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October 2004 Vol. 26, No. 1 (87) Supplement to The Collegian ASP Initiates Semester Dr. Welty Pays First Visit to State Abroad Program for Spring 2005 University and Armenian Agricultural Academy

STAFF REPORT ulty from Yerevan State Univer- Welty’s primary purpose was to sity. visit YSU and the Armenian Agri- The Armenian Studies Program The academic committee in cultural Academy, where many at California State University, charge of curriculum is composed Fresno State faculty have had the Fresno announces the establishment of Dr. Dickran Kouymjian, Haig chance to become involved in of an exciting new program: the and Isabel Berberian Professor of projects over the past few years. 2005 Armenia Semester Abroad Armenian Studies at Fresno State, Welty also wanted to review the Program. Dr. Tom Samuelian of Arlex Inter- outcome of the work that the fac- This unique Program provides national, and Barlow Der ulty has been doing and to see what an opportunity for students Mugrdechian of the Armenian the possibilities are for future co- thoughout North America to expe- Studies Program at Fresno State. operation. In particular he reviewed rience a semester abroad in The Spring semester begins Feb- the results of the multi-year NIS Yerevan, Armenia. This one se- ruary 14 and runs through May 14, project that involved the Fresno mester program is designed to in- 2005. There is a mandatory one- State Craig School of Business and troduce students to Armenian lan- week orientation prior to the begin- the Faculty of Economics of YSU. guage, history, art, and contempo- ning of classes. “It was very rewarding for me to rary events. The semester schedule Full information on the program see the impact that our faculty had is composed of five mandatory is available at the following web on YSU, especially in the business courses: (4 site: http://armenianstudies.csufres Dr. John Welty signing a five-year extension of the Yerevan program,” commented Welty. “The units); Armenian art and architec- no.edu/SemesterAbroad/ State University-Fresno State agreement of cooperation. people are very friendly and deeply ture (3 units); Armenia today (3 information.htm. State twice, most recently in Janu- committed to education. People are units); Armenian studies (3 units); Eligibility: The program is open MARINE EKEZYAN ary of this year. very interested in improving their Independent study (2 units). to all college juniors, seniors and STAFF WRITER Welty was accompanied to Ar- country.” Courses, based on curriculum graduate students who have main- menia by Dr. Dickran Kouymjian, Welty met with the Dean of the used by the Armenian Studies Pro- tained a minimum 2.75 GPA. Fresno State President Dr. John Director of the Armenian Studies Faculty of Economics, Dr. Prof. gram at California State Univer- Welty visited the Republic of Ar- Program, his wife Angèle, and Prof. Hayk Sargsyan and other depart- sity, Fresno, will be taught by fac- SEE SEMESTER ABROAD PAGE 6 menia in a whirlwind three-day Barlow Der Mugrdechian of the ment heads, becoming acquainted visit, May 27-29, 2004. Welty’s Armenian Studies Program, who is with the results of the cooperation. Babayan Impresses Overflow official visit was his first to Arme- the project director for the Fresno He also visited two computer labo- nia and was the result of an invita- State-YSU NIS University Partner- ratories which had been provided Audience in Keyboard Concert tion from Dr. Radik Martirosyan, ship Program. The Partnership Pro- with computers and internet con- President of Yerevan State Univer- gram began in 1999 and involves a sity (YSU), who has visited Fresno business development program. SEE WELTY PAGE 6 Kalfayan Appointed as Craig School of Business Dean HAKOP TATARYAN of Florida where he EDITOR earned his LLP (Doctorate in Taxa- When Craig School of Business tion Law). He was Dean Karen Bowerman accepted a offered a job at the position as Dean of Public Admin- University of istration at California State Uni- Florida, but he de- versity, San Bernardino, it made clined and returned possible the appointment of Asso- to the valley to be ciate Dean Garo Kalfayan to the near his family. We available position. After being a Armenians certainly faculty member in the Department know a thing or two of Accountancy at CSU Fresno for about family obliga- seventeen years, Kalfayan was se- tions. Kalfayan’s Photo: Hakop Tataryan lected for the prestigious position L to R: Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Sergei Babayan, and for the 2004-2005 academic year, grandfather came to Keyboard Concert Director Andreas Werz. effective July 1. the United States in

Photo: Rick Laczavics Kalfayan’s road to the Dean’s the late 1930s, and HAKOP TATARYAN Dean Garo Kalfayan pieces. For an hour and a half, au- position included working at law served as Parish Priest at the St. love for the valley. So it is no sur- EDITOR dience members had their senses and accounting firms. During his Mary Armenian Church in Yettem. prise that he returned to work and tingling with delight as Babayan tenure at Fresno State, Kalfayan Kalfayan grew up in Visalia and raise his family. Whether it is appreciating a played pieces by Kenneth Leighton, has published articles in the CPA graduated from Mt. Whitney High painting by da Vinci, a sonnet by Franz Liszt, and Johann Sebastian Journal and in The Tax Advisor, School as valedictorian, and over SEE KALFAYAN PAGE 7 Shakespeare or a sonata by Franz Bach. and has co-authored the textbook the course of his life developed a Liszt, there are certain things in life The evening began with the Mastering Depreciation. Armenian Studies Program that simply titillate our senses. On Study Variations, which were made Kalfayan earned his Bachelor Friday night, September 24, world- up of Allegros and Adagios, by the of Science degree in Accounting 2005/2006 Scholarship Applications renowned pianist Sergei Babayan late Kenneth Leighton (1929- from the University of California, Now Available On-Line thrilled 450 Fresno State students, 1988). Babayan’s charismatic