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October 2001 Vol. 23, No.1 (75) Supplement to The Collegian His HOliness Karekin II Gives Address at Fresno State

By Ba~low Der Mugrdechian and by members of the hosting com­ Hye Sharzhoom Advisor mittee of the San Joaquin Valley. His Holiness was greeted by is Holiness Karekin IT, Su­ Dr. Michael Ortiz, Provost and Vice preme Patriarch and President for Ac~demic Affairs of H Catholicos of All Arme­ the University and by Barlow Der nians made an official visit to Cali­ Mugrdechian of the Armenian Stud­ fornia State University, Fresno on . ies-~ Program. The Armenian Stu­ Wednesday, May 9, 2001, as part · dents Organization executive and <;>fHis Holiness' official ·visit to the members, as well as other Fresno Western Diocese of the Armenian State students were also on hand to Church of North America. His greet his Holiness. A banner wel­ Holiness was invited by the Arme­ coming the Catholicos was draped nian Studies Program to give the across the entrance to the Univer­ .. . only university lecture during his sity Business Center. visit to the United States and Prior to his noon address, H. Canada. H. Karekin IT met with Barlow Der His Holiness arrived at the Mugrdechian and the executive of entrance of the Leon S. Peters B usi­ the Armenian Students Organiza­ ness Building with hi~ entourage, tion. The Catholicos presented the which included His Eminence. Armenian Studies Program a hand­ Vatche Hovsepian, Primate of the made carpet woven by children at es m iocese 1J e Armenian on the outh enters 1~ated in Church, His Eminence Archbishop Yerevan. · Barlow. Der Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Mugrdechian, on behalf of the Ar­ His Holiness Karekin II with faculty, students, and staff at Fresno State. Diocese of Canada, His Eminence menian Studies Program, thanked Auditorium, where he spoke, in Aivazian, Pastor of St. Paul Arme­ briefly in English and answered Navasart Kjoyan, Patriarch Vicar His Holiness for the beautiful gift. Armenian, on the topic of "The nian Church, translated his remarks questions from the audience. of the Araratian Diocese, and ac­ A standing-room only crowd Armenian Church and Globaliza­ into English. Following the pre­ Following the presentation, companied by the chancellor for of more than 150 people await~d tion and the Armenian Church in pared remarks, which lasted about His Holiness was met by Univer- the Holy See, by his staff bearer the Catholicos in the Alice Peters the 20th Century." Rev. Fr. Arshen 30 minutes, His Holiness spoke See Catholicos, Page 7 Robert H. HewsenAppointed HenryS. Khanzadian Kazan Hye Talk Television Show Premieres Visiting Profess~r for Fall 2001 at Fresno State the room realizing that Dr. Hew sen was not only a historian, but also a true scholar. When Dr. Hewsen received his Ph.D. from Georgetown Uni­ versity, it was at a time when there were no Armenian S~dies courses offered, let alone an Armenian Studies program, on any campus. However, since' his graduation, Dr. Hewsen has had a passion for Ar­ menian Studies; it is precisely for · this reason that he received his Ph.D. in Russian and Byzantine history, since many historians at that time considered Armenian his­ Left to Right: Arax Armenian Dancers Zar Der Mugrdechian, tory to be a sub-section of either Lena Abrahamian, and Mary Mirigian with Hye Talk host Russian or Byzantine history. Dr. Barlow Der Mugrdechia.n. Hew sen has spent the last 33 years teaching both Byzantine and Rus­ Staff Report. Mugrdechian, of the Armenian sian history at Rowan University Studies Program, will interview a of New Jersey. ye Talk, the television in variety of people for the program. Dr. Hewsen confessed that he terview program, pro­ The first three shows highlight Ar­ still enjoys teaching Armenian his­ duced by the Armenian menian dance and music. tory courses, especially to students Studies Program and Department Hye Talk will also include a who share his enthusiasm for that of Mass Communications and Jour­ new addition, 2-3 minute "pack­ subject. He said that the interest · By Chris Tozlian had this opportunity when, across nalism at Fresno State, had its pre­ ages," pre-produced and airing dur­ demonstrated by those currently Staff Writer the table sat Dr. Robert Hewsen, miere on Thursday, October 11. ing the shows. These "packages" enrolled in his "Armenians in th~ HenryS. Khanzadian Kazan Visit­ The show airs on A TT Broad­ will highlight various areas of in­ 20th Century" course and "The , tis rare to sit and converse with ing Professor for the Armenian band (Cable) Channel 14 on Thurs­ terest to the community. a complete stranger who so Studies Program. Though our con­ day nights, from 10:00-10:30 PM. See Hewsen, Page 7 See Hye Talk, Page 7 I thoroughly intrigues you; yeti versation was relatively brief, I left Hye Talk host Barlow Der

• Abctuian Talk, Page 3 • Students in Anania, Pllfes 5 • ASOPie~ P,e6 • Anunian Book Section, Page 8 2 Hye·SharzhooDi October 2001 His Holiness Karekin II Receives California State University, Fresno Pope Paul II at Holy Etchmiadzin Armenian Studies Program Spring 2002 Schedule of Courses

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General EducatiQn Social Sciences Area D3, for students using 1999/2000 catalog and after Division 9-0ther Cultures, for students using 1998/1999 catalog and before • ArmS 10 Intro to Arm Studies 3 1230-1345 TTh R. Hewsen • Arm S 10 'Intro to Arm Studies 3 1000-1050 MWF B Der Mugrdechian

· Di.vision 7-Languages, for students using 1998/1999 catalog and.before · Arts & Humanities, Area C2 for sJudents using 1999/2000 Catalog and after • Arm 'lB Elementary Armenian 4 1100-1150 MTWF B Der Mugrdechian

Division 6-Languages, for students using 1998/1999 catalog and before Arts & Humanities, Integration IC, for students using 1999/2000 Catalog and after • Arm St 148 Mastrpcs Arm Lit 3 0900-0950 MWF B Der Mugrdechian Upper Division Courses • Arm St 105 Arm Genocide 3 1000-1050 MWF I. Kaprielian • Arm St 108B Arm History I I 3 0930-1045 TTh R. Hew sen • Arm St 120T Karabagh in Arm Hist3 1900-2200 · W R. Hew sen • Arm St 120T Armenian Dance 1 F 1700-2200; S 0900-1700 Armenian Dance will be held on Friday, March 1, and Saturday, .March 2, 2002 . For more information call the Armenian Studies Program' at 278-2669 or visit our offices in the Peters Business Building, Room 384 . . Mailing List Updates . Armenian Studies Program

