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March 2004 Vol. 25, No. 3 (85) Supplement to The Collegian Armenian Insurance Claims State University President Dr. Radik Settled in Landmark Case Martirosyan Pays Official Visit to Fresno State

Opinion Although the official details of NYRIE KARKAZIAN the settlement have not been final- AND SEVAG TATEOSIAN ized, what is known is that New BARLOW DER MUGRDECHIAN Editor York Life will pay $20 million to be distributed as follows: up to $11 Dr. Radik Martirosyan, Presi- On January 27, 2004, the New million will be distributed to the dent of Yerevan State University, York Life Insurance Company heirs of the twenty-four hundred paid an official visit to Fresno State signed a “Settlement Agreement” policy holders and $4 million will on February 2-3. This was the sec- with the descendants of policyhold- be paid to the four law firms which ond visit of the President to Fresno; ers who were killed in the Arme- brought the class action suit to court. his first visit was in 2000. nian Genocide. The agreement, $3 million will be shared among Dr. Martirosyan’s visit was part Mugrdechian which still has to be approved by the following Armenian charitable of the NIS College and University Der District Court Judge organizations: the Eastern Diocese Partnership Program grant, which

Christina Snyder, ensures payment of the Armenian Church of North has partnered Yerevan State Uni- Barlow for twenty-four hundred open life America, Prelacy of the Armenian versity and Fresno State in the field insurance policies. Apostolic Church Eastern United of business and economics for the Photo: living in the Otto- States and Canada, Western Dio- past five years. Accompanying Dr. L to R: Mr. Edmond Azadian, Dr. , Fresno man Empire up to 1915 had pur- cese of the Armenian Church of Martirosyan was Mr. Edmond State President Dr. John Welty, YSU President Dr. Radik chased between eight and nine thou- North America, Western Prelacy Azadian, a board member of the Martirosyan. sand life insurance policies and of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Friends of Yerevan State Univer- twenty-four hundred of them re- Armenian Apostolic Catholic sity. Barlow Der Mugrdechian of continuing ties between the two Mugrdechian of the Armenian mained unsettled until this year. Exarchate for Armenian Catholics the Armenian Studies Program universities. Dr. Welty and Dr. Studies Program, joined Dr. Welty After New York Life heard about in the United States and Canada, hosted the visitors and arranged Martirosyan signed a preliminary for the luncheon meeting. the tragic events that took place in Armenian Missionary Association their schedule. agreement for continued coopera- Later in the afternoon, Dr. the former in 1915, of America Inc., the Armenian Dr. Martirosyan had a luncheon tion between the two universities. Martirosyan met with Fresno State they hired an Armenian attorney to Relief Society, the Armenian Gen- meeting with Fresno State Presi- Dr. Dickran Kouymjian, Haig and faculty who have visited locate policyholders and found a eral Benevolent Union and the Ar- dent Dr. John Welty on Tuesday, Isabel Berberian Professor of Ar- as part of the program. The faculty majority of them. SEE INSURANCE PAGE 6 Feb. 3, where they discussed the menian Studies, and Barlow Der SEE YSU PAGE 5 National Geographic Features nent dialogue with Little Ararat, its Hye Sharzhoom at 25 12,782-foot (3,896-meter) neigh- bor. Armenia in March 2004 Issue The vast snowy brow of Ararat CHRIS TOZLIAN and the soccer program wasn’t in glowers, pronounces, with halluci- STAFF WRITER danger of being “cut.” I have seen natory power. Its name is derived six different Associated Student from that of a Bronze Age god, Though it’s difficult to admit, I governments on campus, and have Ara, whose talismanic cult of death am currently enrolled in my twelfth joyfully watched the multiple en- and rebirth mirrored the seasonal consecutive semester at Fresno largements to the Q parking lot. transitions of Ararat from lifeless State. I know what you’re think- Simply stated, there have been a winter to fertile spring. Little Ararat, ing… “Boy, he has really taken his great number of changes at Fresno by contrast, is an exercise in calm, time, hasn’t he?” Well, it’s true; I State since I began my academic rational idealism, a volcanic cone have been taking my time. career. so perfectly shaped that it suggests When I began attending Fresno While it may seem as if every- not so much what a mountain is as State in the fall of 1998, there was thing is changing on campus, there what a mountain ought to be. no SaveMart Center, nor was there are a few elements of the university You can’t ponder the two Ararats a Smittcamp Alumni House. Jerry that have remained throughout the for long without drifting into philo- Tarkanian was coaching basketball SEE YSU PAGE 6 sophical reflection, and the Arme- nians have been pondering them Shoghaken Armenian Ensemble to since the birth of civilization.” Photo: Alexandra Avakian, National Geographic A “Related Links” section gives Perform in Campus Concert April 12 STAFF REPORT “You are looking at the great readers pointers on where to go to Armenian paradox,” Jivan Tabibian find out more on Armenia and the “For 3,000 years Armenians said. We stood at the second-floor Armenians. survived conquerors, calamities, window of the Foreign Ministry and diaspora. Defiance and a long building in Yerevan, watching Armenia Diaspora memory continue to sustain them clouds scuttle across Mount www.armeniadiaspora.com/home/ as they rebuild their Ararat’s ice-capped 16,854-foot index.html Get the latest news on homeland.” (5,137-meter) crown. Tabibian, a Armenia. The March 2004 issue of Na- diplomat whose portfolio includes The Armenian Church tional Geographic, now on ambassadorships to four countries www.armenianchurch.org/church/ newstands, is featuring a special 22 and two international organizations, etchmiadzin.html page story and photo essay on Ar- was discussing a policy initiative Learn more about the founding of menia, entitled “The Rebirth of when he abruptly fell silent, gazing the Armenian Church. Armenia.” The story is by Frank at Ararat. It’s impossible not to be Armenian History Viviano with photographs by distracted by Ararat in Yerevan. www.armenianhistory.info/

