Anatolia School of Business Entrepreneurship Hub Established at ACT
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New Summer Program at ACT, p7 SPRING 2014 CTY Greece Anatolia’s CSR Efforts Trustees Initiate a Match Challenge Progresses Rapidly Continue to Help the Community to Expand the Kindergarten Page 2 Page 4 Page 6 Anatolia School of Business Entrepreneurship Hub Established at ACT Participants in the John & Mary Pappajohn Business Plan Competition promising new Entrepreneurship initiative ing is aimed at helping Greeks of all ages begin Along with the VentureGarden launch, the of- Aforms the basis for the Anatolia School of their journey towards entrepreneurship with ficial start of the Anatolia School of Business En- Business Entrepreneurship Hub, announced in the optimum foundation of knowledge and trepreneurship Hub began with a call for entries February 2014. As Greeks struggle to find their training. “VentureGarden is an initiative which to the John & Mary Pappajohn Business Plan way into a new economic paradigm, the Ameri- aims at helping people that are interested in Award, which has been a supported program can College of Thessaloniki has committed its achieving a successful entrepreneurial course in at ACT for many years. After a hiatus, the Award resources and knowhow towards the educa- a constructive way,” says Dr. Fanis Varvoglis ‘74, has returned with a vengeance, being open to tion and training of a new generation of busi- Chair of the Anatolia School of Business. “Entre- willing and aspiring entrepreneurs, with $5,000 ness leaders and pioneers to take the country preneurship is not just a way of earning a living; experience. In addition, the Anatolia School of granted to each of the 5 winning entries. Ap- forward. it is mainly a way of thinking. It paves the way Business has built a strong support network of plications for the contest totaled 139 – and in- The innovative new programs have the sup- for self-expression and creativity, while it greatly Mentors and Professionals in Greece and the cluded innovative ideas for businesses in twelve port of major donors and include cooperation contributes to the economy’s development and United States to facilitate the needs of all Ven- sectors of the Greek economy. Following a rig- with the ALBA Graduate Business School of the the improvement of society’s quality of life.” tureGarden participants. This support will be orous four -phase process including evaluation, American College of Greece. Through the in- The partnership with ALBA’s Graduate Busi- a catalyst for the growth of new relationships presentation, development and presentation valuable support of John Pappajohn and The ness School and the Hellenic Initiative is a and knowledge exchange, as they pursue their and final judging, the awards will be announced Hellenic Initiative, Anatolia School of Business, ground-breaking model for cooperation in the dreams of becoming a business with global op- in June of 2014. in cooperation with ALBA, has initiated Ven- Greek business community. VentureGarden en- portunities. “We are working at a feverish pace With these initiatives and more to come, Ana- tureGarden, the first comprehensive process for compasses a twelve-month hybrid academic to develop the program and support solutions tolia is set to play a leading role in the race to nurturing entrepreneurs. The program’s unique & experiential training period, with tailor-made for all those who wish to create new businesses transform the Greek economy, and bring the combination of training, support, and mentor- course plans to suit each individual’s goals and – even on a global scale!” country forward out of crisis. Alumni Supporting the School - Class Challenge natolia’s alumni have a long and proud ranking pupils, including those who excel in of the faculty, administration and especially Atradition of supporting the school’s objec- extra-curricular activities, have received sup- students for this significant contribution to a tives, and their generous assistance has often port crucial for them to continue their educa- very worthy cause. So far, the Classes of ’63, been a key factor in the realization of many tion through the Class Challenge. Generations ’65, ’66, ’71, ’72, ’79, ’80, ’87, ’88, ’90, ’91, ’93, goals and strategic objectives for the institu- of Anatolians, from 18 different Graduating ’94, ’99, ’01 and ’12 have set the standard for tion. With the economic woes of recent years Classes, have joined in the project, demonstrat- philanthropy at a new level, and look towards in mind, an exciting initiative has emerged to ing the loyalty they feel towards their school additional Classes joining with them in sub- assist the increasing number of students with through their participation in the fundraising stantially supporting the institution that has financial needs. A number of Anatolia’s top- efforts and, in turn, winning the deep gratitude provided them with so much. Page 1 • The Anatolian • Spring 2014 Anatolia College Institutional News President’s Club: Welcoming the New CTY Greece Progresses Rapidly Members ver a three month period – December Anatolia’s senior administration