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Mugrdechian announced the in Armenian literature and history, initiation of the SAS Podcast Archive Photo: ASP appointment of Dr. Ari Şekeryan and then started to read works series, which is comprised of Left to right: Alison Vacca, Vice-President; Bedross Der Ma- as the 16th Henry S. Khanzadian from famed Armenian authors. interviews with more than 30 tossian, President; Dzovinar Derderian, Secretary; Christo- Kazan Visiting Professor in At the same time, he decided scholars on a variety of topics. The pher Sheklian, Advisor; and Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Trea- Armenian Studies for the Spring to pursue a Master’s degree at interviews highlight new books surer, at the SAS Executive Council meeting. 2020 semester at Fresno State. Bogazici University, where he and a variety of themes, and were conduct research and for travel Der Matossian announced the Dr. Şekeryan graduated from had the chance to study the Late conducted in various languages, costs to conference. The Grants election of two new members the Department of Oriental Ottoman period and the minorities such as English, Armenian, and are awarded semi-annually to the to the SAS Executive Council: Studies at the University of in the Ottoman Empire. These French. graduate members of SAS and are Tamar Boyadjian (Michigan Oxford, defending his dissertation two institutions, Aras Publishing Der Matossian also reported supported by Armenian Studies State University) and Christopher entitled, “The Armenians in the and Boğaziçi University, had a that the SAS has awarded Society Chairs and Directors in addition Sheklian (Zohrab Information Ottoman Empire after the First great impact on his intellectual for Armenian Studies Research to the Gulbenkian Foundation, Center, New York), who World War (1918-1923).” In the development. and Travel Grants to 11 students NAASR, and the AGBU Nubarian 2018-2019 academic year, Dr. When Şekeryan was visiting in 2019, each awarded $500 to Library. See SAS page 4 Şekeryan was an Honorary Fellow the Bayazid State Library to at the University of Wisconsin- check on a few issues of Turkish Krikorian Performs in Keyboard Concert Series Madison, Institute for Research in and Armenian dailies for a book Christine Pambukyan the Humanities. Şekeryan was a Staff Writer Visiting Lecturer in the Faculty of See Şekeryan Page 3 Yerevan State University Marks Dr. Michael Krikorian is a pianist, composer, and educator 100th Anniversary of its Founding who has won countless top prizes all around the world and has performed and competed across the United States, Italy, France, China, and South Korea. At 3:00PM on Sunday, October 20, the Los Angeles-based pianist and Fresno native, Dr. Krikorian performed in the Concert Hall at Fresno State as part of the 48th season of the Philip Lorenz Hagopian Photo: Andrew International Keyboard Concerts Michael Krikorian performed October 20 at Fresno State. series. The Concert was held in native and a musician with a approach before he performed collaboration with the Armenian great reputation, the Concert Hall them. This approach helped keep Studies Program of Fresno was packed with family, friends, the audience of all ages engaged State and his performance was teachers, and students of the and involved as Dr. Krikorian part of the “Young Armenian young pianist. performed his prelude and Talent” series. The Thomas A. Much like a master class, interpretation of Paul McCartney
Photo: Maral Haidostian Kooyumjian Foundation provided Dr. Krikorian explained the and John Lennon’s “Yesterday,” On the left, Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, with Dr. Paul Haid- major funding for the Concert. historical context and theme See Krikorian Page 6 ostian, President of Haigazian University. As Dr. Krikorian was a Fresno of each piece with a humorous Staff Report established in 1919 and the first Garabedian Foundation Establishes $25,000 classes were held in Alexandropol Armenian Studies Program (today’s Gyumri), Armenia, as Scholarship Endowment for Fresno State Students Coordinator Prof. Barlow Der sufficient facilities were not Staff Report to establish the Bertha and John Armenian Studies Program. Mugrdechian participated in the available in Yerevan. Classes Garabedian Foundation Armenian John Garabedian, born in celebratory activities marking the were held in Alexandropol from Armenian Studies Program Studies Endowed Scholarship at Fresno on February 28, 1909, 100th anniversary of the founding February to May 1919. Among Berberian Coordinator Prof. Fresno State. was a prominent Californian of Yerevan State University, which the prominent faculty that taught Barlow Der Mugrdechian an- Together with previous year’s grower, businessman, and po- were held in Yerevan, Armenia, during the first year of the nounced that the Bertha and John donations, the Garabedian litical activist. He married his September 26-27, 2019. Garabedian Foundation has made Foundation has awarded more ee age See Garabedian Page 2 Yerevan State University was S YSU P 6 a generous donation of $25,000 than $140,000 in grants to the 2 Hye Sharzhoom December 2019 Armenian Students Organization California State University, Fresno Enjoys Active Fall Semester Armenian Studies Program Spring 2020 Schedule of Courses Course Units Time Day Instructor General Education-Breadth, Humanities, Area C2 • Arm 1B-Elementary Armenian 4 10:00A-11:50A MW B. Der Mugrdechian (Class #32262) General Education-Breadth, Arts, Area C1 • ArmS 20-Arts of Armenia 3 11:00A-12:15P TuTh B. Der Mugrdechian (Class #333214) General Education-Breadth, Area D3 • ArmS 10-Intro Arm Studies 3 09:00A-09:50A MWF H. Ohanessian (Class #33526) ASP Archive ASP General Education-Integration, Area IC
