Δευτέρα 22 Δεκεμβρίου 2008

FIRST CIRCULAR

Dear Colleague:

We would like to invite you to the XXth International Conference of the OLYMPIC CENTER FOR PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE, which will take place from August 02-07, 2009, in Ancient Olympia and in Pyrgos, Elia, Greece.

The topic of the Conference for this year is:

ENLIGHTENMENT IN THE GREEK AND THE EUROPEAN TRADITION

The organizers of the XXth International Conference hope participants will explore the variety of views on THE IMPACT OF ENLIGHTENMENT ON:

THE EAST-WEST RELATION

ETHICS AND AESTHETICS

SOCIAL AND POLITICAL LIFE

RELIGION AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRESS

MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

ARCHEOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

In addition, there will be a number of roundtable discussions on topics relating to the above mentioned areas.

Following please find the necessary information for making arrangements for your participation. If you need any additional information, do not hesitate to contact any of the persons listed below.

Looking forward to seeing you at the XXth International Conference of the OLYMPIC CENTER FOR PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE, we remain,

Sincerely yours


Prof. Eugene AFONASIN, Novosibirsk State University, Russia
 Prof. Georgios ANAGNOSTOPOULOS, University of California-San Diego, USA
 Prof. John ANTON, University of South Florida
 Prof. Leonidas BARGELIOTES, University of Athens, President of the OLYMPIC CENTER
 Prof. Martha BECK, Lyon College, USA
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 Prof. Socrates DELIVOGIATZIS, University of Thessaloniki
 Prof. Mirto DRAGONA-MONACHOU, University of Athens
 Prof. Christos EVANGELIOU, Towson University, USA
 Dr. Androniki KALOGIRATOU, Lecturer, Athens Open University
 Prof Eleni KALOKAIRINOU, University of Cyprus
 Prof. Gregoris KARAFILLIS, University of Ioannina
 Prof. Lilian KARALI, University of Athens
 Dr. Charalampos MAGOULAS, National School of Public Health
 Prof. Barrie McCULLOUGH, University of British Columbia, Canada
 Prof. Emmanouil MIKROGIANNAKIS, University of Athens
 Prof. John MURUGI, Towson University, USA
 Prof. Dimitrios PANAGIOTOPOULOS, University of Athens
 Prof. Keping WANG, Beijing International Studies University, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

DEADLINES:

January 31, 2009: Abstract is due (300-500 words)

June 30, 2009: Paper is due.

*** In case your abstract or paper is not accepted you will be informed promptly.

REGISTRATION:

May 15, 2009: Early Registration Fee (150 Euros or equivalent)
June 15, 2009: Late registration Fee accepted (170 Euros or the equivalent)

Please note that the registration fee of 150.00 (Euros or the equivalent) per participant, which is non-refundable, covers the following:

• Registration service and equipment
• Two or three evening receptions with dinner and musical entertainment
• Visits to archeological sites of Ancient Olympia
• Attendance of a theatrical performance
• Travel to the receptions


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TRANSPORTATION AND ACCOMMODATION

The cost of transportation from Athens to Olympia and return to Athens is 50 euros. For information on where to send your Registration and Transportation Fee see below.

For your stay in Athens, you should make your own reservations either at the HOTEL STANLEY (1, ODYSSEOS STREET – KARAISKAKI SQUARE, GR 104 37 ATHENS/GREECE, phone: (30-210) 5241611-18, Fax: (30-210) 5244611, 5238450, Email: mailto: , website: http://agn.hol.gr/hotels/stanley), from where the Conference bus will depart for Olympia on August 02, 2009, 8:00am, or at any Hotel close to Omonoia Square at the center of Athens.

For your stay in Pyrgos, please make your hotel reservations directly by contacting HOTEL “ODYSSEAS” at your earliest convenience: Tel.: ++30 26210-42190, Fax.: ++30 26210-42021,e-mail: hot_odys@mailbox.gr –for Greek International Code. The rates are the following:

SINGLE ROOM: 45.00 euros including breakfast
DOUBLE ROOM: 65.00 euros including breakfast

For additional information, please contact directly Prof. Leonidas C. Bargeliotes, 9, Aristotelous St., 151 24 Amaroussion, Greece; Tel. and Fax in Athens: (30-210) 80.29.313; Tel. in Neochorion: (30-26250) 61388; Mobile Tel: (30-697794 79 16; E-mail: lbargel@ppp.uoa.gr Or contact one of the OLYMPIC CENTER's representatives in the USA: Prof. Georgios Anagnostopoulos, University of California, San Diego, Tel. (858) 534-3072, (858) 481-8501, E-mail: ganagnos@ucsd.edu , Prof. Christos Evangeliou, Towson University, Tel. (410) 704-2755, Fax: (410) 704-4398, E-mail: cevangeliou@towson.edu.


