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Staff Article dren. Mary Kazarian Topoozian's and Karen Sahakian, all of whom Mr. HarryTopoozian ofFresno parents, Abraham and Eva graduated from Fresno State. Mr. has donated $10,000 to Fresno State Kazarian, who were natives of the Topoozian has nine grandchildren to establish the Harry and Mary Tabriz region near Lake Urmia, whom he greatly enjoys. Four of Topoozian Annenian Studies Merit lost three children in the Genocide. hts grandchildren currently attend Scholarship Endowment Fund. One child, Robert Kazarian, sur the Annenian Community School The annual income from the vived the Genocide, and currently of Fresno. endowment will be disbursed in resides in the Bay area. The Mr. Topoozian is a Benefactor the fonn of scholarships to stu Kazarian's,aftertheirarrivalin the of the Armenian Community dents enrolled at Fresno State. United States, had four more chil School of Fresno and a long time The Outstanding Achievement dren. supporter of the Western Diocese Scholarship will be awarded to a Mary Topoozian was a home of the Annenian Church. He is a student who is or has enrolled in maker who initially knew very little lifetime member of St. Gregory one or more Annenian Studies about farming quickly learned the Annenian Church of Fowler. ·courses and has demonstrated the family trade and provided support most outstanding achievement in and assistance to her husband. She overall academics, leadership, and was devoted to raising her five chil community service. dren and noted for per ability to . A general scholarship will also cook and bake. She was a member be awarded to students enrolled in of St Gregory Armenian Church one or more Armenian Studies Pro He also wanted to give something during World War TI, he quickly and a member of the .;Executive of gram courses and who have dem 'back to the Annenian community got back to work at his family fann. the Ladies' Society of which she onstrated excellence in scholarship. and his heritage. In June of 1947 he was intro had been a member for over 40 During his childhood, because Harry Topooziru;t is a life-long duced to Mary by a mutual friend years. Like her husband she was an of the necessity to work on his fanner and businessman who was and they. were married in Decem avid sports fan, especially fond of fatlier's farm, Harry Topoozian born and has lived his entire life in ber of the same year. theSanFrancisco49'ersandFresno never got the opportunity to get a Fresno. His late wife Mary Harry Topoozian's parents, State athletics. higher education. His decision to Kazarian Topoozian, was born in Mugrtich and ~ Topoozian, Harry Topoozian is the father Catholicos Special Feature, fund a scholarship was based on his San Francisco and attended Catho were from Kharpertand immigrated of five children: Tom Topoozian, pages4&5 desire to see that students could get lic schools. Upon Harry's return in to the United States before · the Dr. Mark Topoozian, Nancy Catholicos and Holy Mass, the opportunity he never received. 194 5, after serving in the U.S. anny Genocide. They raised six chil- Topoozian, Chris~e Sahatdjian, page 8 2 Rye Sharzhoom March 1996
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young students there is a doll, a Jane Knar, Barbara and John The Fresno Historical So backgammon game, Armenian Chookasian, Major Benjamin ciety is making available to the money, books of costumes, audio Amirkhanian, , Richard community its newest addition, and video tapes, a book of recipes, Darmanian, Dr. Dickran the Armenian Heritage Trunk, and a notebook full of activities. Kouymjian and the Armenian part of the Traveling History For older students, there are fifteen Studies Program at .Fresno Trunk Series. In it are numer copies ofthe Newberry Honor Book State, The William Saroyan ous books and objects that ex The Road From Home by David Society, the Armenian Na plain and interpret Armenian Kherdian, two copies of Saroyan' s tional Committee, First Ar history and the story of Arme My Name is Aram, books and ar menian Presbyterian Church, nians in Fresno. Wendy Costa ticles about Armenian history and Holy Trinity Armeiilim Apos of the Fresno Historical Society architecture, and a curriculum tolic Church, and Valley and Barlow Der Mugrdechian packet about the Armenian Geno Lahvosh Baking Co. of the Armenian Studies Pro cide. Students will also be able to gram headed the team which enjoy the boxes of crackerbread put together the heritage trunk: donated by Valley Lahvosh Bak There is always room for Teachers may borrow the trunk ing Co. more items reflecting Arme for a week at a time from the The Fresno Historical Society nian Culture and history; The Fresno Historical Society for a wishes to thank the following indi Fresno Historical Society wel token fee of $10. viduals and organizations for con comes donations. For infor There are objects of inter tributing to the trunk: Mrs. Alice mation please call the His tori
