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  • July 2023

  • Thu 13
    July 13, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm C.P. Cavafy: The Greek Diaspora?s Poet Laureate

    C.P. Cavafy: The Greek Diaspora’s Poet Laureate

      Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

      Join National Hellenic Museum for an immersive journey into the captivating world of C.P. Cavafy, arguably the greatest Greek poet of the 20th century.

      Free
    • Thu 20
      July 20, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

      Whose is That?: Cultural Property and the Struggle to Own the Past

        Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

        Whose is that? With ancient artifacts, stories, histories, legacies, this question can be difficult. The National Hellenic Museum will explore the complex world of cultural heritage.

        Free
      • Tue 25
        July 25, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The Hellenistics Kingdoms: Journey into the “Other Ancient” Greece

        The Hellenistics Kingdoms: Journey into the “Other Ancient” Greece

          Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

          Learn about the Hellenistic kingdoms with the National Hellenic Museum. Explore the legacies of Alexander the Great, and the Seleucid, Ptolemaic, and Antigonid kingdoms.

          Free
        • Tue 25
          July 25, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Greek Civil War: A History

          The Greek Civil War: A History

            Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

            Step into the tumultuous era of the Greek Civil War with our thought-provoking NHM Discussion

            Free
          • August 2023

          • Wed 2
            August 2, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Harmonies of Hellenic Pop: Exploring Greek Pop Music

            Harmonies of Hellenic Pop: Exploring Greek Pop Music

              Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

              Dive into the vibrant world of Greek pop music with our captivating class that explores the catchy melodies, infectious rhythms, and cultural significance of this dynamic genre.

              Free
            • Fri 4
              August 4, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The Greek Civil War: A History

              The Greek Civil War: A History

                Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

                Step into the tumultuous era of the Greek Civil War with our thought-provoking NHM Discussion

                Free
              • Thu 10
                August 10, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Hellenistics Kingdoms: Journey into the “Other Ancient” Greece

                The Hellenistics Kingdoms: Journey into the “Other Ancient” Greece

                  Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

                  Learn about the Hellenistic kingdoms with the National Hellenic Museum. Explore the legacies of Alexander the Great, and the Seleucid, Ptolemaic, and Antigonid kingdoms.

                  Free
                • Tue 22
                  August 22, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm C.P. Cavafy: The Greek Diaspora?s Poet Laureate

                  C.P. Cavafy: The Greek Diaspora’s Poet Laureate

                    Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

                    Join National Hellenic Museum for an immersive journey into the captivating world of C.P. Cavafy, arguably the greatest Greek poet of the 20th century.

                    Free
                  • Thu 24
                    August 24, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Harmonies of Hellenic Pop: Exploring Greek Pop Music

                    Harmonies of Hellenic Pop: Exploring Greek Pop Music

                      Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

                      Dive into the vibrant world of Greek pop music with our captivating class that explores the catchy melodies, infectious rhythms, and cultural significance of this dynamic genre.

                      Free
                    • September 2023

                    • Wed 20
                      September 20, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

                      The Greek Civil War: A History

                        Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

                        Through in-depth analysis, firsthand accounts, and historical context, this discussion navigate the complex political and social landscape that shaped this pivotal conflict.

                        Free
                      • October 2023

                      • Thu 12
                        October 12, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

                        Bold Byzantine Women: Empress Theodora, Anna Komnene, and St. Kassia

                          Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

                          This discussion explores the lives and legacies of three of the Byzantine Empire's most influential figures, full of palace intrigue, spiritual seeking, and intellectual vibrancy.

                          Free
                        • Thu 19
                          October 19, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

                          Cyprus: A Shared Sacred Space

                            Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

                            This lecture explores the creation and adaptation of religious identities on Cyprus from the period of joint Arab-Byzantine rule (known as the Condominium) to the Ottoman Conquest.

                            Free
                          • Thu 26
                            October 26, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

                            Oxi Day and Greek America

                              Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

                              This discussion will explore how the story of Oxi Day and the Greek State's resistance to fascism transformed the lives of Greek Americans.

                              Free
                            • November 2023

                            • Sat 4
                              November 4, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum

                              FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum

                              • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
                              National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

                              Join us for our FREE, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum's rich exhibitions and artifacts.  

                            • Sat 11
                              November 11, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum

                              FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum

                              • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
                              National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

                              Join us for our FREE, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum's rich exhibitions and artifacts.  

                            • Tue 14
                              November 14, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

                              NHM Online Discussion – Not Just Greek School: Heritage Language Speakers

                                Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

                                Explore the complexities of heritage language acquisition, impact on cultural identity, and the challenges faced by heritage speakers in an increasingly globalized world.

                                Free
                              • Sat 18
                                November 18, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum

                                FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum

                                • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
                                National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

                                Join us for our FREE, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum's rich exhibitions and artifacts.  

