Programs being implemented online
CHS Greece, in the context of the instructions and regulations regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, adapted its operation and activities to the new situation. In this context, and with the contribution of digital technology, it proceeded to changes to its structures and the implementation of its programs, with the help of Harvard's online platforms and tools. These programs include the High School Summer Program and the Teaching Internships, the Museum of Cycladic Art Internship, the International Scholars' Symposium, the CHS Fellowships in Comparative Cultural Studies and the CHS Pre-doc Fellowships in Sport and Society with the International Olympic Academy, as well as the Workshops on Epigraphy and Translation. Additionally, and looking into 2021, the Center is already examining how more of its activities and programs will be adjusted in templates that will allow for implementation, either online or in person.
1821–2021 CHS Initiatives in Greece and in the US
On the occasion of the celebration of the 200 years (1821–2021) since the Greek war of independence against the Ottoman Empire, the Center organizes a series of activities in 2020–2021 to honor the important anniversary. Some of them will be organized in collaboration with other institutions and authorities in Greece and the US, and they will be connected with the series of events that will take place under the aegis of the Committee of Honor "Nafplio 2021," Municipality of Nafplio. Two such activities include the Early Career Fellowship in Philhellenism and the Research Project for Argolis Senior High Schools, with more to be announced soon.
Website launch
CHS Greece launched its new website in 2020! Retaining the same web address, the subdomain greece.chs.harvard.edu, CHS Greece continues to stay connected to its metropolitan institution, the Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington DC (CHS US or simply CHS), and at the same time underscores its operation as a Harvard global office, enhancing its web-connection with the University at large. The new site's goal is to facilitate all users to access the information they request from and about CHS Greece in the best and most accessible possible way. The Greek version of the website will be launched soon, and both versions will continue to be enriched in the next months and years to come, with more content, not only of upcoming but also of past activities and events, allowing visitors to learn more about CHS Greece. We welcome you to explore it and look forward to hearing from you with feedback.
CHS Greece at Harvard Worldwide Week 2020
During the 4th annual Worldwide week at Harvard more than 50 virtual academic and cultural events with global or international themes were organized by various Schools, research centers, global offices, departments, and student organizations, including the events of the unique and unprecedented 24 Hours of Harvard (24hH). CHS Greece led productive synergies with a number of other Global Offices, Area Centers, and Departments of the University, and proudly hosted 4 unique and very successful events: Citizenship in the 21st century panel discussion, Channels of Expression dance event, and #Afterlockdown animated film-premiere & film-discussion. All 24hH events are available online to watch.
Hellenic Studies Folio Series
This is a new digital series from CHS entitled: Hellenic Studies Folios (HSF). The goal of the HSF series is to make the Center's great wealth of Classics-oriented digital resources more accessible to the general public, by making thought-provoking questions on a specific topic each time, and then attempting to provide answers or further exploration of content through dialogues, performances, as well as occasional essays that go more in-depth. The HSF series releases a new issue every three weeks, and has already reached its fifth, on topics such as Odysseus, his reputation, and his re-integration into society, Men's and women's experiences in ancient Greece, Citizenship, Leadership, and Democracy, Oedipus as a lens on government and society, and Connections to ancestors.
Reading Greek Tragedy Online Series of CHS US
In partnership with Out of Chaos Theatre, the Center for Hellenic Studies and the Kosmos Society are presenting Reading Greek Tragedy Online, a weekly series that brings together actors and researchers to perform and discuss scenes from Greek tragedy. Throughout the past year, this initiative has attracted a number of talented people around the world that have worked together in the Series. All the episodes are available to browse on the CHS US website as well as the CHS US YouTube channel.