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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 ...

By: Barlow Der Mugrdechian  The afternoon air was filled with excitement and anticipation on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, as 452 delegates from more than 30 countries prepared to enter the doors of the sanctuary of Holy Etchmiadzin, to cast their ballots for the 132nd Catholicos of All Armenians.  One by one the delegates entered the Church as their names were ...

Staff Report Thank You Donors Panos & Salpie Aristakessian San Francisco Anahid Avakian Arlington Marie Avakian Fresno Evelyn Armaganian Selma Berge & Alice Bulbulian Fresno In Memory of Matthew Marsoubian Anita Der Martirosian Los Angeles Sam & Zephyr Kalunian Roseville Bob & Anne Kevorkian Fresno Isabel Konjoyan Fresno Mrs. Hermine Kouyoumdjian El Cerrito In memory of her husband Hagop Pat ...