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REGISTRATION FORM

XXth INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF PHILOSOPHY

Organized by

THE OLYMPIC CENTER FOR PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE

August 02-07, 2009, Ancient Olympia-Pyrgos, Elia

Title of the Paper ____________________________________________________________

Name and address ____________________________________________________________

Town___________________ Postal Code_________________

Country____________________

Telephone__________________________________________

Email_____________________________________ Fax____________________________

[ ] I plan to present a paper at the Conference
[ ] I plan to attend the Conference without presenting a paper

My registration fee covering:
a) Registration service and equipment
b) Two or three evening receptions with dinner and musical entertainment
c) Visits to archaeological sites of Olympia and of Epicurean Apollo
d) Attendance of a theatrical performance
e) Travel to receptions

is included as follows:

A) Early Registration (until May 15, 2009): [ ] 150 euros or the equivalent
B) Late Registration (from May 15 – June 15, 2009): [ ] 170 euros or the equivalent

Transportation: Bus transportation from Athens to Ancient Olympia and return to Athens: 50 euros
I am including a donation to the Olympic Center for Philosophy and Culture [ ] ____

The Registration and Transportation Fee can be either sent by check to the Olympic Center for Philosophy and Culture (9 Aristotelous Street, 151 24 Amaroussion, Greece) or forwarded directly to the Olympic Center’s Bank Account, which is: 002 01 081 067 79, AGRICULTURAL BANK OF GREECE, PANEPISTEMIOU STREET, ATHENS, GREECE. (IBAN: GR43 0430 6230 0000 2010 8106 779, Swift No ABG.RGRAA).

Please do indicate the way you forward the Registration Fee:

[ ] By Check
[ ] Bank Account

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ΑBSTRACT

Please type, single-spaced, the abstract of your paper in the frame below and return it at your earliest convenience, but not later than January 31, 2008 to: Prof. Leonidas C. Bargeliotes, 9 Aristotelous Street, 151 24 Amaroussion, Athens, Greece or by E-mail: lbargel@ppp.uoa.gr –and forward ksatriya@tri.forthnet.gr

Name: _______________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
Title of Paper: ________________________________________________________

ABSTRACT
FOURTH INTERNATIONAL BILINGUAL SUMMER SEMINAR
ON
ANCIENT GREEK CULTURE AS SOURCE OF INSPIRATION OF MODERN ARTISTIC CREATION

August 02-07, 2009, Ancient Olympia and Pyrgos, GREECE
(Δ/σις: 9 Aristotelous Street, 151 24 Amaroussion, Greece, Tel. & Fax: (30-210) 8029313,
Mobile Tel.: (30-977) 947916, E-mail: lbargel@ppp.uoa.gr Site: http://ocpcul.blogspot.com/



Dear friends,

The Olympic Center for Philosophy and Culture (OCPC), in close collaboration with the Universities of Athens and of Cyprus, responding to the requests of undergraduate students, graduate students, and researchers from Greece as well as from abroad, will offer a seminar on Ancient Hellenic Artistic Creation as a Source of Contemporary Inspirations: In Literature, Drama, Poetry, etc.

During the program the participants will be able to attend colloquia and special lectures on the above mentioned topic as well as to participate in related cultural and social activities, excursions and guided tours to archeological sites of Olympia.

The program is conducted by distinguished members of Greek and foreign Universities and aims at bringing together researchers, scholars and students from all over the world.

The study groups of the seminar will be small and the lectures will be given in English (or French) and in Greek. Participants will be encouraged to write essays and participate in the discussion. The seminar will be based on a minimum registration of 20 participants. Should that enrollment number for the course not be met, the OCPC has the right to cancel the seminar and refund the registration fee. Once the course has started, no refund is possible.

FACULTY

Prof. G. Anagnostopoulos, University of California-San Diego, USA
Prof. John P. Anton, University of South Florida, USA
Prof. L. Bargeliotes (Em.), University of Athens
Prof. M. Beck, Lyon College, USA
Prof. M. Dragona-Monachou (Em.), University of Athens
Prof. C. Evangeliou, Towson University, USA
Dr. X. Georgopoulou, Lecturer, University of Patras
Prof. E. Kalokairinou, University of Cyprus
Prof. L. Karali, University of Athens
Prof. D. Labrellis, Panteion University
Dr. C. Magoulas, National School of Public Health
Prof. G. Markantonatos, University of Peloponnese
Prof. E. Mikrogiannakis, University of Athens
Prof. B. McCullough, University of British Columbia, Canada
Prof. D. Panagiotopoulos, University of Athens
Prof. K.WANG, Beijing International Studies University, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

COORDINATORS

Dr. C. Magoulas, National School of Public Health
Dr. Soteres Fournaros, University of Ahens.
Ph. D. Cand., Panos Eliopoulos, University of Athens

REGISTRATION

To register for the seminar course offered by the OCPC students should send the following documents before the closing date for registration:

• The Registration Form duly completed.
• A transcript showing English (or French) proficiency for students whose first language is not English (or French).

