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October 2003 Vol. 25, No. 1 (83) Supplement to The Collegian Hye Sharzhoom at 25 Dr. Dickran Kouymjian Chosen as Arthur Dadian Armenian Heritage Award Winner individuals who preserve and present the rich Armenian culture to the world. Dr. Kouymjian re- ceived a plaque, along with a thou- sand dollar prize, at the annual ASA student newspaper in the world, Awards ceremony, which was held ADVISOR and the tradition of student involve- in Providence, Rhode Island. ment remains as strong as ever. This award, established in 1985, Twenty-five years ago, in the Every semester, a hard-working was named after and made possible spring of 1979, Hye Sharzhoom group of students meet to discuss through the generosity of Arthur H. began its existence at Fresno State, what should be in that semester’s Dadian. Mr. Dadian was born in when a small group of students, Hye Sharzhoom. The process re- Caesaria, Turkey and came to the under the direction of Dr. Dickran veals the interests of the students United States in 1920, settling in Kouymjian, realized a dream that and their curiosity and in that way Watertown, MA. An advocate of continues today. the newspaper retains its contem- higher education, Mr. Dadian That first special edition was porary interest for each new gen- graduated from Harvard College, devoted to the Armenian Geno- eration. Harvard Business School and cide, and to the recognition of the A look into the past issues is a L to R: Theodore Bogosian, Dr. Dickran Kouymjian, and Azarig Georgetown School of Law. genocide. Succeeding issues have mirror of Armenian life, from the Kolooian, Jr., ASA Vice Chair, Board of Trustees. Since its establishment, the brought attention to a variety of concern about the effects of as- Dadian award has made its mark in topics. similation, to the change from a SEVAG TATEOSIAN Haig and Isabel Berberian Profes- the Armenian world. It is one of the Hye Sharzhoom has remained Soviet to an independent EDITOR sor of at Califor- true to its mission to reflect the Armenia, from the change in the nia State University, Fresno, as their most prestigious awards available views of students on a variety of student population to reviews of On September 6, the Armenian recipient of the 2003 Arthur H. to those involved in research and local, national, and world events. It Students Association of America Dadian Armenian Heritage Award. teaching in the field of Armenian is the oldest continuously published SEE HYE SHARZHOOM PAGE 8 named Dr. Dickran Kouymjian, the This award is given annually to SEE KOUMJIAN PAGE 7 Dr. Ara Sanjian-4th Kazan Visiting Professor Khatchaturian Centennial Celebrated It is clear from my history course that chronicles the with Piano Concert by Sahan Arzruni weekly routine that the Armenian people from antiquity upper division Arme- until 1500 AD. nian Studies topics Dr. Sanjian will also be giving course for the Fall 2003 three public lectures sponsored by semester is: “Armenian the Armenian Studies Program, Studies 120T: Armenia focusing on the topic of “Moun- in the Soviet Period.” tainous Karabagh in the Soviet Pe- This course is being riod.” taught by Dr. Ara In an interview, Dr. Sanjian Sanjian, the 2003 Henry said that his stay in Fresno has S. Khazandian Kazan given him more time to work on a visiting professor of monograph based on Karabagh in Armenian Studies. Dr. the Soviet era, which will be com- Sanjian follows an il- pleted within the next year. lustrious line of Kazan The first of these lectures took visiting professors, in- place on Wednesday, September cluding Dr. Richard 24 at the Alice Peters Auditorium Hovannisian (2000), on the Fresno State campus. When

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Photo: Randy Vaugh-Dotta Dr. Robert Hewsen asked why he chose to give public Dr. Ara Sanjian L to R: AGBU members Zohrab Attarian, Zar Der Mugrdechian, (2001), and Dr. Barbara lectures on Karabagh, Dr. Sanjian Koko Kasnakjian, Haiguhi Artinian, pianist Sahan Arzruni, Merguerian (2002). explained that the study of CHRIS TOZLIAN Kevork Oflazian, CSU Fresno Keyboard Concert Series Direc- Dr. Sanjian comes to Fresno Karabagh in the Soviet era typifies tor Andreas Werz, Barlow Der Mugrdechian of the Armenian STAFF WRITER State from Haigazian University in the functioning of the Soviet sys- Studies Program, and clarinetist Miles Ishigaki. Beirut, Lebanon; he is currently the tem for the great majority of the It’s a long walk each Tuesday chair of the Armenian Studies Pro- twentieth century. DIKRAN CHEKIAN Sahan Arzruni made his return and Thursday afternoon… after gram, which encompasses both Ar- Dr. Sanjian received his Mas- STAFF WRITER to Fresno for a night of musical leaving the Leon Peters Business menian history and Armenian po- ters degree in Armenian History magic. Arzruni delighted the Building with my book-filled back- litical science. However, at from Yerevan State University; he In commemoration of the audience with seven of pack on my back and my laptop Haigazian University, Dr. Sanjian then went on to receive a Ph.D. in 100th birthday of the famous Khatchaturian’s compositions computer hanging from my shoul- not only teaches Armenian His- Modern Middle Eastern History Armenian composer Aram and one encore performance. der, I hastily make my way across tory, but Middle Eastern History, from the School of Oriental and Khatchaturian, the Armenian Arzruni, born an Armenian in campus toward the Industrial Tech- and the History of World Civiliza- African Studies, at the University Studies Program, the Armenian , is an internationally nology building. Upon arrival, I tions. Before taking a teaching po- of London. He speaks not only Ar- General Benevolent Union of recognized authority on enter a monochrome classroom and sition at Haigazian University in menian and English, but also Ara- Fresno, and the Phillip Lorenz Khatchaturian and has been ap- I prepare for the ensuing lecture. I 1995, Dr. Sanjian was a freelance bic, French, Russian, and Turkish. Memorial Keyboard Concerts, pointed the “full-fledged” rep- quickly find a seat and set up my writer in both Beirut and Yerevan. Professor Sanjian said that he with special support from Dr. resentative of Armenia’s Cul- computer as I wait to learn about a During his semester-long stay has enjoyed his stay in Fresno thus David Cox, co-sponsored a con- tural Ministry in the diaspora. fascinating subject matter that I in Fresno, Dr. Sanjian will teach far, as it has enabled him to conduct cert dedicated to the late com- He has achieved recognition as a know so little about, Armenia in two courses: Armenia in the Soviet poser. World-renowned pianist SEE SANJIAN PAGE 6 the Soviet period. Period and Armenian History I, a SEE KHATCHATURIAN PAGE 6 2 Hye Sharzhoom October 2003 Armenian Studies Program California State University, Fresno Book/Video/CD/Donations Armenian Studies Program

