Upcoming Events
March 8th, 7:00-9:00pm
Please join us on March 8th, International Women’s Day, as we celebrate the women in our lives and ten years of AGAPW’s Excellence Tuition Scholarship!
Featured Speakers:
- Dr. Eliana Antoniou, member of AGAPW’s STEM Scholarship Committee will speak on the Mathematics Behind the Formation of a Rainbow.
- Ms. Sophia Maria Takvorian, NYU 2021, and 2020 Humanities awardee, will present her ongoing project Κανείς Εδώ Δεν Τραγουδά.
- Ms. Evagelia Toffoloni, Yale 2020, and 2018 Humanities awardee, will present her ongoing project An Ode to Our Motherland.
Moderator:
- Dr. Pannie Trifillis AGAPW VP and Chair Humanities Scholarship Committee
Zoom link to register:
https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/96307977414?pwd=UTZ2SDQzcENtS1JlUnZVdnFlMHRZQT09
Meeting ID: 963 0797 7414 Passcode: 834293
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March 22nd, 7:30-9:00pm
We are honored to host Dr. Maria Efthymiou, Modern Greek History Professor at the Faculty of History & Archeology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in a Q & A on the 200 Year Commemoration of the Greek Independence.
Discussion to be moderated by Dr. Helen LIana Theodoratou, and Dr. Anastasia Romanou.
Further details and the distribution of a video of Dr. Efthymiou’s presentation “Πολιτικές και Ιδεολογικές Τομές της Επανάστασης του 1821” (Political and Ideological Perspectives of the 1821 Revolution) soon to be released by the Hellenic Foundation of Culture, forthcoming.
Zoom link to register:
https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/91986864293?pwd=aXZ0Q3poUC9uLzZseFBSNnZQT0NEZz09
Meeting ID: 919 8686 4293 Passcode: 197073
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ANNOUNCEMENT
EXCELLENCE TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS:
- The Katerina Navab Excellence Tuition Scholarship on Humanities
- The Amalia Colombos Excellence Tuition Scholarship on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
The scholarships offer $1,500 each annually and are awarded to female students of Greek descent enrolled in a four year accredited Bachelor’s program in the Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Selection criteria are based on academic excellence, contribution to the community and financial need. The applicant must submit a personal statement, a financial statement, and university documents indicating status of enrollment and grades.
Applications are accepted between January 1st and March 15th.
The scholarships will be awarded in March.
For further questions on applying for a scholarship or offering to donate to our scholarship fund, please contact Dr. Pannie Trifillis at pannie_trifillis@hotmail.com.
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OUR GALA HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED LATER IN THE YEAR AS CONDITIONS ALLOW.
PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR FURTHER UPDATES.
STAY HEALTHY AND STRONG!
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The Officers and Directors of
The Association of Greek American Professional Women (A.G.A.P.W.)
Request the Pleasure of Your Company
In Celebration of Women’s History Month and AGAPW’s 10th Year Anniversary!
We are grateful to our A.G.A.P.W. community for 10 years of outstanding leadership and community building!
In the spirit of gratitude we would like to celebrate You! There will be an open mic and You are invited to speak and acknowledge yourself and the women and men who have nurtured and inspired you
AGAPW’s Excellence Tuition Scholarships will be awarded
Musical program curated by Mr. Nektarios Antoniou
Wine and hors d’oeuvres reception
DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED
3 West Club, The Solarium
3 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019
Please RSVP here (you will be redirected to the Eventbrite secure connection)
Requested donation $150
For further information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact
Ms. Irene Sarri at i.sarry@yahoo.com or 646-479-2993
Thank you for joining us!
We are looking forward to celebrating with you!
