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The American Hellenic Institute Foundation Elects Kyriakos Tsakopoulos to the Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: C. Franciscos Economides
June 14, 2005—No.61 (202) 785-8430

The American Hellenic Institute Foundation Elects Kyriakos Tsakopoulos to the Board of Directors

WASHINGTON, DC—The American Hellenic Institute Foundation (AHIF) is pleased to announce the election of Kyriakos Tsakopoulos to the Board of Directors of AHIF. Mr. Tsakopoulos and his family have demonstrated their strong commitment to supporting the Greek American community through various endeavors.

On April 14, 2005 Mr. Tsakopoulos, with a gift of $1 million, completed the endowment of the Kyriakos Tsakopoulos Chair in Hellenic Studies at Columbia University’s Hellenic Studies Program in the Classics Department, which will also include an annual lecture series on "Aristotle and the Moderns."

The donation was made as a tribute to Mr. Tsakopoulos’ late grandfather—for whom he was named—and to focus study on the timeless relevance of the teachings of the great Greek philosopher Aristotle.

"This Chair will make Columbia one of the premier centers for Modern Greek Studies in the United States," said Professor Karen Van Dyck, the director of the program in Hellenic Studies at Columbia University.

"We are honored to welcome Kyriakos Tsakopoulos to the AHIF Board of Directors. He brings a unique perspective as we continue to expand our goals and objectives. He has a long tradition of being involved in the Greek American community. We look forward very much to working with him," said AHIF President Gene Rossides.

"I am honored to continue my family’s support of AHI. AHI is an important advocate of principle and the rule of law and I intend to add value as a member of its Board," said Kyriakos Tsakopoulos.

Mr. Tsakopoulos is President and Chief Executive Officer of KT Development Corporation, a land development company headquartered in Roseville, about 20 miles east of Sacramento, CA. He actively serves both charitable and political causes. He is a Trustee of the California State University System, Chairman of the University of California at Davis MIND Research and Development Institute, and a Democratic National Committeeman. Mr. Tsakopoulos also serves on the Board of Visitors of Columbia College and the Crocker Art Museum. He is a member of the California and U.S. Supreme Court bars.

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For additional information, please contact C. Franciscos Economides at (202) 785-8430 or at pr@ahiworld.org. For general information regarding the activities of AHI, please view our Web site at https://www.ahiworld.org.