Dr. Dickran Kouymjian and the Armenian Studies Program would like to thank the donors, authors, and publishers for the Spring 2004 Schedule of Courses following books, periodicals, videos, and archival gifts either Registration Begins November 3! offered personally or to the program. Course Units Time Day Instructor Mr. Alidz Agbabian, Los Angeles, CA, for the copy of his children’s General Education book, Dzalabadig. Mihran S. Agbabian, Los Angeles, CA, for the copy of his book A New Social Sciences, Area D3, for students using 1999/2000 catalog and after Beginning for a New Generation. California: American University Division 9-Other Cultures, for students using 1998/1999 catalog and before of Armenia Corporation, 2002. • Arm S 10 Intro to Arm Studies 3 10:00-10:50A MWF B Der Mugrdechian Abp. Shahe Ajemian, Yerevan, Armenia for the copy of his book, Studies in Honor of Archbishop Ajemian, and the copies of Studia Arts & Humanities, Arts, Area C2 for students using 1999/2000 catalog and after Armeno-Byzantina volumes I & II, written by Hratch M.Bartikian. Armenian General Benevolent Union, NY, for the copy of the book Division 7-Languages, for students using 1998/1999 catalog and before Black Dog of Fate by Peter Balakian, translated into Armenian. • Arm 1B Elementary Armenian 4 11:00-11:50A MTWF B Der Mugrdechian Mr. Haroutune K. Armenian, Timonium, MD, for the copy of his book, Colors and Words, Yerevan, Printinfo, 2002. Arts & Humanities, Arts, Area C1 for students using 1999/2000 catalog and after Peter Balakian, The Burning Tigris. The Armenian Genocide and • Arm S 20 Arts of Armenia 3 4:00-10:00 P Fri D Kouymjian America's Response, New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 2003, xx, 475 pages. A stunning book presenting the events and circum- 9:00A-5:00 P Sat stance surrounding the Armenian massacres of the 1890s, the geno- Arts of Armenia will meet Feb. 6, 7; Feb. 13, 14; and Feb. 20, 21, 2004 cide of 1915, and modern Turkish denial as seen through the eyes of American humanitarians who took up the Armenian cause. Gift of Arts & Humanities, Area IC for students using 1999/2000 catalog and after the author. • Arm 148 Mastrpcs Arm Culture 3 9:00-09:50A MWF B Der Mugrdechian Berge Bulbulian, Fresno, for several copies of the Armenian Review and other books and journals. Upper Division Courses Congregazione Mechitarista, Lido Venezia, Italy, for the copy of Revue • Arm S 108B Arm History II 3 11:00-12:15A TTh I Kaprielian Bazmavep Vol. CLX1, #1-4. • Arm S 120T Armenian Dance 1 5:00-10:00 P Fri T Bozigian Mr. & Mrs. Bruce and Karen Esajian, Fresno, for the books, records 9:00A-5:00 P Sat and assorted periodicals. Armenian Dance will meet January 30, 31, 2004 Barbara Ghazarian, Barrington, RI, for the copy of her book, Descen- dants of Noah: Stories of the Armenian Apostolic Faith and Heri- • Arm S 121 Armenian Painting 3 4:00-10:00 P Fri D Kouymjian tage, Mayreni Publishing, 2002. 9:00A-5:00 P Sat Happy 70th Birthday from Family and Friends. Festschrift for Robert Armenian Painting will meet February 27, 28; March 5, 6; and March 12, 13, 2004 Mirak, n.p., 2003, gift of the Mirak family. • Arm S 120T Armenian Films 1 4:00-10:00 P Fri D Kouymjian HASK, Antelias, Lebanon, for the copy of the book edited by Seta B. 9:00A-5:00 P Sat Dadoyan, The Contribution of the Armenian Church to the Christian Armenian Films will meet March 19, 20, 2004 Witness in the Middle East. Lebanon: The Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia, 2001. For more information call the Armenian Studies Program at 278-2669 Ms. Zoya Kachadurian, New York, NY, for the two books: Die Bakunst or visit our offices in the Peters Business Building, Room 384. by J. Stryzgowski and Geographical Dictionary of Armenia, Vol. I by S. Eprikian. Mark A. Kalustian, Did You Know That …? A Collection of Armenian Sketches, forward by Barbara Merguerian, Arlington, MA: Arme- HYE SHARZHOOM nian Cultural Foundation, 2002, xiii, 165 pages. A collection of the late bibliophiles essays on Armenian subjects offered by his sister Alice Kalustian. Available through ACF Tel/Fax (781) 646-3090. FA|

London, England. The Institute re- There was a somber notion among Photo: Dikran Chekian publication of books such as To publishes English translations of the Armenians that the chances of L to R. Ara Sarafian, Gomidas Inst., with Berge Bulbulian. The Desert and other primary works originally written in Arme- survival in Jordan were better than sources that provide corroborating nian by those who experienced the other places including Der Zor. he observed and experienced. He As if the inhabitants of the city had evidence, one realizes that these Armenian Genocide first hand, With this inclination in mind, writes of the deportation process been waiting for us, they came in events are indeed accurate. And materials that ordinarily would be Dadrian’s father was able to bribe and vividly describes the people groups and spread through the ultimately this will accumulate cumbersome to obtain for present- some Turkish guards to be sent to around him. His genius was in the crowd. They showed no hesitation enough evidence to convince na- day historians. To the Desert is one Jordan instead of Der Zor. foresight he had to understand the about picking up anything they liked tions of the world that the Arme- of many books the Institute has When the genocide began, importance of his writing for future and offering to buy it for next to nian Genocide indeed occurred, and published. Dadrian was a fifteen-year-old boy. generations. Indeed his diary adds nothing. If the owner of the object that justice must be meted out to the Fresno is only one of the stops During this time, he documented more strength to those who are fight- refused, they taunted him, saying: culprits. For information or sup- on Mr. Sarafian’s book promotion what he saw of the Genocide-in- ing for the recognition of the geno- ‘What good is it to you: You’ll be port for the Gomidas Institute, visit tour. He will next be stopping at cluding the atrocities that occurred cide. killed soon anyway.’” http://www.gomidas.org/books. Racine, Wisconsin and will finish during the deportation process. Dadrian writes: 12 August, It is imperative to keep in mind off the tour with a lecture in New Comparable to the Jewish Anne 1915 -“After quite a tiring journey that the perspectives Dadrian pro- York. Frank, he marked the ghastly events we stopped in a field near Nigde. vides in his diary are those of a fifteen-year-old boy. Naïve of poli- International Conference on Armenian Studies tics, Dadrian offers a view that is impartial, and consequently can- Held in Yerevan, Armenia, September 15-20 not be branded as a propagandist. Many of the things Dadrian de- BARLOW DER MUGRDECHIAN ences, which made it difficult for easing tensions and the Congress scribes in his diary are parallel to ADVISOR specialist to attend more than one also became a means to improve the accounts documented by oth- themed session per day. communications through personal ers, most notably, Ambassador Armenian studies scholars from On Friday, September 19, two contacts. In this way the Congress Morgenthau, U. S. Ambassador to throughout the world gathered in round-table