THE MEANING AND CONTINUITY OF HELLENISM
Hellenism has been defined in many forms and can be traced anytime from the Homeric age, through the classical period, to modern times. This lecture begins with the man who spread Hellenism throughout the then-known world, and proceeds to describe the continuity of its significance through the centuries. It also describes why its meaning is an immortal entity that has captured the mind and the spirit of educated men of goodwill for the betterment of society, and how it is relevant for our time and for future generations. The lecture concludes with a message to Americans in general, and to Greek Americans in particular, on strengthening our American legacy on the powers of Hellenism.
The speaker
Native of Gary, Indiana and graduate of its Froebel High School (1950)
B.A., Southern Methodist University, Education (1955)
M.A., East Texas State University, Educational Administration (1965)
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Higher Education Administration (1967)
United States Air Force (1955-1960)
1955-56, flight training
1956-58, Air Force Intelligence Headquarters, Frankfurt Germany
1958-60, Office of the Air Attache, American Embassy, Athens Greece
1960-1969, teacher, Mesquite High School, Mesquite, Texas
1969 to retirement (1996): director of the University of Delaware International Center; and professor of "Modern Greek," Department of Foreign Languages, College of Arts & Sciences; "Patterns of International Social Conduct," Communication Department, College of Arts & Sciences; "Administration of International Educational Affairs" – graduate course, Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education
1982-1991: 4 two-year terms elected national Chairman of AHIPAC (American Hellenic Institute Public Affairs Committee)
Author of several articles, and presenter of several lectures at conferences and seminars relating to international education, and Hellenic affairs and studies
Past member of several professional and civic organizations