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Women's Studies Professor Challenges Ideas hye talk By Sean Clark students do participate and with The interview show of the Ar eagerness. However, she is careful menian Studies Program, is . She has been at Fresno to keep.the momentum controver taped on campus and hosted State now for two semesters and sial without becoming confronta by Professor Barlow Der her appreciation for the students tional. It is a fine line she manages Mugrdechian. Broadcast here continues to grow. Some stu successfully; unconstrained dia schedule for March.and April dents will rise to the occasion and logue about race,_gender, and na- :· 1996 Continnental Cablevi reaffinn that there is hope for the tionalism could become affrontive . sion Channel 4. Contact your shapers of the next generation, but and counter-productive to the dis · ~local cable company for· not without changing theirperspec cussion. ~ aviuabilty. :< tives. ''Understanding the underly Is there racism in Fresno? ,.. ing themes of nationalism, gender, What are the stereotypes still sur Thursday, March 7, 8:30 p. · and class structure allows us to rounding gender? Do we still have Friday, March 8, 6:00p.m. ~. dissolve the stereotypes that we so barriers within the social structure? Guest: Dr. Ludmila Haroutunian (I) often malign against each other.' ~ And within the Armenian commu- · ~i AnahidKassabian educates to chal nity what are the dissentions? Thursday, March 1~, 8:30 ; lenge thinking patterns that, she Kassabian engages to ask questions hopes, will eventually change the concerning diaspora Armenians Dr. Anahid Kassabian, left, and Dr. Ludmila Haroutunian o:~::u?~:~!~,::n~~:~ll) ~~ way we behave. It is her endeavor versus those who have recently . Thursday, March 21,8:30 to further define family, historic, Armenian Youth Federation because of its diversity and histori- emigrated, the distinctions between Friday, March.22, 6:00 : and social relationships within her throughout high school. Mter . cal Armenian community, she con Lebanese-Armenians andRussian Guest: · ~ students and her own Armenian graduation however, she found that. tiimally encourages her classes to Armenians, and the patriarchal con Supervisor Doug Vagim ~ think independently. With there I heritage. the opportunities for a woman to ventions of most Armenian cul- Thursday, March 28, 8:30 - Kassabian. was born in serve were restricted' to comple source of materials she has col ture. These are important contro Friday, March 29, 6:00 ' New York City and grew up in a mentary positions and not the front lected, she gives them inspiration versial explorations whose outcome Guest: community deeply immersed in the line action that-she desired. She to question the world around them. will decide bow the Armenian ex- · " Mayor Jim Patterson Thursday, April4, 8:30 Armenian experience. Her grand continued her education in Europe, Kassabian distinguishes her classes perience will advance. "The Ar Friday, April 5, 6:00 parents came to America shortly where she met her husband, and in beyond a lecture course in that the . af- '• menian question, 'Who are we Guest: America, receiving her Ph.d. from students are encouraged to invoke before the Turks began to aggres ter the genocide?', is now only one ~ Supervisor Deran Koligian ~ Stanford University. Her current the course of the discussion. A risky sively persecute the Armenians. of several central questions. Who ~ Thu~day, ~ril11, 8:30 ~ Growing up she was actively in projects focus on the societal per method if the class doesn't volun Vfe ar.e now, and from now on, is W Fr1day, Aprll12, 6:00 ~ volved with the Armenian com spectives of class, gender, media, teer. This does not frighten her, "I what we will be called upon to ;\~~ · Guest: i~ij munity participating interested in and nationalism. can tolerate silence a lot longer answer within the next generation." ~~·-.D r. A na h"d1 Kassa b.1an .,.4fl(!"...":-:-. ; · ' Armenian national politics an~ the Attracted to Fresno State than they can." Fortunately the -.-i.!.: "-:'~~.~~~~:·· Fresno Author Returns Home By Mike Pogosian
On the night of February 23, 1996, at St. Paul Armenian Church, there was a gathering. The gathering was for Mark Arax and the signing of his book, In My Father'sNameaFamily,aTown,a . · Murder. Whenyouwalkedintothe . hall there was an overwhelming - feeling. There was warmth, com munity, and most of all pride. It was a time to gather and recognize one of our own who had succeeded in accomplishing his dream. Also From left, Ara Jabagchourian, philosophy; Lianna it was a homecoming for Arax Sarantos, accounting; Matthew Fen_k, plant science frOm agbusiness a long journey. All around me, I o~y . Ara Jabagchourian, former Hye Sharzhoom edi heard comments of how well the tor, was awarded the Leon S. Peters Leadership A ward for book was