discussions were held: was a worhwhile effort in bridging Turkey in 1915. Yerevan, Armenia for the First In- 1) The Problem of Armenian Iden- the differences between scholars. Thanks to Ara Sarafian and tity and the Armenian Nation-Pre- ternational Congress of Armenian The Society for Armenian Stud- the Gomidas Institute, publications serving Activity in the Diaspora, Studies, September 15-20, 2003. ies, the U.S. based society for schol- such as To the Desert: Pages from and 2) The Problem of Education The Congress, devoted to the ars involved in teaching or research, My Diary are bringing new light as topic “Armenian Studies Today and in the Diaspora and Armenia. These SEE CONFERENCE PAGE 7 well as strong credibility to the Its Development Perspectives,” was two round-tables afforded partici- jointly co-sponsored by the Na- pants the opportunity to be involved tional Academy of Sciences of the in more generalized discussion. Republic of Armenia and Yerevan Compared to the time allowed for Desert Eyes State University, and was held un- the sessions, there was ample time By Leslie Perryman, Honors Armenian Art der the auspices of President Rob- for an exchange of ideas. Poem written in response to book To The Desert: Pages From My Diaries by Vahram Dadrian, ert Kocharian. During the week, participants Discussed by Ara Sarafian His Holiness Karekin II, attended concerts or other orga- Catholicos of All Armenians, gave nized activities, including outings A child’s eye, once exposed to childhood fancies, the opening blessing at the Plenary to Noravank and Oshagan. A final Freedom flights and family duties, Session held on September 15, with plenary session was held on Satur- Full of love and full of life, more than 200 participants in at- day, September 20, along with a Now, all the child’s eye sees is suffering, tendance in the Hall of Sessions of farewell party. Pain for his people, pain for his family, pain for his soul. the Presidium of the National Acad- The fall of the Soviet Union and emy of Sciences. the establishment of the new Re- With his books and his writing tool, The five-day Congress was un- public of Armenia in 1991 were The child writes, the child remembers, precedented in its scope and length, expected to usher in an era of in- The child records his story, his life, attracting invited scholars in a vari- creased contacts and cooperation On the other side of the world, ety of disciplines related to Arme- between scholars in Armenia and Where his people are hunted, hurt, and herded. nian Studies, from numerous coun- in the Diaspora, and to a certain tries. extent these hopes were realized. With hope as a guide, and poverty at his door, The Congress was organized In Armenia, the last thirteen years He runs with his family, bribing and bartering, into four major areas with their was marked by the collapse of gov- For passage across a stream of blood and massacre, subsections: 1) History (history, ernment funding for research insti- Hoping to stay afloat among a wash of genocide, archaeology, cuneiform civiliza- tutes, the Academy of Sciences, He dreams of freedom, safety, and shelter from the storm of hate. tions, ethnography and social ques- and the University. Opportunities tions, demography, and source stud- for research, travel, and post-gradu- The caravan he walks with carries a burden, ies 2) Philology (philology, lan- ate employment suffered im- The loss of past, the fear of losing the present and future, guage, and literature) 3) Culture mensely. This led to the opposite of Dreaming of a tomorrow where sorrow’s sting will no longer hinder, (culture, philosophy, and study of the expected strengthening of ties, By train, by foot, by skin and blood they travel, art, and 4) The Armenian Church leading to further isolation of schol- Each step unsure but steady, dragging ever closer to freedom. and Armenian Studies. ars in Armenia from colleagues Each session had a chair or chairs throughout the world. From the child’s eye to the man’s heart, with a panel of experts, each pre- The International Congress was Surviving the terror, not knowing why it began, senting a communication on his/ an outgrowth of discussions be- Seeing from the eye of a child, engraved into the heart of man, her specific research interest. The tween the members of the Acad- Keeping close his memories, to share the pain, Congress consisted of three daily emy of Sciences, leadership at To remind those who chose not to believe, panels, in each of the major areas. Yerevan State University, and That the pain was there and will remain for all to see. Participants were allowed fifteen Diasporan academics. The Con- minutes each to report on work in gress was expected to clear up sev- Just because you don’t hear, see, or speak the evil doings of others does not mean that they do not progress or on research engaged in. eral issues that were also hindering happen. The people are still left with their memories, their stories and their nightmares and we are left The sessions were held at diverse relations between Armenian and with only a thought of the reality, a feeling of what horror must have been like, but no lasting fear of sites, at the Matenadaran, the Uni- Diasporan colleagues. what went on. That is the reality and we can only see through those narrow glimpses of the truth that versity, and the Academy of Sci- This Congress was a first step in others pass on to us and begin to believe in its reality 4 Hye Sharzhoom October 2003 New ASO Executive for 2003-2004 Meet the ASO Executive Tataryan; Secretary, Zhanna Dikran Chekian - Hopes for the ASO: I have really Bagdasarov; and Public Relations, President high hopes for the ASO this year Gevork Aristakesyan. Major: Business Administration- and believe that the apparent high Following the announcement of Entrepreneurship levels of enthusiasm shown by the the election results, the meeting Minor: Armenian Studies entire executive committee makes came to an official end. However, This year will mark the end of my it obvious that we’re all excited to the new executive team, along with college career. Upon graduation, I be a part of this organization. Also, ASO adviser Barlow Der will be involved in managing the I would like to increase the mem- Mugrdechian remained to discuss family business. Last year, as an bership of the organization and cre- their first steps in embracing the active member in the Armenian ate a positive environment for all year ahead. Youth Federation, I gained valu- the members. The Armenian Students Organi- able leadership skills, which I feel zation has been active at Fresno will help guide this year’s ASO Hakop Tataryan State since the late 1960s. In the into newer places. I have BIG Treasurer past, as well as now, ASO has en- plans for the members this year- Major: Business Administration- couraged its members to get in- they are my number one concern. I Accountancy volved in their community as well have been waiting for the opportu- Minor: Armenian Studies as introduce newcomers to return- nity to get a chance to lead this I am a sophomore hoping