Photo: • Arm 148-Mastrpcs Arm Cult 3 2:00P-3:15P MW H. Ohanessian ASO members at the annual Halloween party. (Class #33296) • Arm 148-Mastrpcs Arm Cult 3 2:00P-3:15P TuTh H. Ohanessian (Class #33706) Upper Division Armenian Studies Course • ArmS 108B-Arm History II 3 9:30A-10:45A TuTh B. Der Mugrdechian (Class #32261) • ArmS 120T-Arm Ottom Emp 3 2:00P-3:15P MW Kazan Visiting Prof. (Class #36896) Get a Minor in Armenian Studies. For more information call the Armenian Studies Program at 278-2669. Check on requirements for the Minor in Armenian Studies in the current catalog. http://www.fresnostate.edu/catalog/subjects/armenian-studies/armenia-mn.html Barlow Der Mugrdechian
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www.fresnostate.edu/armenianstudies The site can be accessed at Program can also be sup- http://www.fresnostate.edu/artshum/ ported in the future in estate [email protected] armenianstudies/library/index.html plans. December 2019 Hye Sharzhoom 3 Dr. Ümit Kurt on the Young Turks Korkmaz on “Ergir” and Attachment to Homeland and Their Pan-Turkist Ideology Arshak Abelyan Staff Writer
Armenian refugees from the Ottoman Empire, who were able to escape the Genocide, experienced another traumatic shock by settling in the new Soviet Union. “Living under a new political order necessitated a total transformation of these ex-Ottoman subjects, into loyal Soviet citizens,” stated guest speaker Ayşenur Korkmaz. On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, Korkmaz explored the question of attachment to homeland(s) in three periods Hagopianº Photo: Andrew in Soviet Armenia, through her Ayşenur Korkmaz with students and faculty after the Octo- ber 30 lecture at Fresno State. Left to right: Garo Minasian, Dr. Sergio La Porta, Dr. Ümit lecture, “‘No Place Like Home’: Kurt, Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Ariana Garabedian, Ergir and the Ex-Ottoman Malatia. excerpts from one of his literary Matthew Mugrdechian, and Yervand Boyajyan. Dr. Kurt gave Armenians in Soviet Armenia.” The second period was the works, where he said “I was a talk on “The Young Turks: Racism and the Construction of The lecture was sponsored the Stalinist period, which lasted deprived of the two most essential Armenian Studies Program, with from 1936 until 1953. “In things to live, homeland and National Identity. Photo: Andrew Hagopian the generous support of the Clara an environment like this, the liberty.” Without these literary ervand oyajyan Y B and Persian influences. Dr. Kurt Bousian Bedrosian fund. concept of ‘Ergir’ completely works, the first-hand experiences Staff Writer then talked about the idea of a Korkmaz argued that disappeared from literary works,” of those refugees from the Turko-Aryan, which suggests Armenians under Soviet rule said Korkmaz. With censorship, Ottoman period would not have Over a hundred years that the Turks are a superior race were subjected to three distinct espionage, and terror that led to been preserved. has passed, and the Turkish and all other races in the Middle periods in reference to the term many Armenians to be exiled to Korkmaz has a specific interest government has yet to recognize East and eastern Asia derive from of “Ergir.” The first period, from Siberia, the number of literary in this period in Armenian history the atrocious genocide of the a single Turkic race. the 1920s to the 1930s, was when works dramatically declined. when it was under Soviet control. Armenian people. It is a topic These concepts were for a Armenians were able to express She also emphasized that Stalin’s “I see a big void in the field of about which modern-day Turkey purpose: for the unification of their feelings of exiled and regime suspected Armenians literature pertaining to Soviet stays silent and continues to deny Ottoman subjects. Ottoman nostalgia. This was evident in the since they resisted collectivization Armenia,” concluded Korkmaz. what the Ottoman Turkish Empire Nationalism really picked up literature of the time, in childhood and because Soviet Armenia was She attended an American school did to the Armenian people in pace after the devastating loss memoirs, and even in music. One on the very border of the union. in Turkey, which was more liberal 1915. of the Balkan Regions to four example was the song Qele Lao, The concept of “Ergir” was in interpreting Turkish history. On Friday, November 8, 2019, Balkan countries in 1912-1913. which reflects the yearning to revived in the post-Stalinist With this background knowledge Dr. Ümit Kurt gave an impressive In truth, the Ottoman leaders were go back to “Ergir.” Vagharshak