ACTivities Magazine - Vol. 1 Issue 3 (December 2020)

ACTivities DECEMBER 2020 VOL.1. ISSUE 3

AGAINST ALL ODDS push past the tough parts

magazine

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3. Editor's Letter

33. Questions answered by

5. Silver Linings Playbook

ACT Community

7. Int. Edu Week

35. Bissell Library Archive

9. Study Abroad Update

37, 39, 41. Ask Nelly

13. Painting Exhibition

43. Student spotlight

Competition

47. Interview

18. Questions answered by

50. Against All Odds and the

ACT Community

Bissell Library

19. Dukakis Center

55. Illustration

22. Campus Tour

56. Women in Modern Times

24. Questions answered by

59.Women in Modern Times

ACT Community

60. Women in Modern Times

25. Self-care Plan

62. Women in Modern Times

26. Poem

68. Women in Modern Times

29. Int. Careers Webinar

73. Illustration

31. Questions answered by

77. Photo Collection

ACT Community

78. Models 79. Keep Up with AcT

Editor-in-Chief : Leemu Kutu Hall Senior Editor: Heather Funk Supported by: The International Programs & Student Services Offices

Thank you to everyone who participated in this Issue To be included in the next issue of ACTivities Magazine email: khall@act.edu This publication was prepared with content submitted by the members of the ACT community named in the edition. The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not purport to reflect the views and opinions of the American College of Thessaloniki. All content is protected according to intellectual property law.

ACTivities Magazine Letter from the Editor Hello there ACT Community, Welcome to our new norm.

We have passed the point of things being a distress to our lives as we now operate around what is occurring in the world. Our problems will not suddenly dissipate into thin air like steam off a warm meal. A wise woman once said that you must acknowledge your problems, only then do you take away their power. Do not try to act like this is not happening or it is going away because it is not. Acknowledge that it has happened, accept it, and go forth in your sovereignty.

The past two issues were centered around the quarantine and COVID, but with this issue we emplore you to enhance your tunnel vision. Let the words on the page strengthen you, let the pictures provoke power, and the magazine in its entirety place you in a brighter mindset. For this is not about being better than you once were, but different.

Rather than looking to the negative and praying for 2020 to pass, take a moment to pause in gratitude. It might seem arbitrary to do so given impertinent occurrences, but it is in our response that paths are shaped.

Pause in gratitude that we have strengthened our global relationship. For the first time, the world is going through the same problems, the same distress, the same worries and are recognizing that. Although these feelings are not favorable, the connection itself is. When was the last time you have been able to relate to someone on the other side of the world besides being able to breathe?

Walk in gratitude that we have once again found a sense of humanity and do not look to those that have been abrasive in this process. Walk in gratitude that we have been blessed with the time we have had with our loved ones, or have experienced the work of musical artists, actors, writers, politicians, and others that have left a mark in our lives. Easier said than done, but take it as it comes. Walk in gratitude that we have opened our eyes to how we affect the environment around us and not our previous destruction. For it is through gratitude, that we comfort and empower our spirit. For it is through gratitude, that we begin to heal.

It might seem as if the world is working against us, but that could not be farther from the truth. Every step has a purpose whether it is known or not. As stated in the previous issue, it is through challenge we evoke change. The steps taken now matter more than what pushed you in said direction. In addition, remember if you do not like that path, take another one. You are more in control and durable than you credit yourself.

Against all the odds you made it to where you are today.

This issue was inspired by “Surviving Against All Odds: The First 100 Years of Anatolia College” by Everret and Mary Stephens , a suggested read. Find more info on page 50.