to con- ing students. It’s an organization organization, and now I have been tribute to the ASO however I can. where the returning students can given that opportunity. The mem- I plan to be very active in the club guide the new students with their bers will not be let down! and leave my mark. I have found adjustment to a new environment the ASO to be a wonderful way to and the first year of college. Armen Postoyan- make new friends. It also creates a This year, the newly elected presi- Vice-President great social atmosphere. So I en- dent, Dikran Chekian, is hopeful Major: Marketing courage everyone who reads this that the ASO will hold many cam- Minor: Armenian Studies to join. Chess, basketball, and pus oriented, as well as community I am a fourth year student at Fresno belote, are some of my hobbies. I activities. “This year I plan on tak- State. I was born in Hackensack, love to watch “The Simpsons” ing ASO in a whole new direction. New Jersey on November 5, 1982. whenever I have free time. One of I plan on expanding the functions I am a co-DJ alongside DJ Sevag many favorite quotes, “There are

Photo: Barlow Der Mugrdechian of the organization in the educa- and Tatev on the Hye Oozh radio those who curse the darkness, and L to R: Hakop Tataryan, Treasurer; Armen Postoyan, tional and political areas, as well as program. Also, I have been very then there are those who simply Vice-President; Zhanna Bagdasarov, Secretary; Dikran strengthening the social aspects. involved for the past three years in light a candle.” Chekian, President; and Gevork Aristakesyan, Public To do this, we would like to invite the Armenian Students Organiza- Relations. lecturers and other guests once a tion. Outside of the campus, I am Gevork Aristakesyan month, to provide valuable insight involved in the Armenian Youth Public Relations/Historian ZHANNA BAGDASAROV AND Through a short speech, each of the into our wonderful heritage and Federation and Homenetmen. One Major: History MARINE EKEZYAN candidates portrayed enthusiasm culture. In addition, I feel that the of the things that I make definite in Minor: Armenian Studies STAFF WRITERS and potential as they stood before members need to become politi- my busy schedule is to lift weights I was born in Yerevan, Armenia. I the members of the organization cally active. The campus contains and keep my body in shape by moved to America in 1990 and am The much-anticipated elections and introduced themselves and ex- many opportunities for our mem- running, walking, and eating ev- currently a junior. I am involved for the new executive committee of pressed their ideas. This was their bers to help push important Arme- erything in sight. with the basketball team for St. the Armenian Students Organiza- opportunity to show the members nian related issues and furthermore Paul Armenian Church and am on tion (ASO) took place in the what they had to offer and to make help shape the future of incoming Zhanna Bagdasarov the staff for Hye Sharzhoom. The Bedrosian Conference Room of the known their level of commitment students,” said Chekian. He prom- Secretary reasons why I joined ASO were to Peters Business Building on Sep- to the organization. ises an exciting year ahead and Major: Clinical Psychology contribute my abilities to the school tember 25 at seven o’clock in the Alas, as the candidates stepped would like all the members to know Minor: Armenian Studies and to the students and also learn evening. Twenty-two anxious out of the room, the votes were cast that the entire executive is there for Reasons for running for the ASO more about myself. As an execu- members gathered together to cast and tallied. The level of suspense them. executive: I wanted to contribute tive member I hope to help plan fun their vote for the candidates of their heightened and the members grew On behalf of the ASO members, my ideas to the ASO and assist the activities and educationals for the choice. impatient. Sevag announced the we would like to congratulate the club in any way possible. In addi- members. What I plan on gaining Former president, Sevag winning candidates and they were new executive members as well as tion to this, I truly wanted to bring is the experience of working with Tateosian, who presented the can- as follows: President, Dikran wish them much success in plan- something different to the club, with groups, and a better understanding didates for each position of the ex- Chekian; Vice President, Armen ning for upcoming events. different ideas, views, and outlooks. of my heritage and culture. ecutive, opened the meeting. Postoyan, Treasurer, Hakop The California State University, Fresno Eench ga cheega? Armenian Studies Program and CARINA KARAKASHIAN AND NYRIE KARKAZIAN Armenian Students Organization STAFF WRITERS

QUESTION: WHY DO YOU ENJOY TAKING ARMENIAN STUDIES CLASSES AT FRESNO STATE? "Arshile Gorky: Talene Karkazian: His Life and Work" “Because I love being surrounded by by Hayden Herrera Armenians that I can relate and ( author of Frieda: A speak to. It’s also a language I will Biography of Frieda Kahlo and actually use throughout my life. Matisse: A Portrait) Alex Bunch: "Hayden Herrera has written the definitive biography of Arshile Gorky—lucid, persuasive, “Because I am Armenian, and I meticulous, intimate and refreshingly cleareyed. feel it’s important to learn about -Andrew Solomon, New York Times my culture and past. The Armenian Studies Program is a major reason why I came to Fresno State, and so far I am enjoying the classes.” Wednesday, October 22, 2003 • 7:30 PM Talene Kasparian:

Alice Peters Auditorium, Rm 191 “Because I get to learn more about my University Business Center • Fresno State culture and where I came from. Learn- ing the language has been very inter- esting. I’m glad I have become a part of the Armenian Studies Program.” Copies of Gorky: His Life and Work will be available for purchase at the lecture. Peter Petrosyan: The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information or directions “I enjoy taking Armenian Studies be- cause I am Armenian and I want to contact the Armenian Studies Program • 278-2669

learn more about my nationality.” Photos: Barlow Der Mugrdechian October 2003 Hye Sharzhoom 5 Documentaries Provide Interesting Insight Into Armenian Culture