Atright: His Holiness Karekin II, Catho.Ucbs of All Armenians, Dow~ have your name Book/Video Donations witli·Pope John Raul II of the Roman Catliolic ChurC?h at HpJy. spelledincorrectly? Areyou Etchmiad~in, during the visit of the Pope to ~rmenia. · receiving more than one Hye Dr. Kouymjian and the Armenian Studie~ Program would like to thank the donors, authors, and publishers for the follpwing books, Sharzhoom with the same periodicals, videos and archival gifts. name at your home? Please let us know so we His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the See of Cilicia for the copies of can update our mailing list. his books, In Search of Ecumenical Vision. Lebanon: Armenian Write us at: Catholicosate of Cilicia, 2000 and L'eglise Face Aux Grands Defis. , Liban: Catholicossate Armenien De Cilicie. Armenian Studies Program Editors · Armenian Cultural Fund, Y akutsk, Russia, Posters. CSU Fresno Fr. Zaven Arzoumanian, for the copies of his booklet, The Origins ofthe Michael Harlitinian 5245 N. Backer Ave M!s Armenian Christianity. Florida: St. David Armenian Church, 2001. Sevag Tateosian PB4, Vahan Ba~arian, Van Nuys, for the copy of his book, Golgotha OfAn Staff Fresno, CA 93740-8001. Exile. Yerevan: Armenia Zangak: Publishng, 2001.. Mr. Vahe Barsoumian, San Jose, CA, for the video by Sarkis Boghossian, N azik Arisian Or email: Recital De-Poesie Armenienne. Tamara Karakashian franz@ csufresno.edu Sarkis Boghossian, Iconographie armenienne, Armenian Iconography, Vol II, Paris, 1998, 525 pages in folio, with over 600 reproductions of Ara Mekhitarian engravings, maps, documents. A monumental work by the late Sarkis Arpik Paragharnian Thank You Boghossian, tragically killed in Paris · a couple of years ago. Vol. I ~·.. Chris Tozlian published in 198"1 contains more than 700 illustrations. The volume was The Armenian Studies Pro­ donated by Vahe Barsoumian, co-editor, and Marie Louise Boghossian, Photographers gram thanks the following sister of ·sarkis. Originally $200 a volume, they are available for approximately $100 a volume, postage included through M.-L. Dikran Chekian women for their preparation Boghossian, 36 rue Bezout, 75014 Paris, France. of baked goods for the Arme­ Barlow Der Mugrdechian Casa Editricce Armena, Venezia, Italy, for a copy of the jo~rnal, · nian Studies Program Lec­ Bazmavep, Revue D'etudes Armeniennes Vol. II. Advisor ture Series: Antranik Dakessian, Haigazian Armenological Review, Volume 20, B·arlow Der Mugrdechian N azik Arisian Beirut: Armenian Department of Haigazian University. Armen Haghnazarian. Beirut, Lebanon, for the book by Samuel Hye Sharzhoom is a supplement of The Collegian and the newspaper Salpy Adams of the C.S.U.F. Armenian Students Organization and the Armenian Karapetian,' Cultural Monuments In The Region of Karabagh, Vol. III, Studies Program and is funded by the Associated Students. Articles V artui Filian Research On Armenian Architecture (~A)Yerevan, 2000. may be reprinted provided Hye Sharzhoom is acknowledged. Hye Mary Mirigian Ms. Diana Der Hovanessian, Cambridge, Mass, for her six books of Sharzhoom welcomes prose, poetry, articles and other material from poetry: Sacred Wrath, the Selected Poems ofVahan Tekeyan, Any Day its student readers. For further information concerning the newspaper Now, The Circle Dancers, Songs of Bread, Songs of Salt, About Time, or the Armenian Studies Program: ASP Annual Fund How to Choose Your Past. Armenian Studies Program (List as of Oct. 1, 2001) Carl K. Mahakian, Palm Desert, for additional Saroyan books, videos, 5245 N. Backer Ave. PB4 archival material and articles. Fresno, CA 93740-8001 Fr. Vrtanes Oulouhodjian, for a copy of Bazmavep, Armenian Studies Telephone (559) 278-2669 •-FAX (559) 278-2129 Sponsors ht( ://www:·csufresno.edu/ArmenianStudies/ Sahag & Mary Egoian Journal of the Mekhitarists of Venice Vol. 158 Nos. 1-4 (2000): Triple X Fraternity of California, George Shirinian of the Zoryan Institute of Toronto, Canada, for the Armenian Studies Program Faculty: Selma Chapter book by Taner Ak~am , Dialogue Across an International Divide: Essays Towards A Turkish-Armenian Dialogue. Canada: The Zoryan Institute, Dickran Kouymjian, Haig and Isabel Berberian Supporters - 2001. Professor of Arme.nian S~udies, Coordinator · Mr. Arman Vartanyan, of Istanbul, Turkey, for the books, Calupiri by Barlow·Der Mugrdechian, Lecturer, Alan Atamian ASO Advisor · Ralph & Louise Ayv.azian Arman Vartanyanan_dThe Wf!rldofArmen VartanyanbyZarineKrikoryan. Fresno Metropolitan Museum Fr. Boghos Levon Zekiyan, L 'A rmenia e gli armeni polis lace rata e Robert H. H~wsen, Henry S. Khanzadian Kazan · patria spirituale; la sfida di une sporavvivena, Milan-Venice, 2000. Visiting Professor of Armenian Studies Dr. & Mrs. A. S. Hanissian .-;.· ·r -... -....~ :- -T· ·""'J:"-. . Berge and Alice Bulbulian, Fresno, for the book Vergeen, A Survivor of JlFrances C. Ziegler, Program ;..~:..,: .. <.. . ~.·~~;:. .. : ,..:··• •_ .. ; Sherry J. Tozliai? 4i_dministrative Assistant. ~~ · the Armenian Genocide. Los Angeles: Atmus Press Publications. October 2001 Hye.Sharz~~om 3 Abcarian Presents Raffi's Novel The Debut of Tigran .Chukhadjian's Arshak II at the SF Ope.ra By Tamara Karakashian they were given the choice between Staff Writer Chukhadji~' s original version and the version that had been on stage s the lights dimmed, hun- in Armenia since 1945. They chose . . dreds of spectators rushed the origin·al version to put on stage A to their seats; the curtains for the first time, thereby making were drawn to reveal the Armenian history. Although Chukhadjian's _ar:rny and King Arshak II celebrat­ opera was originally written in Ital­ ing a glorious victory over the Per­ ian, the San Francisco Opera sians. Armenians for centuries since thought it should be performed in have learned about the history of Armenian as a tribute to its late the great nation of Armenia from composer. historians such as Agathangelos, Arshak II was composed in Movses of Khoren, and Pavstos 1868, however, according to Gerald Buzand to name a few. Now there Papazian " .. .it was not performed is an _amazing opportunity to.expe­ during the composer's lifetime be­ rience Armenian history on the cause of financial constraints and stage-by watching Tigran the stifling political atmosphere of , Chukhadjian's Arshak II debut at Ottoman rule." the ·san Francisco Opera. Since ·1945 the only known Chukhadjian dramatized the version of the opera had been per­ story of Arshak II's reign by wrJ.t­ formed in Armenia. There is a ing his opera in the European style. debate about this version, which By Arpik Paraghamian ,_:~ Donald Abcarian He changed some relationships and had been "modified" to conform to Staff Writer that never let go. Thougp Raffi Fool because he had a "deep emo­ died in 1888 in Tillis, be ·is still tional need to