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2013 Greek History And Culture Seminars: Building On Success

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Season 1: March – May 2013

Season 2: June  July 2013

Season 3: August – October 2013

One of the bright spots of the GOCMV's cultural initiatives over the last few years has been its History and Culture seminars. These seminars have not only attracted a loyal following of enthusiasts but they have been embraced by many newcomers of varying ages and backgrounds. This is one of the GOCMV's main goals, to expand its reach by attracting more people of both Greek and non-Greek background to its events. The formula is simple, quality speakers and interesting topics that appeal to a wide audience. After two very successful years, this year's organising committee has quite a challenge ahead in maintaining the existing high standards. The group is quietly confident in delivering a strong program that will not only meet but surpass people's expectations.

See the full program for Season 1 - March - May 2013.

See the full program for Season 2 - June - July 2013.

See the full program for Season 3 - August - October 2013.

The seminar series will be launched on Thursday 7pm 21st March by Ms Eleni Lianidou, Consul General for Greece in Melbourne and Professor Nikos Papastergiadis, with the first lecture being delivered by La Trobe University's Professor Chris Mackie on Homer. One thing different about this year's seminars will be the location as a result of the GOCMV's Lonsdale Street premises not being available as construction works have begun on the Community's new cultural centre. The new location, the Kelvin Club in Melbourne Place opposite the Russell St Greater Union cinemas, may surprise many but it's probably one of Melbourne's undiscovered gems for hosting events. Although one of the aims of the series is also to provide a platform for showcasing the research work and expertise of local speakers not widely known to the community, the quest for talented speakers hasn't been restricted to Melbourne's shores. This year's program will also see the inclusion of several interstate and overseas speakers.

An 'antiquity-classical Greece' subject matter will be the dominant theme of the first term seminars running until the end of May. Mycenaean Greek society, Sexuality in Ancient Greece and Greek Colonies in Southern Italy will be some of the topics covered. The first term will also be sprinkled with a handful of special lectures that have been elevated to Antipodes Festival Event status and be held at the Wheeler Centre, a venue with greater capacity. Two examples are the lectures by Sydney-based Professor James Arvanitakis and Associate Professor Nicholas Doumanis. James a recent recipient of the Prime Minister's University Lecturer of the Year Award will be speaking on 'The Future of Education: Virtual Universities in a Virtual World'. In an age where education is at the cross-roads and facing challenges on numerous fronts, James's passion for quality teaching is an inspiration for all audiences. Historian Nicholas Doumanis was awarded the London Fraenkel Prize for his book Myth and Memory in the Mediterranean, a book based on his doctoral dissertation examining the Italian presence in the Dodecanese Islands. He will speak on 'Muslim-Christian Coexistence and its Destruction in Late-Ottoman Anatolia', a lecture quite timely if one considers the recent rise of sectarian violence in numerous parts of the globe.

There will be a special ANZAC Day commemorative lecture given by Perth-based Dr John Yiannakis looking at the marginalisation of the island of Lemnos in the discourse of Australia's Gallipoli campaign. One can expect an interesting lecture on the socio-economic and political evolution of post-1974 Greece given by Thessaloniki-based and one time Melbourne resident freelance journalist Kostas Karamarkos. Kostas has been very close to the pulse of Greek political decision-making during recent years and should provide some fascinating insights.

The mid-year seminars will cover themes pertaining to the Byzantine and Ottoman periods, while the final third term will focus on Modern Greece and its Diaspora. The GOCMV's website will be hosting regular updates on the series. The breadth of subject matter to be covered is certain to entice many attendees. Those who attend on a regular basis will also be provided with certificates of participation.

 2013 Greek History and Culture Seminars - Season 1 Program

Date

Topic

Speaker

Venue

21st March, 7pm

Launch & Cocktail Party

Launched by the Consul General of Greece in Melbourne Mrs Eleni Lianidou and Prof. Nikos Papastergiadis

Kelvin Club

28th March, 7pm

Homer

 

Prof Chris Mackie

Kelvin Club

4th April, 7pm

Special Event

The future of education: virtual universities in a virtual world?

