Fulbright Scholars of Northern Greece

CRITICAL AMERICAN FILM AND VIDEO CULTURES
SUMMER SCHOOL IN AMERICAN STUDIES 2026

The Department of American Literature and Culture, School of English, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, is announcing the organization of the 10th Summer School.
This year’s seminars continue the Summer School ongoing dialogue with scholars from the Hellenic Association for American Studies (HELAAS) and the Fulbright Foundation Alumni community by also extending its invitation to researchers coming from an array of university institutions (US, UK, Turkey, Belgium).

The specific event has been approved by the CENTER OF EDUCATION & LIFE LONG LEARNING, AUTh.
ECTS: 2 (requires individual short writing activities & group projects)
Start Date: Monday, 22nd June 2026
End of the course: Friday, 26th June 2026
For information, please go to :
https://new.enl.auth.gr/summerschool/critical-american-film-and-video-cultures-2026/
For attending, please contact Dr. Maria Poulaki, [email protected]

Critical American film and video cultures (2026) - School of English Summer Schools The Department of American Literature and Culture, School of English, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece is announcing the organization of the 10th Summer School.The specific event has been approved by the CENTER OF EDUCATION & LIFE LONG LEARNING, AUTh.ECTS: 2 (requires individual short wr...

INVITATION TO ONLINE SEMINAR with FULBRIGHT FOUNDATION

Dear all,
The Fulbright Foundation Greece and the Fulbright Education Network–FEN Greece are pleased to invite you to a ZOOM meeting in the presence of
Alison WOOD,
2025-2026 U.S. Fulbright Distinguished Teacher to Greece.

Alison, who is a Teacher of Science at Denfeld High School, Duluth, Minnesota, has spent 4 months (February 1 – June 1, 2026) in Greece to research her educator project "Citizen Science in the Classroom."

On Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., she will present her findings, and relate her activities and visit.

Join us at: https://zoom.us/j/96038887025

Below, you can find her short bio and an abstract of her presentation. You can also read about Alison’s initial educator project proposal on the Fulbright Foundation website, and her subsequent activities and outcomes on her Substack page.

If you wish to keep in touch with the Fulbright Education Network- Greece, please register here.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgk8G_9bXxudcq_riABzTXZk6EzTsOyqDqaLMnAAXEYuOfmw/viewform
We are looking forward to seeing you online.

Kind regards,

Fulbright Greece & Fulbright Education Network - Greece

TITLE
Get outside! How citizen science curriculum and EcoSchool projects in Greek schools support hands-on learning and citizenship.
ABSTRACT:
The goal of the project is to gather best-practices for how teachers can incorporate citizen science into their classrooms more easily and more frequently. Research has shown that when students can be outside, experiencing the natural world first-hand, their learning and emotional connection with the environment is much stronger. The initial plan was to talk with secondary teachers about their use of citizen science platforms, specifically iNaturalist, and the types of outdoor lessons that are taught. I quickly learned that most secondary teachers only complete environmental and sustainability projects as part of an afterschool club. There is not enough time in the required national curriculum to do hands-on activities. Primary and middle level teachers have more time to engage in outdoor or citizen science lessons during the school day. I found that participation in the Eco-School program, applying of Erasmus project grants, and membership in professional science teacher organizations all increased the amount of engagement in science projects. Support of the school principal and the mayor of the municipality is also a key factor in project success. Many teachers were interested in using citizen science data platforms, such as ESA, NASA, or iNaturalist but acknowledged that these would be used only to support a larger project or initiative. The only teacher I interviewed that used iNaturalist as part of the class curriculum taught an environmental science class at one of the new Onassis schools. The largest barrier to participation in citizen science is lack of time while trying to cover national curriculum material.
BIO:
Alison has been an educator for over 30 years. She has earned a BS in Biology and MEd in Environmental Education. Alison teaches secondary science courses in Duluth Minnesota. She worked as a teacher ambassador for the National Center for Science Education from 2019-2021 and was awarded the Goldfine Goldstar Teacher award in 2022. For her Fulbright research project, Alison has been visiting classrooms in Athens and Kalamata, learning how the teachers are incorporating the outdoors, citizen science and sustainability lessons into their curriculum. Citizen science experiences have been proven to encourage critical thinking, foster a connection to the outdoors and increase student agency regarding local environmental actions. “When students can be outside, experiencing the natural world first-hand, their learning is so much more meaningful.”

"Get outside! How citizen science curriculum and EcoSchool projects in Greek schools support hands-on learning and citizenship." An online seminar by Alison Wood (May 26th, 2026, 7pm)

Με χαρά σας προσκαλούμε στο στρογγυλό τραπέζι που θα διεξαχθεί στο πλαίσιο του Aristotle Innovation Forum στη Θεσσαλονίκη με τίτλο "Aristotelian ‘Paideia’ and Global Educational Challenges: Revisiting the Past to Plan for Sustainable Education in the 21st-Century" (Τρίτη 19 Μαϊου 2026, 2.30-4.00, Περ. 15 ΔΕΘ, Main event Hall A).

Στο στρογγυλό τραπέζι θα παρουσιαστεί το ομότιτλο έργο το οποίο χρηματοδοτείται από το ΕΛΙΔΕΚ και το NEH στο πλαίσιο της πρώτης πρόσκλησης της κοινής Δράσης των δύο φορέων «Ερευνητικά Προγράμματα Συνεργασίας στις Ανθρωπιστικές Επιστήμες ‘‘Ελλάδα – Αμερική’’».
Θα συμμετέχουν όλα τα μέλη του έργου, η Καθ. Ελευθερία Γωνίδα, η Καθ. Chelsea Ηarry από το Πανεπιστήμιο του Connecticut, η Ομότιμη Καθ. Δήμητρα Σφενδόνη-Μέντζου, η Δρ. Δήμητρα Μπαλλά και ο Δρ. Χρήστος Πεχλιβανίδης.