pi- Berkeley. In 1983, he earned his professors, and community mem- ano playing had the audience en- Juris Doctorate from the Univer- http://armenianstudies.csufresno.edu/ bers alike in the Concert Hall of the tranced as the bipolar dynamics of sity of California, Los Angeles. scholarships.htm Music Building at Fresno State, After working for a top valley law See Page 4 for more information. when he played three vibrant piano SEE BABAYAN PAGE 7 firm, he went on to the University 2 Hye Sharzhoom October 2004 Armenian Studies Program California State University, Fresno Book/Video/CD/Archival Gifts Armenian Studies Program Dr. Dickran Kouymjian and the Armenian Studies Pro- gram would like to thank the donors, authors, and pub- Spring 2005 Schedule of Courses lishers for the following books, periodicals, videos, and archival gifts either offered personally or to the Program. Course Units Time Day Instructor General Education Mr. & Mrs. Tarjian Bedoian, Sanger, Mr. & Mrs. Baghdasar Bedoian, Sanger, Mrs. Helen Bedoian Fort, Fresno, and Ms. Sara Bedoian Social Sciences, Area D3, for students using 1999/2000 catalog and after Hamilton, Fresno, for the books from the estate of Krikor & • ArmS 10 Intro to Arm Studies 3 10:00-10:50A MWF B. Der Mugrdechian Mary Bedoian. (Class #32154) Dr. Ludmila Chorekchian, New York, for her booklet The Revelation Arts & Humanities, Arts, Area C2 for students using 1999/2000 catalog and after of a Russian Psychotherapist on the American Land. • Arm 1B Elementary Armenian 4 11:00-11:50A MTWF B. Der Mugrdechian H. Martin Deranian, D.D.S., for the writings by his father Marderos Deranian (1882-1957). Included are poems, devoted to Hussenig (Class #32152) in Kharpert province, a diary of the author’s youth, and his account Arts & Humanities, Arts, Area C1 for students using 1999/2000 catalog and after of immigrating to the United States at the turn of the century and • ArmS 20 Arts of Armenia 3 DIGITAL CAMPUS D. Kouymjian the difficult immigrant adjustments to life in America. (Class #37421) Facing History and Ourselves, Brookline, MA, for the copy of Crimes Upper Division Courses Against Humanity and Civilization: the Genocide of the Arme- nians. • ArmS 108B Arm History II 3 11:00A-12:15P TTh I. Kaprielian Robert W. Thomson, The Teachings of Saint Gregory, revised edition, (Class #38170) Avant: Treasures of the Armenian Christian Tradition, No. 1. New • ArmS 120T-William Saroyan 1 4:00-10:00P F D. Kouymjian Rochelle: St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, 2001, viii, 267 pages. (Class #38080) 9:00A-5:00P Sa Much revised translation of the original 1970 edition of the Class meets Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12, 2005. Teachings, incorporating research of the past thirty years by Thomson and other scholars. Courtesy of Armen Garabedian, •ArmS123-Armenian Architecture 3 4:00-10:00P F D. Kouymjian Tadeh-Barth Publications. (Class #38079) 9:00A-5:00P Sa Catholicos Karekin I Sarkissian, …And the Boat Moves on the Waters. Class meets Friday and Saturday, Feb. 18, 19; 25, 26; and March 4, 5, 2005. Dispatches from an Ecumenical Journey, edited by Christopher H. • ArmS 120T-Armenian Dance 1 5:00-10:00P F T. Bozigian Zakian, New York: St. Vartan Press, 1998, 200 pages, ten essays (#38620) 9:00A-5:00P Sa by His Holiness written between 1959 and 1998 on the Ecumenical Class meets Friday and Saturday, February 4, 5, 2005. Movement and the World Council of Churches. Courtesy of Armen Garabedian, Tadeh-Barth Publications. Arts & Humanities, Area IC for students using 1999/2000 catalog and after The Divine Liturgy of the Armenian Church, with Modern Armenian and • Arm 148-Masterpieces Arm Culture 3 9:00-9:50A MWF B. Der Mugrdechian English Translations, Transliteration, Musical Notation, Introduc- tion and Notes, Fr. Daniel Findikyan, general editor, Socrates (Class #32153) Boyajian, musical editor, New York: St. Vartan Press, 2000, xvvi, 61+61, 61+61 pages. The impressive new liturgy book is in three For more information call the Armenian Studies Program at 278-2669 parts, introductory material, then facing pages of classical Arme- or visit our offices in the Peters Business Building, Room 384. nian and modern Western Armenian, then the same material in facing pages of Armenian transliteration in Latin letters and English translation. Courtesy of Armen Garabedian, Tadeh- Barth Publications. Dr. Vatche Ghazarian, Mayreni Publishing Co., Monterey, for the book HYE SHARZHOOM Simply Armenian, Naturally Healthy Ethnic Cooking Made Easy by Barbara Ghazarian. J. Michael Hagopian, Armenian Film Foundation, Thousand Oaks, for his film Germany and the Secret Genocide. FA|

Photo: Emily Tuck By the time he left the Assembly organized in 1924 by a few Arme- he said. “We were all single Arme- th BARLOW DER MUGRDECHIAN tablished in 2000 as a resource for in 1974, he had served as the young- nian bachelors, celebrated its 50 nian boys and wanted to find Ar- ADVISOR researchers and is committed to est majority leader in the history of anniversary with dinner and danc- menian girls. So that’s why we preserving the legacy of legislators that body. Karabian continues to ing at Pardini’s Sunnyside in No- started a club. It’s very exclusive Saturday, September 18, marked from the Central Valley and docu- reside in Los Angeles, where he vember with more than 50 people club—not a charitable one—but for a special day in the life of the uni- menting all aspects of political life has been a partner in the law firm of attending. having good times only. versity, when a panel discussion in the area, in particular the contri- Karns & Karabian since the 1960s. Amidst tables decorated with “Thanks for coming to this gala was held to formally announce the butions of Latinos, Armenian- Barlow Der Mugrdechian of the yellow chrysanthemums, an orange celebration. Fifty years is a long donation of the public papers of Americans, and other minority Armenian Studies Program intro- stuffed tiger, and gold leaves, mem- time to stick to any organization.” former Assemblyman Walter groups. The CVPA is located on duced participants in the panel