Alexandra Avakian. Despite its enormous mass, the great origins.htm Photo: Courtesy of Traditional Crossroads Excerpts from the story by Frank peak seems to float weightlessly Discover more about Armenia’s SEE SHOGHAKEN PAGE 8 Viviano: over the city, engaged in perma- history. 2 Hye Sharzhoom March 2004 Armenian Studies Program Book/Video/CD/Archival Gifts California State University, Fresno Dr. Dickran Kouymjian and the Armenian Studies Program would Armenian Studies Program like to thank the donors, authors, and publishers for the following books, periodicals, videos, and archival gifts either offered personally or to the Program. Fall 2004 Schedule of Courses Aram I Catholicos Keshishian, Havadk Arakelutiwn, (The Apostleship of Faith), Antelias, Lebanon, 2003. Gift of His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of . Course Units Time Day Instructor Armenian Assembly of America, Washington, DC, for the copy of the book General Education by Peter Balakian, The Burning Tigris. Social Sciences, Area D3, for students using 1999/2000 catalog and after Archbishop Mesrob Ashjian, compiler, The Etchmiadzin Chronicles, Re- Division 9-Other Cultures, for students using 1998/1999 catalog and before corded by Missionaries and Merchants, Diplomats and Scholars, [Erevan]: • ArmS 10 Intro to Arm Studies 3 10:00-10:50A MWF B Der Mugrdechian Moughni Press, 2003, 872 pages, 96 color and 176 black and white illustrations. Text offered in English, Russian, Italian, French, German, and Armenian. The final scholarly work of the late Archbishop. Available through the Armenian • Arm 1A Elementary Armenian 4 11:00-11:50A MTWF B Der Mugrdechian Prelacy of New York: [email protected]. Mr. Carl Bardakian, Pasadena, for the books Karekin I Theological and Arts & Humanities, Arts, Area C1 for students using 1999/2000 catalog and after Armenological Studies Series and Children’s Badarak Book. • ArmS 20 Arts of Armenia 3 9:30-10:45 A TTh B. Der Mugrdechian Dr. Antranig K. Chalabian, Southfield, MI, for the copies of his two books, General Andranik and The Armenian Revolutionary Movement and Armenia After the Coming of Islam. Upper Division Courses Vahakn N. Dadrian, “Children as Victims of Genocide: The Armenian • ArmS 108A Arm History I 3 9:00-9:50A MWF B. Der Mugrdechian Case,” offprint from Journal of Genocide Research, vol. 5, no.3 (September 2003), pp. 421-437, courtesy of the Zoryan Institute of Canada. • ArmS 120T 3 3:30-4:45 P TTh Kazan Visiting Professor Rev. Demosthenis Demosthenous, The Occupied Churches of Cyprus, Nicosia: Byzantine Academy of Cyprus, 2000, xiv, 337 pages, illustrated with hundreds of photos. This impressive book lists and illustrates many of the 520 For more information call the Armenian Studies Program at 278-2669 Christian monuments occupied, desecrated, or simply destroyed by the Turkish occupying forces of northern Cyprus. No similar work exists in the form of a or visit our offices in the Peters Business Building, Room 384. complete illustrated list of “occupied” or destroyed Armenian churches in Turkey. Letters Duke University Press, Durham, NC, for the copies of the book In the Dear Dr. Kouymjian: chants of the 17th-19th centuries. letter finds you well. Hope to see Aftermath of Genocide, Armenians and Jews in Twentieth-Century France by My memories went back and I re- you sometime in the future. Maud S. Mandel. You probably don’t remember membered you and your dedica- Your “old” student, Dr. Arnold Gazarian, Fresno, for the documents of the European Fact- me. I had taken a few history courses tion to teaching. Finding Trip by Ross Vartian, 1981. with you at AUB in 1971-72. If you have the book already, Vicken K. Poochikian, M.D. Dr. Robert Hewsen, Fresno, for the two books, Miscellaneous Translations Recently I came across this book, please accept it as a token of appre- Bladensburg, MD from Oriental Languages II and The Pre-History of the Armenian People by Igor Respected Citizens, by Nadia ciation for the beautiful years of M. Diakonoff. Dear ASP: Wright. While I was reading it I studying with you. I am grateful for Nina Jidejian, Beirut, the copy of her booklet Les Sarcophages Anthropoides Congratulations on another suc- remembered a paper that I had writ- you teaching me. If you don’t have du Musee National. cessful year filled with great ten for one of my history classes it then it will also be another read- Journeying to Mount Athos, Catalogue, KEDAK, Centre for Preservation of projects, classes and lectures! with you-“Merchants of the ing for you. Mount Athos Heritage, Thessaloniki: Ministry of Macedonia and Thrace, 1999, Caspian Sea.” It was a short re- I had heard that you are teaching 256 pages. A remarkable catalogue of an exhibit of 1999 describing in detail each Zaroohi Der Mugrdechian search paper on the Armenian mer- at Fresno State. Hope this book and of the 20 monasteries of Mt. Athos with hundreds of photographs of the Fresno CA monasteries, their treasures and the restoration and preservation work done by KEDAK. Journal of Armenian Studies, NAASR, vol. VII, no. 2 (2003), 217 pages, HYE SHARZHOOM special issue: Rethinking Armenian Studies with contributions by Richard Hovannisian, Robert Hewsen, Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Dickran Kouymjian FA|