MITCHELL PETERS journey to explore and celebrate As a fourth-generation Arme- dents of Musa Dagh during the up hope, and overcame the impos- STAFF WRITER over 3,000 years of Armenian his- nian, I found this film to be an Genocide, as well as footage shot sible. I believe it is a must see for tory, culture, and survival. With excellent introduction to the Arme- undercover in Eastern Turkey any Armenian or non-Armenian After watching Images of the beautiful visuals and a subtle un- nian culture and its people. It showing the devastated areas that who is interested in learning about Armenian Spirit, two words come dertone of traditional Armenian touches on all of the issues that are were once historic Armenia. the story of a beautiful, eternal na- to mind: inspiring and educational. music, the film gives an overview most important to the Armenian Along with these images the film tion whose spirit is everlasting. Not only did the of Armenian people in- also displays video, Images of the Armenian Spirit is film refresh and re- history, rang- cluding: the film, and still pho- the third PBS special on Armenia inforce my knowl- ing from tradi- beginning of tos that reveal the produced by Two Cats Productions, edge of Armenian tion and belief the country true beauty and and as in The Armenian-Americans, culture and his- to the present and people soul that exists in and The Armenians: A Story of Sur- tory, but it also re- state of the dating back the current inde- vival, continues to celebrate the minded me of the country. to Mount pendent Armenian culture’s spirit and legacy. Two beauty and un- “For Arme- Ararat and Republic. I found Cats is trying very hard to produce breakable spirit of nians it’s a Noah’s Ark, that some of the a film on the Armenian Genocide the Armenian chance to see the most amazing foot- itself, but is having enormous people. their story ac- country’s age within the film trouble finding financial donors The telling one- knowledged on most famous was that of Mount who will contribute to make it pos- hour documen- national televi- heroes, the Ararat, Armenia’s sible. tary, which aired sion,” said Ex- Armenian symbol and the “We know that in the U.S., film, nationwide on ecutive Pro- Diaspora many other re- television and other media is the PBS, was written, ducer Andrew that began in minders of way to influence public opinion directed and pro- Goldberg. the 11th cen- Armenia’s ancient and awareness. Indeed Schindler’s duced by Muffie “Too often Ar- tury and con- heritage. The film List made the Holocaust a house- Dunn and Andrew menian history tinued displays many hold name,” said Goldberg. Goldberg, both of is not covered through the monasteries, Two Cats is currently working Two Cats Produc- in the U.S. me- 20th, the churches, memori- on a major documentary titled, tions, based in dia because Christian re- als, forests, lakes Proud to Serve, The Men and New York City. there are not ligion and and mountains that Women of the US Army. It will be When the film enough large unique ar- form part of the el- hosted and narrated by Walter aired August 10 in Fresno, mem- audiences to get the media to pay chitecture of the church, as well as egant beauty of Armenia’s coun- Cronkite, and feature interviews bers of the Armenian Students Or- attention. For non-Armenians, a the Genocide and current situation tryside. with Bob Dole, Shaquille O’Neal, ganization volunteered locally for film like this can teach them a little of Armenia. Pride, anger, beauty, sadness and and Jessica Lynch along with over a pledge-drive for public television bit about who Armenians are and The documentary also included hope—this documentary encom- twenty soldiers. It is scheduled to station KVPT. importantly, teach them the true rarely seen photographs of the passed it all. It tells the story of a air on public television in March The documentary sets out on a story of the Genocide.” French rescue of the Armenian resi- country and people that never gave 2004. New Foundation to Support Ag SAS To Holds Annual Meeting STAFF REPORT Education Projects in Armenia Approach, Methodology.” Levon STAFF REPORT agribusiness sector,” explained At this year’s graduation cer- Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Presi- Marashlian of Glendale Commu- Erysian. “Our message is that an emony for the ATC, Deputy Chief dent of the Society for Armenian nity College is the discussant for The Armenian Agribusiness investment in Armenia’s higher of Mission for the US Embassy in Studies (SAS), announced that the the panel. Education Fund (AAEF), a non- education contributes directly to Armenia, Ms. Vivian Walker, ac- Annual Membership Meeting of Go to the following web site profit, independent, 501(c)(3) foun- private enterprise development and knowledged the class of 2003 as the SAS would be held at 8:00 PM for more specific information on dation, was established in January the creation of new jobs.” “examples of Armenia’s greatest on Friday, November 21, in the the conference http:// of this year to serve as a new mecha- The AAEF has recently targeted natural resource for the future.” Tudor 8 room, of The Fairmont www.fas.harvard.edu/~aaass/ nism for developing long-term fi- its financial efforts to develop long- The AAEF has drawn upon the Royal York Hotel in Toronto, The SAS was founded in 1974 nancial support for agribusiness term support for the Agribusiness expertise of a variety of individuals Canada. and will celebrate its 30th anniver- education initiatives in Armenia. Teaching Center (ATC) in Yerevan, with experience in higher educa- Results of the elections for new sary in 2004 with a variety of ac- Housed on the campus of Cali- a unique undergraduate institution tion, agricultural development and Executive officers will be an- tivities. The SAS is composed of fornia State Uni- Armenian studies. nounced at the annual meeting. scholars and students (and some versity, Fresno, The current Board Current SAS executive members non-scholarly patrons of Armenian the AAEF is en- of Directors in- include, Vice-President Simon Studies). Its membership is inter- dorsed by the Ar- cludes Harold H. Payaslian (Clark University); Sec- national, although the overwhelm- menian Studies Haak, Ph.D., retary Houri Berberian (CSU Long ing majority of members are based Program at CSU Chairman, Presi- Beach); Treasurer, Levon in the United States and Canada. Fresno, the US dent Emeritus, Chorbajian (University of Massa- The Secretariat of SAS is based at Department of California State chusetts, Lowell); and advisors the Armenian Studies Program, Agriculture’s University, George Bournoutian (Iona Col- 5245 N. Backer Ave. PB4, Fresno, Marketing Assis- Fresno; John E. lege), Garabet Moumdjian, and CA 93740-8001. tance Project in Anderson, Vice Christina Maranci (University of The Society for Armenian Armenia and the President, Wealth Wisconsin, Milwaukee). Studies was founded by a group of Agricultural Eco- Management Ad- The SAS is holding its annual scholars from the universities of nomics Depart- visor, Merrill meeting in conjunction with the California, Columbia and Harvard ment at Texas Lynch; Kenneth F. American Association for the Ad- on the initiative of Professor Rich- A&M University. Farrell, Ph.D., vancement of Slavic Studies an- ard G. Hovannisian. It is dedicated Agribusiness Vice President nual convention. There will be one to the development of Armenian continues to play Emeritus, Agricul- SAS sponsored panel at the confer- Studies as an academic discipline. a significant role ture and Natural ence, “Education and Family in The aims of the SAS are to in Armenia’s Resources, Uni- Post-Soviet Armenia,” on Satur- promote the study of Armenian transition to a versity of Califor- day, November 22, from 8-9:45 culture and society, including his- L to R: AAEF Executive Director Bill Erysian, Agricultural