dis- bers and their wives reminisced by After dinner, the attendees en- Karabian to the Central Valley Po- the second floor of the Henry Mad- cussion, which included some of looking at some of the old photo- joyed Armenian and American litical Archive. The Fresno State den Library. those who have been influenced by graphs of the club dating back to dancing to the music of Larry Armenian Studies Program co- The Karabian papers received Walter Karabian. They are former 1930 and 1955. Kazanjian and Jim Lovegren. sponsored the event. at the CVPA measure approxi- State assemblyman and Los Ange- Ron Minasian, the President, Chairman of the arrangements Mr. Karabian served in the State mately 30 linear feet and include les City Council member Richard offered a toast to charter members, was Kenneth Chooljian. Assembly from 1966-1974 and his correspondence, press files, photo- Alatorre, attorney Paul Krekorian, served in the State Assembly. The organized the event, with thanks to papers reflect the various issues graphs, campaign material, articles, Democratic party activist and con- second part was dedicated to the following people from the Mad- which he championed, including speeches, and memorabilia. sultant Louis Moret, former State Karabian’s impact on Armenians den Library: Dean Michael his emphasis on opening the doors The core of the Karabian Col- assemblyman Mike Roos, attorney and encouraging them to run for Gorman, Marcie Morrison, Kellie of politics to young educated lection consists of legislative bill James Shekoyan, State Democratic office, and the third part focused on Willis, Janet Bancroft, Tammy Lau, Latinos, his commitment to his Ar- files from Karabian’s years in the Party Chairman Art Torres, and Karabian’s legislative career and Nate Orgill and Jeremy Orgill, and menian heritage, and various legis- state legislature. A generous finan- former State assemblyman, sena- the issues which he championed. from President Welty’s office, Amy lative contributions such as the cial contribution made by Karabian tor and Associate Justice of the Glenn Gray, archivist of the DeGraw and Rosie Gutierrez. Species Preservation Act, the Rati- has enabled the timely processing Fifth District Court of Appeals Central Valley Political Archive fication of the Equal Rights Amend- of his papers. A guide to the collec- George Zenovich. ment, and the California Invasion tion is being prepared and will even- The first part of the discussion of Privacy Act. tually be made available on the was devoted to those who knew The Central Valley Political CVPA’s Web site at and worked with Walter Karabian Read Hye Sharzhoom ! Archive (CVPA) was formally es- www.cvparchive.org. in the early 1970s when Karabian 4 Hye Sharzhoom October 2004 Freshman Tennis Player Tadevosian and Sophomore Sahakian Make Mark on Fresno State Tennis Teams

SARAH SOGHOMONIAN SARAH SOGHOMONIAN me and said that he had been watch- STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER ing me play and asked me if I would like to walk-on the team. And the Samuel Tadevosian, a freshman If you ask almost any collegiate rest is history,” Sahakian said. on the Fresno State men’s tennis tennis player how many years of Last season the Fresno State team is looking forward to an excit- private lessons they have taken, women’s tennis team won the WAC ing first season of collegiate play. they’re likely to say many, but that for the third year in a row. Sahakian At only 17, Tadevosian, who is not the case for 19-year old Alyssa was excited to be a part of that team graduated a year early from high Sahakian. Sahakian, a sophomore and proud of their accomplishment. school, may seem too young, but Kinesiology major, is a member of The Bulldog Women’s Team looks when it comes to tennis he has the Fresno State women’s tennis to win their 4th consecutive title plenty of experience. team, but unlike most players she this spring and Sahakian cannot Born in Hollywood, California has never taken private lessons or wait to get out on the court. “I want and raised in Glendale, Tadevosian even played on an organized team. to get better, become more skilled, began playing tennis at age 6. His “I’m self-taught. I’ve never had a more athletically inclined and just first partner was his grandfather, private lesson in my life,” Sahakian better at the game,” she said. the man responsible for his involve- proudly stated. Sahakian works equally hard in ment with the sport. “I started Sahakian, a Fresno native, the classroom and plans on becom- playing tennis because my Grandpa graduated from Bullard High ing a dentist. She chose to attend loved the sport,” Tadevosian said. School in 2003. She has always had Fresno State because she likes its At age 7, Tadevosian began tak- a love for the game of tennis. She strong foundation in sports and that ing tennis lessons. He participated began playing tennis at age 5 be- it is close to home. in USTA Southern California Tour- cause she enjoyed the sport and Sahakian also likes that Fresno naments and was ranked #8 in the loved watching it on television. Her State offers Armenian Studies Boys Under-18 Division. favorite player is fellow Armenian courses. She plans on taking an Tadevosian played on his high André Agassi, “I love watching Armenian language course next school tennis team at Hoover High him play,” she proudly said. semester, where she hopes to better School in Glandale, his freshman Sahakian is proud to be a mem- her Armenian speaking skills and year. That year, their boy’s tennis ber of the Bulldog women’s tennis learn more about her Armenian team won the division champion- team, especially because she did heritage. ship. This was a great memory for not even try out; she was asked to Sahakian loves how Fresno’s Tadevosian because, “It’s so com- join. “I was out on the courts play- Armenian Community is so strong. petitive in Southern California and ing with one of my friends and the “It is very rich in culture. I grew up with those kids [his team- women’s tennis coach had been Everyone’s together, like one big mates]”, he said. watching me play for weeks prior family,” she says.

