Tribute to Michael Cantonis:
The Center for Greek Studies announces with sadness the loss of our Great Benefactor Michael Cantonis. Michael was the driving force behind the formation of the Center in its early days, and very generously donated a large endowment which has supported the work of the Center since its inception. Michael's great work to support the Center for Greek Studies will be remembered with our deepest gratitude.
Obituaries have been posted in the St. Petersburg Times and the Chicago Tribune:
Upcoming Events:
Conference on Pindar
and Sport
In Honor of D. C. Young
The Center for Greek Studies will be organizing a Conference in Honor of Professor D. C. Young in the coming fall. The purpose of the conference is to honor the substantial contribution of D. C. Young to the promotion of Hellenism in the past 40 years. Watch this space for further announcements on dates and venues.
Inauguration of Gonda van Steen as Cassas Professor in Greek Studies
The Center for Greek Studies is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Gonda Van Steen as Cassas Professor in Greek Studies. Dr. Van Steen, who is a specialist in reception studies and the 1967-1974 period of Greek History, will strengthen the Modern Greek side of our program and also contribute to the study of Ancient Greek Theater and its reception in modern Greece. Watch this space for further announcements regarding the Ceremony of Inauguration of Gonda van Steen as Cassas Professor in Greek Studies in the coming Fall.
Recent Events:
David C. Young Retires:
Professor David C. Young retired in May 2009. The Department hosted a Retirement Party, while the Center for Greek Studies will be hosting a Conference on Pindar and Sport in Honor of Professor Young.
Follow this link for images from the Retiment Party
Nick Kontaridis with his Modern Greek Class 2009
2009 Awards Ceremony:
Follow this link for pictures of the 2009 Awards Ceremony. Click on the thumbnails to see the bigger pictures.
The Center for Greek Studies Honors Nick Calathes:
UF Basketball Star Nick Calathes was awarded a Golden Greek Award jointly by the St. Elizabeth Greek-Orthodox Church of Gainesville and the Center for Greek Studies. Click on the picture for photos to the event kindly provided by Nick's father, Mr. John Calathes, of Orlando.