written or how much his leadership accomplishments and extra curricular activi someone had enjoyed reading the ties. He was nominated simultaneously by the the Philoso book. You can imagine how happy Mark Arax at signing for/n my Father's Name phy and Economics Departments. At a luncheon honoring we were when Arax himself read the three recipients they were presnted with a plaque and left its impression on all. portions of his book to the audi- · by his experience and the tragedy $1,500 scholarship. Aside from his efforts on Hye It is a profound moment ence. Remembering that the book that directed his personal journey. Sharzhoom, Jabagchourian has served in the Economics when so many can be touched so is based on his family history, and Without hesitation I recomend In Club, Philosophy Club and an Armenian Assembly Intern not a fictional account, this is the deeply at one time. Mark Arax' s My Father's Name a Family, a ship in Washington D.C. story of the struggles and tragedies book and presence defined that Town, a Murder, not only as a his ~t his familv has faced thmmrh moment. Although I didn't khow tory of Fresno but as a gripping out their lives. He began with his him personally, I was truly affected account of the search for trutb. grandfather's journey to America and read portions up to his father's · death in Fresno. I was drawn in by his narrative and emotionally bound Books Available·through Armenlan Studies Program by the events one family went through. There were parts that Mark Arax read that made us laugh and parts thatweredeeplysadandmov In My Father's Name MarkArax $25 (he) ing. The event was not simply A History ofQarabagh George A. Boiunoutian $10(hc) to gather and listen to reading or seek an author's signature. It was a Armenia Portraits ofSurvival JenyBemdt $10(sc) evening ofrememberanceformany. Numerous people were friends and Warsaw Vzsitor and Tales from $24(hc) family who -associated with the reading because they were there. the Vzen1Ul Streets William Saroyan $14(sc) Certainly the reading stirred up memories that were long forgotten. An Armenian Trilngy William Saroyan $22(hc) Both joyous and melancholy, re flections of the not so distant past $13 (sc) -Catholicos Special HyeSharzhoom March 1996
interviewed the Catholicos on his ..- Catholicos, from p.l visit, some of the specifics in his lecture, and the course that he in Catholicos. Many were deeply tends to pursue in the future. Fol moved by the experience even lowing the taping he retired to his though it was brief. From the Stu hotel beforeperfonningan evening dent Union the some -.supporters mass at -the St. Paul Orthodox followed to the Residence Dining Chl.U'Ch. Hall for a reception in the Through it all the man Catholicos' honor. The event was behind the robe maintained his en noted by a gift the His Holiness ergy. Not only did he maintainithe brought from £revan, Annenia. A gave it away. A influence followed wooden khatch kar, carved to rep him around that day you could see resent the monumental stone it in everyone he touched. Perhaps crosses that decorate the grounds it was the sparkle in his eyes, the of Catholicos' church in intensity in.his manner, or the pur Etchmiadzin. posefulness of his devotion- how From there Karekin I ever one describes it- to be certain taped a broadcast of hye talk in the it was apparent that one had been Speech Arts television studio. Pro touched by a great human being, fessor Barlow Der Mugrdechian · Christian, ambassador, and Saint Photos by Gina Kaklikian Garo Historic Visit at Fresno State Catholicos speaks to The message of the Fresno State Catholicos not only had religious - impact on the audience, but pro By Jacqueline Arikian vided insight on the true meaning of education. "Christian education is not a function of the church. The His Holiness Karekin I church is the education of life. It is visited California State University, a spiritual and intellectual uplift Fresno to deliver a message of reli- ing," explained His Holiness. He gious education and revival. He went on to say, ''Teaching is a mat centered his speech around the im- · ter of life, not the transmission of portance of educating Annenians ideas." He enabled the audience to in the homeland, where Christian grasp that knowledge is not only education has been virtually non- formal education, rather the fusion existence over the past several of traditional education and per- . years. "Fortunately faith has been sonal experience. It is with the kept in the hearts of the Annenian combination of both, that one is people," saidtheCatholicos. Ironi- able to better understand the ways cally Armenia was the first Chris- of life, and with the interjection of tian nation yet in the 'present they Christian education one is able to lack religious knowledge. What obtain greater light in understand happened to the Annenian people ing the purpose of life. who once had devoted religious