travelled to O2013 to February 2014 - more than Baltimore in the Fall of 2013 to formally pres- he annual Board of Trustees meet- 1500 students from all over Greece partici- ent the Center for Talented Youth in the city Ting on campus is a golden opportu- pated in talent identification testing in 12 where the program was born. Amidst warm nity to honor the new members of the different cities across the country - twice in wishes from the assembled crowd of aca- President’s Club. The President’s Club Athens and Thessaloniki - for the Center for demic and political guests, Johns Hopkins represents the Institution’s highest level Talented Youth (CTY) Greece at Anatolia Col- University CTY gave the stage to its newest of recognition and consists of a group of lege, with 12 public universities offering their partner – Anatolia College – to explain the supporters who take a leading role in the facilities. CTY Greece, funded by the Stavros highlights and importance of establishing future of Anatolia College, encouraging Niarchos Foundation, will run in partnership such a pioneering program in Greece and the Institution’s excellence in education with Johns Hopkins University. the Balkans. and providing financial resources to help the school achieve its mission. The new The Center’s outreach activities began at From the Presentation of CTY at Washington, DC. On March 18th, 2014 Anatolia College and members President Vlachos welcomed in the end of 2013, with an organized commu- Christos P. Panagopoulos, Ambassador of Greece to the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth 2013 include: nication and information campaign through- U.S.A.; Elaine Hansen, Executive Director of the Johns (CTY) held a reception at the Greek Embassy Steve Arigides ‘68, Tasos & Christina out Greece, to present the program and the Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY), Amalia Delicari, in Washington D.C. to introduce the new Ioannidis, Chris Kaskavelis ‘86, Kostis participation requirements. In collaboration Program Officer & Public Affairs Officer, Stavros Niarchos Center for Talented Youth Greece at Ana- Karatzas ‘02, Melathron Food Services, Foundation; and Dr. Panos Vlachos, President of Anatolia with Regional Directorates of Primary and College. tolia College to the local community. The OPAP SA, Vangellis Pateras & Mina No- Secondary Education of Greece, Anatolia main speakers of the event were: Christos midou Patera ‘79. College hosted major events in Thessaloniki, College, four of the High School faculty and P. Panagopoulos, Ambassador of Greece to During the upcoming Board of Trustees Larissa, Patra and Veria, which resulted in in- the Director of CTY Greece, Antonis Apos- the U.S.A.; Elaine Hansen, Executive Director meeting in Thessaloniki, President Vla- creasing awareness of CTY among parents, tolou spent their summer at Johns Hopkins of CTY; Amalia Delicari, Program Officer & chos will welcome this year’s new mem- the media, local authorities and the commu- University, attending an intensive five week Public Affairs Officer, Stavros Niarchos Foun- bers: nity as a whole. training program in order to become familiar dation; and Dr. Panos Vlachos, President of Athanasios Berberidis, Aris Chadjiko- In view of the establishment of the Center with the philosophy and proper implemen- Anatolia College. smas, Dimitrios Gortzis, Lidl Hellas, Le- for Talented Youth (CTY) Greece at Anatolia tation of the program. onidas Mavroudis ‘84. Institutional Governance and the Trustees Procter & Gamble of Anatolia College for the Boarding une’s 2013 Annual Board meeting also a ‘best practices’ model for the Greek educa- Department Jprovided a backdrop for the presenta- tion system overall. tion of Trustee Serge Hadji-Mihaloglou’s ’60 The book’s prologues by Thessaloniki Mayor rocter & Gamble Greece began a new book: “Institutional Governance and Yiannis Boutaris and Aristotle University Law Pvaluable new initiative this past the Trustees of Anatolia College”, which uses Professor Anastasia Grammaticaki-Alexiou year, by providing in-kind support, in- Anatolia College as a case study to exam- underscore the contribution of this original cluding shampoo and other personal ine the issue of non-profit governance, and work. The book was also formally presented care products, laundry detergent and serves as an introduction to the structure, on June 1st, 2013, at Anatolia College, by cleaning supplies, to meet the year- composition, culture, and challenges of the Professor Van Coufoudakis, President of the long needs of Anatolia’s 30 boarding Boards of Trustees governing American non- Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation students. Under the auspices of Proc- profit organizations. Agency (H.Q.A.), Rector Emeritus at the tor & Gamble’s CSR program “Comforts University of Nicosia, Cyprus, Dean of Home,” this generous sponsorship Casting a critical eye upon the responsi- Emeritus College of Arts and Sci- had a significant impact on reducing bility of institutional leadership, Mr. Hadji- ences, Indiana University-Purdue the students’ cost of living, and helps Mihaloglou noted that “the key to success- University.