solve the mystery of onald Abcarian, a gradu­ considered one of the most well Raffi," and he hoped his transla­ ate of U. C. Berkeley and known writers of Armenian litera­ tion " gave some glimmer on who a native ofFresno, recently ture. Raffi was." translated Raffi ' s . The Fool. Written in 1878 and set during Although he didn'tknow how Abcarian opened the Armenian the last Russo-Turkish war, The to read Armenian, Abcarian says Studies Program's Fall Lecture Fool was a reflection of the times. he taughthimselfby reading Raffi' s Series on Monday, September 10, The results of the war between literature. It also served Abcarian · ~ ,. with selected readingS frot;n his Turkey and Russia are apparent in well to compare George Orwell's, translation. the book. As Raffi describes the Animal Farm in English and in In 1835 Hagop Melik unfriendly events and paints the Armenian to gain a better perspec­ Hagopian was born in a village bloody images, one can't help but tive on the ways liter~ture can be cal1ed Bayajuk, near Salmas, in feel compassion for those who suf­ translated. northwest Iran. Though this name fered. The Fool took Abcarian about may seem unfamiliar, the person A crowd of about 60 people, · 4 years to translate. Abcarian ad­ behind it i anything but. It wa gathered in the Alice Peters Audi­ mit it was challenging at times, under the pen name Raffi, that torium on campus, listened eagerly but says translating this novel was added a romantic flavor to the war­ the communist political control of Hagopian expressed himself poeti­ as Abcarian dedicated his readings fun and exciting. When asked if he stricken history of the Armenians. Armenia during that time. Had the cally in an Eastern dialect .of the to his father, Manouk Abcarian, has plans to translate more ofRaffi' s Many people have debated the is­ modifications not oeen made, and Armenian language. With works who lived through the massacres works, Abcarian light-heartedly sue of "changing" history. Some· the opera staged, there would have such as Salpi,Jalaleddin, and Davit­ that swept through Armenia in the replied, 'Tm not ruling it out, but I feel that history should be preserved been the risk of losing an epic op­ Bek, Raffi kept Armenian litera- · late 19th and early 20th centuries, only have so much eyesight." in its original form, and there are era. ture alive. But, it was with his ­ before he came to.the United States The Fool is avai.lable from the others who appreciate the "flare" Chukhadjian did not see his novel,' The Fool (Khente), that he in 1912. publisher, Gomidas Institute, at that Chukhadjian added to Arshak opera performed during his life­ . was able to capture an audience . Abcarian chose to translate The www .gornidas.org . . II. Chukhadjian 'did not write a time, however due to th~ financial History of the Armenians as support of many people from the Agathangelos did. He wrote an Armenian community, in the By Ara Mekhitarian opera to.appeal-as most operas do­ amount of over' $1,000,000, and • • to the enjoyment of its audience. from the San Francisco Opera, the . Virtual Ani When the San Francisco Op­ opera debuted on September 8, 2001 Address: http://www. virtualani.freeserve.co.uk/ era became interested in Arshak II, at the San Francisco Opera. Brief Summary: Virtual Ani is a web site based in the United Kingdom, offering The Deser :ed Ciryof Ani extensive inform(\tion on the ancient city of Ani. A thousand years ago, Ani was the capital of the Bagratid Armenian kingdom. Ani's many churches, palaces and fortifi­ cations were among the most technically and artistically advanced buildings of the time. Ani is now a ghost town in Turkey', on the border ·with modern Armenia. Virtual Ani takes you back in history to the time when Ani was a great city in a powerful kingdom. The site offers extensive history, maps, plans, and pictnres of the ancient city of Ani and its surroundings. You can also find out the current status of Ani and the physical tlrieats to its continued existence. This site is nicely designed, informative, and very easy to navigate. Main Categories: History of A·ni, Rediscovery of Ani, Ani's Recent History, The Rape of Ani, Maps & Plans of Ani, Bibliography, Messageboard. Contact: email: [email protected] Church Armenia Address: http://www.churcharmenia.com Brief Summary: Church Armenia is one of the newest online Armenian community web sites. Registration is required'to access the site, ·but it is fast and easy. The site offers a wide range of services including; world-wide news, a free email account, free online file storage, the latest music, available scholarships and jobs. This site's main purpose is to bring Armenians together and offer them free useful services: The Church Armenia _community is growing rapidly with several new members every day. This site also offers an online marketplace, and educational Bible games. Main Categories: World, Armenia, Church, Youth, Jobs, Education, Email, Live Mail, Share Mail, File Storage, Calendar, Favorites, Gallery. Contact: email: [email protected] --· 4 ~y~ Sharzhoom October 2001 Armenia Summer Study Trip 2001 Leaves Lasting Memories express. in their variety and impact. be answer~d, but they provide in­ What was the outcome of the sight as to the value of providing a trip? Not only had students ce­ forum for young people to visit mented bonds of friendship within Armenia. their group, but the universal-reac­ The universal reaction to the tion -was what can we do tQ assist Arnienia trip was that every Arme­ Armenia and the Armenians. How .nian should visit Armenia and also tan we become more involved with become more involved in the Ar­ Armenia? menian community. These questions-will not soon Student Reactions

