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Dikran Chekian Staff Writer In commemoration of the 100th birthday of the famous Armenian composer Aram Khatchaturian, the Armenian Studies Program, the Armenian General Benevolent Union of Fresno, and the Phillip Lorenz Memorial Keyboard Concerts, with special support from Dr. David Cox, co-sponsored a concert dedicated to the late composer. World-renowned pianist Sahan Arzruni made his return to Fresno for ...

Mitchell Peters Staff Writer After watching Images of the Armenian Spirit, two words come to mind: inspiring and educational. Not only did the film refresh and reinforce my knowledge of Armenian culture and history, but it also reminded me of the beauty and unbreakable spirit of the Armenian people. The telling one-hour documentary, which aired nationwide on PBS, was written, ...

Barlow Der Mugrdechian Advisor Armenian studies scholars from throughout the world gathered in Yerevan, Armenia for the First International Congress of Armenian Studies, September 15-20, 2003. The Congress, devoted to the topic “Armenian Studies Today and Its Development Perspectives,” was jointly co-sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia and Yerevan State University, and was held ...

Dikran Chekian – President Major: Business Administration-Entrepreneurship Minor: Armenian Studies This year will mark the end of my college career. Upon graduation, I will be involved in managing the family business. Last year, as an active member in the Armenian Youth Federation, I gained valuable leadership skills, which I feel will help guide this year’s ASO into newer places. I ...

Zhanna Bagdasarov and Marine Ekezyan Staff Writers The much-anticipated elections for the new executive committee of the Armenian Students Organization (ASO) took place in the Bedrosian Conference Room of the Peters Business Building on September 25 at seven o’clock in the evening. Twenty-two anxious members gathered together to cast their vote for the candidates of their choice. Former president, Sevag ...

Staff Report The Armenian Agribusiness Education Fund (AAEF), a non-profit, independent, 501(c)(3) foundation, was established in January of this year to serve as a new mechanism for developing long-term financial support for agribusiness education initiatives in Armenia. Housed on the campus of California State University, Fresno, the AAEF is endorsed by the Armenian Studies Program at CSU Fresno, the US ...

Chris Tozlian Staff Writer It’s a long walk each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon… after leaving the Leon Peters Business Building with my book-filled backpack on my back and my laptop computer hanging from my shoulder, I hastily make my way across campus toward the Industrial Technology building. Upon arrival, I enter a monochrome classroom and I prepare for the ensuing ...

Barlow Der Mugrdechian Advisor Twenty-five years ago, in the spring of 1979, Hye Sharzhoom began its existence at Fresno State, when a small group of students, under the direction of Dr. Dickran Kouymjian, realized a dream that continues today. That first special edition was devoted to the Armenian Genocide, and to the recognition of the genocide. Succeeding issues have brought ...

Sevag Tateosian Editor On September 6, the Armenian Students Association of America named Dr. Dickran Kouymjian, the Haig and Isabel Berberian Professor of Armenian Studies at California State University, Fresno, as their recipient of the 2003 Arthur H. Dadian Armenian Heritage Award. This award is given annually to individuals who preserve and present the rich Armenian culture to the world. ...

Staff Report Frances Ziegler, Armenian Studies Program Program Administrative Assistant, was honored at the 37th Annual Staff Awards Luncheon on Thursday, April 3. She was recognized for her five years of service to the university and received a certificate. Mrs. Ziegler has been with the Armenian Studies Program since 1997, and has proven to be an invaluable addition to the ...