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Well wishes to you and yours

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MENELAOS KARAMICHALIS

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK

LIKE MANY LIVING in a location of "stay-athome" or lockdown conditions, an

I BORROWED THE MOVIE TITLE AS I BELIEVE THE QUOTE IS APPLICABLE TO WHAT I AM ABOUT TO SHARE WITH YOU. YOU SEE, I TEND TO BE AN OPTIMIST, GLASS HALF-FULL PERSON. PLUS, WE JUST CELEBRATED THANKSGIVING LAST WEEK, SO THE TIMING IS APT.

adjustment to our daily routines was needed after last March 17 here in Thessaloniki. Having daily meals with all the family members was a very welcome change. Yet, being a bicyclist, the initial feeling of staying mostly indoors was unexpected. Timing can be a funny thing though. I had just started experimenting with Instagram, studying how businesses use it to expand their reach and client base. Through Instagram, I also connected with several professional cyclists. For me, cycling is an activity, for them

What also became apparent was the strong support community these athletes quickly built, despite the distance in between.

Social media can unite; we started exchanging training tips and routines to encourage each other. Daily 10 x 10s (10 sets of 10 push-ups)? Check. How about those homemade energy bar recipes?

their job! Can you imagine how they felt when all the races got canceled, especially the Tokyo Olympics, something they had already spent three years training for? It was a bit like looking up to the sky on a starry night....all of a sudden, you might feel that any challenges you have are minor annoyances compared to what others are experiencing.

The lockdown also shut down the gyms, but when life gives you lemons, why not make lemonade? I had several hours of extra time by not having to commute to ACT, some of which I could use for yoga practices. My gym’s instructor used Zoom to continue the practices, plus I explored YouTube for cycling-related practices. There are some wonderful instructors online and eventually I increased my weekly average of 2 practices to 5. Via the plurality, my pose transitions also became better and besides, how often does one get to practice in a foreign language? (and I don't even know French)

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TECHNOLOGY NOW

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK

THE CYCLING is interesting. Is it luck?

PART

ITSELF

Greece did not limit training outdoors to a 1.5km radius from home like

other countries did. Nothing illegal about a 100km solo ride and the reduced car traffic improved

the enjoyment of the ride. Plus, there is a social media factor. Technology let’s anyone engage in fundraisers, raising money for hospitals and the WHO. Also, we frequently chose virtual partners for our rides and set up challenges for each other. One is much more likely to stick to a training routine when a buddy or training partner is involved. End result? I developed some new riding techniques from YouTube videos and increased in my year-to-date riding total by 45%.

Like in most buildings, the roof was totally neglected and quite ugly last March. But, my capacity as a supervisor meant I could easily do something about it. Which I did, we now have one of the best 250 sq. meter balconies downtown. Truly nice for a relaxed morning coffee. Even installed a tap so we can water I could keep expounding on the “Against All

flower pots next spring.

Odds” theme, relating how thankful I am to be able to use the circumstances to maintain

A matter of perspective? Sheer luck? I would

a joie de vivre. I will close though with one

be remiss if I did not express how thankful I

last story. You see, I have been appointed the

am to be associated with an institution such

thankless

as ACT.

position

of

supervisor

of

the

For many, teaching may be a

apartment building I reside in. In Greece at

profession, for me it is a privilege and a way of

least, people do not usually like that role.

paying it forward.

However, it can be advantageous.

islands, even in these conditions we can make

building

is

located

next

to

The

Aristotelous

I do not believe we are

a change and a difference.

Square and one building away from the sea front. The view from the building's roof of the ever-changing sea, Mt. Olympus on a clear day, the Old City castle walls, Mt. Hortiatis is both unencumbered and at times quite exquisite.

MOST RESPECTFULLY, YOUR CYCLING COMPUTER SCIENCE PROFESSOR

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International Education Week 2020 Engaged – Resilient – Global.

This was the theme of 2020’s International Education Week (IEW). It was also the first time the fair was held exclusively online. Webinars and online events have always been a part of ACT’s offerings during IEW, and this made the transition into 2020’s online format seamless.

ACT provided a full schedule throughout the week and turnout was great! Students had the opportunity to engage in poetry competitions, flamenco lessons and cooking demos.

Participants in the language spotlights were able to get innovative looks on foreign languages, including “Spanish on Social Media” all the way to “Costa Rican Slang”!

Webinars included informative presentations from the International Programs Office (how to study abroad) and the Career Office (evaluating cities for relocation), but also student generated initiatives like Danjela Lura’s “Landing a Tech Internship”.

