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Number 1, December 2006 www.fulbright.gr

INSIDE Letter from Greetings the Executive Director from the U.S. Ambassador U.S. Ambassador to Greece Charles P. Ries launches Fulbright News

Building Bridges, Promoting Excellence Welcome to the first issue of Fulbright News, a bi-annual newsletter of the Fulbright Foun- dation in Greece. Scholars honored and Donors recog- nized at Annual Award Ceremony Every year, my staff and I have the unique pleasure of meeting an extraordinary group of in Athens people who embark on educational and cultural exchanges between Greece and the United WStates. Whether the individuals are students, scholars, educators, artists, or professionals— Fulbright Foundation they are leaders in their field, and through these exchanges they are able to contribute by in Greece: One Vision— expanding the dimensions of their area of expertise and by promoting mutual understand- A World of Opportunities ing and collaboration between Greece and the United States. It is a tremendous personal A history of the Fulbright Foundation privilege to be part of a program that enables people to participate in exchange programs in Greece, from Washington, D.C. to that endorse and incubate a continued interest in international bilateral collaborations Athens, Greece, 1948-2006 across an ever-growing list of academic disciplines and professional fields. The Board of Di- Fulbright Outreach rectors of the Fulbright Foundation in Greece need to be recognized for their unwavering Activities commitment to the Program. The Fulbright Foundation in Greece— The increased number of scholarships would not be possible without the financial sup- creating innovative programs for Greek port of foundations, corporations, and individuals who share in our mission to promote university faculty and administrators mutual understanding through educational exchanges. Just a few weeks ago a man casu- ally walked into the Athens office and stated: “Many years ago Fulbright helped me. It 2006-2007 gave me the once in a lifetime opportunity to study in America. Now it is my turn to help. Fulbright Scholarships I would like to give money for the scholarship program.” He fulfilled his offer with a gen- For the academic year 2006-2007 erous contribution and requested to maintain his anonymity. I take this opportunity to Fulbright scholarships were awarded thank him as well. to an outstanding group of American 2008 will mark the Foundation’s 60th anniversary. It is my hope that this newsletter and Greek scholars, students, teachers, and artists. The range of projects and will help keep all alumni and friends of the Foundation’s community updated on the ex- field of studies are truly impressive. ceptional work of the individuals involved in our programs, sharing news of the expand- ing list of participants and groundbreaking initiatives taking place. The stories of Ful- bright alumni are testament that the Fulbright Program is an invaluable tool to meet the Share the News challenges of a world that has become globalized. I encourage our alumni to write to us Do you have news and updates you and to share news about their work, publications, exhibitions, and more, in the United would like to share with fellow States, Greece, and the world. In the new year, we will start planning for a series of com- alumni? Keep us posted of your memorative anniversary celebrations and I would like to solicit from you photographs, achievements and news. Send us an thoughts, and anecdotes from your Fulbright experience. email to: [email protected] Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season and a new year filled with peace, The deadline for submissions for prosperity and joy. the Spring 2007 Fulbright News is Artemis A. Zenetou February 15, 2007.

“The rapprochement of peoples is only possible when differences of culture and outlook are respected and appreciated rather than feared ❝and condemned, when the common bond of human dignity is recognized as the essential bond for a peaceful world.” GREECE —Senator J. William Fulbright Greetings Fulbright from the U.S. Ambassador Outreach Activities

