Hye Sharzhoom Armenian Action
Staff Report
Armenian Studies Program Coordinator Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian announced that the Thomas A. Kooyumjian Family Foundation has made a generous donation of $40,000 to the Armenian Studies Program and the Center for Armenian Studies. The gift will be earmarked for several purposes, including Fresno State student scholarships, support for the Armenian Genocide Monument on the Fresno State campus, sponsorship of the “The Armenian Genocide: A Centennial Exhibit” at the Fresno State Madden Library, and a significant donation to the Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra’s April 25 performance of “Witness and Rebirth: An Armenian Journey.”
The donation will also be used for a major international conference, a Fall 2015 concert, and other events. The Armenian Studies Program has enjoyed the support of the Kooyumjian Foundation for several years and expresses its appreciation for the continued support.