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24.01.2022 We’re back! Welcome to season 2 of Ta Leme brought to you by NUGAS Victoria. This season will be filled with brand new topics never discussed on the show before, hosted by two new members of NUGAS Vic 2021. Follow along with Maria Psomadelli and Yianna Vasiliadis as they take you on a fun journey through a range of topics, picked by you the viewers!! So please stay tuned and don’t forget to follow us on our social media platforms. Until next time ... TA LEME!!

24.01.2022 Congratulations to the newly elected MUnGA committee! We look forward to seeing what our Mungakia will achieve. !

23.01.2022 COVID Mindfulness from Rush Royalidou Taking time for yourself and looking after your mental health is so important especially for all of us in Melbourne now more than ever.

21.01.2022 A CONVERSATION COULD CHANGE A LIFE R U OK?Day is Thursday 10 September 2020. It’s our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. During these tough times a simple conversation could help someone through a tough time?... Stay safe and Stay Intouch

20.01.2022 SINTAGI SUNDAYS Introducing Sintagi Sunday’ a new weekly post brought to you by the NUGAS Committee families. We will be sharing secret recipes straight from the Xorio. This week our general committee member Vanessa Baltos is sharing her Yiayia Vaia’s Batzina recipe!... Ingredients: 2 zucchini’s 1.5 cups of water Salt and pepper 1/4 feta 1 yoghurt 4 tbs olive oil Butter 2 cups Flour Method: 1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees. 2. In a large bowl, add grated zucchini, water, crumbled feta, yoghurt and olive oil. 3. Then Add salt and pepper and mix ingredients all together. 4. Slowly start adding flour while mixing until all ingredients are combined and mixture is not too runny. 5. Then grease a large tray or two small trays with butter and poor in enough mixture to cover the bottom of the tray as we want the pita to come out thin. 6. Add a few drops of butter over the mixture so that the pita comes out soft and crunchy and bake for about 40 minutes depending on your oven. 7. Let cool for 5 minutes, cut it into pieces and serve. 8. !!!

20.01.2022 WE NEED YOU! With only 3 days left of the consultation period RE La Trobe University’s proposal - we urgently ask for your support to #savemoderngreekatlatrobeuni. SIGN & SHARE THIS PETITION http://chng.it/g5JvtSv2WC... Check out our lastest posts for further actions you can take We sincerely thank everyone who has already done so. Let’s keep fighting this, it’s crunch time!

19.01.2022 17th September - Tis Agias Sophia's Saint Sophia who is also referred to as Sophia the martyr is known for her strength. Her three daughters are a very important part of her story as they were named after the three virtues- Faith, Hope and Charity. ... Commemoration of Saint Sophia . Xronia polla to all who share this name. 17 - , . - , . . .

18.01.2022 Our friends at National Hellenic Student Association (NHSA) of America in the States are hosting their first ever virtual convention, with the theme: Embracing change and innovation. Check out the details on the link attached and make sure to register for free! An event you don’t want to miss!

17.01.2022 Check out the video made by the Pallaconian Brotherhood's President, Miltiadis Paikopoulos on our first episode of the Ta Leme podcast

15.01.2022 EPISODE 2 OF TA LEME In this week’s episode, our host Denise Serdenes will be joined by LaTrobe University’s Coordinator of Modern Greek Studies, Dr. Stephie Nikoloudis, alongside LaTrobe University student Anthea Banousis and University of Melbourne student Kion Sapountzis to discuss the topic of studying Greek at tertiary level. In this episode we explore the importance and current situation of Greek studies at tertiary level, and delve into the challenges in keeping Gree...k tertiary studies alive as well as opportunities to ensure its continuity. In doing so, we discuss numerous options that are available for those interested in studying Greek at tertiary level in Victoria, Australia. Join us weekly na ta poume! Found on most platforms that host your podcasts!

15.01.2022 HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY CYPRUS

12.01.2022 #SaveModernGreekAtLaTrobeUni

12.01.2022 GREEK STUDIES AT LA TROBE UNIVERSITY On the 18th of October the NUGAS Committee collaborated with Dr Dimitri Gonis and Dr Stephie Nikoloudis, along with many of their students to provide the community with an online information session. The Zoom meeting discussed the opportunity of studying Greek at La Trobe University, covering the enrolment process, core units, electives and travel opportunities. Stay tuned for more NUGAS articles!... Link: https://neoskosmos.com//nugas-teams-up-with-la-trobe-to-/

11.01.2022 Introducing a new segment for 2021 - Meet us Mondays! We thought you’d all like to get to know our executive committee and up next is Treasurer Georgia Giatrakos!! Georgia is currently completing her Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Health Sciences at La Trobe University Her Greek heritage is from Argos, Peloponnese. ... A message from our Treasurer: I joined NUGAS to further immerse myself in the Greek culture and to be part of a community that is passionate about maintaining our Greek identity. After being involved with the La Trobe University Greek Society for several years, I also wanted to assist in organising upcoming events held by NUGAS and ensure that all affiliated clubs remain connected through celebrating and preserving our traditions. GEORGIA!