The Fulbright Foundation in Greece continues to implement and develop Senator Fulbright’s visionary concept: “the pro- motion of mutual understanding between our two countries It is my pleasure to introduce this inau- gural edition of “Fulbright News.” through academic and bicultural exchanges.” As the honorary Chairman of the Board T of Directors of the Fulbright Foundation in Greece, it is my distinct honor to be associ- Seminar on Higher Education ated with an organization that has played Throughout the year, the Fulbright Foundation in Greece convenes a number of free education- such an important and positive role in the al outreach programs for Greek citizens. In November 2006, the Foundation concluded a series of training seminars for faculty and administrators of Greek universities. In collaboration with long history of educational and cultural ex- the Institute of International Education the Foundation co-organized the seminar: “Internation- change between our countries. alization of Higher Education in Europe: Opportunities and Challenges for Greece” November 1- The Fulbright Foundation in Greece is 2, 2006. The seminar, funded by a grant from the Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation, was hosted the oldest program in Europe and the sec- by the University of Athens at its prestigious Costis Palamas Cultural Center in Athens. The sem- ond oldest in the world. For the past 58 inar attracted 55 university faculty and administrators from 20 Greek universities. ❙ years, the Fulbright Foundation has pro- vided scholarships to over 4,300 Greek and American students, professors, scholars, Open House teachers and artists to study in Greece or On November 8, 2006 more than 80 Greek university students and university educational advi- in the United States. Many of these distin- sors attended the annual Fulbright Open House. This year’s event featured American Fulbright guished individuals serve in key positions scholar Jeanne Reesman and Fulbright graduate students Andre Borgeas, Heath Cabot, and in academia, the arts, and in business. Maria Elena Kuntz who, along with the Fulbright staff, offered advice on U.S. educational in- Their academic studies, teaching, and re- stitutions, the application process, and Fulbright scholarship opportunities. Students were able search have all served to strengthen the to compare Greek and American student life. ❙ ties between our two countries. During her recent visit to Greece, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings International Writing Program enthusiastically praised the work of the THE INTERNATIONAL WRITING PROGRAM TRAVELS TO LEFKES, PAROS Fulbright Foundation in Greece. I heartily The renowned International with the support of the Nation- second that praise. Under the able leader- Writing Program (IWP), for “Educational exchange al Book Center of Greece (EKE- ship of Executive Director Artemis Zene- the first time in its 39 year his- can turn nations into BI), the European Translation tou, the Fulbright Foundation in Greece tory, took place outside Iowa people, contributing as Center Literature and Human has expanded its outreach programs and and outside the U.S. In May ❝ Sciences (EKEMEL), the Office no other form of com- 2006, the Fulbright Founda- of the Mayor of Paros, and the initiated a series of new programs de- tion in Greece, in collaboration munication can to the U.S. Embassy in Athens Cultur- signed to broaden and deepen the reach of with the International Writing humanizing of interna- al Office. The international the Fulbright Program. “Fulbright News” is Program at the University of tional relations.” body of symposium partici- one example of the Foundation’s efforts to Iowa organized “New Sympo- —Senator J. William Fulbright pants represented the United create new fora for information sharing sium,” which welcomed writ- States of America (Diana Firtz and to ensure that the broadest possible ers, artists and intellectuals Cates, Lewis Hyde, Ruth Mar- audience has access to the Fulbright pro- from America, Greece, and around the world graff, Barry Sanders, Scott Russell Sanders), gram’s tremendous opportunities. to share their writing stories and experience Brazil (Giselle Beigulman), England (Gregory I welcome the arrival of “Fulbright News” focusing on the theme “The Commons,”—what Norminton), Greece (Stratis Haviaras, Alexis and am certain it will prove to be a valu- we as citizens of the world and humans, hold Stamatis, Anastassis Vistonitis) India (Rustom able addition to our exchange network. in common. The event took place at the House Bharucha), Indonesia (Ayu Utami), Israel Read and enjoy! of Literature, the Xenia Hotel at Lefkes Vil- (Amir Or), Kenya (Yvonne Owour), Romania lage on the island of Paros. It was co-chaired (Magda Cârneci), and Sri Lanka (Ameena by Christopher Merrill, Director of the Inter- Hussein). A documentary essay, featuring in- national Writing Program, and Artemis Zene- terviews and footage from the participants of tou, Executive Director, Fulbright Foundation “The Commons,” was produced by filmmaker in Greece. The “New Symposium” was funded Lucia Rikaki and was screened at the 47th Charles P. Ries by a grant from the U.S. Department of State Thessaloniki International Film Festival in U.S. AMBASSADOR TO GREECE Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs November 2006. ❙ 2006-2007 Fulbright Scholarships

e are grateful for the on-going commitment and support of the Government of the Hellenic Republic and the Govern- ment of the United States of America and the generosity of our donors. The Fulbright Foundation in Greece awarded W more than 50 scholarships for the 2006-2007 academic year, continuing a 58-year-tradition of excellence. Our two- year goal is to increase the number of scholarships from 50 to 60, to match the Program’s years in existence in 2008!