The insightful, youth fo- teaching? cused, message of His Holiness, In the not so distant past did not stop at Fresno State. The communism took its toll. "It was following morning it continued at official communist policy to elimi- St. PaulAnnenian Church, where a nate religion from the life of the special breakfast was held in honor people," explainedHisHolinessto of His Holiness Karekin I. His the students, faculty and commu- Holiness, sitting at the head table nity of Fresno State. Annenia is with the many other priests, had perfonn a heartwarming presenta now a free and independent nation. · heartfelt smile upon his face, a smile tion, consisting of traditional Ar With their new found freedom, has that lit up my heart and touched my menian songs and contemporary come new found religious educa- soul. Their was something pleas musical pieces, clearly expressing lion that promises toprovideknowl- ing about his very presence and the the love of God that the children edge to the youth and residents of bappiness he experienced as he had within their hearts. Armenia. watched the little servants of God As the performance of the children grew to an end, the people knew that the visit of the Supreme Patriarch and Catho-licos of all Armenians would soon be coming to an end as well. However, their was one last mes sage to be deliv ered. "If anyone asks me if Arme nia is a nation of the past, I would · say if you were in St. Paul's Hall on February lOth, Reflecting on His Holi sight and knowledge, not.only in a you would know ness during his four day visit, it is religious aspect, but in an aspect of that this nation is obvious that one was not only lis everyday life, where "tlie truth is a nation for the tening to aman who was elected as always within." future, not of the the head of the Armenian Church, Karekin I presents Armenian Studies Department with khatch ksr · past" but listening to a man of great in- (cross icon) from Yerevan, Armenia · · - March1996 Hye Shar-zhoom · 5 '
me thedetennina should not be a difference between tion and hope to one Armenian and the other be preserve and up cause ·or the church we attend, we hold Armenian are all the same, we are all Arme culture and tradi nians! It's great that tonight I can tion." Crissi look around and see many of the Jelladian, vice youth from other churches in just president ofASO, one. This is a step of unifying the expressed her Armenians that we should have feelings as she ex taken a long time ago." Anna plained, " It was Yergat, also a Fresno State student, so encouraging ·added, "Just the Catholicos' pres- when His Holi ence helped bring the churches to ness spoke ofhow gether. After listening to Him speak the Armenian cul I know the two churches are going ture is not only to join together as one more often." knowing the lan From talking to many of gu~ge, but also the youth His Holiness Karekin I different things came and left leaving a mark i,n all like the food and those lives he had contact with. - --- Fresno State students get opportunity to meet t_he Catholicos and receive a blessing. the dancing. Aznive Tchapadarian, vice-presi · Sometimes people dent of ASO, explained, " I was experieoce for .many ofthe.youth at member of ASO stated,·~ Karekin I will judge how Armenian you are surprised and impressed that some- · Student Reaction Fresno State. Talking to Fresno· reallychangedmyeverydayviews. by the fact of if you know the lan one of such high caliber was able to By Tina Attashian State students, His Holiness' visit He left me realizing that knowing guage, but as the ·catholicos told communicate so effeetively with Having the opportunity to created a lot of thoughts and emo- about the Bible and is one thing and everyone, 'Justaslongasyourheart the youth and really reach out to all listen or actually meet His Holi tions about Christiahlty. Vahan living by it is another. Also, his and efforts are in the right place, . of us. He left leaving us all some ness Karekin I was a first time Balekian, a junior at CSUF and speech about the Wordbeinginour then you are just as Armenian as thing to think about." souls and that we need to bring it anyone elser" out and pass it on to others was During the inspiring and emotional." Other Catholicos, visit students like Autumn Goodmon, he spread his en the vice-president of the Ghristian thusiasm . about Sorority on campus, Alpha Delta unity among the Chi, agreed," I didn't really know Armenian com what to expect, but I was impressed munity. The how well he spoke English. He was youth rally at St able to touch the hearts of many Paul, s Church students, including myself." was an event that Although His Holiness the youth from touched the lives of ma;ny students all different in a religious way, he approached churches at the topic of preserving the Anne tended. :Manuel man culture and encouraged many Momjian, a of the youth, leaving them with CSUF student patriotic