period, especially after 1960, and seeking to learn more, she presentation, “The Young Turks: embarrassed by their massive Norents was one of many poets and literary production boomed. visited Armenia and conducted Racism and the Construction of loss. In part, they blamed the who wrote about the dream of “Even though Stalin’s regime had research there, as well as learning National Identity,” as part of the defeat on minorities, including returning to “Ergir” and his work achieved its goal of silencing the fluent Armenian. Armenian Studies Program Fall Armenians. The Ottoman Empire emphasized how important this mention of Ottoman life or the Korkmaz is optimistic that Lecture Series and co-sponsored advocated nationalism to unite time period was in providing a Genocide, it had unintentionally more can be done by other by the Center for Ethics, and promote Turkism throughout first-hand perspective of those laid the groundwork for a new researchers to fill further gaps Character, and Civic Education. the empire so that its subjects did refugees and their attachment to period when the narratives of left in Soviet Armenian history. Dr. Kurt spoke about the rise not feel ashamed of their leaders their homeland. Ergir gained in popularity,” said “Reaching that generation of Turkish Nationalism and how and their country. Armenians also established Korkmaz. of those who lived in that growing nationalist ideas lead to Minorities within the Ottoman new settlements in Soviet Ler Kamsar was a notable period through the more recent the Genocide of the Armenian Empire, Greeks, Armenians, Armenia based on the ones left author who lived and experienced generation is the best way we can people. He explored Turkish Kurds and others, did not fit into behind in the lost Ergir, such the censorship which landed fill the gaps in the oral history in Nationalism, its dangers, and its the Ottoman nationalist concept. as Nor (New) Arabkir and Nor him in prison. Dr. Korkmaz read the Soviet period. impact on minorities within the As a result, these minority “The Armenians in the Ottoman Şekeryan will also give three Ottoman Empire. communities wanted to sever ties Şekeryan, From Page 1 Dr. Kurt is a historian of the with the Ottoman Empire. Empire after First World War public lectures in the Spring modern Middle East with a focus Turkish Nationalism began to project that they were working on (1918-1923)”, analyzes the semester, under the general theme specifically on the Ottoman take shape with the establishment at Aras, a librarian, after seeing transformation of the Ottoman of “Armenians in the Ottoman Empire. He has studied the of a nationalistic journal, Turk Şekeryan’s name on request Armenian political stance and Empire After the Genocide.” Ottoman Empire extensively, Yurdu. Yusuf Akçura was one of forms, brought several volumes the impacts of social and political Based on a collection of Armenian in particular, the Empire’s the founders of the journal and of Armenian newspapers, asked developments of the period on and Ottoman Turkish press, the nationalistic tendencies and the was one of the lead writers. Dr. him to help them in cataloging. the post-genocide Armenian lectures provide new research on consequences of these tendencies. Kurt added that the concept of No one knew Armenian among community by examining the a neglected period in the history Dr. Kurt has also conducted Pan-Turkism was developed and the library staff, and he felt Ottoman Turkish and Armenian of the late Ottoman Empire and numerous studies on Genocides popularized by Akçura himself. obligated to help them. These press as well as the Ottoman Ottoman Armenians. of the 20th century, including the The goal of the journal was to were the volumes of Zhamanag archives. The first lecture, on Friday, Armenian Genocide. elaborate on the roots of the daily in 1918 and 1919. Şekeryan is currently working February 7, 2020, is entitled “An Much of Dr. Kurt’s research Turkish people with one goal: the Şekeryan helped the library on two projects. One is a book, An Untold Story of Survival: the for this lecture was based on two unification of Turkish subjects in staff in cataloguing these Untold Story of Survival, which Armenian Community in Istanbul publications, “The Balkan Wars the Ottoman Empire. volumes and afterwards he is a significant revision of his During the Armistice Years and the Rise of the Reactionary Dr. Kurt added that the visited the library twice a week to Ph.D. dissertation and secondly, (1918-1923),” and will present Modernist Utopia in Young Turk founders of Turk Yurdu did not read the news items, articles, and he is writing an article about the an overview of the political Thought,” and the journal Turk use religion to unite the Turkish editorials. story of Armenian orphans in and social developments that Yurdu (Turkish Homeland). This people, but rather the idea of He was surprised when he Corfu, who were transferred from happened in the Ottoman Empire latter publication explores the tribalism, based on the belief that realized the significant gap that Istanbul in 1923 following the during the Armistice period and effects of the Balkan Wars on all Turkish people came