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Declined by Bobby Cohn 47 hours ago. Last edited by ChildrenWillListen 25 hours ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Submission declined on 9 July 2025 by DoubleGrazing (talk).

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Declined by DoubleGrazing 9 days ago.

Comment: Please review Help:Referencing for beginners. Bobby Cohn 🍁 (talk) 15:21, 16 July 2025 (UTC)

Hellenic American Union

History

The Hellenic American Union (HAU) is a non-profit educational organization founded in 1957.[1] Among its founders were Xenophon Zolotas, former Governor of the Bank of Greece, and former U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Clary Thompson.[2]

Activities

The HAU offers language courses and teacher training,[3] and serves as a testing center for the University of Michigan, Cambridge University and ETS.[4] It also hosts cultural events, including public lectures and exhibitions.[5]

Community Programs

The organization partners with NGOs such as ARSIS and The Smile of the Child.[6].

Governance

The HAU is governed by a Board of Directors, with Dr. Leonidas Tzonis elected as president in 2025.[8]

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