Spring 2002 ASO Report

Barbara Harutinian
Staff Writer

The Armenian Students Organization held a lot of exciting events for the spring semester of 2002. With the hard work and dedication of the students we were able to make this semester successful and memorable. We started the semester off with a meeting and social at Dominion Pizza where members of ASO ate pizza, discussed upcoming events and socialized with friends. John’s Incredible Pizza had also been a meeting spot where students are able to interact with peers and discuss ASO events.

Events that were held were the 3rd Annual Armenian Film Festival, the Armenian genocide commemoration, and a dance seminar led by Zar Der Mugrdechian, which were all very successful. ASO also co-sponsored, with the Armenian Studies Program, a lecture by John Hughes who spoke on his new book Armenia, The Story of a Place in Essays and Images.

The 87th Armenian genocide commemoration that was held on campus was graced with speakers such as the Honorable Judge Debra Kazanjian and Professor Hal McKinney, making it a very special and memorable event. The 3rd Annual Armenian Film Festival was also very exciting as films by very talented filmmakers concerning Armenian issues were screened.

To end the school year off the right way a party will be held so the students can come together and celebrate their accomplishments. The present executive Michael Harutinian (president), Sevag Tateosian (vice president), Talar Atarian (Secretary), Barbara Harutinian (Treasurer), and Tim Kuckenbaker (Historian), would like to thank everybody who helped in making this semester remarkable.