Arakel and Talin Arisian Some of the other moments that really stuck out in my mind were Mi recent trip to France and visiting the Armenian Martyrs Armenia came less than a week Monument and attending a World after graduatingfromFresnoState. Cup qualifying match between For many reasons I really wanted Armenia and Poland. to go to Armenia and a trip was This experience was great in a finally organized for this summer. number of ways. Not only did I Having only traveled outside of make friends in Armenia, but I the country once before, I was anx­ became closer with those in our Back row, left to right: Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Michael Kazarian, Eric Mouradian, Sevag ious to see more of the world, group. It was a great culminating Tateosian, Sarkis Tarkhanian, Shayla Srabian, Talar Atarian, Megan Jendian, Raquel Tarpin, especially my homeland. Although experienc~ for someone who had Charles Srabian, Hasmik Kassabian. Front row, left to. right: Armen Postoyan, Arakel Arisian our three days in Paris flew by, completed an Armenian Studies Talin Arisian, Taleen Kojayan, Jack Arikian, Shant Yemeniian, and Ara Mekhitarian. ' they were packed with sightseeing Minor and a great way to learn The group is at Khor Virap, with Mt. Ararat in the background. about one's culture and people. I would like to thank the students, By Barlow Der Mugrdechian was the auspicious beginning for State in l\1ay of this year. faculty, \nd other people in Arme­ Hye Sharzhoom Advisor the trip. Visits to the Armenian In a special gesture, His Holi­ nia who took care of us and spent ·Church of Paris, the Louvre, and ness, later the same afternoon, met a great deal of time with our group. tchmiadzin, ·Garni, Notre Dame were the highlights of over coffee with the students, and · Finally, words cannotexpress Geghard, Hripsime, the ~tay in Paris, which passed -spoke intimately and directly to the gratitude I feel toward the orga­ . Oshagan, Sardarabad, quickly in anticipation of the trip to the students, expressing his feeling E nizer of the trip Professor Barlow Erebuni, Zvartnots, Noravank, Armenia. and thoughts. Der Mugrdechian. He not only Ambert ... exotic names which be­ Arriving on June 4 in Arme­ Visits to the museums of Ar­ made the trip possible and arranged came a reality for a group of 18 nia, on a beautiful cool evening, menia included the National Gal­ everything but he also took care of adventurous students from Fresno everyone found it hard to believe lery of Art, the Saryan Museum, us and taught us so much about our State as they ac~ompanied Arme­ that they had actually arrived in the Matenadaran, the Children's country and people. For those of nian Students Organization advi­ . Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Museum, and others. Accompany­ you thinking about vi iting Arme- ., sor Barlow Der Mugrdechian for The 16 days in Armenia were ing us· on these visits were s~ch .nia, it is something ev.ery ·Arme­ . ~n exciting and unforgettable 3 filled with many activities. The goal notables as Shahen Khachatrian of and having-fun. Not only did we nian must do and it is an experience - week visit to France and Armenia. was to not only see the historic sites the Saryan Museum and Dr. Lev on see Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower of a lifetime. Planning for the trip had actu­ but also for the students to under­ Chookaszian of Yerevan State Uni­ and the Louvre, but we also were ally begun two years ago when stand about life in Armenia. versity, who provided expert com­ invited to dinner at the home of Dr. mentary of the manuscripts dis­ John J abagchourian Dickran and Angele Kouymjian, played at the Matenadaran. who were nice enough to have us A visit to an Armenia-Poland The Armenia trip was a reju­ over·. soccer match, to a practice of the venating trip for me mentally, Next it was off to Armenia. MaratoukDance group, attendance physically, and culturally, particu­ · We arrived there late at night and at the national symphony and a larly as I finished up at Fresno State the feeling after getting off the performance of theNational Dance and prepared for graduate schoo~. I · plane was indescribable. Although Ensemble provided variety and think it was a great way to cap off I D-ad never been to Armenia and exposure to the people of Armenia. four years of Armenian Studies my parents were born in the Middle A picnic at Oshakan, the home classes, getting the opportunity to East, I still felt somehow connected ofMesrob Mashtots and a picnic at ·see, hear, and touch, first-hand the to Armenia. Garni, were memorable in their sim­ t~ings that were only mental im­ plicity, and in breaking bread at ages from the lectures in class. t~ese special sites. My greatest memory of the The Armenian Martyr's Monu­ trip was walking up to and down ment was one of the most emotion­ into the Armenian Martyrs Monu­ ally moving sites visited. Com­ ment for the very first time. I was completely overcome by emotion, · Students with Shahen Khatchatrian at Saryan Museum. memorating the Armenian Geno­ cide of 1915, students were over- · something that I have never-expe­ . whelmed by the symbolism of both rienced before. It was an unex­ plainable feeling that made me re­ students expressed a desire to travel The first goal was achieved the Monument itself and ~ subse­ to Armenia, a place that they had through visits to Lake Sevan, to quent visit to the adjacent Geno­ flect on my life and my future in a heard about and seen in slides and Gyumri, to Khor Virap, Ashtarak, cide Museum. way I could not have done at any video, but never visited. The Ar­ and other sites. At each location, Playing basketball at Yerevan other time or place. menian Studies Program had pre­ ·arrangements had been made for State University was a welcome Another great memory was our vious] y organized such trips in 1988 . locaJ people to provide added in­ touch of home as the Fresno State· Talin Arisian adventure up to Ambert. Even and 1990. formation. Sometimes, experts students played a team of Yerevan though we were passive passen­ Things only got better after This year, 2001, the 1700th from the Yerevan State University State University students. gers in Ghugas' bus, the culmina- that, as we had many days and Anniversary Year of the Proclama­ would accompany the group to add · Interaction with students was nights of ·sightseeing and having tion of Christianity as the State valued insight. Students from a major part of the trip as the stu­ fun. Our accommodations at the Religion in Armenia provided the. Yerevan State University were in­ dent council of the Yerevan State Yerevan 'State ·university Hotel right opportunity and motivation to vited to join, and did join, the Fresno University Business School orga­ were great and the employees there actually go. State students on all of the outings. nized a reception and get together became our good Jriends. It wasn't hard to find 18 stu­ Two VISits to Holy for the visitors from America. Later, Of all of the excursions we dents to ehdu~ the long travel but Etchrniadzin offered a· spiritual di­ the students of the Department of had, the best was our time spent ultimate satisfaction of traveling to mension to -the trip. On Sunday, Sociology at Yerevan State Uni­ with the·His Holiness Catholicos· Armenia. June 17, the Feast of ·Holy versity organized around-table dis­ Kareldnri atEtchrniadzi~. - We not The group spent two nights Etchmiadzin, thousand of pilgrims cussion for the students, followed only. were able ~o visit with His and three days in beautiful Paris on gathered at Holy Etchrniadzin. His by a visit to th~ FAR Children's Holiness, .but he also bl~ssed my the way to AI11).enia. Dr: Dickran Holiness Karekin IT granted us a Reception Center. wife (at.the tiine-fiancee}ahd I for · and Angele K.ouymjian hosted a private audience and expressed his So many memories, so many our upcoming wedding in August. John Jabagchourian dinner in their Paris home, which fond memories of his visit to Fresno impressions, almost impossible to· • I October 2001 Hye Sharzhoom 5