mature audience, “Through the magazine we’re Completes 20th Program Mosaix Magazine trying to create a community,” STAFF REPORT provides some- Kevonian said. “It’s what’s hap- thing of interest to pening on a national scale.” “All Things Armenian” is a weekly, one hour long cultural arts and people from all The magazine was first con- information program produced by KFSR and the Armenian Studies walks of life. ceived when Kevonian and a friend, Program at Fresno State. The program airs on Saturdays from noon till “We are a now editor-in-chief R. Alexander 1 o’clock, immediately following the “Hye Oozh” program. Hosted young, hip publi- Jaime, determined that there were by Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, the program features interviews cation,” said no publications that served the Ar- with noted Armenian guests, as well as music by Armenian composers Tamar Kevonian, menian community in a non-parti- and musicians. “All Things Armenian” also features Armenian news publisher of san and non-political fashion. from around the world, as well as local news and events. Mosaix. With virtually no experience in “All Things Armenian” is live-streamed and can be heard through- The new publishing magazines, Kevonian out the world at http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/ata.html and the monthly maga- decided to surround herself with a archived shows can be accessed at http://www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/ zine will focus on team of people who have experi- ata.html. Following are some of the shows which have aired: issues facing the ence in putting together publica- Program #1 - 11/01/03 - Aram Khatchatourian nearly one million tions. Instead, Kevonian brings with The debut edition of “All Things Armenian” focuses on noted Armenians living her a background in business along Armenian composer Aram Khatchatourian. The program includes in North America with her knowledge and ties to the performances of some of his most famous works, including the Sabre with subject mat- Armenian community. from the Gayane Ballet, as well as an interview with pianist and ter that isn’t re- “Overall, the responses have world-renowned Khatchatourian expert Sahan Arzuni. stricted to topics been extremely positive, far above Program #2 - 11/08/03 - Dr. Peter Balakian about Armenians industry standards,” she said. “We This week’s edition of “All Things Armenian” features an inter- MITCHELL PETERS only. With this, Mosaix hopes to value everyone’s opinion.” view with current New York Times best selling author, Dr. Peter STAFF WRITER reach a larger mainstream audi- Along with the chic advertising Balakian, author of the new book The Burning Tigris: The Armenian ence that isn’t restricted to Arme- and educationally entertaining ar- Genocide and America’s Response. This week’s program also fea- Looking at the first issue of nian readers only, she said. ticles, Mosaix provides crisp, col- tures the music of Alan Hovhaness. Mosaix, a new high-end Armenian “We don’t feel it matters whether orful pages, which inform its read- On Line Bonus: Listen to Dr. Peter Balakian’s lecture at Fresno lifestyle magazine, one might think somebody is Armenian or not to be ers in a non-confrontational fash- State 11/02/03... that he was flipping through an involved with the magazine,” ion. The wide range of content Program #4 - 11/22/03 -Dr. Ara Sanjian Armenian version of Vanity Fair. Kevonian said. “We’re not just should accommodate anyone who This week’s edition of “All Things Armenian” features an inter- The cover of the fall 2003 issue looking at things that are about picks it up. view with Dr. Ara Sanjian, Henry S. Khanzadian Kazan Visiting angelically displays the beautiful Armenians, but what interests us.” “There’s something in it for ev- Professor in Armenian Studies at California State University, Fresno. Armenian pop singer Cher, who In contrast to other Armenian- eryone,” Kevonian said This week’s program also features the works of Armenian composer the magazine deems as one of the oriented magazines, Mosaix is a Mosaix is currently available and conductor Loris Tjeknavorian. top ten most influential Armenians, non-political magazine that focuses through subscription and is sold on Program #7 - 12/13/03 - Guest: Mark while also exploring the world of on contemporary social issues. newsstands in some regions. Sub- This week’s edition of “All Things Armenian” features an inter- fashion, art, travel, health, finance, Rather than focusing on the coun- scriptions can be done through their view with Valley native Mark Arax, who is San Joaquin Valley entertainment, food and fitness. try of Armenia itself, Mosaix at- website, www.mosaixmag.com, or correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, and the author of the new With a crossover appeal that is tempts to localize their subject by mail, P.O Box 1164, Burbank, book The King of California: J.G. Boswell and the Making of a Secret geared toward both a young and matter to a national level. California 91507. American Empire. 4 Hye Sharzhoom March 2004 Dance instructor Tom Bozigian dance school in Armenia where he Tom BozigianTeaches is a Fresno native. As a graduate of gained most of his dancing exper- Fresno State, he has always had a tise. He now teaches in Glendale, CARINA KARAKASHIAN special connection with the Arme- California, where he has established STAFF WRITER nian community of Fresno. his own dance studio. Bozigian has traveled all over the This dance class has had an- Fresno State students and guests world learning original Armenian other successful year and all who woke up exhausted on Sunday, Feb- and teaching them to vari- attended are already looking for- ruary 1st, following a weekend full ous communities. He attended a ward to what’s in store next spring! of nothing but Armenian dancing! Special guest instructor, Tom Bozigian, came to Fresno State for the third year in a row to add to the diversity of classes offered by the Armenian Studies Program. The Armenian 120-T course began Friday evening at 5pm. Twenty-five Fresno State students were in attendance, intrigued to learn more about the dances of the Students take a break during the Armenian dance course. Armenian culture. The first ses- sion ended at 10pm with a number About ten dances were taught to dances that were taught during this of dances taught. The second ses- the students in this single weekend. weekend included “Chors Goghk,” sion began bright and early Satur- The history and origin of each dance “Agar Magar,” and “Yerzengatzi day morning at 9am. The session was taught, along with the steps. .” A great number of these

Photos: Barlow Der Mugrdechian began with a review of the dances The dances taught originated in dances were taught with the special Learning one of the many Armenian dances taught in the taught the prior evening and con- various parts of Armenia ranging hope of revitalizing Armenian danc- Friday afternoon and all day Saturday weekend course. tinued until 5 pm. from Van to Erzerum. Some of the ing in the Central Valley. Eeench Ga Cheega 2003-2004 Scholarships CARINA KARAKASHIAN AND NYRIE KARKAZIAN & Grant Awards STAFF WRITERS The Armenian Studies Program awarded scholarships and research grants from seven different endowment or scholarship funds and research QUESTION: HAVE YOU EVER TRAVELED TO ARMENIA? IF SO, SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES grants for a total of $46,800. These scholarships encourage students to purse minors in Armenian Studies and to enroll in the various course AND IF NOT WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO AND WHY , , ? offerings. We ask our students and our supporters to tell their friends and relatives about the Armenian Studies Scholarship program and encourage them to apply. Christina Zvart Karakashian: When I was 10 years old I went to Armenia with my family. Since I Nerces and Ruth Azadian Memorial Scholarship traveled there at such a young age, I was not able to experience the full Christopher Tozlian, Fresno, History and Business Ad effect and could not appreciate being in Armenia. I would love to go to Armenia again, to be able to see where my culture comes from and to see Kirkor and Mary Bedoian Memorial Scholarship all the historical sites. Although I have already gone, I would love to go Carina Karakashian, Fresno, Pre-Law again to see and experience my Armenian heritage. Norma and Bob Der Mugrdechian Armenian Studies Ernest Martirosyan: Endowed Scholarship Fund When I traveled to Armenia, it was Vahan Papyan, Armenia, MBA a big change for me because I hadn’t been there since I was 7 years old. It Yervant, Rose and Hovannes Levonian Educational Grant was a good experience because I Christina Ajamian, Fresno, Kinesiology; Jack Ajamian, Fresno, Unde- saw how everything had changed. It clared; Zhanna Bagdasarov, Fresno, Psychology; Alex Bunch, Concord, was completely different from what Biology; Dikran Chekian, Fresno, Business; Lara Chekian, Fresno, Busi- I remembered as a child. Although ness; Joseph Dobbins, Fresno, Health Science; Mher Ekezian, Fresno, everything had changed, the people Music and Business; Alison Garabedian, Fresno, Criminology-Victimology; were still the same, loving and car- Anna Hakopyan, Fresno, Nursing; Christina Karakashian, Fresno, Busi- ing. ness Ad.; Bryan Kirkorian, Fresno, Economics; Alyssa Klasen, Fresno, Biology; Gor Krboyan, Fresno, Biology; Tara Lee Clovis, Business Ad.; Sebouh Krioghlian: Mary Madoyan, Clovis, Undeclared; Kimberly Marsh, S San Francisco, Biology; Ernest Martirosyan, Fresno, Liberal Studies; Zarui Oganesyan,

Photos: Barlow Der Mugrdechian I traveled to Armenia in my junior year of high school. I was able to see Fresno, Liberal Studies; Azniv Orinakyan, Fresno, Liberal Studies; Vahan many of the churches like Etchmiadzin and Geghart, and also the Papyan, Armenia, MBA; Kristine Pogosyan, Fresno, Pre-law; Armen Dzidzernagapert (Armenian Genocide) Memorial. I truly feel that one Postoyan, Fresno, Business; Benjamin Risha, Fresno, Counseling; Hakop can’t fully appreciate Armenia until they actually see it. Tataryan, Fresno, Business; Ryan E. Tellalian, Fresno, Psychology; Dustin Topoozian, Clovis, Business Ad.; Ryan Topoozian, Clovis, Business Ad.; Aida Vareldjian, Fresno, Business Ad.; Nancy Vartanian, Modesto, Eco- The Fresno Armenians nomics

