WASHINGTON D.C. -  The 2018 Heritage America Program, sponsored by the National Hellenic Society and Manatos & Manatos, hosted 20 accomplished Greek-American students from across the country July 18-21 in Washington D.C.
 
Now in its third year, this unique and proprietary program reconnects college-aged Greek-American students with their roots, heritage, culture, and Hellenic identity through the prism of the American experience. Throughout the four-day program, students met with over 40 prominent Greek-Americans who will also serve as future mentors and career guides for Heritage America alumni.

The National Herald published an article by Executive Director Art Dimopoulos discussing what makes the National Hellenic Society unique and highlighting some of the NHS' most successful programs.  Read the article HERE!

And they’re off! Every year, the National Hellenic Society sponsors Greek American college students on a two-week educational and cultural immersion experience at the American College of Greece to discover their heritage and culture through the Heritage Greece Program. This year, we are proud to sponsor 65 participants, joined by 13 peer students from ACG.

Meeting in Washington, DC before heading to Greece tonight, the group visited the Harvard Center for Hellenic Studies, where they heard from several classicist and fellows, and the Greek Embassy where His Excellency Ambassador Lalacos and his diplomatic corps welcomed the participants and provided an overview of Greece’s challenges. They then visited Capitol Hill, where they met with Congressman John Sarbanes, Senator Chris Van Hollen, and the staffs of Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Congressman Charlie Crist, and Congresswoman Dina Titus! This is just the beginning of a life-long commitment to these Greek American ambassadors of Hellenic heritage!

Safe travels and καλό ταξίδι παιδιά!

The NHS hosted their annual networking luncheon at Piero's Italian Cuisine for Greek American real estate professionals at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). It is an ICSC highlight where NHS members and other real estate professionals network and foster business opportunities. Attendees also heard an insider's discussion on the industry status and outlook from John Chang, Vice-President of Research at Marcus & Millichap, as well as their in-depth reports

Another great luncheon in New York City is in the books! On Thursday, April 19th, NHS New York welcomed Museum of Science, Boston President and Director, Dr. Ioannis N. Miaoulis.

Dr. Miaoulis' presentation focused on the Museum of Science's proposal to transform elementary school science education in Greece. This change will pave the way for a long-term vision to create economic prosperity in Greece. Dr. Miaoulis reviewed success stories of time tested, best-in-class engineering curriculum and teaching practices that yield substantial results. For more information on the curriculum, please visit www.eie.org.