derstand my culture. I really en- . "Mayr Hayrenik" or Mother Home­ joyed the visit, and it was not only land. I heard that the air smelled of fun but a great educational experi­ fresh apricot and the natural beauty ence for me. of the country was astonishing. One of the main reasons why I After hearing these types of stories had such a good time was because from different individuals, I felt of the people I went with. I knew that it was essential to visit my just about all the students on the homeland, one to see my people trip, and many of them were al­ and two to see our byautifulland. ready my good friends. The entire My dream came to reality when group got along with each other in June of 2001 myself as well as really well, and Professor Der eighteen of my friends from Fresno Mugrdechian did a great job in State went on a study tour that giving us a productive tour of the began in Paris, France and ended in country. Yerevan, Armenia. We spent three I definitely want to visit Ar­ days and two nights in Paris mainly menia .again in the near future. touring the major sites in the city. Maybe I ·will go again in a couple . We saw the Mona Lisa, we saw the years with a few ·friends. I highly Eiffel Tower, but the highlight of recommend to any Armenian who the city was Notre Dame Cathe­ hasn't yet visited Armenia to do so. dral. When looking at the Cathe­ Visiting the country gave me a dral I couldn't believe the expert better understanding of my cul­ detail~ of its. architecture. It had ture, homeland, and people. This statues carved out of the building trip was an experience I will al­ that were three-dimensional and The Fresno State Armenian student group with His Holiness Karekin II at the Veharan. ways remember. they looked so real that it was sim­ tion of all the obstacles in our jour­ ply amazing. However, this was Der Mugrdechian aqdhis close con­ . tiful than I had imagined. When we ney: the rock slide, faulty­ only the appetizer. The main course nections, we would have been a first got to Armenia, I was so tired brakes,and rain and hail, Qlade the was when we left Paris and landed group of merely disconnected tour­ and the airport did not smell good, end prize of witnessing one of the in Armenia on the morning of June ists. Rather than passively viewing but as soon as we got outside, the most beautiful sceneries high in the fourth. our new environment, we had the air was so refreshing. The air in Aragats Mountains much more It was early morning when we: opportunity to be participants in Armenia smelled differently than spectacular. reached Armenia. We were all tired that new culture, and we were able the air in America. The hotel was But one of the greatest parts of but there was so much excitement to have an authentic and essential · really nice too. It was modem and the trip was the opportunity to make that it turned into energy. When I exchange \\lith our sisters and broth­ the people there were very friendly. · this pilgrimage with such a close­ got off of that plane I remember _ers there. I enjoyed walking around Yerevan -. , knit group of friends that I was able saying to myself, "Well Sevag this While in Armenia for my third and looking at the people. They are " to share the experiences and fun summer, it became evident to me as is it, you are in Armenia, the coun­ so friendly there and everyone that Ara.Mekhitarian · with . . · to why I return and what I gain from try that your people call!.e from." I spoke to was so happy to be talk­ We then got on the bus and headed my time there. I know very well ing to someone from America. Megan A. Jendian that Armenia is rich in culture, art, Sarkis Tarkhanian to our rooms. The night was dark, What surprised me the most in the bus was quiet and everyone was spirituality, and enjoyment of real Yerevan was the metro. It was so All I have to say about Arme­ just looking outside to get a first Prior to embarking on another . pa~times. And although Armenia beautiful with all of the chande­ nia is that it is a beautiful country glimpse of the small country ftlat journey to Aqnenia, I .r~rninded is a beautifu · country .'with /man~ liers-. It was s elean too. I loved and that anyone who is of Arme­ has a place in many people's hearts. myself of a passage from William sites and landscapes to look upon taking the metro. nian descent or has any affiliation When we stepped eff of the bus Saroyan' s The Return to the Pome­ with wonder, I now believe that I also loved taking our bus when with Armenians should visit Ar­ many of the student's faces, in­ granate Trees thatlknew would be one's lasting impression of the we went on trips. The rides never menia at least one time in their cluding my own, had a look of important to be mindful of while country is seemingly more depen­ seemed long. Everytime we would abroad: "There are journeys you dent upon something intangible; lives. amazement and disbelief on them, visit a chu.rch, the scenery on the that we had finally arrived in Ar- your feelings ab'Out that distant land way was so nice. A lot of it re­ have much to do with the connec­ menia. minded me of Fresno. The churches For the next three weeks we tions you harbor with those people were beautiful and unique. It was . with whom you share yoirr experi­ toured the country of Armenia. very exciting when we went down We saw the churches, we saw the ence. in St. Gregory's pit at Khor Vira_p. people, and we saw the students of For me, I was able to build I was very scared, but after seeing the University there. The trip was bridges and create memories with the rest of our group go down, it full of excitement, happiness an~ .fellow Fresnans and with locals. It didn't seem that bad. is with their kindness that I became joy. However, on two occasions My favorite place that we vis­ some students including myself enriched. That process continued ited was Garni. I had seen so Il)any for an additional eight weeks, while­ had tears in our eyes. As we walked pictures of it, but actually seeing it into the Cathedral ofEtchmiadzin, I stayed behind as an international u.p close was much different. It