With all the virtual travel going on, we were able to revisit great memories from ACT students abroad and study abroad students at ACT alike.

Thank you to all who organized an event or participated in this years International Education Week

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Here's the scoop

Study Abroad Update The Office International Programs and Student Services has been working hard to create new opportunities for ACT students to study abroad.

We're all looking forward to starting to travel again and the number of students that are considering summer and semester long programs doubled.

ACT has partners in Europe, S. Korea, the US and Mexico. Exchange places are limited.

Keep an eye out for emails with information and application deadlines in the weeks to come!

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Questions? Email Theo Maleas tmaleas@act.edu

Painting exhibition competition

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Painting exhibition competition

Join us for the live drawing on Facebook on DEC 16 at 1pm

HOODIE WINNER

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE DRAWING

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I usually set goals, I try to achieve them... after I have dreamt what I want.

Yes

Goals have to start from somewhere, right?

My dream that already is a goal is to be happy no matter where I am in ten years. I may be in my dream job or my plans might change completely, either way I like to imagine me filled with joy. That is what I consider the most important part in life.

Yes, get into this university

Retire early and travel the world

To make others happy :)

Become an actor

Become a successful psychologist

I would very much like to be the best version of myself that I can be, both for myself and the people around me

I want to live in a house with a yard and a dog.

Get back to ACT for a Master's Degree

When I face a challenge, I break it into parts that I can accomplish.

If it hits a roadblock, I wait a little and sort out the problem.

Do you have a dream you would like to make a goal?

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Dukakis Center staff were busy during the past few weeks in the run up to, and aftermath of, the 2020 US general election.

THE DUKAKIS CENTER COVERS THE 2020 US GENERAL ELECTION The Center hosted two webinars for the general public, with election administration expert Charles Stewart of MIT on October 21, and with former Massachusetts Governor and Dukakis Center namesake Michael Dukakis on November 5 (link here). The latter event was co-hosted by Eliamep in the person of their General Director, George Pagoulatos.

Dukakis Center Director David Wisner appeared on local and national Greek media in the immediate aftermath, including an exclusive cameo with Pavlos Tsimas on SKAI TV on November 4.

The Dukakis Center has a 20-year legacy of covering American elections, starting withn a pre-election round table in November 2000 with Eugene Skolnikoff, former Presidential Science Advisor, and local experts.

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THE DUKAKIS CENTER COVERS THE 2020 US GENERAL ELECTION Since then Dukakis Center interns have held voter registration drives, hosted debate watches, and liveblogged election returns. Staff members Lambrini Nassis and David Wisner have often appeared in local print and broadcast media, and have organized many public events during electoral campaigns. It is safe to say that the Center does as much as anyone in Thessaloniki to help younger voters prepare for local, national, and international elections and their aftermath.

Most recently, on Super Tuesday in March 2020 the Dukakis Center hosted the Global Democratic Presidential Primary for American voters in Thessaloniki and Northern Greece, during which study abroad students were mobilized in another voter registration drive.

Click here

Next on the election calendar: the inauguration of President Biden on January 20, 2021, and then the midterm Congressional elections in November 2022.

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check out the act

click me

Campus Tour 22

Following my heart

What comes to Try to be better your mind first A casual Success situation when you hear "against all odds" Success

Inter Milan winning champion league

Odd's doesn't define us, results do Commitment to our goals Living & loving Thess for 5 years while at ACT

This phrase reminds me of a situation in which you feel like you've reached a dead end, yet you muster up the last of our energy to mae it out in one piece, despite it being nearly impossible.

How can I jut et you walk away, just let you leave without a trace? doing everything that seems impossible. Not only because other say so but also because I myself may believe that I am not going to make it.

However, I will allow nothing to get in my way not even my own mind.

When the world is against you...or being a leader vs. a follower

When I hear Against All Odds, I first think about Erik Weihenmayer. He was the first blind person to climb Mt. Everest.

where there is a will there is a way

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The Rain but I do not know what.

