January 2, 2008
Alum Gifts to the American School. What’s Next for 2008?
All members of the ASCSA Alumini/ae Association are invited to e-mail me with ideas for the 2008 gift from the alumni/ae to the School, following a very much-appreciated set of donations last year. As well as the annual Summer School Scholarship, the 2007 gift included uniforms for the maids and a closet to store them in, a coffeemaker for the saloni in the main buiding, and lamps for the saloni in the Main Building and in Loring Hall.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2007
New Bequests
Generous bequests from Katherine Babbitt and Richard Howland have recently been received by the School.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2007
Triumph over Time Shown in Corinth
On December 14, the movie Triumph over Time, made by the American School in 1947, was shown to residents of Ancient Corinth, where much of the film was shot.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2007
Doreen Spitzer Gift and 2006-2007 Annual Appeal
The 2006-2007 Annual Appeal was the most successful in School history
Read MoreDecember 16, 2007
Floyd McCoy Wiener Professor for 2007-2008
Distinguished geologist Professor Floyd W. McCoy of the University of Hawaii will conduct research and teach at the School in 2007 and 2008.
Read MoreDecember 16, 2007
Department of Education Grant Received
Starting in October 2007, the School will receive around $90,000 each year for the support of overseas postgraduate research and education from the US Department of Education.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2007
Συναυλία «Πουνέντες και Λεβάντες» από το σχήμα Εν Χορδαίς
Το σχήμα ΕΝ ΧΟΡΔΑΙΣ έδωσε στο Cotsen Hall στις 4 Δεκεμβρίου 2007 συναυλία με τίτλο «Πουνέντες και Λεβάντες»: μία μουσική αναδρομή στις λόγιες και δημώδεις παραδόσεις της Μεσογείου από το χθες στο σήμερα.
Read MoreOctober 22, 2007
Digital Initiatives On Target
Grants totaling $1.2 million are helping ASCSA develop a digital library. Over 200,000 photographs, archival documents, archaeological notebooks, and maps/plans will be available online in 2008.
Read MoreOctober 21, 2007
New Discoveries in the Athenian Agora
Excavations Director John Camp summarizes work done between 2006 and 2007.
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October 21, 2007
Ancient Corinth Serves the Community
Corinth curator, Dr. Ioulia Tzonou-Herbst, regularly introduces local elementary school pupils to archaeology. As they examine ancient figurines, and then craft their own copies using plaster molds, the children learn about techniques used in the same area 2,500 years ago.
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October 21, 2007
Conserving the Athenian Past
For the Athenian Agora's conservation professionals, no pot is too fragmentary or coin too degraded. Karen Lovén, assistant conservator, reflects on a year full of new discoveries. She also describes the lab's important role in education.
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August 19, 2007
Q and A with Jack Davis
The Director of the American School speaks about his return to Greece over 30 years after his first visit as a graduate student. What advice would he offer the new students? What are his ambitions for the School? Find out in this article.
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August 18, 2007
About Cotsen Hall
Cotsen Hall is the School's state-of-the-art auditorium and available for public rental for lectures, concerts and other events. Opened in 2005, the space seats 370 and is already becoming one of Athens' cultural hubs.
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