Greek Scholars GRADUATE STUDENTS NAME GREEK INSTITUTION AFFILIATION IN THE UNITED STATES FIELD OF STUDY ANDREOPOULOU, Areti University of Athens New York University, New York, NY Music BARTZOULIANOS, Nikolaos University of Thessaloniki Harvard University School of Business, Cambridge, MA Business Administration BESIOU, Evangelia University of Thessaloniki New York University, New York, NY Law CHATZI, Eleni National Technical University of Athens Columbia University, New York, NY Civil Engineering CHRISTOPOULOU, Marilena Agricultural University of Athens University of California, Davis, CA Plant Pathology DOURIDAS, Markos National Technical University of Athens University of California, Berkeley, CA Civil Engineering GERONTAS, Angelos University of Athens Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Law GIANTSOUDI, Drosoula National Technical University of Athens University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX Medical Physics GILLOT-GERMANOS, Lucas University of Macedonia The Fletcher School, Tufts University, Medford, MA International Affairs KODELLAS, Spyridon University of Athens The University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Criminology/Sociology KREMMYDA, Erato University of Athens New York University, New York, NY Music LALIOTI, Varvara University of Athens New York University, New York, NY Political Science LAVDA, Myrto American College of Greece Columbia University, New York, NY Art Education MAMOLI, Myrsini University of the Aegean Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA Cultural Technology MOUTSOPOULOU, Maria Eleni National Technical University of Athens University of California, Berkeley, CA Civil Engineering PANTAZIS, Iason University of Thessaloniki Columbia University, New York, NY Architecture PAPADOGIANNAKI, Eleonora University of the Aegean University of Idaho, Moscow, ID Environmental Studies PAPANIKOLAOU, Dimitrios National Technical University of Athens Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA Architecture PAPAZOGLOU, Aikaterini University of Macedonia California State University, Los Angeles, CA Music Education SAGRI, Georgia Athens School of Fine Arts Columbia University, New York, NY Fine Arts SIMOTAS, Georgios National Technical University of Athens Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA Marine Transportation TSIGKRI, Vasileia Aliki Athens School of Fine Arts School of Visual Arts, New York, NY Fine Arts

RESEARCH SCHOLARS NAME GREEK INSTITUTION AFFILIATION IN THE UNITED STATES PROJECT TITLE

ALEXOPOULOS, Nektarios University of Crete, Rethymno University of California, Los Angeles, CA Veto-players in the Greek political system Lecturer Department of Political Science Department of Political Science IATROU, Konstantinos National Center for Scientific Research University of California, Irvine, CA Mosquito odorant binding proteins and Research Director “Demokritos”, Athens Developmental Biology Center odorant receptors: odor ligan-mediated Institute of Biology interactions and biological function KARLAFTIS, Matthew National Technical University of Athens University of California, Berkeley, CA Models and algorithms for post-earthquake Assistant Professor Department of Transportation, Institute of Transportation Studies emergency response & evacuation Planning & Engineering PETANIDOU, Theodora University of the Aegean, Mytilene University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Invading the Mediterranean: pollination Associate Professor Department of Geography Department of Ecology and competitive ability of an alien plant in & Evolutionary Biology its original habitat in Arizona, USA KOZONI, Vasiliki ELPIS General Hospital of Athens Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY Immunohistochemical study of the effect Associate Director Department of Cytopathology Health Sciences Center of NO-ASA on NF-klB activation in Min mice Division of Cancer Prevention

ARTISTS AND ART SCHOLARS NAME GREEK INSTITUTION AFFILIATION IN THE UNITED STATES FIELD OF STUDY ARSENIS, Eugenia Greek National Opera New York Film Academy, New York, NY Film Studies Theater Director DIMITRIADIS, Dimos Ionian University New School for Jazz & Contemporary Music, New York, NY Music (Jazz) Assistant Professor, Head of Jazz Studies KAMPAKOU, Dialekti Greek National Opera Mannes College of Music, New York, NY Music (Opera) Opera Singer

SECONDARY EDUCATORS NAME GREEK INSTITUTION AFFILIATION IN THE UNITED STATES FIELD OF STUDY KOUTOUZIS, Emmanouil Educational Research Center of Greece University of Illinois, Chicago, IL Study of the U.S. Researcher “The essence of intercultural edu- cation is the acquisition of empa- ❝thy—the ability to see the world as others see it, and to allow for the possibility that others may see something that we have failed to see, or may see it more Ambassador Ries, Fulbright Foundation’s Executive Director Artemis Zenetou and Greek and American Fulbright Scholars accurately.”—Senator J. William Fulbright

