On November 19, 2020, Dr. Raphael Moissis, Chairman Emeritus of the CYA Board of Trustees and Chairman Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Studies (IOBE), participated in CYA’s Virtual Lecture Series. In his presentation, “Energy & Climate Change: Rhetoric & Reality,” Dr. Moissis examined the often stark differences between the rhetoric of Europe’s stated policy regarding energy and climate change and the scientific and economic reality of one of today’s most pressing issues.

Nothing says holiday cheer quite like arts and crafts! Although Athens has been in the middle of an extended lockdown prohibiting out-of-city travel, students got together to relieve stress and spread holiday spirit over one weekend.

This year has been nothing like I expected, in both the best and worst ways.

There is no mountain range comparable to the awe-striking Mount Olympus in Greece.

This trip, organized by CYA, was a memorable experience for every student who participated. From the sunset breaks on the first day, to stargazing at the overnight lodge, to celebrating at the peak and dipping our toes into the waterfalls at the bottom, every moment was special and unique.

On Thursday, October 29, CYA Professor and field archaeologist, Hüseyin Çınar Öztürk, outlined developments in the field of archaeology from the middle of the twentieth century to today in an engaging virtual lecture. Sam Holzman, Former CYA Trustee and CYA alumnus, served as discussant for the virtual lecture. Holzman serves as the Digital Archaeology Associate at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens.

Odysseus Elytis (1911-1996)

On 109th anniversary of his birthday, CYA honors famed Greek poet Odysseas Elytis and his massive influence on not just poetry in Greece, but internationally.