Photo: Barlow Der Mugrdechian Roger Federer is one of to that. So, one day, he walked up to Alyssa Sahakian and Sam Tadevosian. Tadevosian’s favorite players be- cause he is, “Amazing, smooth and calm on the court,” he stated. He and it’s much calmer here than in me proud,” he said. Tadevosian also looks towards Sarkis Sarkisian Los Angeles,” he says. also finds Fresno’s Armenian com- Armenian Studies Program for inspiration because he is a pro- The Bulldog men’s tennis team munity to be very welcoming and fessional tennis player who is also is bonding and looking forward to kind. Armenian. their season, which begins in the Tadevosian is currently enrolled 2004-2005 Scholarship Applications Tadevosian has aspirations of spring. The only problem is, they in an Armenian Studies course, becoming a professional player af- currently do not have a coach. They Armenian Studies 20-Arts of Ar- ter college. If not, he looks to have were left without one at the begin- menia. “I’m learning so many Now Available On-Line a career in the business field. Cur- ning of the school year. things about Armenian culture I rently undeclared, Tadevosian is Fresno has a very strong Arme- didn’t know,” he stated. Tadevosian thinking of majoring in Business nian community and Tadevosian is enjoys his professor Barlow Der http://studentaffairs.csufresno.edu/scholarships/ Management. impressed by it. “I love it, it is so Mugrdechian, who he says has Tadevosian has had a good ex- different than Glendale. Arme- played a large role in his adjust- perience at Fresno State thus far. “I nians have been here so long, ev- ment to college and life in a new like the people, the environment, eryone is so successful, it makes city. For that he is quite grateful. The scholarship application for California ASO Picnic at Woodward Park State University, Fresno is only available on line. ALEX BUNCH STAFF WRITER We do not distribute paper applications and will The ASO executive decided to only accept the online scholarship application, also have a “getting acquainted” party, by holding an awesome picnic at known as e-Scholar, for consideration of all institu- Woodward Park, on a beautiful tional scholarship awards. Sunday afternoon. The turnout was great and so was the food. What is great about an Armenian picnic is that there are no sandwiches. In- stead, we had salad, rice pilaf, and Deadline for applications: plenty of barbequed meat. No one could leave the table hungry. The November 30, 2004 meat was barbequed perfectly, which everyone enjoyed. The weather was just right for a For applications to be considered you must also picnic. Besides having plenty of complete the special Armenian Studies supple- food, there were also plenty of More than 30 members of the Armenian Students Organiza- mental form which can be found at: games to choose from. Volleyball tion gathered on Sunday, October 3 at Woodward Park in was very popular as well as chess Fresno. After a enjoying a delicious lunch, members played and cards. My personal favorite volleyball, tavloo, football,and chess. Members commented http://armenianstudies.csufresno.edu/ was badminton. Everybody had a on how much fun they had at the picnic. chance to relax, lounge around, and scholarships.htm talk about what was going on in alive, and by participating in such able to attend, the ASO has plenty their lives. gatherings, that is exactly what we more fun to come. ASO is planning It was fun seeing Armenians do. This is what the ASO does, it an October Halloween Party as well spending time bonding with each brings Armenians together, to have as a Thanksgiving bowling night, For more information contact the other. I feel that it is very important fun and relax. and canned food drive, so check Armenian Studies Program at 278-2669. we keep our Armenian heritage For those of you who were un- you email for dates and times. October 2004 Hye Sharzhoom 5 ASO Begins Fall Semester With Election of Slate of Officers ZHANNA for voting in the election. Twenty- the ASO adviser Barlow Der BAGDASAROV five members took part in the elec- Mugrdechian, remained after the tions. election to plan some upcoming AND There are five positions in the events. The executive members MARINE executive committee; president, were ready and willing to take on EKEZYAN vice-president, treasurer, secretary the responsibility and honor be- STAFF and a public relations officer. Can- stowed on them by their fellow WRITERS didacy for these positions was open students, thus they wanted to put to any paid member of the organi- their ideas together as soon as pos- It is cus- zation, with no previous experi- sible in order to begin planning tomary that ence required. Each of the candi- interesting activities for the mem- the fall se- dates was given an opportunity to bers to enjoy. mester of ev- introduce themselves and present ASO has always been known as ery new aca- their ideas for the upcoming year. a place to create lasting friendships, demic year This provided the members with a exchange ideas, and provide assis- begin with an better perspective of what they tance to one another. The ASO can official elec- could expect from each candidate. also help members to adjust well tion of execu- Following this short introduction, within the larger community of stu- tive officers the ballots were distributed, the dents and provides members a fo- for the Arme- votes were tallied, and the results rum to meet people. nian Students were announced. We would like to take this op- Organization The officers elected were: Presi- portunity to congratulate the newly dent, Hakop Tataryan; Vice-Presi- elected officers and wish them Left to right: Standing, Grigor Kyutunyan, Stepan Kyutunyan, (ASO) and this year was no differ- dent, Zhanna Bagdasarov; Trea- much success. It is important that Gevork Aristakesyan, Suzie Pogosyan, Srbui Fereshetyan, ent. On the evening of September surer, Alex Bunch; Secretary, the ASO members make their ideas Kristina Pogosyan, Ashley Allred, Marine Ekezyan, Zhanna 16, elections were held at six Kristine Pogosyan; and Public