WHAT’S UP @ DEREE
Volume 2, Issue 25—April 8, 2013
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THE BIKE-
On April 6, Dimitris Politis (DEREE ’90), started his
epic, 800 km bicycle ride from Thessaloniki through
Ioannina and Patras to our beautiful campus in
Aghia Paraskevi, where he will arrive on April 11.
Dimitris is taking a week off from his family and his banking position in Switzerland,
and will pay for all expenses for this Bike-A-Thon out of his own pocket, in order to
help us raise money for scholarships for students of The American College of Greece,
at a time when demand for financial aid is skyrocketing, due to the deep crisis
afflicting Greece.
As Dimitris has said repeatedly, he is doing this because he wants young people to
enjoy the quality education and opportunities that DEREE afforded him.
It is in this spirit that I call upon all of you to contribute to this effort by visiting
www.acg.edu/bikeathon or making a gift of any size – online at www.acg.edu/payments .
It is really easy, and it will make a BIG difference in a young person’s life. We have already raised over € 8,000
through hundreds of individual contributions and the sale of lottery tickets.
Now we hope that the ACG community, especially faculty and staff, will embrace this effort and help young men
and women join the ranks of ACG graduates.
Thank you for your consideration and support of this important endeavor!
For updates about Dimitris’ trip, videos and photos keep logging on to
www.acg.edu/bikeathon over the next few days.
You can also:
Like us on FaceBook: www.facebook.com/acg.bikeathon
Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/acg_bikeathon
Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/acgbikeathon
For assistance or to learn how you can make a donation please contact the
Office of Development & Alumni Relations:
Mary-Irene Triantafillou, Executive Director of Development
t. 210.600.9800 ext.: 1239 or [email protected]
For more information about scholarships offered by ACG,
please visit: http://www.acg.edu/scholarships-continuing-students
or
contact the Financial Assistance and Planning Office
Tel.: +30 210 6009800, ext. 1327 | [email protected]
WELCOME “HOME” DIMITRIS POLITIS!
Join us on Thursday, April 11 at 13:30 at the main gate to welcome Dimitris Politis “home” as he cycles onto the
Aghia Paraskevi campus, ending his 800km ride for scholarship in the Open Air theater. Encourage him with
your presence at the main gate, in the main corridor, outside the JSB Library and along the way to the
communication building. Want to cycle with Dimitris? Bring your bike with you to DEREE on that day and ride
along with Dimitris around campus!
Walk or ride, lets all Give Education a Spin!
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Congratulations to all those elected to the 2013-14 DEREE Student Association!
Dimitris Politis pedaled off on his journey for scholarship on April 6! Follow him at http://www.acg.edu/
bikeathon/course-map/! Then, join us on April 11 at 13:30 at the main gate as we welcome him home to the
ACG campus!
Have you gotten your Bike-A-Thon tickets yet? Visit the SG office and put in your “two cents” for scholarship!
Last week of classes for Spring Semester! Time to gear up for finals— good luck everyone!
LGBT Club is in the SLCS this week! Help support them with your business!
DEREE STUDENT ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS 2013 RESULTS
PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT
Key/Vasileiou
none of the above
# OF VOTES
207
55
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS REP
Lykouris, Dimitris
none of the above
#OF VOTES
183
79
TREASURER
Rozoli, Fani
Skalkotos, Vaios
none of the above
#OF VOTES
108
73
81
SOCIAL AFFAIRS REP
Theodoraki, Evi
none of the above
#OF VOTES
175
87
SECRETARY
Voskidi, Vasiliki
none of the above
#OF VOTES
153
109
STUDENT ADVOCATE (04/04)
Gavrilaki, Sophia
Topalli, Ioanna
none of the above
#OF VOTES
97
96
69
STUDENT ADVOCATE (05/04)
Gavrilaki, Sophia
Topalli, Ioanna
none of the above
#OF VOTES
97
111
7
SENATORS
Stavrinos, Anastasios
Papalampros, Dimitris
Ntakos, Nikitas
Litsiou, Amaryllis
Chatzigaki, Elisavet-Eirini
Chatzigrigori, Aglaia-Ioanna
Dionysopoulou, Margarita
Paschali, Georgia (Yiolinda)
Vartholomaios, Michalis
Karandrea, Antigoni
None of the Above
SENATE CHAIRPERSON
Argyraki, Ioanna
Raskovic, George
none of the above
# OF VOTES
127
90
45
#OF VOTES
143
113
102
91
73
67
64
61
61
59
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ATHLETICS
Intercollegiate Athletics: A series of friendly games took place on April 2nd when the Schools of Evelpidon and Naftikon Dokimon
came to DEREE. Evelpidon challenged our Women’s and Men’s Volleyball team and lost the women’s 0-3 but won the men’s 3-0,
and Naftikon Dokimon went up against our Men’s Basketball team and lost 52-70. Although the Men’s Soccer team tied 2-2 in the
Commercial Super League Knock-Out game against Avin Oil they missed the fifth penalty shot, losing their chance to go to the finals.
Their next game will be a friendly game against the University of Piraeus, Tuesday, April 9th at 17:00. The Women’s Soccer team,
under the direction of their new coach, Spiros Gerakis, has begun playing exhibition games that started with Aghia Paraskevi on
March 29th. We wish them a good run.
Intramurals: The annual Relay Marathon is coming up on Wednesday, April 10th. Don’t miss the chance to participate as either a
member of a team or as an individual runner and get your commemorative T-shirt. 3x3 co-ed Volleyball tournament is coming up
on Thursday, April 11th. Put your teams together and register them at the Office of Athletics. 3x3 and 5x5 Beach Volleyball
tournaments at Karavi – Schinias beach on Friday, May 24th. Make a note and sign up early! Canoe races at the Pool! Just show up in
your swim suit and let the fun begin! – Thursday, April 10th. More info on all events from [email protected]
Outdoor Recreation: Last Saturday’s rock climbing trip was enjoyed by all who attended. Everyone tested their limits, learned new
techniques, or improved their climbing skills. The beautiful mountainous scenery and the perfect weather made it a treasured
experience. It will be repeated on Saturday, April 27th – sign up early! Andros island Hiking & Camping trip. Join us on the
weekend of June 1-2 for what will surely be the highlight of the program. Mark the dates and sign up early. Scuba diving trip
coming up on Saturday, June 8th. Open to certified divers only. Sign up early for free transportation. Limited seats. More info on all
events from [email protected]
STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES WORKSHOP: MOTIVATION
Student Academic Services is offering a workshop on "Motivation". It is interesting as it addresses the motives and incentives of doing
college study and is relevant to all students, but primarily freshmen. It will involve both an instructor facilitator (Dr. M. Canellopoulou)
and a student facilitator (Apollonia Orphanopoulou). The workshop will take place on Tuesday, 04/09 at 13:30 (AH) in room 701.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
MONDAY (08/04)
TUESDAY (09/04)
WEDNESDAY (10/04)
THURSDAY (11/04)
Fashion Club Bake Sale
(10:00-15:00, MC)
Fashion Club Bake Sale
(10:00-15:00, MC)
Relay Marathon (ALL DAY,
Stadium Area)
Bike-A-Thon Ends @ ACG &
Welcome for Dimitris Politis
(13:30, Main Gate)
SAS Workshop on Motivation
(AH, rm 701)
FRIDAY (12/04)
BIKE-A-THON
KEY
AH: ACTIVITY HOUR
7AUD: 7th LEVEL AUDITORIUM
MC: MAIN CORRIDOR
UL: UPPER LEVEL, JSB LIBRARY
SL: STUDENT LOUNGE