The Nicholas and Theodora Matsakis Hellenic Culture Center The Matsakis Hellenic Culture Center at the University of Missouri-St.
Louis is a place where scholars, students, and community members are welcome to immerse themselves in the culture and history of Greece - both international and locally. The Center is a resource for political, educational, cultural, travel, and business information. THE NICHOLAS AND THEODORA MATSAKIS HELLENIC CULTURE CENTER INCLUDES:
• The KARAKAS FAMILY LIBRARY filled with general interest books
03/31/2018
The Annual Sam Nakis Lecture Please join us for the next Sam Nakis Memorial Lecture Saving Greece’s Cultural Heritage. The Restoration and Protection of Byzantine Churches and ancient Monuments in the Peloponnese by Dr.…
09/29/2017
Congratulations, Dr. Cosmopoulos! A much deserved honor!
Greek Studies Professor Michael Cosmopoulos elected to Royal Society of Canada - UMSL Daily Cosmopoulos’ latest honor comes on the heels of his induction to the European Academy of Sciences and Arts in March.
03/08/2017
European Academy of Sciences and Arts inducts Michael Cosmopoulos at ceremony in Austria As a newly elected member of the academy, he joins the ranks of top scholars and scientists including 33 Nobel Prize winners and one pope.
03/08/2017
Fellowship awarded to UMSL’s Nikolaos Poulopoulos extends his... The visiting assistant professor is partnering with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki toward a future Museum of Greek Diaspora and Immigration.
02/09/2017
Join us tonight for The Annual Sam Nakis Memorial Lecture in Greek Culture:
The Neolithic Roots of the Greek Past
Lecture by Dr. William Parkinson, Associate Curator of Eurasian Anthropology at The Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, IL, and Adjunct Associate Professor of Anthropology, University of Illinois – Chicago and Northwestern University
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Reception – 7:00 p.m.; Lecture – 7:30 p.m.
MSC Century Room A
University of Missouri – Saint Louis
The Annual Sam Nakis Memorial Lecture in Greek Culture 2/9/2017 The Annual Sam Nakis Memorial Lecture in Greek Culture: The Neolithic Roots of the Greek Past Lecture by Dr. William Parkinson, Associate Curator of Eurasian Anthropology at The Field Museum of Nat…
02/09/2017
Professor Cosmopoulos will present the results of the Iklaina Archaeological Project in London. The lecture is organized by the Greek Archaeological Committee (UK) and will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 7 pm, at The Hellenic Centre, 16-18 Paddington Street, Marylebone, London W1U 5AS.
The lecture is free and open to the public.
Professor Cosmopoulos to present Iklaina in London, UK Professor Cosmopoulos will present the results of the Iklaina Archaeological Project in London. The lecture is organized by the Greek Archaeological Committee (UK) and will be held on Wednesday, F…
12/07/2016
Please join faculty members of the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology and of the Greek Professorship for a year-end presentation:
“Pathways to Animal Domestication”
by Melinda Zeder, Ph.D.
Wednesday, December 7, 2016 – 527 Clark Hall
12 p.m. – buffet-style lunch
12:30 p.m. – presentation
Join us Wed., December 7 for the Department of Anthropology & Archaeology and the Greek Professorship year-end Presentation Please join faculty members of the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology and of the Greek Professorship for a year-end presentation: “Pathways to Animal Domestication” by Melinda Z…
11/14/2016
Join us tonight for The Catherine Pelican Memorial Lecture:
The Riddle of the Labyrinth
Lecture by Margalit Fox, Author, Senior writer at The New York Times
Monday, November 14, 2016
Lecture – 7 p.m.
Millenium Student Center, Century Room A
Univeristy of Missouri – Saint Louis
The Catherine Pelican Lecture The Catherine Pelican Memorial Lecture: The Riddle of the Labyrinth Lecture by Margalit Fox, Author, Senior writer at The New York Times Monday, November 14, 2016 Lecture – 7 p.m. Millenium Student…
Join us this Friday, November 4 for The George E. Mylonas Lecture:
At Home on Board: The Kyrenia Ship and Goods of Its Crew
Lecture by Professor Andrea M. Berlin, James R. Wiseman Chair in Classical Archaeology, Boston University
Friday, November 4, 2016
Lecture – 7 p.m.
The Farrell Auditorium
Saint Louis Art Museum
The George E. Mylonas Lecture The George E. Mylonas Lecture: At Home on Board: The Kyrenia Ship and Goods of Its Crew Lecture by Professor Andrea M. Berlin, James R. Wiseman Chair in Classical Archaeology, Boston University Fri…
09/20/2016
Join us tomorrow night for The Dr. Nicholas Matsakis Memorial Lecture:
Smyrna, September 1922: The American Mission to Rescue Victims of the 20th Century's First Genocide
with Lou Ureneck, Professor of Journalism, Boston University
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Reception - 7 p.m.; Lecture - 7:30 p.m.
Century Room A, Millennium Student Center
University of Missouri-St Louis
The Dr. Nicholas Matsakis Memorial Lecture: Smyrna, September 1922 The American mission to rescue victims of the 20th century's first genocide UMSL International Studies & Programs The Dr. Nicholas Matsakis Memorial Lecture: Smyrna, September 1922: The American Mission to Rescue Victims of the 20th Century's First Genocide with Lou Ureneck, Professor of Journalism,...
Hey everyone! Welcome to a new school year! This semester, Matsakis will be open Monday-Thursday 11:00am-3:00pm.