Charles K. and Pansy Patigian Zlokovich Scholarship Please send me ______copy(ies) of The Fresno Armenians. Ashley Allred, Fresno, English; Tatevik Ekezian, Fresno, Psychology; Lisa Fazio, Clovis, Business Ad-Marketing; Narine Goukasian, Fresno, (Add $3.50 for the first copy and $.50 for each Liberal Studies; Evelina Gyulnazaryan, Sanger, Nursing; Erin Hagopjan, additional copy for postage and handling.) Reedley, Nursing; Cynthia Holliday, Visalia, Biology; Michelle Melikian, Fresno, Ag Ed; Aida Nazaryan, Fresno, Liberal Studies; Sevag Tateosian, Fresno, Criminology-Law Enforcement; Marjorie Visser, Sanger, Comm. Disorders Name The Pete Peters Endowment Barseg Abanyan, Fresno, Biology-Physiology; Anna Abramyan, Fresno, Street Registered Nurse; Zhanna Bagdasarov, Fresno, Psychologist; Dikran Chekian, Fresno, Business; Tatevik Ekezian, Fresno, Psychology; Anoush City/State/Zip Ekparian, Fresno, Mass Communication; Jacklin Gharibian, Fresno, Art; Gabriel Halls, Sanger, History; Talene Kasparian, Selma, Communica- tion; Sebouh Krioghlian, Fresno, Biology; Justin Surabian, Reedley, Total Enclosed Business Ad.; Christopher Tozlian, Fresno, History and Business Ad

The Harry and Mary Toopozian Armenian Studies Check or money order must accompany orders from individuals. Merit Scholarship Fund The Fresno Armenians Please make check payable to Armenian Studies Program. Barseg Abanyan, Fresno, Biology-Physiology Soft cover $20.00 March 2004 Hye Sharzhoom 5 has grown since it started in 1992. successful. Dr. Martirosyan was Armenian music in a soft blue dress, YSU President in Fresno He added that the people in Fresno very enthusiastic about starting the to children proudly reciting poems, had been a great help to the Univer- organization and looks forward to they proudly displayed their heri- sity and he would like them to con- getting the West Coast chapter es- tage. Mrs. Margarite Doumanian tinue their support. tablished as soon as possible. Ijian, principal of the school, orga- Unfortunately, with all the sup- Before speaking, Dr. nized the program. port and help they have had, the Martirosyan was entertained by a It is expected that a delegation University continues to struggle delightful program put on by the from Fresno State will visit Yerevan financially. During the Soviet era children who attend the Armenian State University in May of this year the government fully funded the Saturday School of St. Paul Arme- to continue the relationship between University, while today the Arme- nian Church. From a girl dancing to the two universities. nian government only provides 25 percent of the university budget. The remainder comes from student

Erysian fees and support from the local

Bill community and the Diaspora. Despite the monetary difficul-

Photo: ties, the number of students en- L to R. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Dr. Berta Gonzalez, interim rolled in the university has actually Vice President for Continuing and Global Education, and Dr. increased during the past ten years. Radik Martirosyan. During its peak the university was

tivities of YSU faculty and where ranked in the top 30 universities in Mugrdechian YSU the and is still consid-

there might be opportunities for Der FROM PAGE 1 joint research projects. Dean Wong ered one of the top universities in reported on their work in the ex- expressed his interest in pursuing the former Soviet Union. Yerevan

Barlow change program and in their spe- the possibilities. Dr. David Grubbs, State University will celebrate its cific discipline. They then dis- Associate Dean of the College, and 85th anniversary in 2004 and has

Photo: cussed the achievements that they Dr. Stanley Ziegler, Assistant to had more than 90,000 graduates. had witnessed. Dr. Karen the Dean, also participated in the Dr. Martirosyan said he came to Some of the Fresno State faculty members of the Craig School Bowerman, interim Dean of the meeting. California to better establish the of Business who have been involved in the Yerevan State Craig School of Business and As- On Monday evening, February relationship between friends and University/Fresno State partnership program. Dr. Sasan sociate Dean Garo Kalfayan also 2, Dr. Martirosyan and Mr. Azadian acquaintances of the University. Rahmatian, Dr. Ali Peyvandi, Mr. Edmond Azadian, Friends of joined the meeting. held a public forum about the uni- He wants to start a branch of the YSU, Dr. Radik Martirosyan, President of Yerevan State Uni- Dr. K. P. Wong, Dean of the versity and about the Friends of Friends of YSU (see accompany- versity, Craig School of Business Associate Dean Garo College of Science and Mathemat- Yerevan State University (FYSU). ing box on the Friends of YSU) in Kalfayan, Prof. Elizabeth Shields, Prof. Emil Milevoj, and Prof. ics, met with the delegation later Dr. Martirosyan spoke of the rela- Los Angeles where there are many Diana Decker. The partnership program has been active for that day. Dr. Martirosyan, a radio- tionship between Yerevan State alumni. The FYSU branch on the more than five years and has achieved substantial success. physicist, detailed the research ac- University and Fresno State, which East coast has proven to be very ANCA-Genocide Postcard Campaign Friends of Yerevan State

