AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL STUDIES AT ATHENS (ASCSA) GALA 2024 at GOTHAM HALL in Manhattan

 

10\5\2024 - A great and memorable evening. -

Yesterday evening’s AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL STUDIES AT ATHENS (ASCSA) GALA 2024 at GOTHAM HALL in Manhattan was an AMAZING EVENT and the institution’s Executive Director George Orfanakos is to be Congratulated !! . We had a great and fantastic time with good friends at our table which included Marina Belessis Casoria, Peter Stavrianidis, Dr. Daniskas, Stamati Ghikas, Agni Zotis , James Gerkis, Emily Spratt, Yanna Katsageorgi, Pantelis Panos the School’s General Manager, and Takis Karkanas the School’s Wiener Laboratory Director among others. This year they honored MARY R. LEFKOWITZ an American scholar of Classics & the Professor Emerita of Classical Studies at Wellesley College, for her outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge of Ancient Greece.

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA), the oldest and largest U.S. overseas research center, has left a profound and enduring legacy on the advanced study of of all aspects of Hellenic culture from Ancient Hellas to the present day, shaping scholarship, education, and cultural exchange for over a century. Founded in 1881, its impact extends far beyond its original mandate, influencing diverse fields such as archaeology, history, art, literature and beyond. Its research facilities include the Gennadius Library is one of the most important libraries in Hellas, the Blegen Library is one of the world's premier research libraries for classical studies and archaeology, Archives and Personal Papers an active and innovative research center encompassing a wide range of scholarly fields, as well as the latest state of the art Wiener Laboratory serving the interests of archaeological scholars both in the Hellenic Republic and abroad through research and cutting-edge scientific analysis with over 150 sponsored projects to date.

At its core, ASCSA serves as a bridge between American graduate students and scholars from nearly 200 North American colleges and universities and the rich cultural heritage of Greece. Through its programs, including fellowships, excavations, and publications, it has facilitated groundbreaking research and fostered a deep understanding of Greek civilization. Scholars from around the world have benefited from its resources, contributing to a global network of academic collaboration.

Ilias I. Katsos with artist and ARCAthens Founder and Executive Director Aristides Logothetis