A special Thank You to our scholarship committee members:
— “The Katerina Navab” Excellence Tuition Scholarship in Humanities Committee:
Dr. Sophia Catsambis
Dr. Maria Kaliambou
Ms. Effie Lekas
Dr. Katherine Schwab
Dr. Liana Theodoratou – Committee Chair
— “The Amalia Colombos” Excellence Tuition Scholarship in STEM Committee:
Dr. Eliana Antoniou
Dr. Vassiliki Karantza
Dr. Athena Petropulu
Dr. Anastasia Romanou
Dr. Pannie Trifillis – Committee Chair
A special Thank You to our sponsors:
— Benefactors —
Dr. Olga Alexakos
Mr. Nicholas Colombos and Mrs. Alexandra Colombos
Dr. Aphrodite Désirée Navab
Mrs. Katerina Navab
Dr. Pannie Trifillis
— Supporters —
Aerial Design and Build
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Past Events
Read about the past events organized by AGAPW:
- March 28th, 2019 – Women’s History Month and “Greek American Woman of the Year” Award Gala
- December 19th, 2018 – Traditional Greek Christmas Party
- October 25th, 2018 – Wills, Trusts and Asset Protection Discover How to Protect Your Assets and Leave a Family Legacy
- October 18th, 2018 – 12th Annual New York City Greek Film Festival
- October 12th, 2018 – Exhibition of Artist Aphrodite Désirée Navab
- July 24th, 2018 – Painting the Greek Summer
- March 27th, 2018 – Women’s History Month and “Greek American Woman of the Year” Award Gala
- February 28th, 2018 – Symposium on “Inspiring Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)”
- February 6th, 2018 – Welcome 2018 Networking Reception with Traditional Cutting of the Vasilopita
- December 7th, 2017 – Celebrating Community, Entrepreneurship, and Philanthropy
- October 15th, 2017 – 11th Annual New York City Greek Film Festival and After-Film Networking
- June 14th, 2017 – Private Tour and Reception of the Onassis Foundation USA
- March 29th, 2017 – Women’s History Month and “Greek American Woman of the Year” Award Gala
- January 30th, 2017 – New Year’s Celebration with Agapi Stassinopoulos, AGAPW and ALLILONnet
- December 1st, 2016 – Networking and Conversation on Professional Cooperation, Solidarity and Mentorship
- November 3rd, 2016 – Symposium on the Current State of Cancer Prevention and Treatment
- October 28th, 2016 – The 11th Annual Demetrios Contos Memorial Programin celebration of OXI DAY
- October 13-16th, 2016 – Onassis Festival NY 2016: Antigone Now
- October 4th, 2016 – 10th Annual New York City Greek Film Festival
- July 8-24th, 2016 – Eternity and History: The Cinema of Theo Angelopoulos
- June 16th, 2016 – A Theater Party: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
- March 8th, 2016 – Women’s History Month and “Greek American Woman of the Year” Award Gala
- January 4th, 2016 – A.G.A.P.W. and ALLILONnet’s New Year’s Celebration
- December 11th, 2015 – Holiday Benefit Celebration at the Soho studio loft of artists Michael and Niki Kapsalis
- October 29th, 2015 – Celebrating the Olympic Spirit with Olympic Gold Medalist Athanasia Tsoumeleka and Marathoner Mary Liarou-Barbaris
- October 27th, 2015 – The 10th Annual Demetrios Contos Memorial Program in Celebration of the “OXI DAY – October 28th 1940”
- May 26th, 2015 – Mothers to the Community: Greek American Women’s Contribution to Philanthropy, and Civic Education
- April 23rd, 2015 – Breaking Bread and Sharing Insights with Trailblazers Dinner Series: Inaugural Dinner with Ambassador Loucas Tsilas
- March 12th, 2015 – Women’s History Month and Greek American Woman of the Year Award Gala
- February 10th, 2015 – Celebration of the New Year with Vasilopita, Wine and Conversation with Friends. Guest of Honor, Press and Communication Counselor of Greece to the United Nations, Mr. Nikolaos Papaconstantinou
- November 5th, 2014 – Conversation with Women Leaders Honoring Judge Harriet Pavles George
- May 29th, 2014 – Meet the Author: A Retrospective on Award Winning Author Ioanna Karatzaferi
