U of T Summer Abroad

Program Dates: Wednesday, June 15 to Wednesday, July 20, 2016 (5 weeks)

“This will be the first year that the University of Toronto has offered a summer course in Greece. Students will earn a full-year Political Science credit in five weeks while living and learning in Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city. This course will benefit students interested in immersing themselves in Greek history and culture.”

For more information, including costs and accommodation, please CLICK HERE.

Kefi – A Night of Arts and Culture

Join our friends at the HSA of Ryerson University at their event this upcoming Thursday.

It will feature a lecture from our very own Consulate General of Toronto, Alexandros Ioannidis, as well as Mahra Hart of the Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto & Nurhan Arman, the Music Director of Canada’s Sinfonia Toronto.

For more details about this event, please CLICK HERE. 

Summer Abroad in Greece

Beginning as a student-driven initiative from the alumni of the Greek Students’ Association a few years ago, and with the support of the Hellenic Heritage Foundation, CERES, the University of Toronto, and the broader community, as an association we are proud to see the Modern Greek program here at U of T flourish.

With the addition of a Summer Abroad course in Greece, we can see how well this program has come to be.

Andrea Christidis: In Memoriam

Andrea Maria Christidis 

June 8, 1997 – October 9, 2015

“May Angels Lead You In” 

On October 7, 2015 around 10:10 pm, Andrea Christidis, an 18 year old Western University Student was struck by an impaired driver. How many lives must be lost before society finally realizes it is never okay to go behind the wheel while impaired? A beautiful spirit and soul has been senselessly lost. May her memory be eternal as an the angel she now is. The entire Greek community at U of T would like to express their sincerest support and heartfelt wishes to the Christidis family at this time.

MODERN GREEK PROGRAM 2015

STUDY MODERN GREEK AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO WITH THE GSA! The Modern Greek program is entering its second year at U of T, and we are proud to announce that courses will be offered this year in BEGINNER and ADVANCED streams! Make sure to register once course enrolment opens up!

MGR100H1    Introductory Modern Greek 

This course is designed for absolute beginners in the Modern Greek language. The overall goal is to facilitate understanding and use of familiar everyday expressions and phrases aimed at the satisfaction of basic communicative needs. Students will familiarize themselves with the Modern Greek alphabet, pronunciation and grammatical rules. No previous knowledge of Modern Greek required.

MGR101H1    Elementary Modern Greek 

This course builds on MGR100H1 and aims to develop competence in the Modern Greek language at the basic level. Students will attain elementary proficiency in the spoken and written language by familiarizing themselves with a variety of grammatical and syntax structures while continuing to enrich their vocabulary. Emphasis will be placed on reading and conversational skills while students are expected to write short descriptive paragraphs.

MGR300H1    Advanced Modern Greek I

This course builds on the Intermediate level background knowledge to prepare students as independent users of the Modern Greek language. In order to attain conversational fluency and communicate effectively and accurately with native Greek language speakers, students will practice on reading and interpreting magazine and newspaper articles on various topics as well as  applying more complex grammatical and syntax rules to write essays on assigned subjects.
MGR301H1    Advanced Modern Greek II 

The aim of this course is to facilitate fluency both in spoken and written Modern Greek.  Proficiency at this level will be attained through familiarization with various texts and genres including a Modern Greek literature anthology and selected academic articles. Emphasis will be placed on writing which will lead to the production of a short research paper in Modern Greek.

Signature Productions Presents: MIHALIS HATZIGIANNIS Up Close & Personal

Signature Productions in association with OPA Productions presents MIHALIS HATZIGIANNIS Up Close & Personal

LIVE at The Forth on April 2 & 3, 2015!  Join us for an intimate night in an intimate setting!

ATTENTION XATZIGIANNI FANS: If you are interested in purchasing tickets please contact us! Signature Productions’ generosity will be supporting your GSA at UofT and HSAs of Ryerson and UOIT. With every ticket that you purchase through your councils, a portion will be given back to help fund the events that we love to plan for you. PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW!!

March as TDSB’S Greek Heritage Month

This month is officially Greek Heritage Month for the Toronto District School Board (TDSB)! This is the first year that our culture has been emulated with an entire month of celebration by the TDSB. What an amazing way to highlight Greek heritage and instill powerful messages in our youth. Be sure to check out this great event that will be held at the end of this month:

Join the celebration at the Greek Heritage Month Festival on Saturday, March 28th at East York C.I. from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.