Vasilopita
Welcome back everyone and happy new year! Please come join us for our traditional cutting of the Vasilopita this Sunday, January 17th at 2pm in WLH. Bring your friends!
When: 2:00pm
Where: WLH 112
What: Cutting of Vasilopita
FALL 2009
November 12 - Screening of "300"
Please come join us this Thursday, October 12 for a screening of the movie "300" at 8pm in WLH room 208. Popcorn and soda will be served. Feel free to invite your friends.
When: 8:00pm
Where: WLH room 208
What: Screening of "300"
November 6 - Hellenic Society - LASO Mixer
This Friday 9pm-11pm we will be holding a mixer for undergraduates and graduate students with LASO (Latin American Student Organization) at 1022 Chapel Street (more details below). We look forward to seeing you there.
When: 9:00pm
Where: 1022 Chapel Street
What: Hellenic Society - Laso Mixer
You can see the poster here.
October 28 - "OCHI Day" - Dinner with Konstantina Maragkou
We would like to invite you to a dinner and informal discussion about Greece's role in the Second World War with Professor Konstantina Maragkou in honor of the October 28th celebration. The dinner will take place this Wednesday in the Trumbull College Fellow's Lounge at 5.30 pm.
The Fellow's Lounge can be accessed through the dining hall of Trumbull College (241 Elm Street).
Konstantina Maragkou is currently a Post-Doctoral Associate and Lecturer of Hellenic Studies at the Macmillan Center teaching courses in modern Greek and European history. Her research interests include twentieth century world history and modern Greek history with special emphasis on Greece's foreign relations in the post-WWII era. In Fall 2009 she is teaching "Greece in the 20th Century" and "History of European Integration;" in the spring she will be teaching "Cold War in Europe"
and "Occupied Europe during WWII."
When: 5:30pm
Where: Trumbull Fellow's Lounge
What: Dinner with Konstasntina Maragkou
October 15 - Dinner with Ali Hakan Altinay, world Fellow from Turkey
You are all invied to a dinner hosted by the Hellenic Society with Ali Hakan Altinay, a 2009 World Fellow from Turkey. The dinner will be held from 6pm to 7pm this Thursday, October 15th in the Trumbull Fellow's Lounge. If you are not on the Yale meal plan system you can pay for your dinner at the cashier at the entrance to the Trumbull dining hall. Please see below for more information on our guest Ali Hakan Altinay.
Ali Hakan Altinay (2009 World Fellow from Turkey)
Executive Director, Open Society Foundation
As director of Turkey’s Open Society Foundation since 2001, Altinay has encouraged Turkey’s evolution toward a more open society by focusing on European Union accession and the aspirations of the middle class. He helped found the Independent Commission on Turkey, a high-level body which contributed to the EU’s decision to open membership negotiations with Turkey, as well as several think tanks and advocacy groups dedicated to reform agendas in the social, educational, and judicial spheres. Previously, Altinay served as regional director for both the International Research & Exchanges Board and Pathfinder International. He is widely published in the Turkish and International press.
When: 6:00pm
Where: Trumbull Fellow's Lounge
What: Dinner with World Fellow from Turkey
October 13 - Achilles' Liarmakopoulos Trombone Recital
“Come and join an evening of adventurous and beautiful trombone music.
I will be collaborating with pianist Amy Yang, Ian Rosenbaum, the Yale chamber orchestra and the Atticus Brass quintet!
An exciting evening with new works for trombone by Stephen Feigenbaum, Minas Alexiadis, Elizabeth Raum, John Ellis, and the World Premiere of the first hip-hop brass quintet in history by Joowan Kim!!!” - Achilles Liarmakopoulos
When: 8:00pm
Where: Sprague Hall (470 College St)
What: Master’s Degree Recital (by Achilles Liarmakopoulos)
October 4 - Greek Elections!
As general elections are taking place in Greece this Sunday October 4th, we would like to invite you to a gathering at 11.30 am on Sunday in WLH Room 207 (100 Wall Street) to watch the exit polls and first election results live from Greek television. Snacks and beverages will be served.
When: 11:30am
Where: WLH 207 (100 Wall Street)
What: Greek Elections
September 25 - Welcome Event
On Friday, September 25th new Hellenic Society members will have the opportunity to meet old members as we all enjoy Greek food and music. Further details will be forthcoming.
When: 8pm
Where: 8 Hughes Place in Wooster Square
What: Welcome Event
September 19 - Eurobasket Semifinals
After a dramatic game against Turkey decided in overtime, Greece has advanced to the Eurobasket semifinals! Join us to watch the Greece vs.
Spain semifinal!
When: 12:30pm
Where: Davies Auditorium
What: Eurobasket Semifinals
September 18 - Eurobasket Quarterfinals
Greece vs. Turkey, don't miss it! Food and beverages will be served.
When: 12:30pm
Where: 5th floor, Watson Lab
What: Eurobasket Quarterfinals
September 17 to 20 - Cultural Fair
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church is hosting a cultural fair this weekend including a Greek Market with imports, books and icons a Greek Coffee Shop with Greek food and beverages and a Silent Auction. For more information call (203)777-8294.
www.stbasil.ct.goarch.org
When: Th-Sat: 10am - 6pm, Sun: 12pm - 3pm
Where: St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church - 1 Tower Lane, New Haven, CT
What: Cultural Fair
August 30 - Extracurricular Bazaar
To find out more information about the Hellenic Society please visit our table at the Extracurricular Bazaar!
When: 12:00 - 3:00pm
Where: Beinecke Plaza
What: Extracurricular Bazaar
SPRING 2009
April 30 - A Night of Poetry and Music
This Thursday, the Hellenic Society cordially invites you to a night of poetry
and music. Yale undergraduate and graduate students will read and discuss
pieces of their favorite Greek poets.
The night will have two special guests:
Achilleas Liarmakopoulos, of the School of Music, will play for us in the piano and the trombone.
Elisa Gonzalez '11, poet and finalist of the 2009 Glascock Poetry Competition, will recite to us some of her poems, among them the highly acclaimed "Greek Men".
Come and recite your favorite poems, even poems you have written
yourselves!
We hope you can make it to this very special event! See you all this Thursday.
When: 7:30pm
Where: Saybrook Atheneum Room
What: A magical night of poetry and music
April 26 - HESO vs LASO Soccer Game!
THIS Monday, at 4pm, the Hellenic Society Spartans will take on the "LASitos" of
LASO (Latin American Students Association).
The game will be 7on7, and consist of two 30 mins. halves. Each team has
unlimited substitutions. We are looking for players and fans. We will be
meeting at PWG at 3:25pm on Monday, and we'll take the 3:30 bus to the IM
fields. Fans are welcome (actually encouraged) to follow!
April 19 - EASTER Celebration
Celebreate Easter with the Hellenic Society! Greek dancing, delicious food, great company, and a whole lamb on the spit!
Sunday, April 19
11:30am - 2:30pm
Ezra Stiles Courtyard
Bring your friends!
March 27 - LUMINA - ISO Cultural Show
It's the Hellenic Society's tradition to participate every year in ISO's cultural show, this year known as LUMINA (formerly called Kaleidoscope). There will be many performances (dancing, acting, etc) from a variety of groups. Come enjoy the show and clap with the Greeks while they are doing their tricks!