American Scholars SENIOR SCHOLARS AND ARTISTS NAME PROJECT TITLE U.S. INSTITUTION AFFILIATION IN GREECE BARNSTONE, Aliki Dora Nineteenth-Century American Literature University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV University of Athens Department of English Faculty of English Studies School of Philosophy BUCUVALAS, Tina Public Folklore in Greece Florida Bureau of Historic Preservation/Division University of Ioannina of Historic Resources, Tallahassee, FL School of Philosophy Florida Folklife Program Department of History and Archaeology GUSTAFSON, John Perry Manipulation and Characterization University of Missouri-Columbia, MO Agricultural University of Athens of Value-Added Abiotic Traits Agriculture - Plant Sciences Unit Department of Crop Science and Plant Improvement Production McGILL, Joseph Patrick Strategic Alliances in the Greek Kean University of New Jersey, NJ University of the Aegean, Chios Shipping Industry Business and Public Administration Department of Business Department of Management Union Administration REESMAN, Jeanne Campbell Crossing Cultures New and Old: University of Texas, San Antonio, TX Aristotle University of Thessaloniki American Studies in Greece Department of English, Classics and Philosophy Department of American Literature and Culture REYER, Stephanie Alvina Developing and Teaching More Effective American Museum of Natural History Hellenic Children’s Museum, Athens Exhibition Strategies for Cultural New York, NY The Jewish Museum of Greece, Institutions with Limited Resources Associate Director of Graphic Design Athens

SENIOR SPECIALISTS NAME U.S. INSTITUTION AFFILIATION IN GREECE

CARTWRIGHT, Katharina City University of New York – Brooklyn, NY Ionian University, Corfu, Department of Music Assistant Professor IATRIDIS, Demetrius Community Organizing, Planning, Policy and Administration, National School of Public Health, Athens Chair Boston College, Boston, MA MOREHOUSE, Barbara Environmental Science, Institute for the Study of Planet Earth, University of the Aegean, Mytilene Associate Research Scientist and Deputy Director University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ Department of Geography

GRADUATE STUDENTS NAME FIELD PROJECT TITLE U.S. INSTITUTION AFFILIATION IN GREECE BARRETT, Caitlin Eilis Archaeology Egyptian Parallels for Terracotta Yale University American School of Classical Studies Figurines from Delos New Haven, CT BORGEAS, Andre Law Reformulating Greece’s Legal At-Large, District of Columbia, DC Hellenic Center for European Studies Alexander System Amidst Terror University of Athens School of Law CABOT, Heath Anthropology Asylum and Advocacy on the University of California, Santa Greek Council for Refugees Hellenic Frontier Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA GREENBERG, Jamie Ethnomusicology War Songs on the Island of Crete Dickinson College University of Crete, Rethymno Lynn Carlisle, PA Department of Philology KUNTZ, Maria Elena International Immigrants in Greece: NGOs and Loyola University of Chicago Hellenic Foundation for European Relations Human Rights Chicago, IL & Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) Medecins Du Monde MORRISON, Jerolyn Archaeology Byzantine Mochlos: Defining Human University of Houston American School of Classical Studies Elizabeth & Environmental Relationships Houston, TX INSTAP Study Center for East Crete SWINFORD, Katherine Archaeology Ancient Greek Domestic Religion: University of Cincinnati American School of Classical Studies Maxine a Comprehensive Study Cincinnati, OH

SUMMER SEMINAR AT THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL STUDIES AT ATHENS NAME POSITION U.S. INSTITUTION CZUPIK, Nancy Marie Latin Teacher, Grade 9-12 Olmsted Falls High School, OH DEUSSEN, Rhonda Todoroff Art History Instructor Tidewater Community College, VA JOHNSON, Diane History, Latin and Philosophy Teacher, Grades 7-12 Christian Leadership Academy, MI MORRISON, Kristen Lee Art and Art History Teacher, Grade 9-12 Wethersfield High School, CT PENARUBIA, Chris Emil Latin and Greek Teacher, Grade 9-12 Boston College High School, MA Fulbright Foundation in Greece One Vision–A World of Opportunities