feelings. Raffy Khorozian, and ASO mem president of ASO, said," After hear ber at the rally ing him at the youth rally he gave stated, " There Njdeh Gharibian, student, listens during lecture Catholicos of All Armenians overpowered by aimed at the Armenian youth to Message for the \'I uth a sense of great keep our culture alive. nessand prestige. . My classmate raised the By Karen Karabian Why didn't the question of why we do not have Armenian two church services- one in Ar Fresno's Armenian youth Catholicos, his menian the other in English. were united in one place at one life a living ser Karekin answered, "If we say the time. Children, as young as five, mon, move me? Lord's Prayer in English in gathered inside St. Paul's church Then he spoke. America, French in Canada, and hall. They sat among older broth-: It wasn,t Turkish in Turkey, then where does ers and sisters, tht?Y sat beside my the words, but the the Armenian language live? Once fellow college classmates. We were grace and pas -the language is lost, you have de all drawn together for one reason sion that came stroyed a culture, and the only - to witness the Catholicos of forth from . those people left who will preserve such Armenia. words. The ·traditions." . StPaul'srallyhadalready crowd was si TheCatholicos had to con begun and I impatiently stood at lenced and I was cede to the clock and answer ques the door looking in. I scanned the reverent I saw tions with hurried responses. One rowsofchairsangledinahalfcircle, an invisible light could tell it left him incomplete. It desperate to find a vacant seat I radiate through left us incomplete, as if we were ventured irito the room, I wanted to him. Certainly Dr. Dickran Kouymjian, left, and Professor Barlow Der Mugredechian prese~~ His losing our only chance to hear this maneuver between the rows of notagreatfeatfor Holiness ~ith books donated by t~e community and Armenian Studies Program man. The faith and morality he chairs, race up toward the front like someone who has devoted his ·life ing words or facing that gracious nection was made. It wasn't as preaches are not part of his job but a child, and break the bond which to fellowship with Christ. It was smile intimidated me. The thoughhewasbroughtdowntoour the whole of his life. His rare held the audience captive. If only I obvious that it was not the merely Catholicos does smile, ufilike his level of righteousness and under honest virtue is inseparable from could touch his valiant robe or wit position that made him the leader· entourage, whom he referred to as standing, but rather he honorably who he is and all he has. I was .ness the intense faith in his eyes I of the Armenian Church but his overprotective policemen. I was elevated.us up to his. At that point inspired by his unwavering devo would somehow know more, be . true Christian heart that made him charmed by his humor. Unfortu- I realized the realm of his great- tion to the Lord more. I wavered back and forth the Catholicos of All Armenians. nately, many of his punch lines ness. He left behind a gold stretched up on my toes, hoping to Throughout the night a were in Armeruan that I didn't un He spoke to us as a father, cross. The word Etchmiadzin is spot His Holiness above the heads few brave souls stood up and voiced derstand. But the laughter that a friend, and as a man, destined to etched in Armenian on the back. i_!l front of me. But when I caught questions regarding race, religion, swept the room was infectious and unify two worlds. He was not quick The cross when worn, unifies all my very first glimpse of Karekin I faith, culture, and church service. I felt included in his anecdotes. to judge or reluctant to praise. I those in attendance, and it is a vis disappointment fell over me. Brave seems accurate because I His commitment to con agree that his hopes of reviving the ible start in the effort to link the I had envisioned a man wouldcowerfromtheattentivegaze necting with Arme~ youth was Armenian culture and passing on Armeniari church and the Arme with powerful presence, a man with of Karekiri I and his entourage. so effortless it could only be genu- tradition lie within the hands of the nian people around the world. . flawleSs stature. I wanted to be The thought of exchang- ine. And without a dou]?t; a con- youth. There was a definite charge 6 · ~y.e Sharzhoom March 1996 American-Armenian Artist Expresses with Energy Staff Article and pulling, but also within the and say, 'Look at that view."' This color and compo long sweeping blades of color they visualization ability within children sition demands an The immediate reaction also seem to achieve a transient to create and express is lost in rna- individual re towards Ara Dolarian' s exibition relationship. One vivid hue comes turity because negative environ- sponse." Viewers Interior Energy Fields, cmrently at slicing up from the bottom merg- ments around us. are captured inside