market-driven nia; Barlow Der AM. George Bournoutian, Iona tory, language, literature, and so- Academy Rector, Arshaluys Tarverdian, former Fresno economy and in Mugrdechian, College, will chair the panel which cial, political, and economic ques- State President Dr. Harold Haak, and Barlow Der its drive toward Lecturer, Arme- will include the following papers: tions; to facilitate the exchange of Mugrdechian. agricultural self- nian Studies, Cali- Ruby Chorbajian, Warren Wilson scholarly information pertaining to sufficiency, accounting for nearly that has rapidly gained a reputation fornia State University, Fresno; College and Levon Chorbajian, Armenian studies around the world; 40% of the countries national in- as one of the top agribusiness pro- John P. Nichols, Ph.D., Professor University of Massachusetts, and to sponsor panels and confer- come. According to AAEF Execu- grams in the entire region. The & Associate Head, Department of Lowell “Undaneek: Armenian ences on Armenian studies. tive Director Bill Erysian, long- ATC is being featured in the Octo- Agricultural Economics, Texas Families in the Global Millen- The programs of the Society term funding for education is criti- ber, 2003 issue of AIM Magazine. A&M University; and Paul nium;” Barlow Der Mugrdechian, include publication of a Newsletter cal for Armenia to remain competi- Classes at the ATC are taught in Sommers, Lecturer, College of Ag- California State University, Fresno; and the Journal of the Society for tive in world food markets. English by qualified U.S. and Ar- riculture, California State Univer- “Reform in Higher Education: The Armenian Studies, encouragement, “Curriculum reform in menian professors. Students un- sity, Pomona. Case of the Faculty of Economics sponsorship and publication of re- Armenia’s higher education sys- dergo rigorous and practical train- For more information on the at Yerevan State University, Ar- search on all facets of Armenian tem now makes it possible for col- ing in marketing, finance, account- AAEF and its higher education pro- menia;” and Rubina Peroomian, culture and society; and such other lege students to study modern eco- ing, management and entrepreneur- grams in Armenia, call 559-278- UCLA, “The Rough Road of Tran- activities as the SAS Executive nomics, finance and free market ship that prepares them for careers 0317 or email [email protected]. sition: Teaching History in Soviet Council may from time to time principles in preparation for ca- in managing firms in Armenia’s Additional board members are cur- and Post-Soviet Armenia-Ideology, determine. reers in Armenia’s growing food and agricultural sector. rently being solicited. 6 Hye Sharzhoom October 2003

Dr. Sanjian Lectures on Karabagh SANJIAN FROM PAGE 1

GEVORK ARISTAKESYAN Mountainous-Karabagh. turn of Mountainous-Karabagh to STAFF WRITER After the Communists estab- Armenia in the 1930’s. One of these lished full control in Russia, the was reportedly Aghasi Khanjian, On Wednesday, September 24 new government set out to exert its First Secretary of the Communist the Armenian Studies Program and influence over the whole territory Party of Armenia, who was alleg- the Armenian Students Organiza- of the former Russian Empire. By edly murdered in 1936 for his stand tion hosted the first of three lec- 1920, the three Transcaucasian Re- on the issue. Dr. Sanjian stated that tures by Dr. Ara Sanjian, who is publics had become sovietized, and the apparent assassination of this year’s Kazan Visiting Profes- the border disputes among the Khanjian was the beginning of sor of Armenian Studies from former national governments were purges in Armenia and, in the next Haigazian University in Beirut, passed down to the new Soviet re- few years, thousands of Armenians Lebanon. gimes in the region. Once again, were put to death or exiled. The lecture was on “The Ques- the Soviet governments in Arme- When the Soviet Union entered tion of Mountainous Karabagh in nia and Azerbaijan could not come World War II, 45,000 Armenians Soviet Armenian Politics: 1923- to a solution or compromise deal- were called up for duty from the

Photo: Dikran Chekian 1987.” Professor Sanjian talked ing with the disputed regions. region of Mountainous-Karabagh. L to R: Armen Postoyan, Dr. Ara Sanjian, Barlow Der about the ethnic Out of those, almost 22,500 died. Mugrdechian, and Sevag Tateosian after the first lecture. conflict between the Twenty Karabagh Armenians were Armenians and decorated as “Heroes of the Soviet more research, to prepare for up- of the students, from the ages of 20 Azerbaijanis over Union” and four high-ranking Ar- coming classes at Haigazian Uni- on up, have been actively engaging the region, and the menian officers from in and around versity, and to relax a bit. He men- in both discussion and debate. In various attempts Mountainous-Karabagh were even- tioned that the biggest difference an earlier interview, Dr. Sanjian made by Armenians tually appointed Marshals of the between Fresno State and Haigazian explained that the study of history during these years Soviet Union. is the size. Whereas Fresno State is important for students of all ages to obtain the trans- In the 1960’s there were peti- has approximately 20,000 students, because it is the study of history fer of the disputed tions signed in Mountainous- Haigazian University has only 500 that makes for a well-rounded, ma- area to Armenian ju- Karabagh for the reunification of full-time students. ture society. He continued to say risdiction. the region with Armenia. Nikita The Armenian Studies 120T that it is by the study of history that The region of Khrushchev, the Soviet leader, class that he teaches meets every societies become both pluralistic Mountainous- turned a deaf ear to these demands. Tuesday and Thursday afternoon and tolerant of other societies. Karabagh was made part of the Then higher-level Communist In the 1970’s, Haydar Aliev, the from 3:30 until 4:45. The course It is true that more than a half- Russian Empire in the early 19th authorities stepped in and carved leader of Azerbaijan, was on good covers a wide variety of topics that mile separate the Peters Business century. As a result of the commu- out the borders of the terms with Khrushchev’s succes- includes, but is not limited to: post- Building and the Industrial Tech- nist revolution in 1917, Russian Transcaucasian Republics. The sor Leonid Brezhnev. Aliev WWI Armenia, the Bolshevik in- nology Building… a proverbial trek rule was relaxed over various parts Soviet leadership gave changed the government of Moun- fluence on Armenia, Soviet of sorts. And yet, it is certainly of her Empire. Armenia, Georgia, Nakhichevan to Azerbaijan, tainous-Karabagh by replacing lo- Armenia’s relations with both Rus- worth the long walk across campus and Azerbaijan set up independent Zangezour remained part of Arme- cal leaders with Armenian repre- sia and within the Caucasus, the each Tuesday and Thursday after- republics, which lasted from 1918- nia, and Mountainous-Karabagh sentatives sent from Baku. 1946-47 repatriation, the