- April 22nd, 2014 – Conversation with Women Leaders featuring Oscar and Golden Globe Award Winning Actress Olympia Dukakis Presented by Film Director Stavroula Toska
- March 27th, 2014 – Women’s History Month and Greek American Woman of the Year Award Gala
- February 17th, 2014 – Networking Event: Celebrating Friendship and Community at Molyvos Restaurant
- February 6th, 2014 – Dr. Katherine A. Schwab Presents: “An Archeologist’s Eye: Drawing the Parthenon Sculptures”
- December 4th, 2013 – Inaugural Conversation with Women Leaders Series featuring the Honorable Consul General of the Republic of Cyprus in New York Koula Sophianou
- October 17th, 2013 – Symposium: “Domestic Violence, Gender, and Culture: Shining a Light”
- June 24th, 2013 – “Welcome the Summer” – Networking Event with Fine Greek Wine Tasting and Appetizers at Loi’s
- March 26th, 2013 – Women’s History Month and Greek American Woman of the Year Award Celebration
- February 25th, 2013 – Symposium: Trafficking in Human Beings
- January 18th, 2013 – New Year’s Celebration with Vasilopita (????????t? – New Year’s pie)
- November 29th, 2012 – Capital Link’s 14th Annual Investor Forum – “Building a New Greece”
- November 8th, 2012 – An Evening of Networking to Welcome the Thanksgiving Season and Celebrate Friendship and Community
- August 26th, 2012 – AGAPW Presents Eleni Daniilidou: “How to Play Tennis Like a Pro!”
- June 23rd, 2012 – Summer Evening with Wine, Poetry and Conversation with Friends
- May 22nd, 2012 – “Mothers of the Greek Diaspora:” Celebrating with artist and author Thea Halo and her mother Sano Themia Halo
- March 28th, 2012 – Women’s History Month and Greek American Woman of the Year Award Celebration
- February 8th, 2012 – AGAPW Presents: Agapi Stassinopoulos – “Unbinding the Heart: A Dose of Greek Wisdom, Generosity, and Unconditional Love”
- December 8th, 2011 – Artist Talk: Reception with Greek Artist and Art Educator Natasha Metaxa
- November 17th, 2011 – Forum: The Greek Crisis
- September 13th, 2011 – Fashion Week Networking Party, Celebrating the Culture and Fashion of Classical Athens: Dr. Katherine Schwab presents her research on the “Caryatid Hairstyles”
- August 5th, 2011 – Networking Tour of the High Line Park, Featuring a Presentation of the Public Art Works by Dr. Aphrodite Navab
- June 2nd, 2011 – Breakfast at Saks Fifth Avenue with Greek Jewelry Designer Konstantino
- May 25th, 2011 – Seminar presentation by Zina Spezakis, CFA, CEO & Founder, Wealth Sprout: Investing Basics, What the Wall Street Does not Want You to Know
- May 5th, 2011 – “Mothers of the Greek Diaspora:” Photographic Show and Presentation by Dr. Marina Mkhitaryan at the Greek General Consulate of New York
- March 8th, 2011 – Inaugural Women’s History Month and Greek American Woman of the Year Award Celebration
- January 19th, 2011 – New Year’s Celebration with Traditional Vasilopita, Poetry and Songs
- December 17th, 2010 – Reception and Private Tour of “Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece”, hosted by the Onassis Foundation (USA)
- October 26th, 2010 – Symposium: Honoring the Success of Greek American Women in the News Media: An In-Depth Look at Their Contributions to Both Ethnic and National Media and Their Personal Journeys on the Road to Success
- September 26th, 2010 – Celebration of Family, Friendship, and Community with an “End of Summer/Welcome to Autumn,” Mediterranean Barbecue/Fundraiser
- July 15th, 2010 – Summer Evening of Conversation and Art, Featuring Financier, Dr. Vasilis Katsikiotis and Artist Ms. Maria Garozi
- March 17th, 2010 – An Evening with Wine and Poetry with Friends
- February 10th, 2010 – An Evening with Wine and Poetry with Friends
Press Releases
Read the press releases announcing the AGAPW events: