The Modern Greek Studies Association conference will be organized by the Hellenic Studies Center at Georgia State University this year. This is an annual academic conference that brings together hundreds of scholars from the US and abroad, specializing in Modern Greek studies. The opening keynote address of the conference is on October 16th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. The lecture is open to the general public – and all are welcome to attend. Dr. Yannis Hamilakis, a professor of Archaeology at the University of Southampton in England will deliver the lecture.