Armenian noon, for what awaits me is discus- 1920. During this time, however, was made an autonomous region In the 1985 when Michael church in the Soviet era, the influ- sion and debate that intrigues all these three states struggled against under Azerbaijani rule. At the time, Gorbachev came to power, his ence of Russian heads of state on who set foot into the classroom, one another over a number of dis- the population of Mountainous- policy of glasnost gave the Arme- Armenia, and the fall of Commu- courtesy of this year’s Kazan visit- puted areas. Karabagh was 95% Armenian. This nians the freedom to once again nism in the early 1990’s. The class ing professor, Dr. Ara Sanjian. There were three regions of dis- decision was not favored either by revive their demands for Karabagh. has been fascinating thus far, as all pute between Armenia and the Armenians or the Azerbaijanis. The mass demonstrations of 1988 Azerbaijan: Nakhichevan, Professor Sanjian stated that in Armenia marked the beginning Aram Khatchaturian Zangezur (southern Armenia) and some Armenians demanded the re- of the current stage of the Arme- Armenian composer, conductor and teacher nian quest for Mountainous- Born: Tbilisi, 24 May/6 June 1903 Armenian Studies Program Karabagh, which was outside the Died: Moscow, 1 May 1978. Kazan Lecture Series scope of the lecture. Professor Sanjian’s lecture was He is considered by some to be the central figure in 20th-century Dr. Ara Sanjian very enlightening because infor- Armenian culture and, along with Prokofiev and Shostakovich, was a mation on the struggle of the Ar- pillar of the Soviet school of composition. He influenced the development Part III:“The Armenian Church in menians in Mountainous-Karabagh of composition not only in Armenia but also in Asia and South America. to reunite with Armenia is not talked His name graces the Grand Concert Hall in Yerevan, a string quartet has Mountainous Karabagh under Soviet Rule” about much. This type of lecture been named after him and a prize in his name was instituted by the provides the public with a better Wednesday, November 19, 2003 • 7:30 PM Armenian Ministry of Culture. His house was opened as a museum in understanding of Mountainous- 1978 and since 1983 the International Khachaturian Fund in Marseilles Alice Peters Auditorium Karabagh and the struggles of its has held competitions for pianists and violinists. people to keep their Armenian spirit University Business Center • Fresno State and heritage alive. Education: He first attended the Gnesin Institute, Moscow, to study the cello with Bïchkov and Borisyak. purpose was to act as a background KHATCHATURIAN FROM PAGE 1 at Arzruni’s apartment at 8:30 a.m He attended the Moscow Conservatory for a number of years (1929–34) drum. on a Saturday morning. and later postgraduate work (1934–36). composer, ethnomusicologist, pro- Arzruni performed the Khatchaturian demanded the win- ducer, teacher, lecturer, writer, and “Children’s Albums I and II” (1926- dows be opened since he was feel- Works: 50 works during his student years including: Seven Fugues for recording artists. Arzruni has per- 1964) which was comprised of vari- ing hot! Arzruni commented that piano (1928), Song-Poem for violin and piano (1929), Toccata for piano formed at the White House, ous short pieces, reflecting the folk Saturday mornings in New York (1932), Trio for clarinet, violin and piano (1932), Piano Concerto (1936) Carnegie Hall, and with personali- music of various peoples. were not considered the time to be Later works: The ballet Gayane, the Second Symphony, the Cello ties such as comedian Young violinist Matthew awakened by loud piano practice. Concerto (1946), the Third Symphony (1947) and the ballet Spartacus and Johnny Carson. For the cen- Mazzei joined with Arzruni for duet Immediately, Khatchaturian (1950–54) which was first performed at the Kirov Theatre in Leningrad tennial celebration of the collec- performances of “Dance for Violin asked to be shown the piano. When in 1956 and in a revised form at the Bolshoy in Moscow in 1968. tion of historic instruments at the and Piano” (1926), “Nocturne for he realized that it was an upright Metropolitan Museum of Art, he Violin and Piano” (1948), and piano, rather than a grand piano, he Life as a conductor: Khachaturian began conducting in 1950 and made was invited to perform on an 1896 “Song-Poem for Violin and Piano” turned to Arzruni and told him he appearances with programs of his own works in over 30 countries. He Steinway piano. (1929), which really showcased not must not be considered a good pia- received official recognition throughout his career, from the Order of On Friday, October 3, 2003 in only the talent of the performers, nist because if he were the govern- Lenin in 1939 to Hero of Socialist Labour in 1973. the Concert Hall at Fresno State, but also Khatchaturian’s genius. In ment would have provided him with Arzruni performed Khatchaturian’s 1926 Khatchaturian was in his mid- a grand piano! (In the Soviet Union, Comments: Khachaturian was the first composer to place Armenian well-known concertos including 20’s and already had begun mak- musicians were provided the pi- music within an international context. By synthesizing the musical “Trio for Clarinet, Violin and Pi- ing a name for himself. anos.) achievements of his age with Armenian traditions such as peasant song, ano”(1932). For this piece Arzruni Providing commentary be- Overall, the night was both urban instrumental folklore, the art of the ashugh, the ornamental style of was accompanied by violinists tween pieces, Arzruni took the op- enjoyable and educational. Thanks medieval monody and the purism of national idioms of Komitos, he David Margetts and clarinetist portunity to educate and inform the to Andreas Werz of the Keyboard created a new aesthetic. The various folk trends which impacted on his Miles Ishigaki, both Fresno State public about the composer. His Concert Series, the ASP, and the style were responsible for the development of the principles of improvi- faculty. Arzruni introduced the humorous anecdotes were enjoyed AGBU, for organizing the concert. sation, virtuosity, metrical and rhythmic variation, polythematicism, and piece, explaining that the violin by the audience. Arzruni’s first en- Sahan Arzruni’s visit to Fresno use of monologue which dominates the trilogies of instrumental concer- was intended to mimic the sound of counter with Khatchaturian was in was an appropriate way for the com- tos. the kamancha, an Armenian folk New York, where he was intro- munity to share the celebration of instrument, while the clarinet rep- duced to Khatchaturian by a mu- the life of Aram Khatchaturian. Source: Adapted from New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, resented the douduk, and the piano’s tual friend. Khatchaturian arrived vol. 2, 2001 October 2003 Hye Sharzhoom 7