I’m not quite sure what to think.

What to write.

Looking for an answer, I search for life inside the droplets racing on my window.

I’m stumped, gutted from my source of freedom.

My thoughts leave me feeling abandoned, limbs and twigs lost in a tornado of leaves.

Gazing into the Heaven I continue to question my being.

If death can set up shop at the feet of goodness, What protects me?

is Trying to Tell Me SOMETHING

My body, though shielded by prayer, will too feel the cold touch of mourning.

Nothing left to do, but welcome its grasp.

Let us begin this dance.

Twist me, dip me, but first, bless me with Holy Water.

That I might glance at the feet of my Creator.

I've known darkness in life.

And would like to find life in death.

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I managed to quit smoking …

Saving Money I learned Greek!

Get enrolled on the Dean’s List

To go to college

Not too long ago I used to think I would never learn how to program, fast forward to now and I am doing quite a good job at it

Name something you did that seemed impossible at first

Something that I am really proud of is getting in college to study my dream major. It wasn’t always easy since I often doubted myself.

CS project

To get in a university

Swimming, I used to be scared of drowning and I overcame my fear

Getting a full scholarship from ACT

Studying at ACT

Not exactly impossible but extremely challenging...was climbing Mt. Olympus

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What do you do when you are faced with a challenge Pray

I get the challenge and go on...

When I face a challenge, I break it into parts that I can accomplish. If it hits a roadblock, I wait a little and sort out the problem.

attack it aggressively

where there is a will there is a way

Although I do like a challenge, sometimes they discourage me. In times like these, I tend to sit back and remind myself that no challenge is impossible to overcome as long as I have faith in myself.

I do everything possible to overcome the challenge

When I’m faced with a challenge I prefer taking a few steps back and make sure I handle everything correctly. I may need some time to rethink my choices but I always relax and try embracing my abilities. Convincing me that I am able to do it, is the hardest but also the most important step.

While studying, asking for advice from ACT professors & friends.

Leave it to the future me take a nap

Understand. Adapt. Overcome.

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ask nelly #MENTALHEALTHMATTERS

HOW CAN I DISTRACT MYSELF FROM NEGATIVE THOUGHTS DURING THE PANDEMIC?

The pandemic has dramatically affected our lives and our sense of control and safety. Negative thoughts that cause anxiety, fear, anger and frustration can be more common and it might be challenging to eliminate them and maintain a more positive attitude. The truth is that, nowadays, we are surrounded by triggers that intensify our negative thinking and the accompanying emotions, thus, to a certain extent, they are normal. Here are some ideas that can prove to be helpful...

Do not try just to distract yourself but embrace your negative thoughts, acknowledge their existence and allow yourself to process them and express the accompanying feelings.

Identify and eliminate your most depressive and stressful thoughts and irrational beliefs that intensify the sense of and hopelessness and helplessness.

Try to avoid thinking about things that cannot change right now but focus on the things that you can control!

Limit your exposure to bad news, choose trustworthy information sources and keep things in perspective.

Maintain a structured daily routine that includes physical exercise, contact with loved ones and creative activities that can help you increase your feelings of fulfillment and satisfaction.

Recognize your psychological strength and courage, practice self-acceptance and compassion and identify your healthy coping skills.

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ask nelly #MENTALHEALTHMATTERS

ARE PANIC ATTACKS NORMAL DURING THIS STRESSFUL PERIOD?

During this period, faced with abrupt disruption to our daily life, instability and uncertainty, worry and anxiety are normal emotional responses. Since the beginning of the pandemic, it has been shown that there has been an increase in various mental health conditions.

Regarding panic attacks, as a lot of people wrongly use this term to refer to episodes of acute stress, what needs to be clarified is that panic attacks are periods of intense fear that include severe physical symptoms eg. palpitations, sweating, shorting of breath, etc and might be triggered or occur unexpectedly. Although they are not life threatening, they can be frightening as they can resemble symptoms of serious health problems and greatly affect someone's sense of control and quality of life. If you have experienced panic attacks in the past, it is possible that during this stressful time they have become more frequent. Since panic attacks are hard to manage on your own and they might get worse without treatment, I suggest that you consult with a mental health professional that can provide the appropriate guidance and support.

