Misc

The ACT Diplomatic Academy, formerly known as International Relations Week, is an integral feature of ACT’s BA in International Relations, aimed at bringing the world of professional diplomacy to the doorstep of the American College of Thessaloniki. The Diplomatic Academy consists of a dedicated series of undergraduate courses, mock training… More

The Dukakis Center organizes lectures, seminars, round tables, public readings, and master classes featuring prominent practitioners, scholars, and publicists. To commemorate our twentieth anniversary season, the Center welcomed Professors Charles Stewart III of MIT and Jeffrey Engel of SMU, Greek journalists Tasos Telloglou and Pavlos Tsimas, whistleblowers John Kyriakou and… More

The Dukakis Center hosts a variety of public events annually on such topics as foreign policy and diplomacy; international, local, and corporate governance; sustainable development and environmental policy; historical remembrance and creative expression. The common thread in these activities is a commitment to inspiring youth to take active roles in… More

Qualified students majoring in International Relations may receive a variety of types of financial aid. The Dukakis Center occasionally awards special Merit awards, named after distinguished members of the Anatolia community.Graduating seniors having shown academic and extracurricular excellence compete for three commencement awards, named after distinguished benefactors and offered at… More

Students may choose 4 of their IR electives in such a way as to earn one of three specializations, mentioned on their ACT diploma only. Courses must be chosen with and approved by an academic advisor.Specialization in Diplomacy (sample courses include Politics 221, Politics 301, Politics 321, Politics 333, European… More