Re- known to the executive members, Bagdasarov, Svetlana Bagdasarov, Hakop Tataryan, Alyssa o’clock in the Bedrosian Confer- lations, Gevork Aristakesyan. which would assist them in plan- Sahakian, Alex Bunch, Jennifer Torosian, Ara Nalbandian, ence Room of the Peters Business It didn’t take long for the new ning activities. Lena Koujaoghlanian, Hakop Mushyan, and Gor Pogosyan. Building. The elections were pre- executive team to begin their du- Seated, left to right, Armine Sargsyan, Windy Dunbar, Armen ceded by the collection of member- ties. All five officers, along with Postoyan, Yeranui Kglyan, Gary Krboyan, and Aida Vareldjian. ship fees, which was a prerequisite 2004-2005 Armenian Students Organization Executive President: Hakop Tataryan I have really enjoyed all the activi- law or a real estate attorney. I enjoy Major: Business Administration ties organized by the ASO and love shopping because I love anything – Accountancy contributing my ideas for improv- having to do with fashion. I also Minor: Armenian Studies ing this organization, which is why enjoy playing tennis at the gym I wanted to continue serving on the with my sister. And last but not Armenians are such amazing executive committee. Due to my least, I enjoy the fact that I am an people-there is never a dull mo- experience, I have a clear overview important part of the ASO. If it ment when we are together-and of what this organization is all were not for ASO I wouldn’t have that’s what the ASO does; it brings about. I believe the ASO to be a met all the great people I have come the Armenians at Fresno State to- place for Armenians to create long- to know so well. These life long gether. For anyone who is keeping lasting friendships and encourage memories make me who I am now, track, I am now a junior. This year one another. It is also a place for and will be in the future. I hope to help the club have a pro- people to get together, discuss cur- ductive year. My hobbies include, rent issues, laugh and support each Public Relations: residual studies on ontological other. I hope to continue helping Gevork Aristakesyan empiricism, reading dissertations plan activities for the members of Photo: Barlow Der Mugrdechian Major: History on epistemology, and memorizing the ASO and will do my best to Minor: Armenian Studies L to R: Alex Bunch, Treasurer; Kristina Pogosyan, Secretary; the history of the Papacy. The most accommodate the different person- Hakop Tataryan, President; Zhanna Bagdasarov, Vice-President; underrated show on television is alities that make-up this organiza- I was born in Yerevan, Armenia and Gevork Aristakesyan, Public Relations. Family Guy, I love that show. Some- tion. and am a senior history major. My thing to think about: You might be and Psychology. My future goals Secretary: Kristina Pogosyan hobbies are basketball and boxing. one person to the world, but you Treasurer: Alex Bunch include becoming a pediatric neuro- Major: Philosophy Pre-law I enjoy being a part of ASO be- might be the world to one person. Major: Biology surgeon, God willing. Joining the Minor: Armenian Studies cause it’s a way for Armenians to Minor: Armenian Studies, ASO has enhanced my college ex- get together and learn more about Vice-President: Psychology perience and I will enjoy serving I was born in Dilijan, Armenia and each other and the Armenian cul- Zhanna Bagdasarov our club as treasurer and as a writer moved to America when I was seven ture. As an executive officer I hope Major: Clinical Psychology Currently I am working on a for Hye Sharzhoom. Thank you for years old. My goal is to attend to plan activities for all the mem- Minor: Armenian Studies bachelor’s degree in Biology, along allowing me this opportunity to Pepperdine Law School and pur- bers to enjoy and enrich the club with a minor in Armenian Studies serve you and God Bless. sue my dream of becoming a civil through any means possible.

Eench ga Chga- WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ARMENIAN NAME AND WHY? CARINA KARAKASHIAN-STAFF WRITER

Name: Gina Jelladian Name: Sam Tadevosian Year: Freshman Year: Freshman My favorite name is Hripsime, My favorite Armenian name is because I think that is the prettiest Hagop because it is my grandpa’s, church in Armenia. brother’s, and best friend’s name.

Name: Celeste Poochigian Name: Sevag Jierian Year: Senior Year: Freshman Suren, because it is my grandpa’s Kristapor, because it sounds name and he is the funniest and good and was the name of one of cutest 90 year old around! the founders of A.R.F. 6 Hye Sharzhoom October 2004

WELTY, FROM PAGE 1 nections through the NIS grant. He visited a classroom and had the opportunity to meet and interact with students and faculty. “The faculty were very engag- ing and certainly appreciative for the opportunity to develop rela- tionships with our faculty. It was rewarding to see the pride they felt for the work that they had com- pleted. The students were impres- sive and very motivated. They dem- onstrated to me that they are very interested in the future of their coun- L to R. Armenian Agricultural Academy President Dr. try,” said Welty. His Holiness Karekin II, with Fresno State delegation. One of the highlights of the trip Arshalouys Tarverdian with Dr. Welty. was an official meeting with the Fresno State have shared a produc- to see some of the ancient manu- State delegation at Holy very impressive setting. It made it leadership of YSU, where tive eight-year relationship, through scripts housed there. Etchmiadzin, where His Holiness clear to me the important role that Martirosyan bestowed Welty with a series of faculty and students ex- Later that same evening, United and Welty had a warm discussion the church plays in linking the Ar- the YSU Gold Medal, the highest changes. States Ambassador to Armenia about a variety of issues. His Holi- menian people throughout the honor of the university. Turning to cultural highlights John Ordway hosted a reception ness noted that the Gevorgian Semi- world,” commented Welty. for the Fresno State delegation, to nary has recently been