The Ariadne-Institute for Global Studies on the Aegean

Directed by the UNM German Program in conjunction with other UNM programs in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, UNM Division of Continuing Education and the UNM College of Arts and Sciences, this program was founded in 1995, its aim being to unite the new world and the European Union under the ABCR. Housed in one of the premier hotels on the Aegean sea near Mount Olympus, the Institute will shed light on various world issues in one- and two-week seminars. The first session has been set for May - June of 1998. Founded by: Peter Pabisch, Jeronimo Dominguez, Achilles Argatzopoulos (President)

Coordinators: Peter Pabisch and Jeronimo Dominguez

General Manager: Angela Argatzopoulou

Directed by: Various experts from each participating program. University of New Mexico Professors Monika Cyrino and Richard Berthold, et. al.

Annual Budget: $40,000, mostly from participants, various American and European foundations and UNM.

NEXT PROGRAM:

"Reclaiming Helen" - Reflections of War in Greek Society. May 21 - June 5, 1999

A two-week program in Classical Studies/Ancient Greece/ History/Cultural History/Modern Greece/European Union/USA

Program Directors: Monica Cyrino, UNM Dept. of Foreign Languages & Literatures, Richard Berthold, UNM Dept. of History

The Ariadne Institute for Global Studies on the Aegean offers seminars of global interest and introduces students to an area of the European Union of key importance in history. This program will consider the nature of war and its many reflections in the society of ancient Greece. The seminar language will be English. Students and other academically-inclined participants may apply at any time from anywhere in the world. A rolling admission policy guarantees that notification of admission will be mailed two weeks after receipt of the application. A $100.00 non-refundable application fee has to accompany the application and will be deducted from the total expenses. Application Deadline: March 22, 1999.

Estimated Expenses: For tuition,. room (double occupancy), board (three meals daily), academic fees, bus transportation for field trips: $1,591.00 U.S.

The program will approach the topic of war and its many reflections in the society of ancient Greece through an examination of a number of literary and historical texts that will be read and discussed in English by the participants. Work in the seminar at the hotel will be supplemented by visits to the Athenian agora and acropolis, Corinth, Tiryns, Mycenae, Delphi, Marathon, Thermopylae, Mount Olympus, Vergina, Pella, Thessalonika, Meteora and other sites as time and transportation permit.

For additional Information, and/or an application please contact: Ms. Rena Treacher treacher@unm.edu Phone: (505) 277-7367 or (505) 266-8275