MITCHELL PETERS ing new to the ANCA according to The measure, says Radanovich, University Branch to be STAFF WRITER Ohannessian. In the past, they have commemorates the fifteenth anni- sent postcards to lawmakers to bring versary of the U.S. implementation Formed in Fresno specific issues to their attention. of the Genocide Convention and In yet another attempt to en- STAFF REPORT Mr. Edmond Azadian, Secre- The current campaign is in re- reinforces our nation’s dedication courage the U.S. government to tary of the Friends of YSU accom- sponse to H.Res.193, a genocide to the landmark human rights treaty. recognize the Armenian Genocide, A branch of the Friends of panied Dr. Martirosyan to Fresno prevention measure that was intro- Approved in the shadow of the the Armenian National Committee Yerevan State University, Inc. has to discuss the formation of the duced in April of 2003 by Repre- Holocaust, he said, the Convention of America (ANCA) has initiated a been established in Fresno follow- Fresno chapter. The Central Board sentatives George Radanovich and stands today as the international grassroots campaign that involves ing the visit of Yerevan State Uni- of Directors of the organization Adam Schiff and Armenian Cau- community’s best hope for the re- using postcards to “Help end the versity President Dr. Radik includes Vartkes Balian, Benon cus Co-Chairmen Joe Knollenberg alization of the noble aim of eradi- cycle of Genocide.” Martirosyan to Fresno in February. Sevan, Rouben Terzian, Osep cating forever the crime of geno- The purpose of the Friends of Sarafian, Judge Armand Arabian cide. Yerevan State University is to de- of California, Armand Norehad, With the financial support and velop and advance the educational and Dr. Simon Simonian. creative input of the Armenian- curriculum at Yerevan State Uni- Barlow Der Mugrdechian of the American rock band, System Of A versity, to promote the educational Armenian Studies Program an- Down, the ANCA was able to dis- and scientific training of individu- nounced the formation of the Fresno tribute approximately 100,000 post- als at Yerevan State University for Branch and those in the Central cards throughout the U.S. to any- the purpose of improving and de- Valley who are interested in par- one who cares about human rights veloping their capabilities, and to ticipating in the activities of the said Ardashes Kassakhian, Direc- foster educational and scientific Friends are invited to contact him tor of Government Relations for discussions and forums for alumni by calling 278-2669 or by email at the ANCA-Western Region. of YSU who reside in Armenia and [email protected]. An inau- “The response has been tremen- the United States. gural meeting of the Friends of dous,” Kassakhian said. “We are Among the projects that have Yerevan State University will be going to get it passed.” already been completed are reno- held in the near future. In Fresno, Calif., members of vation of classrooms and alloca- The Friends of Yerevan State the ANCA went to various Arme- tion of scholarships. Funding for a University is a non-stock charitable nian churches and distributed the new building on the YSU campus and educational organization cards to their members during fel- has been secured and construction (501c3). lowship hour. In order to make sure The postcards, which display six should start this year. horrifying pictures of genocide, are and Frank Pallone. The measure the cards got mailed, signatures being sent to the offices of Senate was adopted unanimously by the were obtained and the postcards James Rogan during the 106th Con- and American relations. The reso- Majority Leader Bill Frist and Judiciary Committee and has been were mailed for the parishoners. gress (1999-2000) in hopes of get- lutions have an effect says Der Speaker of the House Dennis cosponsored by 110 Representa- “The ANCA in Central California ting the U.S. government to recog- Mugrdechian, because when they Hastert, in an effort to bring House tives and endorsed by a coalition of has mailed close to 1,700 postcards nize the Armenian Genocide. Both do pass, Turkey always responds Resolution 193 (H.Res.193) to the more than 100 organizations. to Washington D.C.” according to attempts failed. with a threat. House floor for a vote as soon as The resolution cites the impor- Ohannessian. “The administration has been Despite the discouraging past of possible according to the ANCA. tance of remembering past crimes Although the hopes for passing abundantly clear and consistent that the issue, Kaimian says the Arme- Frist and Hastert were not available against humanity, including the this resolution are high, it is not the it does not want such resolutions nian Assembly will continue to for comment. Armenian Genocide, the Holocaust, first time recognition of the Arme- scheduled for votes,” Kaimian said. press for the universal reaffirma- “If the House and Senate leader- and the Cambodian and Rwandan nian Genocide has been attempted. “The Majority House and Senate tion of the Armenian Genocide. ship does not bring this resolution genocides, in an effort to stop fu- Lena Kaimian, Director of the Ar- Congressional leadership continue For more information on the to the floor before Congress goes ture atrocities says the ANCA. menian Assembly Western Office, to accede to the Administration’s ANCA postcard campaign for the out of session at the end of this “We must make sure that we feels the prospects for the current demands.” H.Res.193 Genocide resolution, year,” said Hygo Ohannessian, apply the lessons of past genocide House and Senate resolutions are The reason for this, said Cali- you can visit their website at Chairwoman of the ANCA in Cen- to prevent future crimes against daunting. fornia State University, Fresno, www.anca.org. E-mail requests for tral California, “the resolution will humanity,” Radanovich said in a During the 101st Congress Armenian Studies professor Barlow postcards can be sent to die.” letter encouraging a vote on the (1989-1990), the Armenian Assem- Der Mugrdechian, is because (U.S.) [email protected]. A free WebFax can The postcard campaign is noth- resolution. “Clearly, the struggle bly worked with former Senator recognition of the Armenian Geno- also be sent to Members of Con- against genocide is not over.” Bob Dole, and again with Rep. cide would directly affect Turkish gress through the Web site. 6 Hye Sharzhoom March 2004