granted uni- A visit to honor Fresno State’s vital partner- versity status and that he is sending (Monument of the Armenian Geno- ships in Armenia over the past de- some graduates of the Seminary to cide) was an emotional high point cade. The reception was held at the the United States and abroad to in the visit. “The visit to the Geno- Ambassador’s home and attended further their education. cide Memorial was very emotional by educational leaders from “It was a great privilege to meet and touching,” Welty affirmed. throughout Armenia. with His Holiness. Etchmiadzin is a Following the visit to “It was a great honor to go to the United States Ambassador’s resi- dence and to meet with the invited guests and the Ambassador him- self,” said Welty. The next day began with a trip to the Ashtarak region of Armenia and a visit to the historic Saghmosavank and Hovanavank monasteries. Welty was accompa- Dr. Welty, center, presents YSU President Dr. Radik Martirosyan nied by Dean Hayk Sargsyan and (right) with Fresno State Bulldog cap. Professor Toros Torosyan of the YSU Faculty of Economics. Lunch was enjoyed in the Ashtarak Can- Later that same afternoon Welty the Fresno State delegation visited yon, in the natural beauty of the and his delegation visited the Ar- the (Repository of river valley. menian Agriculture Academy, Armenian Manuscripts) in central After lunch, His Holiness where they were hosted by Presi- Yerevan, where the guests were Karekin II, received the Fresno Dr. Welty, center, with students. dent Dr. Arshalouys Tarverdian. treated to a special guided tour of The Agricultural Academy and the library and had the opportunity Tsitsernakaberd, the delegation headed to the Sergey Paradjanov Der Mugrdechian Receives Museum, where museum director Zaven Sargsyan gave a tour of the Outstanding Advisor Award famed film-director’s works. A farewell dinner with YSU Rector Radik Martirosyan and of- ficials from the University capped the visit to Armenia. When asked if he would con- sider revisiting Armenia, Welty said, “Armenia is a beautiful coun- try with a very rich cultural heri- tage. I certainly look forward to having the opportunity to visit Ar- menia again. It was one of those experiences that I will never for- Dr. Welty and the Fresno State delegation at the Eternal get.” Flame of the Armenian Genocide Monument.

SEMESTER ABROAD, FROM PAGE 1 Fees: Fees for the program are has prepared you for study in such [email protected] $2,250 per person (for 15 units of a Program, and why you are quali- Travel fellowship: Travel fel- courses) and an additional fee of fied to participate; one passport lowships are available to qualified approximately $160 for health in- sized color photo; names and tele- applicants who are accepted into surance. Room and board, air-fare, phone numbers of two references the Fresno State 2005 Armenia Se- and transportation and any addi- (non-related). In addition please mester Abroad Program through tional costs are the responsibility of submit Name, Address, City, State, BirthRight Armenia/Depi Hayk the student. (The Program will as- Zip, Telephone number, Email ad- (BR/DH). (See the Birthright Ar- Barlow Der Mugrdechian sist in finding accommodations in dress, and Date of Birth. (Please menia website for details). The Photo: Ali Peyvandi Yerevan). clearly print all information and travel fellowship covers reimburse- STAFF REPORT Deadline: Students are required make sure that the telephone num- ment of roundtrip economy class to fill in the application form and ber and email address are current). airfare at the average price for that Barlow Der Mugrdechian of the Armenian Studies Program was return it to the Armenian Studies Send the application form and all period upon successful completion awarded the Outstanding Advisor Award for 2003-2004. Der Mugrdechian Program by December 1, 2004 for requested material to: Barlow Der of the program and BR/DH re- has been the advisor for the Armenian Students Organization (ASO) for study abroad in Armenia in the Mugrdechian, Armenian Studies quirements. Applications for the the past twenty years and was nominated by the ASO. Spring semester 2005. Program, 5245 N Backer Ave. PB4, travel fellowships are due by Janu- The Fresno State Leadership Program at California State University Required information for ap- Fresno, CA 93740-8001 ary 15, 2005. The application form Fresno engages students in learning the foundations of leadership, enrich- plication: Official college tran- If you have any questions con- is posted on the ing their collegiate experience, and that of others, committing to respon- script; one page essay on why you tact Professor Barlow Der www.birthrightarmenia.org/ sible leadership in their community, and developing the skill and abilities would like to participate in the Ar- Mugrdechian: office telephone, opps_application.html. to succeed. menia Study Abroad Program, what 559-278-4930 or by email at October 2004 Hye Sharzhoom 7 Long Time Swimming Coach Ara Hairabedian Passes Away BARLOW DER MUGRDECHIAN For the past several years, Hairabedian earned three de- the youngest of three sons. He was established the water polo program ADVISOR Hairabedian faithfully attended my grees in physical education- a an athlete, professor, teacher, at Fresno State College, and made Armenian language class, always bachelor’s from USC, a master’s dancer, organizer, motivator, ma- the initial proposal to the Fresno Friend and colleague Ara striving to improve his Armenian. from Penn State and a doctorate gician, comedian, father, grandfa- Unified School District to start high Hairabedian, a champion athlete, He diligently completed homework from Stanford- and was a member ther, and friend, but to most he was school water polo. coach and educator died on Sep- assignments and occasionally en- of numerous educational and ath- always known as simply “Coach.” Ara was proud of his 1991 se- tember 8 at age 77. Hairabedian tertained students with his magic letic organizations. He was educated in Los Ange- lection to the International Olym- joined the