News from the Committee.

The AGM was a success and the Annual report and Treasurer's report are available to read on this site under AGM Documents.

Thanks to Rhyl Hinwood for the informative and entertaining tour of the grotesques on the walls of the Great Court.

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Welcome to 2023.

The program has started with a very successful film screening for Kytheran film maker Giorgos Didymiotis. 

 We look forward to seeing you at functions on  May 28 and July 9, our A.G.M.

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We had a very successful function with 35 guest for film maker Giorgos Didymiotis and archaeologist Dr Kyriaki Psaraki from the Ephorate for Archaeology for Piraeus and the Islands.Giorgos's two films;

I Am The Lion of Kythera & Inhabiting Summers of History, were enthusiastically received.

 

We have a special presentation in May with Jena Woodhouse and UQ students talking about their travel experiences in Greece. We'll hear stories from across the generations regarding the culture & history of Greece.

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Our A.G.M. will be in conjunction with guided tour the UQ Great Court with sculptor Dr Rhyl Hinwood.Dr Hinwood will give her insights into her creations such as the famous gargoyles. 

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The AAIA has appointed a new director. Professor Tamar Hodos from University of Bristol, will take up her role in semester two, 2023. Best wishes from all in QFAAIA.[Professor Hodos is pictured opposite.]

Click on the Professor's image to link to the Uni of Sydney for more info on her appointment.

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The photo opposite shows Dr Kyriaki Psaraki & Giorgos Didymiotis during the  Q & A segment after the film screenings.Click on the image to link to the film I am the Lion of Kythera. Visit the Vimeo website to view Inhabiting Summers of History. Enjoy and be inspired.

 

That's all for now. 

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Best wishes from the committee.