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ask nelly

#MENTALHEALTHMATTERS HOW COULD I COPE WITH HEALTH RELATED STRESS WHEN FINDING OUT I AM DIAGNOSED WITH

COVID-19 AND HOW DO I HANDLE STRESS ABOUT LOVED ONES GETTING THE CORONAVIRUS?

Even though there are some people who in general worry about their physical health, it seems that during the pandemic most of us are more cautious about our well-being.

Unfortunately, the latest developments showed that even people who took precautions still got the coronavirus. As we have been overwhelmed by bad news regarding the pandemic, it is normal that people getting diagnosed with COVID-19 experience elevated stress. First of all, the priority is to follow the doctor's recommendations and isolate yourself to protect your loved ones. Getting diagnosed can be terrifying but following a specific protocol can help you regain some sense of control. Stressful thoughts about your health might become more frequent and it is suggested that you focus on the things that you can do to take care of yourself eg. monitoring your symptoms, staying in contact with your doctor, receiving care from a loved one, etc. Try to limit your exposure to the news and the information regarding the pandemic so that you decrease your anxiety and fear. Moreover, self-isolation can be very challenging and might contribute to negative thinking. Make sure you stay connected with your family and friends who can support you during this challenging time. Sharing your concerns with people you trust can be a significant source of relief as it can reduce your emotional and physical distress.

Some people are more concerned about their loved ones getting COVID-19, especially the older family members as they might be more at risk from coronavirus. The idea of a loved one getting seriously ill and being in danger is by itself very frightening. Taking precautions to protect your loved ones even if that means following physical distancing is one of the things that could decrease your own anxiety. Also, make sure you encourage and remind your loved ones to follow the safety guidelines and take care of themselves. If your concerns are about older family members, you might need to provide them with further assistance and support. Try to stay connected with them via phone or video chat and avoid discussing only about the pandemic. A lot of people might share the same concerns with you, thus you could also express your worries with people that can make you feel understood and supported.In any case, if your stress becomes overwhelming, you can reach out to a mental crisis hotline or consult with a mental health professional.

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ACT Student and Team Win the 2020 MIT Policy Hackathon “Internet Policy Challenge” We are proud to announce that ACT’s Daniel Kalemi, a senior Computer Science student from Albania, and his 5 member team the “SemiAtlantic Kelproots Get-Together” took first place in the Internet Policy challenge

Daniel Kalemi, ACT Class of 2021

during the October 2020 MIT Policy Hackathon!

The Hackaton ran from 23 to 25 October 2020 and lasted 40

hours.

Kalemi’s

coordinated

team

across

4

continents and 14 hours of time

difference.

After

2

rounds of pitches and the submission of a five page policy memo, Kalemi’s fivemember

team

was

announced the winner of the Internet Policy challenge.

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What is the MIT Hackathon?

MIT

Policy

Hackathon

is

an

annual

1.

Internet Policy - sponsored by the Atlantic Council.

2.

COVID19 - sponsored by the UCLA School of Law COVID-19 Behind Bars Data Project.

3-day

hackathon organized by Massachusetts Institute

3. Environmental Justice - sponsored by

of Technology’s (MIT) Institute for Data, Systems,

the Global Center for Climate Justice.

and Society (IDSS) alongside MIT’s Technology and Policy Program that aims to address relevant societal challenges via data and policy analysis.

MIT is the top ranked university in the US and is well known for research, and their programs in engineering and physical sciences. This annual

4.

Transportation - sponsored by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).

5. Planning (Future of Work) - sponsored by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), Washington.

hackathon allows participants to work in teams to develop creative policy solutions to problems posed by governmental and industry partners.

Historically, hackathon participants have come from a wide range of backgrounds, from data science to engineering to public policy, and challenges have covered a diverse array of topics.