                              • Sat 25
                                November 25, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum

                                FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum

                                • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
                                National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

                                Join us for our FREE, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum's rich exhibitions and artifacts.  

                              • December 2023

                              • Sat 2
                                December 2, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum

                                FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum

                                • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
                                National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

                                Join us for our FREE, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum's rich exhibitions and artifacts.  

                              • Tue 5
                                December 5, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

                                The Women Philosophers of Ancient Greece

                                  National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

                                  Explore the lives, works, and enduring legacies of brilliant thinkers like Hypatia of Alexandria, Aspasia of Miletus, and Arete of Cyrene, who defied societal norms to engage in philosophical discourse, mathematics, ethics, and rhetoric.

                                  Free
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                                J. Gibran Villalobos

                                Board Member

                                J. Gibran Villalobos is an arts administrator, educator, and cultural worker. He has served as Senior Program Officer for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, as the Interim Executive Director of the Chicago Artists Coalition, and faculty lecturer at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Previously, he has held posts as Assistant Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Partnerships and Community Engagement Manager for the Chicago Architecture Biennial, Cultural Liaison for the Chicago Park District, and Curator-in-Residence for the Chicago Cultural Center. In 2016 he attended the Advocacy Leadership Institute and was invited to the White House Office of Public Engagement, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to speak to issues affecting Latinos in Chicago. In 2017 he launched an inaugural summit of Latinx artists and administrators across the U.S; for this project he was awarded the Act Up Award by the Chicago Community Trust. His work has been presented at the Fabrica de Arte Cubano during the 2017 Havana Biennial. In 2019 he was an inaugural recipient of the Field Foundation’s Leaders for a New Chicago Award as well as the Americans for the Arts 2019 Leaders of Color Fellowship. In 2020, he joined the Civic Leadership Academy at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy where he worked with government and nonprofit sector participants to think about effective policy for Chicago’s cultural industries. He helped establish the Auxiliary Board at the National Museum of Mexican Art. He has taught graduate and undergraduate courses at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the Department of Arts Administration & Policy.

                                Gibran holds a BA in Art History and a BS in Public Relations from Northern Arizona University and an MA in Arts Administration & Policy and MA in Modern Art History & Theory from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

                                He has contributed to exhibitions such as Direct Message, presenting the artwork of Chicago artistic collectives and their relation to language and civic engagement. As part of an international project, he has convened the MCA Chicago with the Tate Modern, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Queens Museum and other institutions to create dialogue on civic engagement within contemporary art institutions. He has written catalog entries for Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle, Rodrigo Lara Zendejas, and Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford. In 2021, he is contributing to the upcoming retrospective on the work by artist Andrea Bowers focusing on the activism and archives of Emma Lozano. He is curator of the symposium Fractures: Creating Around Devastation focusing on water ecology, civic engagement, activism, and architecture.

                                Loreal Robertson

                                Board Member

                                Loreal Robertson is a native Chicagoan who recently returned home in 2021 where she began working at the University of Chicago. In her role she oversees and monitors a range of programs, services, and resources to support the retention, wellness, belonging, and success of graduate students. Additionally, her role includes informing strategic priorities, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, professional development, student advancement and the support of students who may be experiencing financial academic, or personal challenges, including students with disabilities and international students.

                                Loreal has over 10 years of experience in higher education and student affairs. In 2021 she received the Inclusion and Diversity Champion Award from Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), where she was previously employed. Loreal’s personal and professional philosophy is creating and promoting spaces and opportunities where everyone can see themselves as part of an experience and feels represented.

                                Loreal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Arkansas, a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from TAMUK.

                                Loreal is a financial and active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, an avid reader, and enjoys traveling with family and friends.

                                Warren Frank

                                Treasurer

                                Warren Frank is a retired CPA and CFO, and current Adjunct Professor at Columbia College.

                                Warren worked at such CPA firms as KPMG, PwC, and Deloitte, and Not For Profit organizations as National Association of Realtors, Chicago Associations of Realtors, Anixter Center, and Chinese American Service League.

                                Warren is a Chicago resident in the Lakeview neighborhood. He attended Loyola University of Chicago for his bachelor degree and Northwestern University for his master degree.

                                Colleen McGaughey

                                Board Member

                                Colleen McGaughey (she/her) is the director of development at the National Public Housing Museum, where she leads the strategic direction of the museum’s fundraising efforts with a focus on creative and community-centric approaches.

                                Mario Longoni

                                Board Member

                                Mario Longoni is a cultural anthropologist (“Lead Environmental Social Scientist”) in the Keller Science Action Center at the Field Museum. For over 20 years, he has worked with individuals and organizations to surface and activate cultural and natural assets (specific strengths and characteristics) to help communities meet the challenges they face.

