DIMITRI LIAKOS

I met Dr. Liakos when I began my freshman year at NIU in 1968. I took his course in ancient art history, which included the Eutruscans, Minoans, Egyptians, and so forth. Before computers, he had his own picture slides of all the places he had visited. He made it all so interesting that I considered changing my major to Art History!!!! He made it seem that he knew all the Pharaohs personally, and his classes were amazing!! I met him years later at NIU where he was lecturing one evening. ...

My deepest condolences, Avra and family.
I was an art history student of A. Liakos at N.I.U. in 1976.

My deepest condolences to the entire family. We appreciate all that Dr. Liaokos and the family has contributed to the NIU community. -Helen Nagata (Associate Professor of Art History, School of Art and Design, NIU)

Photine, love to you and your family.

One of the best professors I ever had. His knowledge was so expansive and his ability and desire to share it was impressive. I already loved the subjects but he brought them alive. He will be deeply missed. My deep condolences to Avra and family. Diana Arntzen (Fike).

I was so saddened to learn of Dimitri "Jim" Liakos' passing. My deep condolences to Avra and Photine. For seventeen years we lived two houses down from them here in DeKalb and our daughters played together. His obituary missed mentioning only the happy monthly luncheons he hosted at the "It's Greek To Me" restaurant on Lincoln Hiway. He was a gift to our community and his tours of Europe and beyond were legendary. He soldiered on despite many physical problems he had to endure over his last...

I am so sorry to hear of Prof. Liakos' passing. He lived a long and rich life. How fortunate I am to be one of the many he inspired over his career. My heart goes out to Avra and their family.