Fresno State faculty as a act. An Olympic historian, les where he excelled in athletics. pic Academy in Olympia, Greece, physical education professor in Hairabedian was an amateur Hairabedian attended many Olym- Following in his brother’s footsteps, serving as one of five U.S. del- 1953 and coached football, gym- Athletics Union gymnastics cham- pics, including this summer’s Ath- he served his country in the U.S. egates. Ara has received numerous nastics, swimming and diving, and pion in 1950 and 1951, competing ens Games. Army. Upon his return, he contin- awards for achievement in teach- water polo. He resigned from his in floor exercise for USC. He Hairabedian played football and ued his education and athletic ca- ing, coaching, and commuity ser- final coaching job, water polo, in taught physical education and gymnastics at Roosevelt High in reer at the University of Souther vice. He retired from California 1977 and retired from the univer- coached gymnastics and football Los Angeles and football and wres- California. At that time, 1950 to State University, Fresno and re- sity in 1993, although he was fre- at Penn State, then joined the Fresno tling at Los Angeles City College, 1951, he won two national gym- ceived the Professor Emeritus quently back teaching his beloved State coaching staff as a football then competed on U.S. Army teams nastics championships for the floor distinction.For more than 50 plus swimming courses. assistant in 1953. He started the in gymnastics, boxing, track and exercise. years, Ara enjoyed teaching chil- Hairabedian was a great friend Fresno State swimming program field and badminton. He was an In addition to teaching numer- dren of all ages how to swim. and supporter of Armenian Studies in 1954 and the water polo pro- All-American and team captain in ous courses in Physical Education, The Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State, always providing gram four years later. In 1978 the gymnastics at USC. he was the Head Swimming and will miss Coach Hairabedian and sound advice when asked, attend- NCAA awarded Hairabedian its Ara was born on August 18, Diving Coach from 1953 to 1978, all that he has meant to the univer- ing lectures and community events, Master Coach Award for swim- 1927, in Los Angeles, CA to Kunaz as well as the assistant football sity. “Coach” will be missed by all and serving on search committees. ming. and Zepure Hairabedian. He was coach from 1953 to 1954. He later who had the privilege to know him. CSU Fresno Graduates 2003-2004 2003 Annual “All Things Armenian” College of Agricultural Sciences Denise Nicole Simonian and Technology College of Engineering and Fund Donors Bachelor of Science Computer Science Paul David Bedrosian Bachelor of Science Friend Gary Lee Kalajian Jr. Jayson B. Emerian Knights of Vartan, Kevin V. Kandarian Izabella Gevorkian Selma Chapter Kirk Suren Poochigian

College of Arts and Humanities College of Health and Sponsor Bachelor of Arts Human Services Mrs. Frances Blizard Chrisopher Dee Housepian Bachelor of Science Louisa M. Keoseyan-McCoy Brett Leon Sarkisian Karnig Y. Panosian Hovig Henry Torigian Supporters Dr. & Mrs. Joseph The Craig School of Business College of Science and Alexanian Bachelor of Science Mathematics L to R: Guest Robert Amirkhanian of Yerevan, Armenia Dr. Marlene Breu with “All Things Armenian” host Barlow Der Dikran P. Chekian Bachelor of Arts Kathy Friebertshauser Kirk Steven Haroutunian Christopher Suakjian Mugrdechian. Martin Scott Hopelian Ms. Judy Michalowski “All Things Armenian” is a weekly, 1 hour long cultural arts and Armen Karl Karlozian College of Social Sciences information program produced by KFSR and the Armenian Studies Hovsep Koujaoghlanian Bachelor of Arts Program at Fresno State. The program airs on Saturdays from noon Nicolette Erin Margosian Barbara Anoush Harutinian till 1 o'clock, immediately following the “Hye Oozh” program. Christopher Michael Tozlian, Bryan G. Kirkorian Hosted by Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, the program features summa cum laude Bachelor of Science Support Hye interviews with noted Armenian guests, as well as music by Arme- Lunorah Donelle Bohigian nian composers and musicians. “All Things Armenian” also fea- Sevag Tateosian Sharzhoom tures Armenian news from around the world, as well as local news Kremen School of Education and and events. Human Development Division of Graduate Studies Listen to all programs online...www.csufresno.edu/kfsr/ata.html Bachelor of Arts College of Social Sciences Season two guests- Nora A. Avedian Master of Public Administration KALFAYAN, Program #36 - 10/09/04 - Gor Mkhitarian Dora L. Azadian Gina R. Juskalian FROM PAGE 1 Program #35 - 10/02/04 - Dr. John Welty Brenton C. Bendian Kalfayan’s life endeavors have Craig School of Business Jonathan Marak Deundian earned him the interim position of Master of Business Administration Program #34 - 09/25/04 - Dr. Hans-Jürgen Feulner Jennifer D. Emerzian Dean of the Craig School of Busi- Amanda Ann Michaelian Paul A. Melikian ness. The valley has seen its share Program #33 - 09/18/04 - Robert Amirkhanian Ronald John Samuelian of prominent Armenians, from Jerry Tarkanian to William Program #32 - 09/11/04 - Walter Karabian BABAYAN, FROM PAGE 1 Saroyan, and Kirk Kerkorian. “It is Leighton’s piece filled the room. evident in the four standing ova- testament to the Armenians who Program #31 - 09/04/04 - Sebouh Apkarian After a well-deserved applause and tions he received, making it worthy came to this valley with nothing, Listen to Fresno State’s a bow, Babayan continued with a of an encore. that in one generation, they have Sonata in B minor composed by Babayan began playing the pi- risen to such a level of respect and two Armenian Radio Shows none other than Franz Liszt (1811- ano at the age of three and began prominence,” said Kalfayan. In- 1886). Audience members were at studying music critically at the age deed, we Armenians seem to have “All Things Armenian” the edge of their seats as each move- of six with Luisa Markaryan and an inherent work ethic