w_as Megan Jendian university student to study Arme­ I couldn't help but begin tearing so much bigger than I had expected Sarkis Tarkhanian up from the excitement of being in take again and again, like books nian language in Yerevan. I re­ it to be. I was amazed by it, because However, let's not forget that the first Christian church in the you read or music you listen to, _ turned from my time in Armenia it was so beautiful. Armenia is a very backward coun­ world-the church that my faces you see or people you speak with a lighter spirit, a new group of What changed me most about try and still n~eds a Jot more time to grandparent's told me all about-the to, and each time something is diverse acquaintances, a . greater this trip was visiting Gurnri. It was get on pace with the rest of the church that is a symbol to all Chris­ changed and something is the capacity for hope, an interesting so s~d to see all of those people, world. Hopefully this can happen tians in the world. . same." perspective on both Armenian & especially the elderly people, beg­ sooner than later. They can start by On this trip I learned many For the third time, I ventured American culture, and an internal, ging as soon as they saw tourists. It getting rid of the corrupti.on that things. I learned about my people, out of the United States to what I external, and eternal smile.' .., made me appreciate what I had rears its ugly head all throughout · I learned about my land and I now refer to as another home for much more than I did before the me: Armenia. This summer, how­ Hasmik Kassabian the nation. learned about my history. Annenia trip. is a place that every Armenian ever, I did not travel by myself. I It I loved going to ·Armenia. should travel too. It will be an un­ was fortunate to set out o~ June 1st This was the best trip of my Sevag Tateosian was exciting to see our homeland believable experience that one will for a three-week trip with·a group life. I was surprised when I got to and interacting with the people and never forget and, they will come of eager Diasporan youth from Armenia, because it was more beau- the University students. Before our Today there are an estimated Fresno. I am thankful to our group eight million Armenians in the back with a whole new way of trip, I was hesitant to go, but now I thinking about life. leader, Barlow Der Mugrdechian, can't wait to go back. world. Out of the eight million, for organizing and executing such more than h~lf live in the Arme­ an incredible study program, and Ara Mekhitarian nian Diaspora. The main reason for his extensive knowledge about for this is the genocide of 1915, Armenia and its countlesslfeasures . . and also the poor economic condi­ Going to Armenia was one of Our experience was not ~mly tions in the country of Armenia the best experiences of my life. full of excursions, cultural events, after the break up of.the f

. Dr. and\1rs. ·Robert and-Mary­ Ellen Hewsen enjoying the L. tor.: Lisa Shanoian, Antranik Avedikian, Jack Arikian, and L. tor.: Jude Dunbar, Barbara Harutinian, Armen Karlozian, ASO picnic. Hasmik Kassabian enjoying a game of tavloo. and Chris McColm. Arinenian CoiDIDunity School of Fresno Fresno A-rmenians · Moves to New HolDe Republished for Holidays and Barrett Arakelian oversaw the project ~nd had the contents of the . Berge Bulbulian's The school-moved over to the new build­ Fresno Armenians is be1ng ing. 'reprinted by Quill Driver Secure fencing and buildings Books/Word Dancer Press, surround the property. One enters the premises through a courtyard. Inc., with the book expected On the left side are administration to be ready by November 1. offices and a smalJ hall for morning T4e new edition has a for­ assembly and to the right of the ward by Professor Dickran · administration building, are most Kouymjian, Haig and Isabel of the classrooms, both on the lower and upper levels. To the left of the Berberian Chair of Armenian administration building is St. Studies at Fresno State. Therese Church. There is also a The second edition has Armenian Community School Principal Seth Atamian, with small building on the property that been updated with added in­ Vice Principal Rosie Bedrosian at the new s~hool site. is now the· Pre-Kindergarten class. formation. By Nazik Arisian Tqe only problem both parents and Staff Writer Holy Trinity Armenian Church on the school personnel talk about is Ventura & "M" Streets. The old the fact that the play area is across or over twenty years, par­ school on Weldon had previously the street from the school; how-. Order Form ents had to drive to the cor­ been a church, so it was not well ever, they are managing the situa­ ner of Fresno and Weldon suited to be a school campus. For tion well. · Please send me copy(ies) at $18.95 each of streets to take their children to the many years, the Weldon facility One of t}Je teachers,. Lucine The Fresno Armenians. Armenian Community School of served its purpose. Often, how­ V arjabedian, who teaches Arme-: (Add $2.00 for the first copy and $.50 for each Fresno (ACSF). This year, how­ ever, much work was needed to nian to the children, feels very much additional copy for postage and handling.) ever, the school moved to a more keep up with proper maintenance. at home there. "Teaching is a little convenient location at the comer of Parents and friends generously vol­ easier here," she says. She is from Name ______Olive and Wishon streets in the unteered their time and materials Los Angeles and this school site Tower District. . over the years in order to maintain reminds her of the Mesrobian Street------~------This move was very. much the old building. It was not uncom­ School, where she taught for many City/State/Zip ______needed by the schooL The admin­ mon to see Mr. Seth Atamian, the years prior to moving to Fresno. istration, teachers, and students feel Superintendent/Principal of the The neighbors, too, are glad to Total Enclosed ______that the move was a positive one. school, with his wrench and ham­ have a new tenant. Some of the When the opportunity arose, the mer doing some type of ·mainte:.. comments made by neighbors are, Send to: Armenian Studies Program administration decided to take ad­ nance work. · "It's about time children came back .vantage of it. The-new location is The opportunity to lease the to this facility an~ ~eighborho9d. " 5245 N. Backe-r Ave., MIS PB4 the former campus of St. Therese new site came up during the latter "It's great to.have school activity Fresno, CA 93740-8001 Parochial School that closed in the part of last school year when a around here." "The Tower District 1980's. Even though the Arme­ representative of the Catholic Dio­ can only benefit from the move of ChecJr, or money order, made payable to the nian Community School plans to cese of Fresno approached the the schooL" · . Armenian Studies Program, must accompany orders. build a permanent campus on prop­ building committee. Realizing this Congratulations to the· sc~qol . erty that was donated several years was a good opportunity, the Princi­ for a fine decision to relocate. Prin- ' ago, a better facility in a more se­ pal and the Board of Education felt cipal Seth Atarnian,says, "We are I . cure area was needed immediately. that the school would benefit from very fortunate to be here ip this w~ll .., Hye hanhoop:t The Weldon site \~{as the the move, until the building of the established, resourceful and sate' . . would like to hear your ~mments .. school's second location since its permanent school site some time in neighborhood." / write.. inception-in 1976, when it opened the future. During the summer, I know that many parents feel Please its doors in the basement of the Board members Bryan Bedrosian the same. / 1· October 2001 Hye Sharzhoom 7 1700th Anniversary Comm~morated with Visit of His Holiness Karekin II

l.-to r.~ Archbishop Vatche Hovsepian, His Holiness Karekin II, and Barlow Der Mugrdechian of the Armenian Studies Program. CATHOLICOS, Cont. frQni of Christianity as the State Reli- Page 1 . gion of Armenia. sity President Dr. John Welty, who The Catholicos visited local officially greeted the Catholico~ on Armenian churches and celebrated behalf of the University. The Divine Liturgy at St. Paul Aime­ Catholicos and guests enjoyed a nian Church. A special banquet in warm interchange in a relaxed and his honor was also held. • · intim~te setting. The very success- Following his visit to the San ful and enjoyable visit of the !oaquin Valley, His Holiness con­ Catholicos to Fresno State ended tinued on to Los Angeles, and then with.His Holiness' pontifical bless- on to Canada and the East Coast of in g. the United States. His Holiness was visiting the United States and Canada on his Right: Armenian cross-in­ first Pontifical visit to the United scribed carpet, a gift from His His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of .All Armenians States, on the occasion of the 1700th Holiness Karekin II to the Ar- Anniversary of the Proclamation menian Studies Program. ~------======~ HEWSEN, Cont. from Page part of his duties as the Kazan Vis­ conceptions; both of these prob­ Listen to Fresno State's Conversion of Armenia to Chris­ iting Professor, will be giving a lems will be discussed and treated tianity" cour~e made teaching these series of three lectures dealing with by Dr. Hewsen during the lectures. courses remarkably enjoyable. the topic of "Conversion of Arme­ Dr. Hewsen' s plans for the near Because Dr. Hewsen is origi­ nia to Christianity." In his own future involve publishing two bqoks ~~i;:~:~~OW nally from New York, I thought life words, "The three lectures will be a that deal with Armenian history; in Fresno might be a drastic change', distillation of the course," which one that focuses. on the conversion Every Saturday morning from 9:00AM-12:00 noon for he and his wife Mary-Ellen, will s~rvey pre-Christian Armenia, of Armenia to Christianity, the other fr.om life in the largest city in the King Trdat & the conversion to focusing on the Armenian national nation. Yet when asked how he Christianity, and Armenia in the movement of the 18th century. He FM 90.7 likes Fresno, Dr. Hewsen 'feplied, century after its conversion to Chris­ will continue teaching at Fresno Your D. J.s "I really like it. It's a really· nice tianity. State through the end of the Spring town and the copununity has been This lecture series is promis­ 2002 semester, offering courses on Sevag Tateosian and Armen Postoyan very welcoming to us." Then, when ing· for three reasons. First, Dr. the history of Karabagh and mod­ asked about how Fresno State stu­ Hew sen is a .captivating historian em Armenian history. Fresno State's Scholarship Application dents compare with students at other who . -ill-speak in a way that will When our conversation ended, Form for 2002-2003 universities where he' has taught, littrigue all who attend. Second, not only did I realize how lucky I Dr. Hewsen replied, "I have some Dr. Hew sen's course on the "Con­ had been to meet such an interest­ On-line beginning October 19 through January 5, 2002. very enthusiastic students who version of Armenia to Christian­ ing individual, but I also came to a make the time fly," and then com­ ity" is the only course being of­ fuller realization of the quality of Students can apply for hundreds of institutional scholarships by mended his students for their desire fered on the conversion of Arme­ professors that the Armenian Stud­ simply logging on to the web site at to learn the subject matter. Dr. nia to Christianity anywhere in the ies program has had, does have, http://studentaffairs.csufresno.edu/scholarships Hew sen says he enjoys teaching at United States this semester, which and will continue to have. during the application period. Fresno State because the classes gives those who attend the lectures Dr. Hewsen's lectures on Oc­ Click on "Scholarship Application" and complete each item. he's offering are specialty courses a taste of this unique course·. And tober 4th, November 1st, and De­ Students applyin.g fo~ Armenian Studies scholarships/grants and, as a result, only those inter­ lastly, the subject matter covered cember 6th will offer the commu­ ested in the subject are taking the by Dr. Hewsen is not only com­ nity an opportunity to hear this re­ must complete the ASP supplementary form, found on the classes. plex, but is difficult to interpret due markably knowledgeable profes­ ASP web site at www .csufresno.edulArmenianStudies. Dr. Hewsen has carefully to biased sources and common mis- sor. Applications will then be reviewed by various selection committees. Students will receive notification of awards for the studied Armenia's conversion to Second Annual Henry S. Khanzadian Kazan Christianity. When asked to ex­ Lectures in Armenian Studies 2002-2003 academic year beginning in March of next year. plain the global and historical im­ portance of the conversion of Ar­ by Dr. Robert H. Hewsen BYE TALK, Cont. from The students meet on Tues­ menia to Christianity early in the Page 1 days and Thursdays to discuss new fourth century AD, he succinctly "The Conversion of Armenia to Christianity" ideas·for the show and then put in answered that the Armenian con­ Don Priest, who is the pro­ hours of their own time after class. ducer of