                                Rob Fojtik

                                Board Member
                                Rob Fojtik is Vice President for Neighborhood Strategy at Choose Chicago, the city’s official tourism and convention promotion bureau. In this capacity, Rob oversees efforts to promote and support Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods to visitors from near and far. Programs include the award-winning Neighborhood Content Creator program that leverages resident-made digital content, and Chicago Alfresco, a $2.5 million placemaking initiative created in partnership with the Chicago Department of Transportation to transform public spaces into community plazas for outdoor enjoyment.

                                Before coming to Choose Chicago, Rob was a Senior Advisor to Mayor Lightfoot on economic development and international relations at City Hall, as well as LGTBQ+ affairs and the expanded outdoor dining program. In this role, he also worked to recommend and place over 150 civic leaders and residents onto City boards and commissions. Prior to government service in the Lightfoot administration, Rob ran her winning campaign in the crowded 2019 Chicago mayoral race as Chief of Staff. In past lives, Rob has worked as a public affairs manager for a Fortune 500 company downtown; had misadventures in management consulting, art sales, and personal cheffing; and spent time in Washington DC working for former Secretary of Defense William Cohen. Rob also served a one-year appointment at the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence as a policy advisor on Central and Eastern Europe. In this role, he was part of the NSC’s interagency process to develop a comprehensive sanctions regime on Russia as a consequence of its 2014 invasion of Crimea and Eastern Ukraine.

                                After receiving his BA in Slavic Languages and Literature at Northwestern University, Rob lived and worked in the Czech Republic teaching English and tending bar before moving to Washington, D.C. to pursue a MA from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service Center for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies (CERES). He enjoys cooking, learning foreign languages, hiking with his partner and their dog, and visiting Chicago’s many neighborhoods.

                                Paul Durica

                                Board Member

                                Dr. Paul Durica is the Director of Exhibitions at the Chicago History Museums and worked in a similar capacity at The Newberry Library. From 2015-2020, he served as the Director of Programs and Exhibitions with Illinois Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

                                Prior to that he drew upon his work as a writer, researcher, and teacher to produce a series of free and interactive talks, walks, and reenactments focused on narratives from Chicago’s past that resonate with its present.

                                These public history programs led to collaborations with cultural institutions in the city such as the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, Chicago History Museum, Newberry Library, Chicago Architecture Foundation, Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Chicago Cultural Center among others.

                                Each program made use of both his original research and the skills of the arts organizations, community groups, local businesses, and publications that acted as my partners. Some of these programs, such as the full-scale reenactment of the Haymarket Affair in 2011, involved recruiting and directing over 300 volunteers and 1,000 participants.

                                To produce these programs successfully, he wrote grants; managed budgets; generated web content; worked closely with program partners of varying sizes and resources; and identified, engaged, and sustained a diverse multi-generational audience.

                                Lynessa Rico

                                Board Member

                                Dr. Lynessa M. Rico is the Associate Chair of the Business Psychology Department at the The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Chicago campus. She is also a business mentor at 1871.

                                Lynessa is a results-driven Strategic Consultant with over 25 years of experience enabling leaders to meet strategic business objectives by identifying and aligning business growth opportunities with strategic direction of culturally diverse organizations. By leveraging her strategic experience in identifying and impacting business growth opportunities and maximizing profits in retail firms and higher education institutions, Lynessa leads workshops focused on the creative mindset, women’s entrepreneurship, emotional intelligence, and the value and application of design thinking within entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Her services also include consulting with and educating leadership on emotional intelligence, the power of design thinking and the creative mindset, and leadership styles to support inclusive, creative workplaces. She has presented to leadership and innovation teams in small, mid-size, and Fortune 500 companies.

                                Lynessa received her undergraduate degrees in Marketing and Management from Wichita State University. She then went on to earn a master’s degree in Business Administration from Wichita State University with a focus in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. After earning her master’s degree, Lynessa received her doctorate in Business Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology where she successfully completed her dissertation titled, “The Relationship Between Personality Types and Color Preference for Color Combinations.” Her current research interests include women’s entrepreneurship, design thinking, creativity, emotional intelligence, and entrepreneurship self-efficacy.

                                Outside of work and research, Lynessa enjoys mentoring start-ups and judging pitch competitions. Lynessa currently resides in Chicago, Illinois with her four cats. She is an avid long-distance runner, having completed 5 full marathons (and counting), and enjoys watching musical theater.

                                Briana Thomas

                                Board Member

                                Briana Thomas is the Museum Associate at the Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education (a core member of the Chicago Cultural Alliance). She wears many hats including developing exhibition content, facilitating community programs (children and adults), liaising with visitor artists, and other responsibilities. Her previous experience in the nonprofit space includes her tenure as the Financial Empowerment Coordinator at AMERICORPS Sharing Life Center as well as engaging with the public at the Dallas Arboretum. Her past professional experience has remained rooted in marginalized communities. It is their needs, discourse and histories that she has routinely been tasked with protecting and showcasing in the face of poor infrastructure, and willing ignorance. Creating safe spaces is an ancestral practice she has inherited.