“First was the Golden Age. Then rectitude spontaneous in the heart prevailed, and faith. Avengers were not seen, for laws unframed were all unknown and needless. Punishment and fear of penalties existed not. No harsh decrees were fixed on brazen plates. No suppliant multitude the countenance of Justice feared, averting, for they dwelt without a judge in peace.” Read more
The American Excavations at Kenchreai, directed by Professor Joseph L. Rife (Vanderbilt University) and co-directed by Professor Jorge Bravo (University of Maryland), with the support of the Center for Hellenic Studies and Sunoikisis, announces the 2017 Archaeological Field School at Kenchreai. This four-week summer program introduces students to the archaeology, history, and culture of Greece through participation in a field school and accompanying seminars and… Read more
Don’t miss the chance to apply for the two CHS research fellowships to Greek Universities’ junior faculty members (Adjunct Lecturers, Lecturers or Assistant Professors) in order to join the Harvard Summer Program in Greece. The application deadline is February 9, 2017. The fellowships aim to attract applicants with an academic background strongly related to the disciplines of Humanities and/or Social Sciences. CHS gives preference to those whose application and… Read more
When Hour 25 opened its doors in 2013, it was envisioned as a community-driven companion project to “The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours,” the edX/HarvardX MOOC directed by Gregory Nagy, which is also known as HeroesX. The idea was that Hour 25 would allow participants to go beyond the 24 Hours of HeroesX by providing a friendly, safe, and stimulating environment for… Read more
Για 12η χρονιά, το Κέντρο Ελληνικών Σπουδών οργανώνει το Πρόγραμμα Θερινών Πρακτικών Ασκήσεων, CHS Summer Internship Program. Το πρόγραμμα θα λάβει χώρα στο Ναύπλιο από την Τετάρτη 31 Μαΐου έως την Τετάρτη 5 Ιουλίου 2017. Αυτή την περίοδο και μέχρι τις 8 Φεβρουαρίου, οι ενδιαφερόμενοι φοιτητές των συνεργαζόμενων τμημάτων καταθέτουν… Read more
Registration is now open for the latest session of “The Ancient Greek Hero,” a groundbreaking open, online project from HarvardX that uses Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) technology to introduce participants to the literature and heroes of ancient Greece. The project is directed by Gregory Nagy, Francis Jones Professor of Classical Greek Literature and Professor of Comparative Literature at Harvard University. Based upon one of Harvard… Read more
Πρόσκληση Εκδήλωσης Ενδιαφέροντος Συντονιστής: Στρατής Χαβιαράς Προθεσμία υποβολής αιτήσεων: Παρασκευή, 10 Μαρτίου, 2017 “Αν δεν έχει ήδη συμβεί δεν θα συμβεί ποτέ, εκτός κι αν το γράψεις”.–Σ. Χαβιαράς For the English announcement of this call for applications, visit the CHS GR dedicated webpage. Περιγραφή Το εργαστήριο της Τέχνης του Πεζού Λόγου για προχωρημένους απευθύνεται σε νέους συγγραφείς που έχουν ήδη ολοκληρώσει ικανοποιητικά εργασία σε μικρή φόρμα… Read more
Please join us on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., in Thessaloniki for the following lecture: “Disintegration and Reintegration of Society in Archaic Greek Poetry” Lecturer: Gregory Nagy, Francis Jones Professor of Classical Greek Literature and Professor of Comparative Literature, Department of the Classics, Harvard University & Director, Center for Hellenic Studies (Washington, D.C.), Harvard University Respondent: Keith Stone, Postdoctoral Fellow in Comparative Study of Ancient Texts,… Read more
We recently had the opportunity to connect with Maria Zoie Lafis, Administrative Director of the Center for Hellenic Studies. Ms. Lafis shares insights on the work she does at the Center for Hellenic Studies as well as her work as an artist. The CHS, in its continued commitment to scholarly research, is identifying opportunities to support artistic expression and performance. CHS: The Center has recently… Read more
We recently had the opportunity to connect with Maria Zoie Lafis, Administrative Director of the Center for Hellenic Studies. Ms. Lafis shares insights on the work she does at the Center for Hellenic Studies as well as her work as an artist. The CHS, in its continued commitment to scholarly research, is identifying opportunities to support artistic expression and performance. CHS: The Center has recently published the online version… Read more