Send all application material to:
Professor Leonidas C. Bargeliotes
President of the Olympic Center for Philosophy and Culture
9 Aristotelous Street, 151 24 Amaroussion, Athens, Greece
Tel. & Fax: (210) 80 29 313 and (26250) 61 388,
Mobile: 6977947916, E-mail: lbargel@ppp.uoa.gr
and also forward it to Panos Eliopoulos : ksatriya@tri.forthnet.gr
To register after the closing date, students should directly contact the President of the OCPC for any inquiries about availability of places for the course. Students will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
Applications must be received by June 15, 2009.


REGISTRATION FORM
FOURTH INTERNATIONAL BILINGUAL SUMMER SEMINAR
Organized by
THE OLYMPIC CENTER FOR PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE
AND THE UNIVERSITIES OF ATHENS AND OF CYPRUS

August 02-07, 2009, Ancient Olympia and Pyrgos, Greece

Name and Address___________________________________________________
Town___________________ Postal Code_________________ Country____________________
Telephone__________________________________________
E-mail_____________________________________ Fax____________________________


DEADLINES:
June 15, 2009: Submission of documents – Registration Form
June 30, 2009: Notification of acceptance
July 15, 2009: Remittance of Registration Fee

REGISTRATION:
July 15, 2009: Early Registration Fee due (100.00 Euros)
July 30, 2009: Late Registration Fee accepted (150.00 Euros)

Please note that the registration fee of 100.00 Euros (or the equivalent) per participant, which is non-refundable, covers the following:

• Registration service and equipment
• Two or three evening receptions with dinner and musical entertainment
• Visits to archeological sites of Ancient Olympia
• Attendance of a theatrical performance

Please forward the REGISTRATION FEE directly to the Olympic Center’s Bank Account: 002 01 081 067 79, AGRICULTURAL BANK OF GREECE (ATEbank), PANEPISTEMIOU STREET, ATHENS, GREECE. (IBAN: GR43 0430 6230 0000 2010 8106 779, Swift No ABG.RGRAA).

Please do indicate the way you forward the Registration Fee:
[ ] By Check
[ ] Bank Account


TRANSPORTATION AND ACCOMMODATION

The cost of transportation from Athens to Olympia and return to Athens is 50 euros. For information on where to send your Registration and Transportation Fee see below.

For your stay in Athens, you should make your own reservations either at the HOTEL STANLEY (1, ODYSSEOS STREET – KARAISKAKI SQUARE, GR 104 37 ATHENS/GREECE, phone: (30-210) 5241611-18, Fax: (30-210) 5244611, 5238450, Email: mailto: , website: http://agn.hol.gr/hotels/stanley), from where the Conference bus will depart for Olympia on August 02, 2009, 8:00am, or at any Hotel close to Omonoia Square at the center of Athens.

For your stay in Pyrgos, please make your hotel reservations directly by contacting HOTEL “ODYSSEAS” at your earliest convenience: Tel.: ++30 26210-42190, Fax.: ++30 26210-42021,e-mail: hot_odys@mailbox.gr –for Greek International Code. The rates are the following:

SINGLE ROOM: 45.00 euros including breakfast
DOUBLE ROOM: 65.00 euros including breakfast

For additional information, please contact directly Prof. Leonidas C. Bargeliotes, 9, Aristotelous St., 151 24 Amaroussion, Greece; Tel. and Fax in Athens: (30-210) 80.29.313; Tel. in Neochorion: (30-26250) 61388; Mobile Tel: (30-6977947916; E-mail: lbargel@ppp.uoa.gr Or contact one of the OLYMPIC CENTER's representatives in the USA: Prof. Georgios Anagnostopoulos, University of California, San Diego, Tel. (858) 534-3072, (858) 481-8501, E-mail: ganagnos@ucsd.edu , Prof. Christos Evangeliou, Towson University, Tel. (410) 704-2755, Fax: (410) 704-4398, E-mail: cevangeliou@towson.edu.

New e-mail address

Dear All,

THIS IS TO DRAW YOUR ATTENTION TO:

1) the change of Leonidas Bargeliotes’ e-mail address to: lbargel@ppp.uoa.gr

2) The current e-mail address of Panos Eliopoulos: ksatriya@tri.forthnet.gr

3) kind request to send your correspondence, abstracts and papers concerning the attached first circulars of: a) the XXth International Conference and b) of the IVth Bilingual Seminar to L.Bargeliotes< lbargel@ppp.uoa.gr> and also to forward them to Panos Eliopoulos: ksatriya@tri.forthnet.gr

Thanks

Best regards,

L. Bargeliotes-P. Eliopoulos