Fresno State Graduate Armen HYE SHARZHOOM community throughout the world.” FROM PAGE 1 Further along in the interview, Devejian Ordained in Etchmiadzin years, providing stability for those Maroot explained that Fresno State of us who aren’t exactly fond of students benefit from the Hye mate of the Armenian Diocese of change. One such is Hye Sharzhoom because it “allows other Georgia. Sharzhoom, which has withstood students not involved with the Ar- Before a large crowd of faithful the test of time… twenty-five years menian Studies Program to gain a witnesses, His Grace placed his to be exact. better insight into a program that right hand on the two young candi- When Hye Sharzhoom began has had such a tremendous impact dates, and consecrated their fore- publication in April 1979, Dr. on the campus and community as heads and right and left hands with Dickran Kouymjian, director of the well.” Jabagchourian also dis- Holy Chrism (Muron), calling them Armenian Studies Program, and cussed the newspaper’s on-cam- by their new names. Deacon Armen since 1991 Haig and Isabel pus presence, saying, “Students in Devejian was named Father Ktrij Berberian Professor of Armenian general get an invitation to learn (the baptismal name of His Holi- Studies, was the newspaper’s advi- more about the diversity of their ness Karekin II) and Deacon Vartan sor, and its first edition editors were campus. The Hye Sharzhoom is a Movsissian was named Father Mark Malkasian and Bill Erysian. piece of literature that represents Shahan. Now, twenty-five years later, which the history of Fresno and of the Immediately following the or- is exactly one advisor and twenty- important contributions the Arme- L to R: Bishop Vasken Mirzakhanian ordaining Deacon dination, His Holiness Karekin II, seven editors later, the advisor is nian Studies Program and [its] stu- Armen Devejian as the new Fr. Ktrich Devejian. bishops and all members of the professor Barlow Der Mugrdechian dents make to the university.” Brotherhood of Holy Etchmiadzin, and the editor is Sevag Tateosian. Both interviews ended with a ing as Foreign Press Secretary for ascended the bema and congratu- question regarding Hye STAFF REPORT the Holy See of Etchmiadzin. Dea- lated the newly ordained by kissing Sharzhoom’s ability to maintain con Armen’s parents Michael and their anointed foreheads and hands. reader interest, thereby maintain- Fresno State alumnus Deacon Yeran Devejian and in-laws Bob The worldwide Armenian ing both its reader base of 7,000 Armen Devejian was ordained a and Sara Der Matoian were in at- Church also celebrates the “nam- world-wide and its benefactor sup- priest in the Armenian Apostolic tendance at the moving and emo- ing day” of His Holiness Karekin II port over the years. To this ques- church on Thursday, February 19, tional service. on this feast day. During the Di- tion, Jabagchourian responded, becoming the first American-born On February 19 the Armenian vine Liturgy, the faithful joined “Hye Sharzhoom is one of a kind; clergyman ever ordained in Holy Church commemorated the Feast with the class of clergy in offering no other Armenian student news- Etchmiadzin. of Saint Vartan the Commander a special Pontifical Blessing ser- paper is what Hye Sharzhoom is. Deacon Armen Devejian had and His Companions. A solemn vice, wishing His Holiness a long, The unique perspectives that the first visited Armenia in 1990, while Divine Liturgy was celebrated in productive reign and a healthy and students bring to Armenian news fruitful life. and the goings-on of the Fresno a student at Fresno State, partici- the Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin John Jabagchourian pating in an Armenian study tour with His Holiness Karekin II, Su- Rev. Fr. Ktrij Devejian and Rev. community provides readers and under the direction of Barlow Der preme Patriarch and Catholicos of Fr. Shahan Movsissian will con- benefactors with something other Mugrdechian of the Armenian All Armenians, presiding. During tinue their service to the Armenian Though the advisor, the editor, and Armenian newspapers do not.” Studies Program. the Liturgy, two deacons were or- Church in the Mother See of Holy the writers have changed over the Maroot mentioned “Hye For the past two and a half years dained into the Holy Order of Priest- Etchmiadzin, following their forty years, Hye Sharzhoom has remained Sharzhoom serves as an important Deacon Armen has been living in hood by the celebrant, His Grace days of seclusion. the same. Its ongoing mission to link between the community and Armenia with his wife Paula, work- Bishop Vasken Mirzakhanian, Pri- provide accurate, timely informa- the students as well… [It] contin- tion about Armenian people and ues to be one of the most important events at the local, national, and publications available to the Ar- INSURANCE FROM PAGE 1 global levels hasn’t changed. menian-American community, not In December, I had the opportu- to mention to Armenians the world menian Educational Foundation. with the Genocide. His America’s largest and most well- The final $2 million of the settle- nity to interview Matthew Maroot over.” grandfather’s family was com- known Armenian-American and John Jabagchourian, both of ment was allocated for administra- pletely wiped out by the Ottoman grassroots organizations, has not tive fees to publicize the settlement whom were past editors of Hye Turks. His grandmother, who was expressed an opinion on the issue Sharzhoom. They reflected on Hye and to find the heirs. the only one in her family to escape and is closely reviewing the settle- Vartkes Yeghiayan of Sharzhoom and its successful lon- the Genocide, witnessed the Turks ment. Interestingly enough, the gevity. Maroot was a staff writer Yeghiayan & Associates, who was massacring her family. Armenian Assembly is a strong one of the co- for four semesters before becom- M a r k proponent for United States geno- ing the newspaper’s editor during counsels in the Kassabian of cide recognition. case, in an in- the Fall 1999 semester. Geragos and Another American-Armenian Jabagchourian was a staff writer terview on Geragos, was grassroots organization left out of P R W E B for two semesters before he be- also optimistic the settlement is the Armenian came the newspaper’s editor for Newswire said, about the settle- National Committee of America “I know that three semesters, from March 2000 ment. “I feel (ANCA). “It’s a Band-Aid on a through May 2001. this settlement great about the bullet wound,” said Ardashes will not bring When asked about his favorite Matthew Maroot settlement,” he Kassakhian, executive director of part of the Hye Sharzhoom, back the life of said. “No the ANC Western Region offices, even one Ar- Jabagchourian explained that his Though the answers vary, the amount of in an interview with the Associated favorite portion was, and still is, the underlying sentiment is uniform. menian child. money will ever Press. But this settle- varying opinion pieces. “The opin- Hye Sharzhoom has been, and con- compensate for California Courier publisher ion pieces are what give the Hye tinues to be, an effective means of ment is impor- genocide. This Harut Sassounian, in a lengthy ar- tant, because it Sharzhoom its flavor, a voice for Armenian political, social, and cul- settlement is not ticle published in the February 5, Armenian students.” Jabagchourian tural information at the local, na- symbolizes our about genocide, 2004 issue of the Courier, after resolve to went on to say that “These were the tional, and global levels. It is a it is about insur- obtaining a copy of the settlement, pieces that made the readers think; welcomed source of information achieve justice ance policies, points out the same question. “Many for our ances- they were more than just a report- within the Armenian community, Brian Kabateck and as far as in- Armenian American groups are tors who were ing of events.” Conversely, when and it has benefited me personally, surance policies, wondering why they have not been asked the same question, Maroot as it has brought stability to my massacred in it is great.” included in the list of organizations the Armenian Genocide.” responded, “I look forward to cov- ever-changing college experience. Mark Geragos of Geragos and selected to receive $3 million.” erage of what’s going on with the My personal sentiment toward Hye “The settlement is fair under the Geragos, who was also involved in Sy Sternberg, chairman and circumstances and payment is at a Armenian Studies Program. Hye Sharzhoom is most clearly ex- this case and is a well-known attor- chief executive of New York Life, Sharzhoom serves as a vital link pressed in the words of Matthew higher rate than that of the Holo- ney, was also supportive of the said in a press release, “When it caust,” said Brian Kabateck of between the Program, current and Maroot: “Best wishes for another settlement. “This settlement with became clear that many of our Ar- former students, and the Armenian twenty-five years!” Kabateck & Garris, another co- New York Life is an important first menian policyholders perished in counsel in the case. “This settle- step toward seeking financial re- the tragic events of 1915, New York policies. Our willingness today to York Life refers to the Genocide. ment reignites discourse about the covery for the losses resulting from Life hired an Armenian lawyer in resolve policies that may remain How can the attorneys approve a Genocide and brings attention to the Armenian Genocide,” he said the region to assist the heirs of unpaid from that era shows that settlement that does not include April 24,” he added. in an interview with PRWEB those who died, so as to promptly New York Life adheres to the same the word Genocide in it? Kabateck, who is a grandson of Newswire. pay claims. Time after time, the values of integrity and humanity If you can answer that question, the late Fr. Nerses Odian of St. Paul However, not everyone is ex- company would waive normal that guided us then,” he added. you are ahead of me. Armenian Church in Fresno, was cited about the outcome of the settle- claims procedures and reinstate His comments, although some- I concede this settlement is not especially recruited for this case by ment. Many people are disap- lapsed Armenian policies in order what reassuring to the Armenians, about genocide, but about those Yeghiayan because of his strong pointed, confused or will not com- to pay the heirs.” fail to say one word, the same word who lost their lives, lost it because background in lawsuits. He was ment about the settlement. “Records confirm that the com- you or I will not find anywhere in of the genocide, and for that word excited to take part in this case The Armenian Assembly of pany succeeded in paying benefits the settlement. That word is Geno- not to be included anywhere in the because of his family’s experience America Inc (AAA Inc), one of in about a third of those Armenian cide! “Tragic events” is how New settlement is upsetting to many. March 2004 Hye Sharzhoom 7 2003 Annual Fund Donors Charitable Giving to ASP Patrons Nazareth E. Darakjian M. D. Hermine Kouyoumdjian Ways to give to the Armenian Studies Program at Cali- Alice & Berge Bulbulian Richard & Armon Darmanian Laurrana Leigon (Kermoian) fornia State University, Fresno while retaining lifetime George & Karen Daoudian Stan- Levon Der Bedrossian Rosalie Mahakian rights. dard Truck & Trailer Sales, Inc. H. Der Kevorkian John & Roxie Maljanian Betty & Harold Battersby Mr. & Mrs. Bob Der Matoian Harold & Elizabeth Manselian Zaroohi Der Mugrdechian Alec Marcar Gifts to California State University, Fresno most commonly are in the Friends Ted & Arpie Dick Janice Maroot form of cash, stocks and bonds or real estate that provide funds for current The George Ignatius Foundation Dr. Vartan & Sossie Djabrayan Martin Marootian needs. Such current, outright gifts are highly valued because they enable Trustees: George Phillips, Michael Mr. & Mrs. Stephen T. Dulgarian Gina Mechigian the University to respond immediately to critical needs or unexpected Amerian & Walter Karabian Richard & Ann Elbrecht Paul & Stacie Melikian opportunities. Armen & Nora Hampar Mary Fermanian Paulette Janian Melkonian Alumni and friends have become increasingly generous in recent Oscar & Jan Kasparian Mary A. Firkatian Charles & Mary Merzian years, for which the University is most grateful. However, many alumni M. A. Franken Arpena Mesrobian and friends who feel strongly about Fresno State, its students, its faculty Sponsors Aram & Barbara Garabedian Mary Boyte Minore and its particular mission, are faced with personal or financial circum- Zaven & Sonia Akian Rutherford B. Gaston Mr. & Mrs. Armand K. Mirijanian stances that simply do not allow them to give funds for current use. This Angelus Plating Works Dr. Kris K. Mirzayan article provides information about other forms of giving, generally called Mr. & Mrs. Vartkess Balian Elizabeth A.Gregory, M. D. Sam A. Muradian “life income” gifts. The distinguishing characteristic of a life income gift Heratch O. Doumanian, M.D. Simon Guevrekian Armen Musheghyan is that the donor retains lifetime rights to the gift property-typically the Douglas A. Gilio Raffi Haddad Allrite Rent A Car Brenda Najimian-Magarity income from the property, or the right of occupancy in the case of a Supporter The Nikssarian Family residence. Supporters Albert S. Hovannesian Ellen M. Ohan Although life income gifts can be complex, depending upon the Mrs. Beverly Achki, In Honor of David & Linda Hovannisian Pauline J. Ohanesian donors’ circumstances and objectives, they are fundamentally simple. By Aram & Barbara Garabedian Dickie Hovsepian Rev. Diran Papazian taking a formal step now to benefit Fresno State in the future, a donor not Mrs. Alice Alajajian Evelyn Jandegian Franklin Penirian only receives income for life (or for a term of years) but also realizes S. A. & I. M. Andranian Aletha J. Jelladian Gladys K. Peters Federal and California income and other tax savings. Other non-tax Nevart Apikian Nevart Jerzyk Dr. Ara Sanjian benefits, as described below, are also available depending upon indi- Hannah Arterian Albert & Isabelle Kabrielian John & Linda Shahbazian vidual circumstances. Eleonore M. Aslanian John & Ruth Kallenberg Vernon & Sylvia Shahbazian There is a great deal of flexibility with life income gifts. Although each N. Arthur Astor Susan Kalpakian June A. Shamshoian involves a future gift to support the work of the University, each also Vart Rose Avakian Hratch & Marika Karakachian Danielle R. Shapazian works to benefit the donor in important ways. We can provide specific Harry Balukjian Hagop & Roza Karakashian Mr. & Mrs. Ed Shirin information that will enable you and your advisors to determine whether Mr. Everett Berberian Anahid Kassabian & Arminee & Leo Shishmanian a life income gift can help fulfill personal or family objectives. Such Martin & Barbara Boghigian Leo G. Svendsen Mr. & Mrs. Victor Stepanians detailed analysis and expert assistance are available to you without charge Clara Bousian Mr. & Mrs. Arman Kermoyan Esther Tootelian or other obligation. Emma Bozmagian Hapet J. Kharibian John & Ruth Upton To help you consider whether a life income gift could benefit you, here Glen Chesnut & Ellen Sarkisian Isabel Khushigian Karin Yazejian is a general information about the life income alternatives available Chesnut Jeanette N. Kirishian & Eleanor H. Yazijian through Fresno State. Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Chooljian Lisa C. Lordan John H. Zerounian Shavarsh A. Chrissian, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. Norman J. Kondy Earl & Annig Zindarsian Tax benefits. Each of the following life income alternatives offers Helen Parnagian Corrigan Elizabeth B. Koojoolian four distinct and valuable tax benefits. Life income gifts can be a very attractive alternative to many alumni and friends who may not have 2004-2005 Scholarship Applications Still Available thought they could provide significant gifts to the University. http://studentaffairs.csufresno.edu/scholarships/getready.htm No Capital Gains Tax. If appreciated assets are used to fund a life http://scholarship.csufresno.edu/ income gift, neither the donor nor the University will pay Federal or California capital gains tax on the appreciation.