FROM WASHINGTON D.C. TO ATHENS

n 1946, Senator J. William the Fulbright Act: Public Law Fulbright (1905-1995), a 584 -79th Congress. In 1950, senator from Arkansas, es- Bert Hodge Hill, an archaeolo- I tablished the Fulbright gist and former director of the Program legislation, which was American School of Classical then funded by the war repara- Studies in Athens, became the tions and foreign loan repayment first executive of the “United to the United States to promote States Educational Foundation in peace and international under- Greece,” which helped promote standing through educational ex- the Fulbright program in Greece changes and collaborations be- and later became the Fulbright tween the United States and citi- Foundation in Greece. zens of other nations. Formerly a In its early years, the Fulbright professor of law, Rhodes Scholar, Foundation in Greece granted and President of the University of scholarships for Greek citizens to Arkansas, Senator Fulbright per- attend the four American-spon- sonally experienced the benefit of sored schools in Greece: Anatolia international educational ex- College and the American Farm changes. As a senator, he served April 23, 1948 Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vice Premier Constantine Tsaldaris, Charge School in Thessaloniki and Pierce d'Affaires US Embassy Athens Karl Rankin and Mr. Philon Al. Philon, Ministry of Foreign his country from 1944 to 1974, Affairs signing the agreement establishing the Fulbright Foundation in Greece College and Athens College in from 1959 to 1974 as the chair- Athens. Each year, several Amer- man of the Senate Foreign Rela- “Here at this school, Fulbrightness is next to Godliness.” ican teachers of English received tions Committee. His commit- —Theodore Litsas, Associate Director of the American Farm School Fulbright funded teaching assign- ment to international cultural un- in Thessaloniki, 1951 ments at each of these schools derstanding lives in the spirit and and at Greek institutions. A dis- legacy of the Fulbright Program tinctly important goal of the early and alumni. Fulbright Foundation in Greece The Fulbright Foundation in “Creative leadership and liberal education… was to provide Americans the Greece is the oldest Fulbright are the first requirements for a hopeful future for opportunity to gain more direct Program in Europe and the sec- ❝humankind. Fostering these—leadership, learning knowledge of the country that ond oldest in the world. On April and empathy between cultures—was and remains was the birthplace of Western 23, 1948 representatives of the the purpose of the international scholarship democratic ideals and civiliza- governments of Greece and the program.” tion. Therefore, many American United States signed an agree- scholars received grants enabling ment putting into operation the —Senator J. William Fulbright them to study at the American program of international educa- School of Classical Studies in tional exchanges authorized by Athens. ❙

