Barlow Der Mugrdechian Advisor The Fresno County Public Library officially announced the acquisition of three major archives related to the life of Fresno’s most famous native son, William Saroyan, at a reception held on Thursday, November 17. John Kallenberg, President of the William Saroyan Society, introduced Bill Secrest Jr., archivist of the California History and Genealogy Room, and head of ...

College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Bachelor of Science Staci N. Gallian Gary Lee Kalajian, Jr. Chris James Kalashian Michelle E. Melikian Ross K. Parnagian College of Arts and Humanities Bachelor of Arts Tiffany Miranda Balakian Justin W. Dervishian David J. Gejeian Christopher Dee Housepian The Craig School of Business Bachelor of Science Christine Helen Caprelian-Bedoyan Jonathan Edward Chortanian Jaclyn ...

Staff Report Dr. Dickran Kouymjian 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. Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian, NY, for the copy of his book Lusashavigh Akosner Yev Kiraknorya Hokevor Tsolker. AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School, Canoga Park, for the ...

Hakop Tataryan Staff Writer What is your first impression of the Armenian community at Fresno State? Karine Frnzyan Chemistry – freshman Everyone seems to bond together like brothers and sisters. They seem to welcome every kind of Armenian with open arms, and that’s awesome. I am proud to be part of this community.     Suzie Pogosyan Fashion Design – ...

Wendy Dunbar Staff Writer As the fall semester has begun, the Armenian Studies Program is pleased to announce the Honors Program participants for the 2005-2006 academic year. Isaac Halls, Christina Karakashian, Sebouh Krioghlian, and Alina Melkonian have all shown academic excellence and dedication, which are a few reasons for their acceptance into the program. One cannot just ask and receive ...

Sarah Soghomonian Staff Writer Fresno State has welcomed Talene Naljian to campus this semester. Naljian, 19, from Upper Saddle River, N.J., is taking part in the National Student Exchange Program. The sophomore attends Ramapo College of New Jersey, one of the many universities in the United States that allows students to study a semester at a different school. Naljian was ...

Staff Report The new 2005-2006 Armenian Students Organization executive members were asked their views on a few questions. Question 1: What do you hope to contribute to the ASO this year by being on the executive committee? Question 2: What do you see happening for the ASO this year? Question 3: How do you hope to increase the membership and ...

Zhanna Bagdasarov Editor What do the words Jazz, Fresno Art Museum and Thursday have in common? Well, if you enjoy great music and are willing to put the mundane aspects of your life on hold once in a while, then a night of real Jazz music at the Fresno Art Museum is just what you need, every last Thursday of ...

Svetlana Bagdasarov Staff Writer Charismatic, professional, strikingly radiant, captivating, and simply irresistible are just a few of the words that come to mind when thinking about the talented Armenian-Canadian lyric soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian. Not only is she well known and praised for her operatic career, but she also manages to find time for numerous recitals, vibrant concerts, and special surprises ...

Barlow Der Mugrdechian Advisor This year marks the auspicious celebration of the 1600th anniversary of the discovery of the God-pleasing Armenian alphabet. When the pious and virtuous Mesrob Mashtots made this discovery, through the guidance of the spirit of God, the Armenian people received a wonderful gift, an alphabet of thirty-six letters that would completely and permanently alter the nature ...