NEWS

On January 21, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a journalist roundtable discussion entitled “Securing Cyberspace: A Discussion on the latest Threats and Solutions”.

On January 26, the Frick Collection will be hosting an SNF funded symposium entitled “El Greco Comes to America: The Discovery of a Modern Old Master”.

Recognizing the significant role of technology, both in providing effective educational services, as well as in the implementation of new learning methods, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) has implemented, from 2007 to date, a School Support Program, through which it has awarded grants totaling €2,848,300 to 309 public schools throughout Greece.

The National Herald has published a list of all time high influential Greek Americans.

On December 19th, the Academy of Athens, following a unanimous decision by the governing committee, honored the Stavros Niarchos Foundation with a Gold Distinction for its philanthropic work. The award was received on behalf of the Foundation by Mr. George Agouridis, board member.

The in-house magazine of Divani Collection Hotels features an extensive article on the SNFCC.

On December 17th , the Mobile Medical Units will visit the island of Folegandros to provide extensive medical services, free of charge, to the residents of the island, where they will remain until December 21st.

On November 18th, Chatham House inaugurated the Academy for Leadership in International Affairs. Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, formally launched the Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs.

On Wednesday, December 3, at 6:30 p.m., psychologist Valerie Purdie-Vaughns from Columbia University will discuss the nexus between brain science and narrowing racial and gender disparities in professional, health, and academic settings.