Each year, participants are given interdisciplinary challenges on issues like climate change, energy, health, cybersecurity, AI and the future of work.

These challenges are based around real data from MIT partners in government, academia, and

For the 2020 competition, MIT Policy Hackathon held challenges in 5 categories

industry.

The “Semi-Atlantic Kelproots Get-Together” made up of members Daniel Kalemi (ACT, Greece), Helen (SAKGT) team, Landwehr (MIT, USA), Moe Sunami (Pomona College, USA), who was in Japan at the time of the event, Giovana Carneiro (Rio de Janeiro State University, Brazil) and Kevin Paeth (MIT, USA), focused on the Internet Policy Challenge, which was sponsored by the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security (SCSS). SCSS works to develop sustainable, nonpartisan strategies to address the most important security challenges facing the US and the world with its mission of “shaping the global future together.”

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Dishing with Daneil

interview with Daniel Kalemi How has ACT aided you in your academic and professional journey?

I would say through them just existing as an academic institution. it's a small community, and you don't get to have everything here. So you have to search for opportunities outside of the campus. And that doesn't make you lazy, you go out for opportunities.

This makes you even better because you go forth and compete internationally.

it's not just competing within the classroom or within a community, an enclosed world. Or you just see that there, there is something missing here, you just go and grab the opportunity outside of where you are at. And I think the environment just pushes you to strive for more, you know, outside the garden of ACT. When the odds were against you, how did you prevail?

There were many ups and downs. What I’ve experienced here at ACT, at least, that's how I learned. It is trial and error. I fail sometimes. And I think some of my failures can be reflected in the portfolio of my life, but more importantly my victories shine through.

Everything reflects to some point in your life. And it's, it's like a curve, if I see my progress, either academically or professionally, or personally, it goes up, goes down, and then it has a steady increase, which I think is way better than just having a linear journey to the top. I don't think that it adds any more value to you, you should have those bumps. Experience the failures of your success as this is a learning process. The way I would tackle them is to learn from the experience and try to embrace the bad moments and take them as lessons; making you more proactive in future situations.

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interview with Daniel Kalemi What are your hopes, goals, aspirations for your future?

Entering ACT, I came to enroll in computer science, but as it was perceived by the media and society. Where you see those guys that are in their dorm room, and then after some years become billionaires, so that was the spirit, that was a dream. But many things changed. You become an input into this algorithm that is ACT and then morph into an output after four years, when you realize that you are this different person with those different goals. Considering the combination of my CS major and all my extracurriculars, mainly Internet governance focused, I see myself at the intersection of technology policy and social entrepreneurship. Where I get to combine my abilities, technical skills, and my interest in policy to observe and combat societal issues.

If you could tell the reader anything, what would it be?

This place can be new, but it was made with you in mind. Let this institution, or time in your life, reflect joy, it is not a scary place. Shift the view to a more fun one. See this as a place where you collaborate with your peers, as players. Know this is a place where mistakes are allowed. A place where you can ask for feedback, you can ask for criticism, you can get constructive criticism and try to improve yourself. Because at the end of the day, these four years are going to be a time where you explore your personality, you still don't know who you are. Utilize this opportunity to just try and find yourself. Once you approach it that way, by the end of the four years, you're going to have more added value, making this odyssey worth it. You don’t come out with just a degree or, just straight A's or whatever you want to achieve in your professional or academic life; personally, I believe you'll find a different you. Try to be as open as possible and don't take things too personally.

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“AGAINST ALL ODDS” AND THE BISSELL LIBRARY LIZA VACHTSEVANOU, LIBRARY OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

As an optimistic person by nature I try to

“Survival against all odds : the first 100 years of

keep the positive even in negative situations

Anatolia College” Prepared by Everett and

and learn from them, so to me, this situation

Mary Stephens for the Anatolia College

gives me strong motivation to keep trying,

Centennial.

learning and living, no matter the difficult and weird circumstances we are all going

The book is in our library collection and may

through. It’s a fact that a cloud of change

be accessed and even downloaded by just

hangs over everything, and the usual pattern

clicking on this link.

of living and learning is gone.

