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Greek Ambassador Alexandros Mallias Visits |
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| (HCS)—Ambassador and Mrs. Mallias traveled to northern New England on Tuesday, December 4, 2007, the first ever official visit to the Granite State by a senior ambassador of the Hellenic Republic. Accompanied by Consul General Constantinos Orphanides (Boston), the diplomatic entourage visited Durham and Concord. Their visit marked the final event in 2007 for the decennial anniversary celebration of the John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series at the University of New Hampshire. In Durham, Christos and Mary Papoutsy hosted a luncheon in honor of the couple at The Three Chimneys Inn, an historic and award-winning facility near the university community. Among invited guests were state officials, distinguished university administrators and faculty, and noted members of the New Hampshire Greek-American community. |
 Ambassador Mallias delivers address at the University of New Hampshire. Photo by George Barker. |
After the luncheon reception, Ambassador Mallias traveled to the university campus for an afternoon program. President Mark Huddleston and Classics Professors Stephen Trzaskoma and John Rouman (Emeritus) offered brief introductory remarks to a full crowd of students, faculty, and members of the public in Huddleston balltoom. Ambassador Mallias, principal speaker, concluded the program with an address about the relevance of Classical studies and a summary of the current state of Greek and U.S. foreign relations. He graciously and masterfully answered a number of questions posed by the audience, impressing the group with his expertise and diplomatic skill. |
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| The College of Liberal Arts, led by Dr. Marilyn Hoskin, Dean of the College, hosted a reception for Ambassador and Mrs. Mallias in the ballroom immediately afterward. At 4:30pm, Governor John Lynch and other state officials received the diplomatic corp at the State House where they exchanged official greetings and gifts. Governor Lynch issued a formal proclamation and commendation for the ambassador's participation the tenth anniversary celebration of the John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series at the university. |
 New Hampshire Governor John Lynch hosts Ambassador Mallias at State Capitol. Photo by George Barker |
Gallery of images from ambassadorial visit to New Hampshire Photos by George Barker |
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 Hosts Christos & Mary Papoutsy pose with luncheon distinguished guests and honorees: (left to right) Consul General Constantinos Orphanides, Papoutsy couple, Mrs. Francoise-Anne Mallias, Ambassador Alexandros Mallias, Dr. John C. Rouman |
 Dr. John C. Rouman (right center) poses with consulate officials at luncheon held in honor of Ambassador & Mrs. Mallias at Three Chimneys Inn in Durham. |
 Ambassador & Mrs. Mallias pose with distinguished guests at Three Chimneys Inn luncheon: (left to right) Professor Emma Bricker, Mrs. Mary Papoutsy, UNH President Mark Huddlston, Mrs. Mallias, Ambassador Mallias, Consul General Constantinos Orphanides, Dr. John C. Rouman , Mrs. Carol Travayiakis, Dr. James Rouman, Professor Nina Gatzoulis |
 Ambassador Mallias (left) converses with guests Nicholas Kallan (center left) and Dr. Sam Kouchalakos (right) and host Mr. Christos Papoutsy (center right) at Three Chimneys Inn reception. |
 University of New Hampshire President Mark Huddleston (center) and Dr. James Rouman (right) attend luncheon hosted by Mary Papoutsy (left) and her husband in honor of Ambassador & Mrs. Mallias. |
 Dr. John Rouman (right) discusses academic and cultural issues with Consul General Constantinos Orphanides and Mrs. Francoise-Anne Mallias |
 Greek Ambassador Alexandros Mallias addresses capacity crowd in Huddleston Ballroom of the University of New Hampshire |
 UNH faculty of the Classics Program present gifts to Ambassador Mallias following his address: (left to right) Dr. Stephen Brunet, Dr. R. Scott Smith, Ambassador Mallias. |
 Distinguished members of the Greek-American community in New Hampshire congratulate Dr. John Rouman at the university reception for Ambassador Mallias: (left to right) Mr. Cosmos Marandos, Mr. Nicholas Kallan, Dr. Sam Kouchalakos, Dr. Rouman. |
 Dr. John C. Rouman speaks about the history of the eponymously named lecture series at UNH. |
 University of New Hampshire President Mark Huddleston introduces Greek Ambassador Alexandros Mallias in the formal reception hall of the state university's flagship campus in Durham. |
 Governor John Lynch shares a light-hearted moment with Ambassador Mallias at the New Hampshire State House during reception: (left to right) Governor Lynch, Mr. Cosmos Marandos, Secretary of State William Gardner, Ambassador Mallias |
 Reception at NH State House hosted by Governor John Lynch for Ambassador & Mrs. Mallias:(left to right) Mr. Christos Papoutsy, Mrs. Francoise-Anne Mallias, Mrs. Mary Papoutsy, Governor Lynch, Ambassador Mallias, Consul General Orphanides |
 Reception at NH State House hosted by Governor John Lynch for Ambassador & Mrs. Mallias: (left to right) Mr. Christos Papoutsy, Dr. Sam Kouchalakos, AHEPA District 9 Lodge Officer Cosmos Marandos, AHEPA District 9 Lodge Officer Nicholas Kallan, Governor Lynch, Ambassador Mallias, Consul General Orphanides |
 NH Governor John Lynch reads formal commendation for Ambassador Mallias (center), with Dr. John Rouman listening attentively (right). |
 Guests at NH State House reception for Ambassador Mallias: (back, left to right): Secretary of State William Gardner; Dr. Richard Desrosiers; Ambassador Mallias: Mr. Cosmos Marandos; Dr. William Naumes; Dr. Samuel Kouchalakos; (front, left to right) Labor Commissioner George Copadis; Dr. James Rouman; Mrs. Mary Papoutsy; Dr. John C. Rouman; Mrs. Francoise-Anne Mallias; Mr. Christos Papoutsy; Consul General Constantinos Orphanides; Mr. Bill Gatzoulis; Mr. Nicholas Kallan |
 New Hampshire Governor Lynch congratulates Ambassador Mallias after reading formal commendation |
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