The scholarship application for California State University, Fresno Partial Income Tax Reduction. Life income gifts provide a current is only available online. charitable income tax deduction. That deduction is based on the full fair market value of the assets put into the life income arrangement, but is For Armenian Studies scholarship information and limited to the “present value” of the University’s future or “remainder” interest. Because the University must wait for a period of time until the special supplemental form go to gift can be used, the deduction is adjusted accordingly. The amount of the http://armenianstudies.csufresno.edu/scholarships.htm deduction is based on the age (life expectancy) of the life income beneficiary, an assumed investment return as determined by the IRS (the “discount” rate) and the expected level of income to be paid out to the life Listen to Fresno State’s income beneficiary. new Armenian Radio Show Tax-Free Compounding. All future income and capital gain earned by the life income assets compounds on a tax-free basis, just as with funds “All Things Armenian” held in a retirement account or pension plan. The distributions of income Every Saturday Afternoon to the life income beneficiary are currently taxable to the beneficiary, but Noon-1:00PM all undistributed income and gain is reinvested free of tax. No Estate or Gift Taxes. When the University receives the remainder assets of the life income arrangement, those assets are not subject to any 90.7 FM estate or gift tax. With the life income gift paying income to the donor or Hosted by Barlow Der Mugrdechian the donor’s spouse, all estate and gift taxes are avoided. A life income beneficiary other than the donor or the donor’s spouse may give rise to an estate or gift tax, but such consequences can be minimized or avoided Listen to Fresno State’s with proper planning. Armenian Radio Show Alternative Methods Fresno State offers the four basic life income gift arrangements “Hye Oozh” available under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Here is a brief description of each. Every Saturday Morning 9:00AM-12:00noon Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust. An Annuity Trust is estab- lished as a separate legal and tax entity to hold the gifts of one particular donor or a related group of donors. An Annuity Trust pays to the life 90.7 FM income beneficiary a fixed dollar amount of income each year. Payments are made quarterly and do not change if there is any decrease or increase D. J.s in the underlying value of the Trust’s assets. This life income arrange- • Sevag Tateosian ment is generally preferred by donors who seek a stable, assured income, often those who are older or who may have a fixed dollar obligation they • Armen Postoyan are seeking to offset (e.g., a home mortgage). • Tatevik Ekezian This article will be continued in the next issue of Hye On the internet at www.kfsr.org! Sharzhoom. Call the Armenian Studies Program at 278- 2669 for more information. 8 Hye Sharzhoom March 2004 SHOGHAKEN ments. Singers Hasmik an album of Armenian folk music 5th Annual Armenian Harutyunyan and Aleksan for Traditional Crossroads. The re- FROM PAGE 1 Harutyunyan are known through- cording included Armenian folk, Film Festival on March 19 The Shoghaken Armenian Folk out Armenia, the former Soviet ashoughagan, patriotic, and epic Ensemble was founded in 1991 by Union, and Europe for their unique songs. The CD, entitled Armenia dudukist Gevorg Dabaghyan in interpretation of Armenian folk and Anthology, was released in May HAKOB TATARYAN Yerevan. The group uses only tra- ashoughagan (troubadour) music. 2002. You can order the CD di- STAFF WRITER ditional Armenian instruments, In 1997, Shoghaken recorded rectly from Traditional Crossroads The Armenian Students Organization and the Armenian Studies Pro- maintaining an authentic sound folk music for Celestial Harmonies by going to http:// gram will once again join forces to host the 5th Annual Armenian Film with the duduk, zurna, dhol, kanon, in the series. www.traditionalcrossroads.com. Festival. Starting at 7 pm on Friday, March 19, 2004, movie goers can kamancha, shvi, and other instru- In August, Shoghaken recorded enjoy coffee, snacks and the best Armenian related films selected by a student committee composed of: Barseg Abanyan, Gevork Aristakesyan, Zhanna Bagdasarov, Marine Ekezyan, Kristina Pogosyan and Alyssa Shoghaken Armenian Folk Ensemble Sahakian. For four years community members of all ages have gathered to watch movies and have a good time. Films will vary in theme, length and 2004 Tour message. Student, as well as professional films will be screened. Members of the Armenian Students Organization will introduce each movie. Following the screening there will be a discussion of the movies. Co – Sponsors The purpose of the Festival is to entertain as well as enlighten those who attend. There will be an opportunity for everyone to vote on his or her Knights & Daughters of Vartan favorite film of the night, and the winner will be announced in the next Hye Sharzhoom. Armenian Studies Program, Fresno State The night will include a film by director Arthur Stepanian, entitled Armenian Community School of Fresno “Rebirth,” and Nigol Bezjian’s “Roads Full of Apricots.” The 5th Annual Armenian Film Festival is funded by the Diversity Awareness Program of the University Student Union. Admission is free, Monday, April 12, 2004 so everyone is encouraged to come and have a fun time. 7:30 P.M. Armenian Studies Program Armenian Students Organization Fresno State Satellite Union Relaxed Parking - Lot O and P 5th Annual Armenian Film Festival Gevorg Dabaghyan after 6:00 P.M. Featuring the films of a new generation of Armenian film Donation • Adults $20 • Students $12 makers-films have a variety of themes and may be in English Armenian Community School of Fresno office 233-1800 or Armenian. Kevork Oflazian – evenings 435-3078