the show, and teaches the The sum of their efforts· and version to Christianity ~as impor­ , ~ Thursday, November 1, 2001 . tant "because the question of who advanced course in television pro­ the efforts of the Armenian Studies was going to control Armenia dur­ "The Conversion of King Trdat: duction, is happy to have Hye Talk Program is Hye Talk. ing this time was always compli­ Reading Between the Lines" on the air. He and his students have Executive producer Barlow cated by the fact that the Arme­ put in many hours to put together Der Mugrdechian has involved stu­ nians were Christians and that all • Thursday, December 6, 2001 t~e only locally produced Arme­ dents from the Armenian Studies Program in assisting and in prepar­ - those around them were not. That "The Conversion of the Armenian People" nian television show in the San is, of course, what has been causing Joaquin Valley. Producing Hye ing material for the show. The stu­ Talk is the ideal way for students to dents are excited to be involved in _ _ the problems in Armenia down to AI~ lectures will take place at 7:30 P~ in the Alice Peters the present day." Auditorium of the University Business Center. get a real hands-on experience in the project which airs throughout This semester, Dr. Hewsen, as All lectures are free and open to the public. television production. the San Joaquin Valley. 8 Hye Sharzhoom . October 2001 Kennel Bookstore Opens Armenian Section Staff Report Ron Durham arrived on the job in diverse and informative dep~ent Fresno about a year ago. He learned within the Kennel Bookstore. The anet Van Wyhe and the Ken early on that Fresno has a large bookstore aspires. to become the _ nel Bookstore staff are very Armenian population . He wanted source for information on all cul­ Jexcited about the new Arme­ to learn more about their culture tures, especially those of the San nian section opened recently in the and was surprised to learn there was Joaquin Valley. · Fresno State Kennel Bookstore. very l~ttle information in the Gen­ The Kennel Bookstore serves VanWyhe, who ,manages the gen­ eral Book Department on that sub­ not only the campus community eral book section of the Bookstore, ject. It was then t.he staff started the but also the entire city of Fresno says "There is much to learn about groundwork for opening the sec­ and the surrounding area. The a group of people in this city who tion. This is the beginning of the Bookstore sponsors many confer­ play an important role in the things endeavor to share the rich cultures ences and special events through­ that make Fresno a great place to that inhabit the San Joaquin Valley out the year and will reach people live, work and enjoy family. The area. from all over who come to the Kennel Bookstore staff has been What is in the new section? Fresno State campus. working cooperatively with the Ar­ There is a sprinkling of subjects, An official opening for the menian Studies Program on cam­ such as.l:>ook$ on Armenian history, Armenian section and a book sign­ pus and we especially appreciate the Arrnenian.Genocide, language, ing will be held later this Fall se­ the advice. and enthusiasm of drama, cookbooks, novels, and po- mester. Barlow Der Mugrdechian of the etry. Van Wyhe expects that the TheKennelBookstoreisopen Armenian Studies Program in set­ subject matter will be expanded as ' Monday through Thursday 7:45- ting up the new section." time passes. 7:15, Friday 7:45-5:00 and Satur- Fresno State and the commu- The new section fits in well day 10:00-3:00. There is relaxed

His Holiness Karekin II and Pope Paul II preside over special. commemorative service at the Armenian Genocide Memorial. 1700th Anniversary Activities Held , . ~ in Armenia September 20-27, 2001

• St. Gregory Cathedral Consecrated · • Holy Moron (Holy Chrism) Consecrated • Four Bishops Ordahied • lOth Anniversary of Armenia Celebrated • Pope Paul ll Visits Armenia

General Book manager Janet Van Wyhe' with display of new Armenian books.

nity it serves are composed of a with the Kennel Bookstore, as their parking on Saturdays. The main Thank You diverse group of people. The Ken­ goal is to facilitate learning. The bookstore number is 559-278-4062 Alice M. Arutunjian Niag~a Falls NY nel Bookstore wants to supply the Bookstore can help educate those ·and the general book department AMC Doors & Windows South San Francisco needs of as many students, faculty, who wish to learn more about Ar- can be reached directly at 559- - staff, and the general public as pos­ menian people and to carry titles 278-4286. There is a toll free num­ Paul & Mary Cazian Whittier sible. The Valley is now one of the that will interest Armenians and ber 800-996-2411. The Kennel Mr. & Mrs. Richard Darmanian Fresno most diverse areas in California non-Armenians alike. New titles Bookstore is always happy to take In memory of Kayane K,apoian, special orders for books over the and the Bookstore would like to have been spotlighted to make cus­ mother ofAngele Kouymjian help share the heritage of all of its tomers aware of the new arrivals phone or by email Lesta &~e Ekizian Dinuba ne1ghbors. and it is anticipated that this will be . kennel @csufresno.edu. Kennel Bookstore Director the cornerstone collection of a very · · Ed & Alice Eknoian San Francisco Leo H. Gardarian Oceanside C. J. Graham Dallas TX Al & Isabelle Kabrielian Fresno OM Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kandarian Fresno NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT Scott Kateian DuluthGA Kathy Khatoonian El Macero Hye Sharzhoom is sent· without charge to thousands ·of people throughout the Rubina Kingwell Norfolk UK world. Although there is no subscription fee, we urge readers to support our efforts Elizabeth B. Koojoolian Fresno with donations of any amount. This request has assumed a special importance In memory of Kayane.Kapoian, because of in~reased mailing costs. mother ofAngele Kouymjian Mrs. Violet Mayian Escondido Yes, I would like to support the Hye Sharzhoom mailing expenses with a John & Lucile Melkonian Fresno donation of: Roxie .Nikssarian Fowler Richard & V artouhy Pandukbt Fresno Name: Joan Quinn Beverly Hills Nona Rustigian Madera Address:------City: __ State: __ Zip: ___ Ed Shehirian Scarborough, Ont. Canada St. Gregory Armenian Church Pasadena Please make checks payable to Armenian Studies Program and send to: Mary & Patty Torosian 1Dinuba Armenian Studies Program California State University, Fresno Thank you Arnold & Dianne Gazarian for a donation to 5245 N Backer Ave MIS PB 4 the Amenian Studies Endowment Fund in honor of the Fresno, CA 937 40-8001 60th Birthday of Judi Margarian-Gold.