The 2024–2025 CHS Fellows’ academic visit to the Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, D.C.

May 20, 2025

Six people pose in front of a brick wall with a plaque at Dumbarton Oaks, three sitting and three standing, with greenery above on a sunny day. — Visit to the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection. From left: Evgenia Tsafou, Chrysa Theologou, Artemi Papandritsa, Angelos Gkotsinas, Georgios Koukovasilis, and Sergios Menelaou.

Six research fellows of the Center for Hellenic Studies for the academic year 2024–2025 (Angelos Gkotsinas, Georgios Koukovasilis, Sergios Menelaou, Artemi Papandritsa, Evgenia Tsafou, and Chrysa Theologou), who are conducting their research in Greece, along with CHS Programs and Events Manager, Evan Katsarelis, traveled to the United States and the Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, D.C. (CHS US), from April 29 to May 9.

A group sits around a U-shaped table in a modern conference room, listening to a woman speak. Laptops and a projected slide are visible, indicating a formal meeting or seminar.

During their stay, the group had the opportunity to visit some of the most important historical and cultural landmarks of the U.S. capital, gaining knowledge and experiences along the way. A significant highlight of their visit was their participation in discussions held at the Center, during which each fellow presented their current research, exchanged ideas, and received constructive feedback from members of the CHS academic community in the United States.

This immersive experience of learning and cultural enrichment aims not only to support the academic progress of the fellows but also to contribute to their professional and personal development. It constitutes an integral part of the broader contribution of the Center—both in Greece and in the U.S.—to research and to the vital role that the humanities play in today’s world.

Eight people pose for a photo in a spacious, modern lobby with yellow and orange décor and ornate golden screens. They are dressed in smart casual and business attire, smiling in a friendly, professional setting. — Visit to the Embassy of Italy in Washington. From left: Evgenia Tsafou, Angelos Gkotsinas, Chrysa Theologou, Zoie Lafis, Evan Katsarelis, Georgios Koukovasilis, Sergios Menelaou, and Artemi Papandritsa.