Περισσότερες πληροφορίες στο σύνδεσμο
https://aristotleforum.auth.gr/events/%ce%b1%cf%81%ce%b9%cf%83%cf%84%ce%bf%cf%84%ce%b5%ce%bb%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%ae-%cf%80%ce%b1%ce%b9%ce%b4%ce%b5%ce%af%ce%b1-%ce%ba%ce%b1%ce%b9-%cf%80%ce%b1%ce%b3%ce%ba%cf%8c%cf%83%ce%bc/

Σας περιμένουμε με χαρά!

Aristotelian ‘Paideia’ and Global Educational Challenges: Revisiting the Past to Plan for Sustainable Education in the 21st-Century – Aristotle Innovation Forum This roundtable forms part of a broader program of the same title, funded by the partnership of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (HFRI). The program seeks to highlight the vital role of the humanities in addressing contemporary g...

"Πρόσκληση στην παρουσίαση βιβλίου της Fulbright alumna Κάτιας Αρφαρά:
Curating the Commons: Socially Engaged Public Art

🗓 Δευτέρα 18 Μαΐου 2026
🕡 18:30

Μια συζήτηση για τη δημόσια τέχνη, τα κοινά και τις νέες επιμελητικές πρακτικές στην εποχή των πολλαπλών κρίσεων, με αφετηρία την έρευνα της συγγραφέως στην Αθήνα και τον Πειραιά.

🎤 Συμμετέχουν:
Νικόλας Αναστασόπουλος, Δάφνη Δραγώνα, Γιώργος Δρίβας, Γιάννης Σταυρακάκης

📍 Περιορισμένες θέσεις – δηλώστε συμμετοχή:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqsA14bQVbjX2kXff9tuW_eCk71FOmC-VYq1i0rqHiyjFp1g/viewform

📖 Το βιβλίο κυκλοφορεί από τις εκδόσεις University of Michigan Press.

RSVP Το New York University in Athens σας προσκαλεί στην παρουσίαση βιβλίου της Κάτιας Αρφαρά Curating the Commons: Socially Engaged Public Art Δευτέρα 18 Μαΐου 2026, ώρα 6:30 μ.μ.

Η θεατρική ομάδα «Έξω από τα Τείχη» παρουσιάζει το εμβληματικό έργο του Οβιδίου, «Μεταμορφώσεις», για έναν περιορισμένο κύκλο έξι παραστάσεων στη Θεσσαλονίκη.
Η παραγωγή θα φιλοξενηθεί στον χώρο του Σωματείου Τέχνης και Πολιτισμού «Νέμεση» (Δελφών 176) στις 17, 18, 19 και 24, 25, 26 Απριλίου 2026 με ώρα έναρξης 21:15.
Κρατήσεις θέσεων στο 6973601319.
Συντελεστές: Σκηνοθεσία Γιάννης Περδίκης, Μουσική σύνθεση και αρχαία λύρα Λίνα Παλερά, Χρύσα Μάντακα, Στέργιος Πρώϊος, Ενδυματολογική Επιμέλεια Χρύσα Μάντακα, Ιωάννα Καραμιχαηλίδου, Στέργιος Πρώϊος
Ο κ. Στέργιος Πρώιος είναι μέλος της Ένωσής μας!

Μέσα από μια ελεύθερη σκηνική απόδοση, η ομάδα ζωντανεύει τέσσερις ερωτικούς μύθους (Ορφέας και Ευρυδίκη, Νάρκισσος και Ηχώ, Απόλλωνας και Δάφνη, Πυγμαλίωνας), όπου ο έρωτας λειτουργεί ως καταλύτης αλλαγής, λύτρωσης ή μοιραίας παγίδας.

Περισσότερες πληροφορίες στον παρακάτω σύνδεσμο
https://www.voria.gr/article/thessaloniki-oi-metamorfoseis-toy-obidioy-ston-horo-politismoy-nemesi

You are cordially invited to a two-part event – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 7:15pm-8:30 –POETRY READING
(onsite event at American Spaces/EduAct, 136 Tsimiski Street)
&
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 6:00 pm–7:30 pm EEST
(online event via ZOOM)
Certificates of Attendance will be provided.
For additional inquiries, please email: [email protected] (School of English, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)

“Wonders of the Ordinary: Notes for a Contemporary Wunderkammer.”
Maria's Letsiou artistic research exhibition, Byzantine Museum of Veria, 16.03.26 - 20.05.26.
Opening: Monday, March 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

The exhibition is curated by Themis Veleni, Curator and Cultural Manager, Ephorate of Antiquities of Imathia.

The exhibition presents collections of artworks and objects within the museum space, exploring their interaction with the exhibits and the historic building that houses the museum’s collection.

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Moments from our 'Vasilopitta cutting" celebration!
At the welcoming residence of Mr. Jerry Ismail, US Consul General in Thessaloniki.
Honorary plaques were presented (i) to the US Consul General in recognition of his outstanding support, steadfast commitment,
and meaningful cooperation with our Association,
advancing academic exchange, mutual understanding,
and enduring ties between our communities,
and (ii) to Professor Emerita of Philosophy and Member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences Ms. Dimitra Sfendoni-Mentzou for her invaluable long-standing contribution, vision, and dedication to the establishment, development, and work of our Association.
The lucky winner of the evening was Ms. Ioanna Koutsounanou, an exceptional collaborator of our Association. We warmly thank her for her long-standing support and wish her health, joy, happiness and all the best for 2026!
Many thanks to our members, guests and friends of our Association who joined us in our annual gathering and heartfelt thanks to my dearest colleagues at the EC of our Association!