“Thucydides, the Athenian” International Conference, organized by College Year in Athens, took place in Athens on 26-29 June. With 12 speakers, more than 100 active participants, and special sideline activities, the conference was a success.

Following the end of a successful conference dedicated to Thucydides the Athenian, speakers and attendees alike had the opportunity to visit the ancient sanctuary of Brauron, guided by two expert archaeologists: Professor Olga Palagia (Professor Emerita Univ. of Athens) and Dr. Konstantinos Kalogeropoulos (Researcher at the Academy of Athens). The conference participants discussed reliefs and buildings that were constructed during the Peloponnesian war and the history of the cult of Artemis.

The visit concluded pleasantly with Greek seafood and Ouzo at a local Taverna, where Conference co-organizer Nanno Marinatos conversed with conference speakers, Prof. Thomas Scanlon (University of California, Riverside) and Prof. Anastasios G. Nikolaidis (University of Crete).

CYA was in Chicago this past weekend partaking in events hosted by the PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation.

On Tuesday June 19, CYA hosted a speech by one of the most penetrating and creative philosophers of our time, Evelyn Stefansson Nef Distinguished Service Professor University of Chicago, Robert B. Pippin.

CYA’s 2nd Annual Student Conference,  Concepts of Urban Design and Public Space in Greece Throughout the Ages took place on May 2 -3, 2018.

The Annual CYA Student Conference is a long inspired dream of our academic community and reflects CYA’s dedication to building strong academic foundations for our students. The success of the 2nd Conference indicates that the annual event will become a tradition for our institution.

The Urban Realities of Athens – Keynote Speech at CYA’s 2nd Annual Student Conference