the Fresno Art Museum, February ing with another descending from Dolarian contends it is of the image, iden 13 through March 31, is the power the top. Many of the pieces work weakness to-set aside individual tifying or associat of his scale and the movement he along this convention, creating a innate originality and lean upon ing with something creates. Dolarian leaves the repre completeness within the exhibition. previous success. He refers to the from their own per sentational attributes to the audi The paintings are, as the artist de- 5th century as golden era of Anne- sonality. ence. "People say they look like scribes it, the resolution of the situ- nian art "Innovation in painting To ad- palm trees or the ocean," explains ationwiihinthepainting. Thepaint- and architecture was beyond any mire his structures the artist, "that's okay. To me it ings de not necessarily represent thing comparable today." He as for their communi represents the pushing/pulling ten periods or circumstances in .his life serts, "They attained the space of cation ofthe propo sion that exists in life." Although directly, but rather an extension of spirituality, pushing inorganic to sition allows an in- the artist was educated in art during life itself. the edge of profound faith and be- volve~ent within the era of the abstract expression Dolarian, born and raised yond." This is the kind of inspira the medium no less ism movement he rejects the idea in Fresno has memories of child- tion he seeks to invoke within his than inclusion into of labeling his art. His pieces are hood and family that have become own journey. Dolarian himself. personal, a two year period of his a strong influence on his contem- As Dolarian recognizes Interior Energy searching and investigating of his porarythemes. Althoughhisfather forces within his own life those , Fields transcends own internal energy fields. His would probably disparage his energies begin to take on a life of abstract art with pieces are also, he asserts, an ex choice of careers, he attributes his their own within the piece. "Each this awareness and pression of his Armenianness. earliest inspirations to his father. composition is a resolution of the entitles its audience Dolarian' s paintings ac "He would be driving," recalls problem within it. Each piece is to resolve their own Artist Ara Oolarian with Untitled# 54 complish his objective of pushing Dolarian, "and screech the brakes different because the evolution of inner forces.
·Armenian Studies Program Fall '96 ~-~~S"'_ ~HEDULE OF COURSES
Armenian lA- Elementary Armenian From I. to r., Dr. Vostanik Maroukhian, Dr. Edward Chubarian, Dr. 11:10-12:00 MTWF Harold Haak, Rafael Matevossian, Dr. Michael Sarafian, ~nd Varoujean Der Simonian.
By Barlow Der Mugrdechian grams was also involved in the dis Armenian 2A- Intermediate Armenian cussions. 12:10--1:00 MTWF Yerevan State University and The delegation from the State State Engineering Institute of Ar Engineering Institute had the op portunity to meet with Dr. Elden menia officials were in Fresno fo~ a two-day visit, February 13-14, with Shaw, Dean of the School ofEngi Arm Studies 10- Intro Arm Studies Fresno State officials. neering and with Dr. Hamo The Armenian Studies Pro Lalehzarian and Dr. Kenneth 9:45- 11:00 gram hosted the delegation, whose Moshier of the Industrial Technol visit and itinerary were developed ogy Departnient. 10:10-11:00 MWF with the assistance of Dr. Harold The delegation from Yerevan 5:10- 9:00 8:10-4:00 Haak, PresidentEmeritus ofFresno State University met with Dr. Luis F! s State, who deserves special recog Costa, Dean of the School of Arts (section nieets 9/~0-9/21, 9/27- 9/28 & 10/4- 10/5) nition for his participation. The of and Humanities, Dr. Dickran ficials were based in California Kouymjian, Director of the Arme State University, Pomona where nian Studies Program, and Barlow they had been participating in a Der Mugrdechian of the Armenian ArmS 108A- Arm History month-long program to learn about Studies Prograni. American universities and how they It was generally agreed that 9:10-10:00 MWF operate. the result of the three day stay in Academic Vice-President Dr. Fresno was a clear perception and a Edward Chubarian and Vice-Presi definite willingness on both sides Arm Studies 45- Saroyan & Film dent for International Relations for an enlarging of the existing ex Rafael Matevossian represented change agreement between Fresno 5:10- 9:00 F/ 8:10- 4:00 S Yerevan State University and Vice State and Yerevan State Univer President Dr. VostanikMaroukhian sity .. A further agreement between (section meets 10/25- 10/26~ 11/1- 11/2 & 11/8- 11/9) and Chairman of the Foreign Rela Fresno State and-the State Engi- · tions Office Dr. Michael Sarafian neering Uniyersity should to be represented the State Engineering drafted soon. Institute. Tl)e delegation urged Fresno Arm Studies 120T- Armenians in America Fresno State