Staff Report If you look along the Fresno State Men’s Basketball bench you will find another Armenian alongside Jerry and Danny Tarkanian helping out the Bulldogs. Hovig Torigian, a Kinesiology major, is working his first season as a team manager for the Bulldogs. In his aspirations to become a coach himself, Torigian says, “This experience is an excellent opportunity to ...

Staff Report The University of Venice will hold its fifteenth annual summer program in Armenian language, history and culture at the University of Venice in August. Dr. Dickran Kouymjian, Director of the Armenian Studies Program at CSU Fresno will teach intensive courses in Armenian art and in Armenian history. Fresno State students can register for CSUF credit for the program. ...

Staff Report Republican Presidential candidate Sen. John McCain sparked controversy on Tuesday, February 29 when he said that he would not support a congressional resolution calling on the government of Turkey to acknowledge the 1915 Armenian Genocide. His remarks came at a town-hall meeting held in the North Gym on the California State University, Fresno campus. Many Armenian students and ...

Yerevan State University Delegation Visits Fresno State for Three Weeks of Business Training By Barlow Der Mugrdechian Hye Sharzhoom Advisor A delegation of faculty and administrators from Yerevan State University, Armenia, headed by Rector (President) Dr. Radick Martirossian, arrived in Fresno on Sunday, February 27 for a three-week working visit. Accompanying the Rector are Dr. Grisha Gharibian, Dean of the ...

Editor: John Jabagchourian A lifetime of work, dedication and achievement in Armenian studies earned Dr. Dickran Kouymjian, director of the Armenian Studies program at Fresno State, the Armenian National Committee’s honor of “Man of the Year” at a banquet on Sunday, March 5. The day, which Fresno City Mayor Jim Patterson proclaimed “Dr. Dickran Kouymjian Ph.D. Day,” attracted much attention ...

By: Shayla Srabian The fall semester for the Armenian Students Organization was filled with hard work and fun. The Armenian Students Organization held general meetings every two weeks.  The meetings consisted of an overview of the budget and upcoming events.  Most importantly, students were able to be together and work together. In the month of October there was a shish ...

By: Arakel Arisian Among the many sources of ancient history, one that is often overlooked is the study of papyri or papyrology.  On Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, Dr. James Clackson, a Fellow of Cambridge University, gave a lecture titled, “An Armenian Learning Greek in Late Antique Egypt.”  Clackson spoke about a papyrus (the ancient equivalent of paper) from the 6th ...

By: Shayla Srabian The fall semester for the Armenian Students Organization was filled with hard work and fun. The Armenian Students Organization held general meetings every two weeks.  The meetings consisted of an overview of the budget and upcoming events.  Most importantly, students were able to be together and work together. In the month of October there was a shish ...

Hye Sharzhoom Staff The Armenian National Committee, Central California has named Dr. Dickran Kouymjian, director of the Armenian Studies Program at California State University, Fresno, as its “Man of the Year.”  Dr. Kouymjian is being honored for his contributions to the education of Armenian and non-Armenian students at Fresno State.  He will be honored at a dinner on Sunday, March ...

By: Matthew Maroot A 30-foot-tall monument to Fresno’s most prolific author, rescued in October from the wrecking ball, now rests behind the Conley Art Building at California State University, Fresno where it patiently awaits restoration. This rusted configuration of twisted metal and decayed wood was once a shining tribute to the late author, playwright and Fresno native, William Saroyan.  The ...