from exists in Armenian historiography defeat of the Greek forces by the it explores how the Armenian the Ottoman Empire and more one place and that they shared regarding the Armistice years Turkish Nationalists. community organized itself while specifically, the Committee of a common Turkish ancestor. By (1918-1923). Students will have the facing political turmoil. Union and Progress Party (CUP). using tribe, as Dr. Kurt argued, Rather than focusing opportunity to enroll in a three- Şekeryan has never been The lecture began with brief the contributors to Turk Yurdu on diplomatic documents, unit course, “Armenians in to Fresno but is excited about background and introductory were able to claim that the Turkish which are not great sources to the Ottoman Empire after the meeting the Armenian community information regarding Turkish people originated long before analyze the inner dynamics of Genocide,” to be taught by in Fresno and is looking forward Nationalism, especially in the other people like the Armenians, communities, he focused on the Şekeryan in the Spring 2020 to participating in community years from 1911 to 1916, and how Greeks, Assyrians, or Arabs. Ottoman Turkish and Armenian semester. events. it led to the Armenian Genocide. Dr. Kurt’s lecture provided dailies to track the political and The course will survey the “Fresno has a unique place in Dr. Kurt outlined how the earliest insight into the development of social developments and most aftermath of the Genocide in the Armenian history and culture, effort of nationalism in the the CUP ideology, and how the importantly the reactions of the Ottoman Empire and will analyze and I am sure I will learn a lot Ottoman Empire began with the racist views expressed by some community leadership as well as the Armenian community in the from the community,” concluded attempt to simplify and cleanse Turkish intellectuals ultimately members. Ottoman Empire and modern Şekeryan. the Turkish language of Arabic led to the Armenian Genocide. Şekeryan’s Ph.D. dissertation, Turkey after the First World War. 4 Hye Sharzhoom December 2019 who recently retired as the Area an SAS Publication Series, in SAS Holds Annual Membership Meeting Specialist for Armenia and conjunction with the Armenian SAS, From Page 1 Georgia at the African and Middle Series of The Press at California will serve as advisors on the Eastern Division of the Library State University, Fresno. The Executive Council. They join of Congress. Der Matossian first publication in the Series was continuing members Bedross expressed the hope to establish Western Armenian in the 21st Der Matossian, President; Alison more named awards that would Century: Challenges and New Vacca, Vice-President; Dzovinar cover different categories in the Approaches. The publication of Derderian, Secretary; Barlow field of Armenian Studies. the second and third volumes in Der Mugrdechian, Treasurer; A new initiative is the the Series are well underway. and Vartan Matiossian, Advisor. establishment of e-SAS (Entries On the occasion of its Der Matossian thanked outgoing of the Society for Armenian 45th Anniversary, the SAS is members Anna Aleksanyan and Studies), edited by Dzovinar embarking on a major Capital Vahe Sahakyan for their service. Derderian, an online open access, Campaign to increase its current The winners of the SAS “Der peer-reviewed platform for the endowment fund, with the goal of Mugrdechian Outstanding Book publication of short, scholarly reaching $200,000. Award” for 2018-2019 were pieces pertaining to Armenian Thanks to the efforts of announced at the Annual Meeting. Studies. previous Presidents and Exec- Houri Berberian’s Roving The Journal of the Society utive Councils, the SAS had Photo: Veronique Parker Photo: Veronique Revolutionaries: Armenians Archive Photo: ASP for Armenian Studies has been a established an endowment fund Participants at the SAS Conference “Stateless Diaspora” and the Connected Revolutions valuable publication providing that now stands at $48,000, the held at UCLA October 12-13. in the Russian, Iranian, and a forum for a variety of topics. interest of which is used for SAS Ottoman Worlds (Oakland: to James Barry’s Armenian the “Nina G. Garsoïan Graduate President Der Matossian special projects. UC Press, 2019) and Heghnar Christians in Iran: Ethnicity, Research Grant for Ancient announced that Brill Publishing The SAS Annual Membership Zeitlian Watenpaugh’s The Religion, and Identity in the and Early Mediaeval Armenian has agreed to become the meeting was preceded by a Missing Pages: The Modern Life Islamic Republic (Cambridge History” was established, which publisher of the JSAS, thus meeting by the SAS Executive of a Medieval Manuscript, from University Press, 2018). will award $500 on an annual elevating the prestige of the Council. Next year’s Membership Genocide to Justice (Stanford The SAS also awards an annual basis to a graduate student in the Journal. Tamar Boyadjian was Meeting will be held in October in University Press) were chosen as “Best Graduate Conference Paper field of Ancient and Medieval named the new editor of JSAS, Washington, D.C., in conjunction the co-recipients of the Award. An Award” and