09.01.2022 WANT TO STUDY GREEK AT LATROBE??? NUGAS Victoria presents Information Session: GREEK AT LA TROBE Date: Sunday 18th October 2020... Time: 4-5pm Please join us for a 30 minute presentation by La Trobe University's Greek Studies instructors and students, followed by Q&A. An opportunity to find out how you can continue to study Greek after high school, no matter which university you attend, or how you can start from scratch! All welcome! More information in Event Bio!! See you then!

08.01.2022 WELCOME TO THE TA LEME PODCAST In this week’s episode, host Eleni will be joined by guests, Olympia Nelson and Miltiadis Paikopoulos to dissect the function of art in both cultural and individual identities. They will be looking at the Parthenon Marbles and Hagia Sophia while touching on a more personal note by looking at Olympia’s role as the muse/ subject as well as the daughter of the late Polixeni Papapetrou. Join us weekly na ta poume!... Found on most platforms that hosts a podcast! https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SoIXGnNvZKTYOWnUfJmZc

08.01.2022 Check out this awesome online lecture that our friends over at the Greek Cypriot Youth of Melbourne - Apostolos Andreas are hosting this Saturday! The talk will be on Ethnic and Civil Conflicts in Cyprus, and will be presented by Dr. Dimitri Gonis, lecturer in the Greek Studies Program at La Trobe University. Click on event link for more details See you there!

07.01.2022 MAKING GREEK ENTERTAINMENT MORE ACCESSIBLE TO YOUNGER GENERATIONS General committee members Katherine Hatzis and Apollonas Karakaidos explore how we can make Greek arts and entertainment more accessible and attractive to the second and third generations. Stay tuned for more NUGAS articles at Neos Kosmos... Link: https://neoskosmos.com//opinion-making-greek-entertainme/

05.01.2022 Whilst we're all in lockdown and studying for exams, why not take a break (or a break from your break) and join us for our first NUGAS Victoria Trivia Night of 2021. This Saturday 5th June, join us for some competitive trivia with plenty of prizes to be won for our winners! Check our event for more information and register your participation in the link on the event! Hope to see you there!

05.01.2022 SINTAGI SUNDAYS!! In this fortnightly segment, our committee share their favourite family recipes. For those of us in Melbourne going through lockdown, now is the perfect time to do some cooking and baking to pass the time! Stay tuned for plenty of new content this year as we share our secret ingredients and techniques! Check out our feed for more recipes!! Up next is committee member Marissa with her family Amygdalota recipe! In some parts of Greece this is also ca...lled Ergolavoi! Method and Ingredients on the second slide! !!

03.01.2022 WE'RE BACK || After a few weeks break for exams Welcome to another episode of Ta Leme brought to you by NUGAS Victoria! In this week’s episode, our hosts Josh and Eleni will be joined by special guest Olympia Nelson to discuss the topic of Greek Australians with mixed ancestry. They will explore what it is like growing up with a mixed ancestry, its implications in terms of identity and involvement in the Greek community and the ways in which people and institutions can pro...mote Hellenism within these members of our community. Join us weekly na ta poume!

03.01.2022 Enrolling in subjects for next semester but stuck on what to choose? Check out Greek Studies at La Trobe University recent posts regarding cross-institution electives and diploma options avaliable to all university students!

03.01.2022 SAVE GREEK AT LA TROBE Thank you to all that joined us tonight for our information session with students of Greek Studies at La Trobe University, Anthea Banousis and Meg Smith. Members of the community came together to hear their insights as students of the program, further discuss the current proposal to cease the teaching of Greek, and to find out what we can do to fight back. If you missed our Zoom session tonight, feel free to watch the recording below. #SaveModernGreekAtLaTrobeUni

03.01.2022 Congratulations to the new DUGS Executive Committee !!

02.01.2022 NUGAS and Greek Studies at La Trobe promote tertiary study of Greek language and culture NUGAS would like to thank everyone who joined us yesterday afternoon for our Information Session on Studying Greek at La Trobe University! We would like to extend our thanks to Modern Greek at La Trobe instructors Dr. Stephie Nikoloudis and Dr. Dimitri Gonis for their guidance and students Megan Smith, Anthea Banousis, Kion Sapountzis, and Konnor Terzakis for sharing their experiences.... For those who were unable to attend, we took away some key messages: 1. It’s never too late to start Greek! 2. Studying Greek language and culture is invaluable in many aspects of life! 3. La Trobe offers some awesome subjects... with incredible teachers! If you have any questions about how you can study Greek at tertiary level, please do not hesitate to contact Stephie at [email protected]. For more information, follow the Modern Greek at La Trobe Facebook page or visit https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/modern-greek-studies.

01.01.2022 WANT TO STUDY GREEK? Check out this fact sheet for options on how to study Modern Greek studies at LaTrobe University! Whether you are a current LaTrobe student, studying at a different tertiary institution, or want to begin a diploma, there are multiple options available! Contact Greek Studies at La Trobe University or Dr Stephie Nikoloudis ([email protected]) if you have any questions! Help keep the Greek language and culture alive by enrolling today!