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		<title>Obama celebrates Greekness</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:42:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following Obama speech has been brought to my attention. It looks like the US President decided to celebrate the Day of Greek Independence (25th of March) with the following proclamation. As for his views on the USA continuing the Greek democratic traditions, I will let the readers of this blog to comment! Hey, I just realised I could write an article on the topic! &#8220;One hundred ninety years ago, Greece regained its independence and became a symbol of democracy for the world for the second time in history. As America recognizes this milestone in the birthplace of democracy, we also celebrate our warm friendship with Greece and the lasting legacy of Hellenic culture in our own country. America’s Founders drew upon the core democratic principles developed in ancient Greece as they imagined a new government. Since that time, our Union has strived to uphold the belief that each person has a fundamental right to liberty and participation in the democratic process, and Greece has continued to promote those very principles. Over the centuries these cherished ideals — democracy, equality, and freedom — have inspired our citizens and the world. The relationship between the United States and Greece extends beyond our common values and is strengthened by the profound influence of Greek culture on our national life. From the architecture of our historic buildings to the lessons in philosophy and literature passed on in our classrooms, America has drawn on the deep intellectual traditions of the Greeks in our own establishment and growth as a nation. Reinforcing the steadfast bonds between our two countries, Americans of Greek descent have maintained the best of their heritage and immeasurably enriched our national character. The American people stand with Greece to honor the legacy of democracy wrought over 2,000 years ago and its restoration to the Hellenic Republic nearly 200 years ago. As we celebrate the history and values of Greece and the United States, we also look forward to our shared future and recommit to continuing our work as friends and allies. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 25, 2011, as “Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy.” I call upon all the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand eleven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth.&#8221;]]></description>
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		<title>Charitable professors: Donating your money to the University</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:33:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two weeks ago I read the news about Classics Professor Douglas MacDowell of the University of Glasgow, who donated after his death over 2 million pounds to his department. The Scottish Academic left the money to the university with the provision that they would fund his old position of Professorship in Greek. It seems that because of financial difficulties Glasgow University has not advertised this post after he retired. The chair remained empty and the sustainability of the subject on the whole was at stake. Recognising the inherent dangers of such a situation, the professor decided to pursuit a modern standard of living and to donate his remaining property for the benefit of Classics. Charity in the UK is not such a widespread phenomenon as it is in the United States or, as a matter of fact, in Greece. I have noticed that departments are hard-pressed to find alumni who care about the future of their alma mater and are willing to contribute financially. Professors, on the other hand, are still concerned about the future of the subject they studied with so much passion throughout their lives. Usually, they donate their books to libraries and other institutions; an excellent resource for students and staff alike. Rarely, though, do they provide universities with money. One of the reasons may be the fact that they leave behind them a family that still needs their financial help. Given the fact that more and more academics die childless, the trend may change in the course of the 21st century. I am not against the charitable behaviour of staff or alumni. In fact, I come from a culture that promotes the idea of benefactions. Epirotean benefactors have been shiny examples of proper social conduct ever since I was born. I benefitted from their legacies and I hope that one day society will benefit from mine. However, I have to question the role of the British state in keeping subjects, such as Classics and Ancient History, alive. The preservation of University Chairs should not rely solely on the goodwill of the members of the profession. The State needs to step in and take on the responsibility of promoting Humanities subjects. I know that this is not very likely, given the current obsession with short-term financial sustainability. However, I would still like to hope that I am working for a state that has ideals and vision for the future.]]></description>
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