a biennial “Best Armenian History. The grant is succeeding Sergio La Porta. with the Middle East Studies honorable mention was awarded Dissertation Award.” In 2019, funded by Dr. Levon Avdoyan, The SAS has also started Association Annual Conference. Fresno State Students Walkup and Tatarian Enjoy AUA “Summer Study” Program before,” he says after traveling in an Armenian home. As long as or sophomore, Walkup “would to his mother’s hometown of something works then why throw absolutely, one hundred percent Gyumri. it out. It was something that I say [to] do your General For Walkup, the day she spent very much respected while over Education there and have the time going to Khor Virap was a journey there.” of your life.” forever ingrained in her memory. Tatarian and Walkup highly Tatarian encourages students Walkup befriended her taxi driver, recommend that Fresno State who enjoy experiencing new Gago, who had also never been to students travel to Armenia cultures to study abroad and the Khop Virap monastery, where through the AUA “Summer to learn about the Armenian St. Gregory was imprisoned in Study” Program. For a freshman heritage. the fourth century. Not only does the monastery symbolize a vital piece of Armenian history, but the all-powerful view of Mount Ararat draws your attention to its commanding beauty. Walkup said her biggest
Photo: ASP Archive Photo: ASP take-away from Armenia was Fresno State student Michaela Walkup, right, with Prof. Ken the attitude that “less is more.” Martin, who taught a photo-journalism course that Walkup “When going to a person’s house took as part of the AUA “Summer Study” program. they likely had a 20-year-old oven, a 30-year-old refrigerator. Sosse Baloian previously used as a meeting Their plates were clearly a Staff Writer house for Soviet elites. Walkup pattern from the 80s, but they described the building’s don’t feel this need to keep up Early this summer, second- remarkable marble staircase and with the Joneses,” said Walkup. year Mechanical Engineering velvet plushy seats in admiration. “Everything had its place, all of student Sarkis Tatarian and Tatarian and Walkup spoke their things had value. There was Archive Photo: ASP senior Landscape Architecture highly about their professors, an atmosphere of modest dignity Fresno State student Sarkis Tatarian. Design student Michaela Walkup Khachatur Gasparyan and attended the American University Tatevik Arakelyan (Pyschology Isabel Lion Bequest of $5,000 to Armenian Studies of Armenia’s “Summer Study” 120) and Ken Martin from the war in Europe, where piano, without fanfare or program in Yerevan. During the (Photojournalism). When I asked he had served in the Battle of the bravado, she shared her gift at a six-week program, both enrolled about the most influential person Bulge. Isabel and Herbert had local nursing home. She was also in one general education course they encountered on the trip, two children Larry, born in 1948, a member of St. Mary Armenian and were housed in apartments both responded with grateful and John, born in 1953. Church in Yettem. close to the campus. At the end of comments about their instructors. Mrs. Lion was a patron of The Armenian Studies each week, Tatarian and Walkup Tatarian said that Dr. Gasparyan the musical arts, especially as Program appreciates this bequest met up with two other program told him, “don’t think about what performed by the Tulare County which will benefit students participants to go on excursions other people think. Just let them Philharmonic. enrolled in Armenian Studies throughout Armenia. do what they want. Just live your After learning to play the courses at Fresno State. The Kashian Family own life.” Foundation has, since 2016, This was the first time these Isabel Lion been a generous underwriter in Fresno State students had traveled providing Fresno State students to Armenia. They described Staff Report “All Things Armenian” the opportunity to spend either a Yerevan as a densely-populated semester or summer abroad at the city with a safe environment and Armenian Studies Program American University of Armenia. lively nights. Outside of the city, Coordinator Prof. Barlow Der Sundays 2:00PM - 3:00PM The Kashian Family Foundation one might feel a culture shock Mugrdechian announced that a grant provides students with from witnessing the vast, rural bequest of $5,000 was made from tuition, full room and board, landscape. Walkup shared a first- the estate of the late Mrs. Isabel on Multicultural1600AM transportation, and educational time experience in which her car (Keklikian) Lion to the Armenian expenses while in Armenia. was stopped by a herd of cattle Studies Program for scholarships. The American University crossing the street. Mrs. Lion passed away on A live radio show with interesting interviews of Armenia (AUA), founded Tatarian’s most memorable February 22, 2018. She was in 1991, offers graduate and experience was visiting the areas a long-time supporter of the and original music. undergraduate education courses where his parents grew up. “I Armenian Studies Program. taught primarily in English. heard stories about my parents’ In 1946, she married Herbert https://www.multicultural1600am.com/ The AUA Main Building was past that I had never heard Lion, who had recently returned December 2019 Hye Sharzhoom 5 “All Things Armenian” Radio Hour Premieres on Multicultural 1600AM Radio to be engaged in other discussions outside of the classroom. The content of the program is targeted for the local community; however, now that the program is streamed online, anyone around the world will be able to tune in. Prof. Der Mugrdechian believes the audience will extend beyond the Fresno community because of the interesting content of the program. “Normally you don’t get to talk to someone and hear them go into depth on a given topic. I want to bring in experts and interesting people so I think it