Prof James Arvanitakis

The Wheeler Centre

9th April, 7pm

Special Event

Muslim-Christian Coexistence and its Destruction in Late-Ottoman Anatolia

Assoc. Prof Nicholas Doumanis

The Wheeler Centre

11th April, 7pm

The Greek colonies of Southern Italy in Ancient Greece

Dr Gerardo Papalia

Kelvin Club

18th April, 7pm

Mycenaean Greece: Social and political organisation in the Late Bronze Age."

Dr Stephie Nikoloudis

Kelvin Club

25th April, 7pm

Special Anzac Day Event Addressing The Lemnos Heritage of Gallipoli and the Forgotten Foundations of Anzac, 1915-1918

 

Dr John Yiannakis

The Wheeler Centre

16th May, 7pm

Ancient Greek Gods and Sexuality

Dr K.O. Chong - Gossard

Kelvin Club

19th May, 3pm

 

Special Event

Greece 1974-2013: A Critical Overview

Kostas Karamarkos

The Wheeler Centre

23rd May, 7pm

Cave dwellers or Labyrinth diggers?

Plato and Castoriadis on Justice, Democracy, and Religion

 

Dr George Vassilacopoulos

Kelvin Club

30th May, 7pm

 

History Music & Dance within the eras

John Kostarakis

Kelvin Club

 

 

 2013 Greek History and Culture Seminars - Season 2 Program

Date

Topic

Speaker

Venue

6th June

History and Society of the Early Byzantine empire

Professor Roger Scott

Kelvin Club

13th June

The Reception of Classical Antiquity in the Byzantium

Dr Eva Laoutides

Kelvin Club

20th June

Life and Wisdom: Notes on Epicurus

Professor Andrew Benjamin

Kelvin Club

27th June

British Imperialism in Cyprus, 1878-1915: The Inconsequential Possession

Dr Andrekos Varnava

Kelvin Club

4th July

Language Change in Greek in 12th Century Byzantium

Dr Erma Vassiliou

Ithacan Philanthropic Society

11th July

Byzantine Art & Architecture

Dr Ursula Betka

Kelvin Club

18th July

The Ottoman Conquest of the Balkans and the Collection of Tribute Children

Dr Adrian Jones

Kelvin Club

25th July

Kapodistrias & Trikoupi
The Origins of Greece’s Modern Crisis.

Mr Dean Kalimniou

Kelvin Club

Winter (Greek Summer) Break

 

 2013 Greek History and Culture Seminars - Season 3 Program

Date

Topic

Speaker

Venue

15th Aug.

The Transmission of Culturally Determined Health Beliefs Among Three Generations of Greek Families in Melbourne, Australia

Ms Maria-Irini Avgoulas

Kelvin Club (map)

22nd Aug.

Hellenism, Multiculturalism and Cosmopolitanism

Mr George Papadopoulos

Kelvin Club (map)

29th Aug.

An Introduction to Contemporary Cyprus: Negotiating History and Modernity

Dr Michalis Michael

Kelvin Club (map)

5th Sep.

Studying Greek in Antipodes: Looking Back, Moving Forward

Ms Anna Chantzinikolaou

Ithacan Philanthropic Society (map)

Sat. 7th Sep.

‘ANTIPODES FESTIVAL’ - ‘FOOD FOR THOUGHT’
CO-EVENT: Attributes of Identity-in Conversation

Justice Emilios Kyrou

The Wheeler Centre (map)

12th Sep.

A Family’s Journey to the Promised Land

Mrs Olympia Pearce

Kelvin Club (map)

19th Sep.

National Self-determination in the 21st Century: Implications for Greece and the Balkans

Dr Aris Gounaris

Kelvin Club (map)

26th Sep.

Dealing with Destruction: The Anatolian Genocide

Mr Dean Kalimniou

Kelvin Club (map)

3rd Oct.

Greek War Stories and Immigration to Australia

Prof. Joy Damousi

Ithacan Philanthropic Society (map)

10th Oct.

Alexis Zorba and The Kazantzakian Lifeforce

Mr Howard Dossor

Kelvin Club (map)

17th Oct.

After Multiculturalism: redefining the Greek-
Australian presence in the era of globalisation

Prof. Vrasidas Karalis

Kelvin Club (map)

24th Oct.
Closing Lecture

Classical and Contemporary Friendship

Prof. Nikos Papastergiadis

Ithacan Philanthropic Society (map)

 

Click here to download a copy of the Season 3 program of the Greek Community's Greek History and Culture Seminars 2013 (PDF, 233KB).

 

 

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