KOUYMJIAN FROM PAGE 1 E. Nahabet, Ambassador Rouben Shugarian, Dr. Levon Avdoyan, Dr. Fresno State Graduates 2002-2003 Studies. Roger W. Smith, Dr. Marc College of Agricultural Sciences Tabitha Diane Kazarian Shelly Anne Kutumian “ I was surprised and pleased to Nichanian, Dr. Nishan Parlakian, and Technology Ara Mekhitarian have received the Dadian award, and Dr. Kevork Bardakjian. Bachelor of Arts Eric Onik Mouradian College of Science especially because the first one to Dr. Kouymjian made his pres- Nichelle Kay Emerzian Brian V. Serimian and Mathematics receive the distinction was my se- ence known in Armenian Studies Bachelor of Science Andre Haroot Torigian Bachelor of Science nior colleague Dr. Sirarpie Der early on. He received his doctorate Adam Peter Cholakian William Avakian Nersessan, the pioneer in the field in Armenian Studies from Colum- Kelly Marie Emerian Kremen School of Education and of Armenian art history,” said Dr. bia University in 1969, making him Michael Hrant Harutinian Human Development College of Social Sciences Kouymjian. “Going to Providence the first to do so from an Armenian Jeffrey Ryan Kandarian Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts to get my award was also special. Studies Program in the United Kevin Vahan Kandarian Alicia G. Bohigian, Timothy L. Kuchenbaker First I had a chance to meet my old States. Along with teaching Arme- Frank Valerian Nersesian magna cum laude Bachelor of Science Providence friends Carol Norigian, nian studies courses at California Jeffrey Paul Noorigian Erin Lynn Bohigian, Lacey Lynn Dendesian, Ramon Zorabedian, and Michael State University, Fresno, he has Kristina Vasil Sahatjian magna cum laude cum laude Eranosian. The three of them ac- taught at the University of Califor- Jeffrey David Simonian Jonathan Mark Deundian companied me in 1986 during a nia, Berkeley, Institut national des John Ara Yergat Ramona Elena Garcia Bujulian Division of Graduate tour of six New England chapters langues et civilizations orientales Tammy Renee Jenanyan Studies College of Arts& Humanities of the Armenian Students Associa- (INALCO) at the University of Alison Michelle Kalustian College of Social Sciences Bachelor of Arts tion to promote my first volume of Paris III, Yerevan State University, Amber Lynae Kalustian Master of Arts Brian Bruce Ekmanian William Saroyan’s unpublished American University in Paris, Katrina Anne Kumulian, Landon Keith Ailanjian Jamiel S. Haddad plays, An Armenian Trilogy.” American University in Beirut, cum laude Erin Michelle Hovsepian, College of Health Dr. Kouymjian becomes the American University in Cairo and Maral K. Nazarian cum laude and Human Services 17th recipient of this award. In 2002 Haigazian College. At several Jill Marie Samuelian, Ara Nakashian Master of Social Work the award was given to Dr. Robert points in his career he has also been magna cum laude Arpik Paraghamian Brooke Michelle Avedikian Hewsen, who was the Kazan Visit- invited to teach at the Oriental In- Natalie Carol Shapazian Susanna Zadourian ing Professor of Armenian Studies stitute at the University of Louvain- Denise Nicole Simonian College of Arts at California State University, la-Neuve, Belgium and at the The Craig School of Business and Humanities College of Engineering Fresno in 2001. American College in Thessaloniki, Bachelor of Science Master of Arts and Computer Science Together they join past recipi- Greece as a visiting Professor. Wiliam F. Aceves Natasha May Azarian Bachelor of Science ents Dr. Sirarpie Der Nersessian, Dr. Kouymjian has written more Stacy Lee Avedisian Paul Y. Chaderjian Mark R. Bagdasarian Manoog S. Young, Dr. Avedis K. than 100 academic articles and 15 Bradley Henry Bedrosian Robert Sander Juskalian III Kremen School of Education Sanjian, Dr. Nina Garsoyan, Dr. books. The Dadian award is one Shelly Cha, cum laude and Human Development Richard G. Hovannisian, Dr. Rob- more form of recognition to add to Stephen J. Gejeian College of Health Master of Arts ert W. Thomson, Dr. Ronald Suny, the renowned professor’s record of Anna K. Hadjinlian, Dean’s Medal and Human Services Tina Attashian Dr. Dennis R. Papazian, Michael achievement. Recipient, Graduate Bachelor of Science Jane Susan Kazarian David Michael Hagopian Tamara S. Enfiedjian, Armenians on the Internet Michael Sonny Kazarian summa cum laude

ARMEN POSTOYAN STAFF WRITER CONFERENCE FROM PAGE 3 was well represented at the Con- taught in Austria, Belgium, France, Congress included, Fadey Armenian National Institute gress with President Barlow Der Germany, Great Britain, Italy, the Sarkissyan, President of the Na- Mugrdechian in attendance along Netherlands, Poland, and Switzer- tional Academy of Sciences, Website address: http://www.armenian-genocide.org/ with many other members. The land. In the United States alone, Adademician Radik Martirosyan, SAS’s sister organization, the Eu- there are fifteen endowed chairs of President of Yerevan State Univer- Topics: International Affirmation, Educational Resources, Genocide rope-based Association Interna- Armenian studies, as well as a va- sity, Minister of Education Sergo Research, About A.N.I. tional des Etudes Armeniennes, was riety of programs where courses Yeritsian, Vladimir Barkhudaryan, also well represented. are taught. These scholars in the Vice-President of the NAS, Gerard Brief Summary: This site is dedicated to the study and research of the Armenian Studies has grown United States and Canada, plus Dedeyan of France, Boghos Levon Armenian Genocide. It is a great tool for beginners who are studying considerably in the last few de- those from other countries, are to- Zekiyan of Venice, Richard about different genocides. The site gives scholarly information and cades, both in the United States and gether feeling a renewed interest in Hovannisian of UCLA, and Aram eyewitness accounts from political leaders and Ambassadors of that also in Europe. There are Armenian the field. Simonyan, YSU Vice President. time. Furthermore, this site lets you examine historical data. I recom- studies centers and courses being The organizing board of the mend this site to all Armenians as well as non Armenians who are interested in doing research on the genocide. 2004-2005 Scholarship Applications Now Available

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Editorial-by Sevag Tateosian Peter Balakian Hye Sharzhoom-25 Years of Remarkable Memories Author of Black Dog of Fate For twenty-five years Hye convenient and regular instrument provided the opportunity to put my speaking on his new book Sharzhoom has made you laugh, of communication between the cam- thoughts about Armenian issues cry, smile, and even made you up- pus and the community at large.” into writing and a means to distrib- The Burning Tigris: set. Hye Sharzhoom is the Arme- Dr. Kouymjian conceived of the ute these, to Armenians all over nian supplement to The Collegian idea of a newspaper and enlisted the the world. It is a bond that connects America’s Response to the of California State University, members of the Armenian Students students in Fresno to Armenian Armenian Genocide Fresno. Dr. Dickran Kouymjian, Organization to write the articles students all over the world. 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