Proceeds to benefit the Friday, March 19, 2004 Armenian Community School of Fresno 7-10:00 PM 1915 2004 Donations Angèle and Dickran Kouymjian in memory of Prof. Leo Industrial Technology, Room 101 April 24 Hamalian,editor of Ararat Magazine, New York. Armenian Genocide Fresno State Angèle and Dickran Kouymjian in memory of President Harold H. Commemoration Haak, classmate, University of Wisconsin, class of 1956. Free Admission-The public is welcome. Angèle and Dickran Kouymjian in memory of Aram Jack Kevorkian Friday, April 23, of Paris, attorney, scholar, friend. Funded in part by the Diversity Awareness Program 2004 of the University Student Union Angèle and Dickran Kouymjian in memory of Vehanoush Kouyoumdjian of New Jersey, a cherished aunt. 12:00 noon Read Hye Sharzhoom- Free Speech Area Thank You Donors Fresno State Tell Your Friends George & Shenora Adishian Fresno Dr. Zaven A Adrouny Hillsborough Harriett G. Aloojian Fresno Eleonore M. Aslanian San Francisco HYE SHARZHOOM Dave Barsamian Pasadena NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT John & Patricia Bouloutian Fresno Hye Sharzhoom is sent without charge to thousands of people throughout the Dick Boyajian Fresno world. Although there is no subscription fee, we urge readers to support our efforts Antranig K. Chalabian Southfield with donations of any amount. This request has assumed a special importance Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Chooljian Fresno because of increased mailing costs. Hasmig Cingoz El Cerrito Armand Gougasian Clovis Yes, I would like to support the Hye Sharzhoom mailing expenses with a Shavarsh & Lala Hazarabedian Moraga donation of: Ruth & Ara Manoogian Whitman, MA $ Diramayr Anna R. Movsesian La Crescenta Marie Nichols Ghazarian Penticton, BC Name: Alice Penir Fresno Address: City: State: Zip: Chuck & Debbie Poochigian Fresno Sarkis & Iris Sahatdjian Fresno Please make checks payable to Armenian Studies Program and send to: Edward & Roseann Saliba Fresno Armenian Studies Program Karen Shirinian-Jarrett Sanger California State University, Fresno Michele Sigler London 5245 N Backer Ave M/S PB 4 Flo Thomasian Snyder Carmel Fresno, CA 93740-8001 Daniel Terzian Fresno