University Pro State students to come to Armenia 5:10- 9:00F/9:10- 5:00 S vost and Vice President for Aca for a year, semester, or summer demic Mfairs Dr. Alex Gonzalez program, especially as conditions (sec~ion meets 10/11- 10/12) met with the delegation to discuss in Armenia are improving. future closer ties between the uni Although brief, the visit by the versities. Dr. Peter Klassen, Dean Armenian University officials was of the School of Social Sciences extremely beneficial in developing and Director of International Pro- plans between the universities. - Marcb 1996 Hye Sharzhoom 7 Visiting Professor Advocates for Women's Issues Dr. Ludmila Haroutunian, Based on recent polling data, this reconstruction while still fac fests ideally into equality in salary, Chair ofthe Department ofSociol Dr. Haroutunian }Jas bet!n able to ing the challenge of war, economic equality in rights, and even more so ogy of Yerevan State University, document the transformations tak blockade, and the creation of an equality in poverty. This twentieth was a special guest of the Arme ing place in Armenian society. In Amlenian State. The magnitude of century innovation, granting un nian Studies Program, the Depart particular she has paid special at these important issues however, is limited rights to women and re .ment ofSociology, and the Women's tention to the role of women in consequently overshadowing bur garding them equal to men, came · StudyProgramofFresnoStatefrom Armenia. geoning social issues also inspired unexpectedly. .Women had not Thursday, February 22 through During her stay Dr. by the release from communism. · fought for these accomplishments, Tuesday, February 27. Haroutunian gave two public lec The Nagomo-Karabagh conflict, there was no feminist movement in Dr. Haroutunian was invited tures.Herfirst lecture, "Peace and severe economi(( recession, and Annenia before 1917. Women's by the Armenian Studies Program Conflict in Nagorno-Karabagh," newly developed infrastructure representation was dictated by the ofFresno State to spend a week in was co-sponsored by the Armenian seem to reduce the importance of state stipulating certain percentage Fresno to lecture and speak to fac Studies Program, the Department gender relationships in contempo of women serving in the Soviet ulty and students. of sociology, and the Peace and rary .Armenian society. Neverthe Parliament Unfortunatelythisp~ Dr. Harold lfaak, President Conflict Studies Program. less Dr. Ludmila Haroutunian of ticipation contributed nothing to ~meritus of Fresno State, was in The second lecture, 1'The Role Yerevan State University, force the advancement of women. The strumental in arranging Dr. of Women in the New Armenian fully attacks the assumption of di appointments were policy to sym Haroutunian' s trip to the United Republic," was sponsored by the minished women's roles in Anne bolically represent that individual Dr. Ludmila Haroutunian States. Barlow Der Mugrdechian Armenian Studies Program. nia, especially now_in this post rights are best preserved and im newly created free society fell.short of the Armenian Studies Program communist era. proved by the communist system. The conservative establishment, and Matthew Jendian ofSociology Women's Role in Post• Historically the women's Since the fall of commu suppressed by communism, reas arranged her schedule. Communism Armenia movement in Annenia has had an nism,.the charade ofpolitical influ sumed power and reasserted the Dr. Haroutunian received ad By Ermira Far~~ interesting progression. Tradition ence is exposed and women must traditional roles of women. Ab .,. vanced degrees in both economics ally the conservative image of fight for what little ground they · sence of the even the artificial bal (Yerevan State University) and so The collapse of Commu women has been mere housewife had. The feminist movement, un ance enforced by Moscow has cre ciology (Institute of Sociology, nism in East Europe is associated and mother. IIi 1917, after the der leaders like Dr. Haroutunian, atedanuphillendeavorforthesmall Moscow). She has been active in with drastic changes of the former socialist revolution in Russia, the rallied active segments of society, but growing feminist moveme_nt of politics serving as a People's SovietRepublicsencompassingpO ·subsequent impact on all Soviet men and women, in the struggle Annenia. Dr. Haroutunian believes Deputy of the former USSR and a litical policy, economic transfor Republics was the liberation of against the remnants of the old sys~ the exchange of inspiration and in member ofthe Supreme Council of mation, and institutional changes. women's rights. The principle of tern. The fight to place a woman in formation will allow a greater equal the USSR . Armenia specifically has undergone socialism is equality. This m~i- any prominent position within the ity to become a reality.
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