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Vardanyan Assesses Armenian Studies Role in Supporting Student Identity and Sense of Belonging

Marine Vardanyan Special to Hye Sharzhoom For more than 40 years, Armenian-American students have gone through Fresno State’s Armenian Studies Program, enrolling in courses, participating in activities, and building relationships with professors and peers. Since its inception, more than 12,000 students have taken courses offered by the ASP and more than 130 students have graduated with a Minor. Many alumni ...

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Armenian Artists Featured in New Exhibition

Arshak Abelyan Staff Writer The perspectives of two artists on war and violence are expressed in the works of Armenian artists Varaz Samuelian and Henrik Abedian, who are featured in an exhibition on “The Business of Regret: War, Chaos, and the Rejection of Violence.” The exhibition is a collaboration between the Center for Creativity and the Arts (CCA), the Armenian ...

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“Armenians in Fresno” Subject of Weekend Class at Fresno State

Dustin Vartanian Staff Writer What is an Armenian? Why did Armenians choose Fresno as one of their early destinations? How did they get here? These were some of the questions posed during the “Armenians in Fresno” weekend course taught by Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian of the Armenian Studies Program. This Armenian Studies course was a rare opportunity to learn about ...

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Armenian Studies Program Directors and Endowed Chair Holders Meet at UC Irvine for Workshop

Staff Report The Society for Armenian Studies held an Armenian Studies Chairs and Directors Workshop on the campus of the University of California, Irvine, on Saturday, September 29. Armenian Studies Program Directors and holders of endowed Chairs in Armenian Studies from across the nation met to discuss a variety of issues and challenges facing the field. The workshop was co-organized ...

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Saroyan Museum Ribbon-Cutting Held August 31

Staff Report The Saroyan House Museum was inaugurated on Friday, August 31, with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony and the unveiling of a Saroyan plaque on his former home at 2729 West Griffith Way.  The ceremony, which took place immediately before the celebration at the Satellite Student Union at Fresno State, culminated more than two years of planning and construction, which ...

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ASO Holds Elections of Officers

Suzanna Ekmekchyan  Staff Writer The Armenian Student Organization (ASO) started its year off with elections for a new executive at the first general meeting of the year which took place on Tuesday, September 4. Elected were Claire Kasaian, President; David Safrazian, Vice-President; Kara Statler, Treasurer; Suzanna Ekmekchyan, Secretary; and Violeta Aghabekyan, Public Relations. New and continuing members of ASO came ...

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Armenian Studies Program Book/Video/CD Archival Gifts

Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Prof. Sergio La Porta, and the Armenian Studies Program would like to thank the donors, authors, and publishers for the following books, periodicals, videos, and archival gifts, either offered personally, or to the Program.  Hambersom Aghbashian, Glendale, California, for a copy of his new book Turkish Intellectuals Who have Recognized the Reality of the Armenian Genocide ...

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Dr. Ümit Kurt Presents New Evidence on Cemal Pasha’s Role in the Armenian Genocide of 1915

Annie Rubio Editor Throughout the deportations and mass atrocities committed during the Armenian Genocide, one member of the Turkish government appeared as a source of hope and benevolence. Cemal Pasha, governor of Adana and Greater Syria, was said to have lenient policies regarding Armenians, going insofar as to face off with the other member of the Committee of Union and ...

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FICAT Students Complete Two- Week Course at Fresno State

Staff Report The Fresno Institute for Classical Armenian Translation (FICAT) hosted nine students from around the world last summer for a two-week intensive reading seminar. This unique program was led by Dr. Sergio La Porta, Haig and Isabel Berberian Professor of Armenian Studies, at Fresno State, and Dr. Michael Pifer, a lecturer at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Participating ...

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The Press Holds Reception Featuring Its Publications

Staff Report The Armenian Series of The Press at California State University, Fresno, was one of six featured authors and programs at a reception celebrating the achievements of The Press. College of Arts & Humanities Dean Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval and Associate Dean Dr. Honora Chapman hosted the event, which was held from 4:30-6:30PM on Thursday, April 19. Tables featuring The ...

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