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Armenian-American Literature Focus of Der Mugrdechian Lecture

Andrew Esguerra Staff Writer Armenians in America, often find themselves torn between two cultures—the Armenian and the American. They often struggle to find a balance between the two. This struggle is so evident that one can find a reflection of this in Armenian-American literature, beginning with the first wave of Armenian-American authors. Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Coordinator of the Armenian ...

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Dr. La Porta Speaks on Genocide

Staff Report On February 22, Dr. Sergio La Porta lectured at Sonoma State University (SSU) as part of the 28th Annual Holocaust Lecture Series organized by the Center for the Study of the Holocaust and Genocide of SSU and the Alliance for the Study of the Holocaust and Genocide. Dr. La Porta participated in the same series last year and ...

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12th Annual Armenian Film Festival Features Directors from France, Lebanon, and Armenia

Evelyn Demirchian Staff Writer There was a buzz in the air and the anticipation mounted as more than 180 people filled the Industrial Technology Building auditorium for the 12th Annual Armenian Film Festival held on Friday, March 5. The Festival showcased a variety of short films submitted by Armenian filmmakers. The Armenian Film Festival is an exciting event held by ...

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Turkish Author Osman Köker Presents “Images of Armenians”

Andrew Esguerra Staff Writer On January 27th Turkish journalist and author Osman Köker presented a lecture on his book Images of Armenians in Turkey 100 Years Ago to a packed Fresno State auditorium. Mr. Köker’s presentation was part of the Spring 2011 Armenian Studies Program Lecture Series and was co-sponsored by the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research. Known ...

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