The reader discovers the similarities and A Students, faculty and staff have realized

differences of the difficult times back then to

that any new routines they adjust to are

the ones we are currently living, even though

subject to the path of the pandemic and the

134 years have passed by. It’s inspiring and

continuous change. This, in many cases can

amazing at the same time when one realizes

cause psychological pressure and may

the greatness of soul and unceasing effort of

become an obstacle to our efforts for further

those Anatolians.

development and survival.

With this in mind, and on the occasion of the theme ‘Against all Odds’ of the ACTivity magazine, I would like to urge you to take some time and read this publication:

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AGAINST

ALL

ODDS

“AGAINST ALL ODDS” AND THE BISSELL LIBRARY A perfect description of the first 100 years of Anatolia

College

since

its

establishment

in

Marsovan in 1886 and we could even say the often thorny path it walked through during that period.

But again, was resurrected from its ashes thanks to the devotion and the ethos of its people. Of its teachers, students, staff and graduates. This is very characteristically indicated in the introduction of the book:

“Few educational institutions have survived the trauma, the persecutions of faculty, students, staff and alumni that Anatolia has. Few have surmounted economic difficulties as severe as those of Anatolia College.Its successes in the 1800’s and 1900’s can be attributed to its indomitable spirit of survival. From one disaster to another there has been a unity of ideals and purposes handed down from one generation to another. Anatolia started out with few resources other than the vision and courage of a handful and dedicated individuals. Time and again it faced disaster. Twice it lost all its material possessions. Three times it moved bodily from one campus to another; three times the doors were closed by war; and in each disaster the school rose again stronger than ever before, and it was because of the devotion of the teachers and staff and alumni who refused to be crushed by the circumstances. They never doubted that “no matter how dark the night”, as the Anatolia College motto says, “Morning Cometh”.

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ALL

AGAINST

ODDS

“AGAINST ALL ODDS” AND THE BISSELL LIBRARY I am leaving you with these words as food for thought and ACTion! Let’s all, learn from the Anatolia College past, honor ourselves, keep our morale, strength, dedication and energy high and continue the efforts in line with our mission into the future.

Few words about the authors[1]: Mary Thompson

Everett Watson Stephens had a

Stephens, a graduate of

position in educational

Mount Holyoke College

administration at Boston University

spent her life in

and Babson College from which he

education, first

retired in 1978. He conducted

teaching English as a

remarkable research with published

second language at

articles in the field of higher

Anatolia College in the

education. In 1958 he was elected to

late 1930’s.

the Anatolia Board of Trustees and served as a chairman of the Board during the years 1969 - 1978.

Their active connection to Anatolia College lasted for more than 50 years.

[1] Stephens, E., Stephens, M.(1986) Against all odds, New York, Caratzas Publishing Co.,Inc.

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We overcame what we once thought we couldn't Located in front of the bunkers at Anatolia College Campus

Oni Luca first year CS

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Women in Modern Times In the fall term of this year, I had the pleasure of teaching a history course: Women in Modern Times (HIST201). The experience will stay with me for a number of reasons. The diversity of opinion that emerged, which had to be mediated in in-class discussions was one of them; a not- always-easy yet essential and healthy part of teaching and learning.

I will also remember the rapt attention and engagement of my students whose inquisitiveness pushed me to think and rethink aspects of my own learning.

I wanted to share with a broader audience a selection of the work they did as part of the course assignment. These posters showcase the interest, creativity and courage with which they have tackled a number of different difficult, under-studied, controversial yet essential issues related to women, which, in the end, concern all of us.

I believe that you will find them inspiring as did I.

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Oni Luca

first year CS

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Triumphant a photo collection by photographer Kutu Hall

The photo-shoot exemplifies the beauty, power, and camaraderie of ACT. There are no odds that we can not overcome. The images are meant to illicit whatever emotion comes to those gazing upon them. What did you feel?

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Theodora

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Konstandina

Tea _cvetkoviiic

Alessia

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