35th Anniversary of CITY College celebrated with concert by Alkistis Protopsalti

CITY College, University of York Europe Campus celebrated its 35th anniversary with an amazing concert by renowned singer Alkistis Protopsalti exclusively performed for our academic community. Alkistis Protopsalti captivated the audience with her unique voice and her amazing stage presence, performing beloved songs from her extensive discography in a programme tailored for an international audience. The event took place on 22nd November 2024 at the Principal Theatre in Thessaloniki.

The event commenced with a warm welcome from the President and Principal of CITY College, Mr. Yiannis Ververidis, before handing the stage over to Alkistis Protopsalti.

The concert was attended by students and alumni of CITY College from Greece and abroad - who were also participating in the Graduation Ceremony at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall the following day - as well as faculty and friends of the CITY College. Notably, Professor Charlie Jeffery, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of York as well as distinguished Greek-American Emmy-nominated actor, writer and director Melina Kanakaredes, were also in attendance. Both Alkistis Protopsalti and Melina Kanakaredes were awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor by the University of York during the Graduation Ceremony of CITY College.

The event took place as part of CITY College's 35th Anniversary and Graduation celebrations. CITY College, University of York Europe Campus warmly thanks Ms Alkistis Protopsalti for an unforgettable evening!

(from left to right)
Mr Peter Constantinides (husband of Ms Kanakaredes), Mr Yannis Ververidis, President of CITY College, Ms Fotini Strategakis, Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors of CITY College, Ms Alkistis Protopsalti, Professor Charlie Jeffery, Vice Chancellor and President of the University of York and Ms Melina Kanakaredes.

(from left to right)
Mr Yannis Ververidis, President and Principal of CITY College, University of York Europe Campus, Professor Charlie Jeffery, Vice Chancellor and President of the University of York (UK) and Professor Claude Guittard, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Strasbourg (France).