Hye Sharzhoom Armenian Action
Staff Report
Fresh off of his trip to Armenia, Lebanon, and Turkey, Armenian Studies Program Director Professor Barlow Der Mugrdechian was invited to appear on July 7 on “The Central Valley Ledger,” a Fresno and Clovis area public affairs program airing on KFSR 90.7 FM, CMAC-Comcast 93, and AT&T 99. The program is recorded with a volunteer crew from Fresno State’s Mass Communication and Journalism Department and the local Community Media Access Collaborative in Fresno and Clovis.
The host and producer of the long-standing program, Sevag Tateosian, is no stranger to the Armenian Studies Program. Tateosian is a Fresno State graduate and received his minor in Armenian Studies in 2004.
Professor Der Mugrdechian discussed the reason for his trip and spoke about his experiences in the Middle East. He also talked about the Pope’s visit to Armenia.
“Many people heard that the Pope visited Armenia, but the professor was able to elaborate on the significance and reason for the visit,” said Tateosian. “Our audience has always enjoyed Prof. Der Mugrdechian’s insight on topics.”
It wasn’t the first time Professor Der Mugrdechian appeared on the program. He has appeared three times previously and covered various topics including: the Armenian Genocide, Christianity and the Armenians, as well as the Armenian-American community of Fresno.
“I enjoy having the opportunity to present a look at the Armenian communities of the Diaspora, especially those of Lebanon and Turkey. My trip to Beirut was an opportunity to learn about this important Armenian center and about what is happening in the community,” said Der Mugrdechian.
Past guests on the program also have included Dr. Dickran Kouymjian and Dr. Sergio La Porta of the Armenian Studies Program.