2005 MSIN GRADUATION, ATHENS GREECE

Schedule Thursday, May 5 Dinner Dinner at Kioupia in Politia  Kioupia in Politia The renowned Kioupia, which means “ceramic bowls” in Greek, is a perfect introduction to the culinary traditions of Greece. We were greeted at the restaurant's entrance with an aperitif. The staff then escorted us to our table and brought rose-water to wash our hands. Then starts a never-ending parade of appetizer - dozens of them, entrees and desserts. This was truly a memorable dining experience for all. Friday, May 6 AIT for Campus Tour Tour of the facilities and lab areas Athens Information Technology (AIT) Campus Tour The Carnegie Mellon delegation toured the AIT campus which consists of a new 100,000 ft. building equipped with the latest technologies (classrooms, faculty offices, laboratory facilities, library, cafeteria, bookstore, study rooms, student offices). The delegation also had the opportunity to meet with AIT Faculty, staff and the Athens MSIN students. Introducation of AIT staff and students Talks by the faculty Saturday, May 7 Athens Tour Tour will include walking in the Acropolis and other historic sites.  Tour concluded with lunch in the historic area of Plaka. Athens Tour Carnegie Mellon guests ventured on a personal guided tour of the Parthenon, Acropolis, and the Greek Archaeological Museum. The tour concluded with lunch in historic Plaka at Dionysius Restaurant, where the collaboration with Athens was first discussed four years ago. Sites Private reception before the graduation ceremony Private Reception I Private Reception II Private Reception III   Graduation Ceremony  Graduation Ceremony and Reception The highlight of the trip was the graduation ceremony at AIT for the first international class of graduates enrolled in the MSIN (Master of Science in Information Networking). Carnegie Mellon President Jared L. Cohon presided over the event and offered remarks. Information Networking Institute Director, Dena Haritos Tsamitis, served as master of ceremonies and Pradeep K. Khosla, Dean of the College of Engineering, offered remarks and congratulations to the graduates and their families. Guest speakers included, John G. Rangos, Sr. President of The John G. Rangos, Sr. Charitable Foundation and Mr. Socrates Kokkalis, President of the Board of Trustees of Athens Information Technology. Graduation Ceremony I Graduation Ceremony II    Sunday, May 8  8:30 Meet in lobby for all day excursion departure Breakfast on yacht Cruise to the island of Hydra Cruise to the island of Hydra Hydra is one of the Saronic islands, close to Athens. It is considered the most cosmopolitan; however, it is quiet since cars and motorbikes are not allowed. The town of Hydra is a lovely place just for strolling around. Many of its buildings date back to the 18th century, and are built around the harbor. Here, you can visit many art galleries, the churches of St. Constantine (ag. Konstantinos), the Virgin Mary (with a tall clock tower) and St. John (Ag. Ioannis) for example. Lunch at Sunset restaurant on the island of Hydra Farewell Reception