will be a broad audience,” stated Archive Photo: ASP Photo: Andrew Hagopian Photo: Andrew Prof. Der Mugrdechian. Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian during the airing of “All Left to right: Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Suzanna Ekme- “All Things Armenian” is one Things Armenian” radio hour. kchyan, Andrew Hagopian, Dustin Vartanian, Matthew Mu- of the several cultural programs grdechian, and Ariana Garabedian on the set of “All Things Dustin Vartanian This program is recorded live and aired through the Multicultural Armenian.” Staff Writer listeners are encouraged to call in Radio Station. Multicultural to join discussions about relevant Radio highlights the many “help our community really more than once a week in the Turn up the volume and tune topics about the local Armenian different cultures found in the be able to connect with all the future. “I’d love to integrate a in to Multicultural 1600 KGST- community and Armenian news diverse Fresno area. Melissa Del different cultures that are here,” weekly program that is dialed in AM Radio. The Armenian from around the world. “All Carlo, the General Sales Manager said Del Carlo. The Fresno Monday through Friday at a set Studies Program at Fresno Things Armenian” also includes for Lotus Fresno Corporation, Armenian community is a big time,” said Del Carlo. State has brought back its “All interviews from a diverse group explains that the radio programs and active community and many “All Things Armenian” is Things Armenian” radio program of people and different selections aired on Multicultural radio others living in the area do not aired every Sunday afternoon hosted by Prof. Barlow Der of Armenian music. are essential for others to learn understand the Armenian culture from 2:00pm to 3:00pm on 1600 Mugrdechian. The original “All The host, Prof. Der about different cultures around and do not understand other KGST-AM and live streamed Things Armenian” program aired Mugrdechian, explains that the community. She says that cultures as well. on the Multi-cultural 1600 in 2003-2004 through the Fresno each episode will be related to listening to these programs Del Carlo also sees potential website, found at https://www. State radio station (KFSR) but, Armenian Studies. This gives are some of the only ways to for expanding the “All Things multicultural1600am.com/. All the new program’s airing this students involved in the Armenian explore different cultures in the Armenian” program. It is possible of the programs will also be year have a new twist to them. Studies Program an opportunity Fresno area. The radio programs that the program could be aired archived at the site. “The Stateless Diplomat: Diana Apcar’s Heroic Life” Screened in Fresno Premiere Carina Tokatian Earthquake of 1923, much descendants of those who were Staff Writer evidence from Apcar’s life was aided by her. lost. However, her writings and Additionally, the film’s title “The more I delved into her numerous testimonies of her is curiously worded, relying [Diana Apcar’s] story, the more humanitarian efforts verify the on a paradox, “The Stateless I discovered the magnitude of noble legacy she left behind. Diplomat,” to emphasize her contribution to Armenia and Malayan said that she was how Apcar was appointed as the Armenian people. And with always aware that there was “Honorary Consul to Japan” for each discovery, the more awe I something special about her barely six months. Japan was not felt for this incredible woman,” great-grandmother, but she did able to officially recognize her stated film director and producer not become passionate about before Armenia was annexed. Mimi Malayan, who is the great- Diana Apcar’s story until 2004 Despite this, it did not seem to granddaughter of Diana Apcar. when she discovered one of matter to Apcar if she served in an On Tuesday, October 8, the Apcar’s “lost” writings. As soon official or unofficial capacity. All Armenian Studies Program, the as Malayan retired, she delved that mattered was that she served. Armenian National Committee, further into the story and initiated Acknowledging how Diana Central California, and the the idea of making a movie about Apcar’s accomplishments have Hamazkayin Taniel Varoujan Hagopian Photo: Andrew Diana Apcar. exceeded those of the average Chapter sponsored the screening Sixth from left: Director and producer Mimi Malayan who The film utilizes a unique person, Malayan’s ultimate of the 2018 film, “The Stateless