described ment went by. It was like watching later with George Saradjev. At the best by U.S. Ambassador Henry Every Saturday Afternoon a mystery movie unfold scene by age of nineteen he continued his Morgenthau, Jr. in his memoirs. Noon-1:00PM scene until its climactic finish. piano playing at the Moscow Con- Rest assured that Dean Kalfayan After a short intermission, servatory with professor Mikhail will significantly contribute to an 90.7 FM Babayan performed his final piece. Plentev. His endeavors have earned already vibrant program. “I believe Like a good movie, a good book, or him several international prizes at that anyone in a leadership posi- Hosted by Barlow Der Mugrdechian even a short article, the big finish piano competitions, including the tion in the community, who has an differentiates the piece from typi- 1989 Robert Cascades Competition “ian” or “yan” at the end of their “Hye Oozh” cality. The final performance of in Cleveland. name, has an additional the evening did just that. The The concert was co-sponsored responsibility to conduct Every Saturday Morning Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, by the Philip Lorenz Memorial Key- themselves with dignity and high 9:00AM-12:00noon originally composed by Bach board Concert Series and the Arme- moral character.” We will be ex- (1685-1755), had such complexity nian Studies Program. Events such pecting nothing less from this great 90.7 FM and depth that it had Babayan jump- as this, as well as the Bocelli concert man. This year Armenian business ing from one end of the piano to the last year, raise the level of Fresno’s students will have a little extra D. J.s • Sevag Tateosian • Armen Postoyan other in a matter of milliseconds. culture. Thus, college students motivation to do well in school-I • Tatevik Ekezian The entire audience admired this should be encouraged to attend such know I will. intricate masterpiece and it was events. On the internet at www.kfsr.org! 8 Hye Sharzhoom October 2004 Armenian Studies Program Fall Semester Events at Fresno State Tuesday, October 26 • 7:30 PM Wednesday, November 17 • 7 PM Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business Center Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business Center “Armenia Today: Lucille Apcar Fresno State Projects in Armenia and presenting a book written by her Opportunities for Study Abroad” grandmother Diana Agabeg Apcar by Barlow Der Mugrdechian From the Book of One Thousand and a panel of Fresno State faculty. Tales: Stories of Armenia and its Admisison is free. Co-sponsored by International Education Week. People-1892-1922

Diana Apcar was appointed Consul for the Thursday, December 2 Republic of Armenia to Japan for the short time it existed during the early 20th century. This enabled her to provide assistance to • 7:30 PM • hundreds of Armenian refugees who arrived by the boatload in Japan Alice Peters Auditorium, after traversing Russia and China in horrific circumstances. She housed, fed and assisted them in obtaining their papers to immigrate University Business Center to the U.S., Canada and South America during the early 1920’s. Admission is free and the public is welcome. “Armenia and Karabagh” Sponsored by the nonprofit Friday, December 3 group Fresno Filmworks. Set by Matthew Karanian and in a remote village impover- • 5:00 and 8:00 PM ished since the end of Soviet Robert Kurkjian rule, the film masterfully blends Tower Theater absurdist humor with engaging pathos. Languages spoken are Armenian, Kurdish, and Rus- Film-Vodka Lemon sian, with English subtitles. Introducing their newly revised, award winning Tickets are $9: $7 for students and seniors. Advance tickets go on sale travel-guide on Armenia and Karabagh. For more information call the FFW info line, Nov. 15th at the Tower Theatre 221-0755, or go to Box Office, 815 E. Olive Ave. Co-sponsored by the Armenian National Committee, Fresno Chapter http://www.fresnofilmworks.org and the Armenian Students Organization. Free Admission. Sunday, December 5 • 4:00 PM Thank You Donors Concert Hall • Music Building • Fresno State Russell & Nina Adams Fresno Zaven & Lisbeth Alejian Foster City An Evening Anonymous Fresno David Barsamian Pasadena Emma Bozmagian Fresno with Robert Amirkhanian Ellen Sarkisian Chesnut San Francisco Gregory Dabanian Belmont One of Armenia’s top musical artists will play in concert at Herb Elmassian North Hills Fresno State. John Garabedian Clovis Malcolm & Opal Kasparian Galt In memory of George ‘Aram’ Kasparian Tickets: $25; $15 for Fresno State students and Mildred M. Kasparian More information on the concert will be available soon. Hapet Kharibian St Louis, MO Angèle and Dickran Kouymjian Fresno In memory of Dr. Ara Hairabedian Angèle and Dickran Kouymjian Fresno HYE SHARZHOOM In memory of Georgia Avakian NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT Alma Margosian Fresno Hye Sharzhoom is sent without charge to thousands of people throughout the Mr. & Mrs. George Mooradian Yucaipa world. Although there is no subscription fee, we urge readers to support our efforts Gerard Pederian Toronto, Canada Richard & Vartouhy Pandukht Fresno with donations of any amount. This request has assumed a special importance Dr. Razmik Panossian Montreal, Canada because of increased mailing costs. Ralph Saroyan œFresno John & Linda Shahbazian Parlier Yes, I would like to support the Hye Sharzhoom mailing expenses with a Marty & Diana Shoushanian Farmington Hills, MI donation of: Sam & Mary Karegian Sommese Chicago, IL $ In memory of Uncles Mergerios and Sarkis Toughmanian Name: Ms. Debbie Lynn Summers Eugene, OR Address: City: State: Zip: Jean Terzian Fairborn, OH Mrs. Araks V. Tolegian Chico Please make checks payable to Armenian Studies Program and send to: James L. Torosian Fresno Armenian Studies Program Martin Tourigian Drexel Hill, PA California State University, Fresno Sumpad Varjabedian Vero Beach, FL Armenian Studies Endowment Fund 5245 N Backer Ave M/S PB 4 Donation made by Dianne and Arnold Gazarian Fresno, CA 93740-8001 In memory of Ms. Ruby Kandarian