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11 JANUARY 2022How did ancient Greeks understand their world? An exhibit at London’s Science Museum explores
His body is withered and gnarled, eaten away over the millennia, but his face is smooth, full, and photographically sharp. The statue of Hermes recovered from the same shipwreck that yielded the Antikythera Mechanism is one of many striking objects from the ancient Hellenic world on display now at the Science Museum in London.11 JANUARY 2022Institute of International Education launches Hellenic Diaspora Academic Association to reinforce global ties created by SNF-supported fellowship
Designed to help develop long-term, mutually beneficial collaborations between universities in Greece and academics in countries including the United States and Canada, the Greek Diaspora Fellowship Program (GDFP) was launched in 2016 by the Institute of International Education (IIE) with support from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) and in collaboration with the Fulbright Foundation in Greece.05 JANUARY 2022Winter at the SNFCC
At the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), every day is an opportunity for discovery. Explore the paths of the Stavros Niarchos Park and details of the architectural landmark.21 DECEMBER 2021What does it take to be a leader? Andreas Dracopoulos and Alan Stoga discuss at event celebrating Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson prizewinners
The Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize honors leaders in any field and any location whose work is founded in universal values and global vision. But what does it take to be a leader like that today?21 DECEMBER 2021Murals at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNF) welcome teens with “nutty exuberance”
As a teenager, Melinda Beck spent time at the gloomy Mid-Manhattan Library, housed in a building that had once been the oldest department store in America—not a spaced designed with teens in mind. Four decades later, Beck, now a visual artist, helped transform that library into a vibrant public space that makes a special effort to welcome teenagers.17 DECEMBER 2021Museum of Fine Arts in Boston opens new Byzantine, Greek, and Roman galleries
16 DECEMBER 2021Andreas Dracopoulos made Honorary Battalion Chief of the NYC Fire Department
On Monday, December 6, Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Co-President Andreas Dracopoulos was sworn in as an Honorary Battalion Chief of the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY). The position of Honorary Battalion Chief is the highest civilian award granted by the FDNY, given in recognition of exceptional contributions an individual has made to the FDNY.16 DECEMBER 2021SNF Dialogues: History Will Show
SNF Dialogues closed 2021 with a discussion about the past and future of a society in transition globally.16 DECEMBER 2021A new movie platform in Greece, just for kids
Now, kids and teens in Greece and Cyprus have a streaming platform just for them with free short films and full-length features from world cinema. The digital platform launches on December 17, a free gift for the holidays and the whole year to come.
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