LOCAL EXCELLENCE, GLOBAL REACH he worldwide Fulbright Program remains the pre- countries) have received Fulbright grants in over 140 coun- mier international educational exchange program for tries. The Fulbright alumni network spans all imaginable disci- students, scholars, researchers, and artists from plines and includes Nobel and Pulitzer prize recipients, prime T more than 140 countries throughout the world, pro- ministers, heads of state, ambassadors, professors, scholars, moting mutual understanding, peace and academic/artistic/ judges, entrepreneurs, CEOs, doctors, engineers, primary/sec- technological progress between the people of the United States ondary educators and artists. A recently noted alumnus is Dr. and citizens of other nations. The Program fosters cross-cultur- Mohammed Yunus, an economist and Fulbright recipient from al personal interactions and transnational collaborative experi- Bangladesh, who was awarded the 2006 Noble Peace Prize for ences that endorse global awareness, academic freedom, and his Grameen Bank and Grameen Foundation, which uses mi- intellectual integrity. More than 250,000 citizens of the world crofinance to fight poverty and encourage sustainable devel- (94,000 from the United States and over 155,000 from other opment. ❙ SENATOR FULBRIGHT IN GREECE enator Fulbright’s connec- ception at the University of Athens, exchange program in the world. Throughout the last tion to Greece extended the School of Law awarded Sena- The Onassis prize recipients are se- 58 years, the Foundation beyond the establishment tor Fulbright an Honorary Doctor- lected by an international commit- ❝in Greece has awarded of the Fulbright Founda- ate Degree which was the second tee who review activities of nomi- S scholarships to over 4,300 tion in Greece in 1948. After the in- honorary doctorate bestowed to an nees on a world-wide basis. On ception of the Foundation, he visit- American (Woodrow Wilson was April 20, 1989, Mr. Andreas Papan- citizens (2,600 Greeks and ed Greece three times. His first vis- granted the first one in 1919). Sen- dreou, former Prime Minister of 1,700 Americans) to par- it was in September 1958. He said ator Fulbright’s third visit was in Greece and Fulbright alumnus, ticipate in U.S. – Greek “the evident enthusiasm of the April 1989 to accept the prestigious presented Senator Fulbright with educational exchanges. many people I met for the exchange Athinai Award from the Alexander the “Athinai” award in Athens. The The grant opportunities program is eloquent testimony of S. Onassis Public Benefit Founda- Foundation hosted a reception and the effectiveness of the Program in tion for his work in founding the a luncheon in honor of Senator and programs grew to Greece.” In May 1978, he travelled largest international educational Fulbright. ❙ include students, profes- to Greece to participate in the Foun- sors, educators, and dation’s 30th Anniversary. His offi- artists, representing cial programming included a meet- many fields. ing with President Tsatsos, a lun- cheon hosted by the Minister of Ed- ucation, and a reception at Parlia- Save the Dates ment offered by the Foreign Affairs Committee during which he was Please visit our website www.fulbright.gr for updates, awarded a Parliamentary Medal. At Senator Fulbright meeting with former Former Prime Minister of Greece Andreas President of Greece Constantinos Tsatsos. Papandreou presents Senator Fulbright with application guidelines, and an anniversary ceremony and re- the “Athinai” award. new program deadlines. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GREEK CITIZENS ß Graduate Students: January Building Bridges, Promoting Excellence 18, 2007 ß Artists and Art Scholars: May 10, 2007 SCHOLARS HONORED ß Study of the U.S. Institutes On June 27, 2006 the U.S. Ambassador to Greece Charles P. Ries and Executive Director of the Fulbright for Secondary Educators: Foundation in Greece Artemis Zenetou hosted a reception in honor of the scholarship recipients and to salute February 1, 2007 the core group of donors for their support. The continuity and growth of programs offered through the Ful- ß Salzburg Seminar: year-round bright Foundation in Greece would not be possible without the generosity and philanthropy of corporations, Contact Sophia Cousoula, foundations, institutions, individuals and government bodies. As an expression of gratitude, the Foundation Senior Program Officer, INFO [email protected] produces and presents each donor with a limited edition work of art created especially for the Fulbright i Foundation in Greece. The 2006 series print was created by artist Dora Economou, a Fulbright scholarship SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS recipient for graduate studies at New York’s Pratt Institute of Art in 2000. Her work has been exhibited in ß Graduate Students: ❙ Greece and abroad. October 15, 2007 ß Senior Scholars and Artists: August 1, 2007 DONORS RECOGNIZED ß Greek Summer Seminar: October 2007 We take this opportunity to gratefully acknowl- tan Cement Company. We express our gratitude to Contact Nicholas Tourides, edge the continued support and financial gifts of the our individual donors Mr. Angelos Kanellopoulos, Educational Adviser/Ameri- following non-profit philanthropic foundations and Mrs. Fotini Livanos, Mr. Peter Myrian, and Mr. John iINFO can Program Coordinator, organizations: Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit K. Menoudakos for their philanthropy. We also wish [email protected] Foundation, Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation, John F. to thank the Hellenic College of Thessaloniki and the Costopoulos Foundation, Lillian Voudouris Founda- Propeller Club of the United States – International tion, and the Thessaloniki International Fair. We Port of Piraeus for their support and Plaisio Comput- Fulbright News Fulbright News is a bi-annual gratefully acknowledge the entrepreneurial spirit ers AEVE for their in-kind donation. publication of the Fulbright Foundation and investment in future leaders by our corporate We are grateful for the on-going commitment and in Greece. sponsors: Ceres Hellenic Shipping Enterprises Ltd., support of the Government of the Hellenic Republic Executive Director | Artemis A. Zenetou Coca Cola Hellas SA, Elias Paraskevas Attorneys at and the Government of the United States of America. 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The Fulbright Foundation in Greece “Education is a slow-moving but powerful force.”—Senator J. William Fulbright gratefully acknowledges Raymond ❝ Matera for sponsoring this newsletter.