presented the documentary “The Stateless Diplomat” to a combination of sketched goal through the film is to gain Diplomat: Diana Apcar’s Heroic full house in the Fresno State University Business Center. illustrations and real-life footage recognition of Apcar’s notable Life.” The event was held in Malayan is the great-granddaughter of Diana Apcar. to depict Apcar’s life. It was achievements. For instance, the University Business Center, in Adana, Turkey in 1909, she effort—assisting Armenian originally Malayan’s co-director, Malayan recently discovered a Alice Peters Auditorium, where changed the focus of her writing. Genocide refugees who fled Artur Muradyan, who suggested newspaper article published in Malayan was also present to Beginning in 1910, she published to Japan. She sold jewelry and the use of the Japanese scroll 1920 which recognized Apcar’s discuss her great-grandmother’s books such as The Truth about other possessions to pay for ship effect (illustrated by Lu Ke and assistance to 2,500 people. story. the Armenian Massacres passages for the refugees and edited by Todd Dayton) as a Considering that female Diana Agabeg Apcar’s story and Betrayed Armenia. This also assisted them in obtaining substitute for the limited number involvement in political affairs began in Rangoon, Burma was followed by six more passports to America. of real-life visuals available from was almost unheard of in the early where she was born. As a young publications, one of which Apcar also arranged for Apcar’s life. They also felt it twentieth century, Apcar certainly woman, she attended a convent Apcar’s granddaughter Lucille housing, schools, and jobs for the was appropriate, given that she left much more than just a mark in Calcutta, India, until she later Apcar published in 2004, called Genocide victims in the months resided in Japan while aiding on the world. Her persistence and returned to Rangoon to marry From the Book of 1000 Tales: they were expected to stay in the Armenians. Along with these selflessness deserve not simply an Armenian merchant, Michael Stories of Armenia and its people Japan. Furthermore, she searched illustrations, the film incorporates recognition but imitation. Apcar. The couple relocated 1892-1922. for refugees’ relatives in order to interviews with scholars and Diana Apcar left an example to Yokohama, Japan to pursue In addition to books, Apcar reunite families and then possibly for us all. greater business opportunities. wrote letters to missionaries, resettle them in Armenia. She To learn more about Diana Unfortunately, in 1906, her ministers, the Red Cross, hoped that “Wilsonian Armenia,” Apcar’s story, visit https:// husband Michael passed away, politicians, presidents, and U.S. President Woodrow dianaapcar.org/. and she was left to raise their three kings pleading for their support Wilson’s boundary for the children alone, as well as to run of Armenia. While her skilled newly recognized Republic of the family business. In addition to writing and rhetoric certainly Armenia, would become a reality. Have you moved? these responsibilities, Apcar was invoked a sense of urgency, she Unfortunately, “Wilsonian fascinated with writing and wrote still faced setbacks. For instance, Armenia” never became a reality Please let us know fictional stories such asSusan and imperialists and political as Armenia was quickly annexed of any change Home Stories of the War. She also leaders preferred to preserve into Communist Russia in 1920. in address. showed much interest in religion the “equilibrium of Europe” Nevertheless, throughout all and politics, often inviting by maintaining the Ottoman of this, Apcar’s spirituality had a Call us at 278-2669 political leaders and clergymen to Turkish Empire’s dominion over major impact on her endeavors; or email: barlowd@ her home for discussions. Armenians. Yet, Apcar remained she even wrote a prayer for csufresno.edu When Apcar learned of the determined and soon busied Armenia to be recited in churches. 30,000 Armenians massacred herself with another humanitarian Due to the Great Japanese Kanto 6 Hye Sharzhoom December 2019 Krikorian in Keyboard Concert Number of Armenian Studies Minors Growing Sosse Baloian Learning about Armenian history can connect more personally with Staff Writer has made me more confident Armenians whose ancestors lived about sharing it to other Armenian through similar experiences, The Armenian Studies Program or non-Armenian people. Being a ultimately preserving a unique Minor at Fresno State requires part of the Armenian community culture of dignity. students to complete six to seven in Fresno makes me happy and What would you say to a student courses in Armenian language, excited. interested in pursuing a Minor? art, culture, literature, and his- What would you say to a I would encourage any student tory. In the Fall of 2019 more student interested in pursuing interested in an Armenian Studies than 30 students, an all-time a Minor in Armenian Studies? Minor to deepen their awareness high, have registered to complete I would highly recommend of Armenian culture and history their Minor in Armenian Studies. minoring to anyone who is by taking related classes