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Careen Derkalousdian Staff Writer “The primary mission of our program is to teach,” said Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian. “Through the participation of students, support of administration and staff, and through the engagement of our community, this program has thrived.” On Sunday, March 17, 2024, the Armenian Studies Program held its 36th Annual Banquet at the Fort Washington Country Club to ...

Staff Report The Armenian Studies Program awarded scholarships to sixty-two students from forty different endowment or scholarship funds for a total of $115,000 for the academic year 2023-2024. In addition to providing needed financial support, the scholarships encourage students to pursue a Minor in Armenian Studies and to enroll in the various course offerings. We ask our students and our ...

Sara Beberian Staff Writer It is not enough to say “Never Forget.” As an Armenian living in the Diaspora, years pass and it becomes easier to assimilate into the new culture where we are living, to forget where we came from and why we are here. Many of us, born in America, are third or fourth-generation Armenian-Americans. Many of us ...

Natalie Agazarian Editor “My imagination has ingested only a filament of a huge event.” Peter Balakian, author and poet of eight books, visited the Fresno State campus on Monday, April 22 to address what Dr. Sergio La Porta introduced as a “continuation of a conversation through poetry.” Balakian’s lecture, titled “Imagining the Past: Atrocity, Trauma, and the Armenian Genocide,” reflected ...

Staff Report Fresno State alumni Jeff and Jason Ahronian have established an annual scholarship in the Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State. Jeff and Jason wanted to give back to the community which has helped them out with so much over the years. They believe it is important that students learn about the rich Armenian culture and history and the ...

  Natalie Agazarian Editor A new generation with ancient tunes, a fusion of fresh and familiar faces, an alluring ambiance – Kef Time Fresno returned for its third consecutive year on Saturday, January 27, at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church. With an astonishing sellout of tickets in one day, Kef Time serves as a testament to the strength of the ...

Staff Report Students at University High School on the Fresno State campus had the opportunity to enroll in a special Armenian Studies course as part of their Winter Intersession, from January 3-12, 2024. Taught by Fresno State Armenian Studies faculty Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian and Dr. Hagop Ohanessian, the students explored various aspects of Armenian culture including Armenian art, literature, ...

Careen Derkalousdian Staff Writer The Armenian Students Organization had a successful Fall semester, starting the school year off strong with a BBQ cookout in September, complete with kebab, Armenian music, and games. They continued their momentum with a Homecoming Tailgate in October and an annual Friendsgiving Potluck in November. From turkey to mac n’ cheese to pilaf, ASO members brought ...

Staff Report Audience members were transported across the globe by “Armenians in Film: Six Short Films by Armenian Filmmakers,” which screened as part of the CineCulture Film Series at Fresno State on Friday, February 16. The two hundred and fifty people in attendance were able to view six films, each of which was distinct and presented a unique point of ...

Staff Report Fresno State alumni Joel and Jill Mazmanian have established an annual scholarship in the Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State. Joel and Jill both attended Fresno State in the early 1990’s. Joel finished his college career at Boston University and Jill stayed on to earn her accounting degree from Fresno State’s Sid Craig School of Business. Her proudest ...