in the interested because the Program Armenian Studies Program. is filled with many intriguing courses taught by professional instructors. Armenian courses can also help students financially if they choose to apply for a Left to right: Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Andreas Werz, scholarship. Throughout history, Clarice Krikorian, Michael Krikorian, Ben Krikorian, and Dr. Armenians have interacted with Hagop Ohanessian. Photo: Andrew Hagopian several cultures and kingdoms. Kriorian, From Page 1 Therefore, they are a part of every Dr. Krikorian earned his single community worldwide. as well the works of classical and Bachelor of Arts in Music at Education is an essential key to contemporary composers Ludwig Fresno State as a student of open up closed doors with hope van Beethoven, Franz Liszt, Andreas Werz. Then, Krikorian Garo Minasian and dedication to make anything Alexander Scriabin, Béla Bartók, earned his Master’s in Music at History become possible. Tatiana Samouie and Armenian composers Arno the Manhattan School of Music Biochemistry Babadjanian and Komitas. in New York, in the studio of Who or what influenced you to Throughout the concert, the Arkady Aronov. He completed a Minor in Armenian Studies? Who or what influenced you to energy was high. The audience DMA in piano performance at the Why is it important to you? Minor in Armenian Studies? University of Southern California laughed at Dr. Krikorian’s jokes My Armenian heritage mainly Why is it important to you? Thornton School of Music, as a and watched in awe as he moved influenced my decision to From a young age, I have always student of Antoinette Perry. his fingers across the ivory with Minor. I knew I wanted a Minor been drawn to learning more A private piano teacher, a such intensity and precision that to complement my major and about who I am and where I come member of the La Cañada School one could see that his fingers Armenian Studies was the most from. My Armenian heritage and of Music and the South Pasadena were turning red. As he moved interesting subject I was looking my involvement in the Armenian Music Center and Conservatory, with every note, playing from forward to. As an Armenian born community is a big part of who and a recently appointed adjunct memory with his eyes closed, in Syria who immigrated to the I am. Therefore, it was an easy professor of music at Los Angeles he was able to convey the theme United States, I am excited to Mark Soghomonian decision to pursue a Minor. I am Pierce College, Dr. Krikorian also and emotion of each piece. When pursue this Minor because it helps Biochemistry only one quarter Armenian, so it composes music for concerts on the last note of Bartók’s “Sonata” shape my identity. is important for me to learn about resounded throughout the Concert stage and visual media. In fact, What has been your favorite Who or what influenced you to my Armenian background. I will Hall, the audience was on their his most recent composition was Armenian Studies course? Minor in Armenian Studies? be able to pass down to future feet, cheering and asking for even a score for a video game based on Why? Why is it important to you? generations the knowledge I gain Beethoven’s Fidelio, titled The more. Armenian Studies 10, with After taking my first classes in through the Minor. Fidelio Incident. For his encore, Dr. Krikorian Professor Hagop Ohanessian, Armenian Studies, Armenian 1A What has been your favorite After the concert, audience played Komitas Vardapet’s has been my favorite course so and Armenian Studies 10, I was Armenian Studies course? members were able to meet and “Vagharshapat Dance.” When he far because we have discussed compelled to learn more. I am Why? talk to the talented pianist, as they finished the last note, he jumped Armenian history, immigration, very thankful for the opportunity My favorite course thus far has enjoyed hors d’oeuvres. Overall, to his feet and bowed, ending the and identity. We learned about to learn about my cultural history been the Armenian language class the Concert made for an exciting, afternoon concert with the same the major developments of in an academic setting. because it allows me to perfect informative, and entertaining vigor and excitement with which the first and second Armenian What has been your favorite and practice my reading and Sunday afternoon. it began. Republics, and we discussed Armenian Studies course? writing skills in Armenian. the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Why? In what ways can you apply a YSU, From Page 1 and over a thousand-member Professor Ohanessian is one of So far, my favorite Armenian Minor in Armenian Studies university were Manuk Abeghian, academic staff. YSU has more the best instructors at Fresno Studies course has been Armenian in relation with the broader Bishop Garegin Hovsepian, than 50 Bachelor’s programs and State because his courses are well Studies 10 because of its broad Armenian community? Stepan Malkhasyants, and Hagop 120 Master’s programs, as well as organized and very interesting. area of focus on history as well as I have always been greatly Manandyan. There were 262 more than 90 Doctoral programs. In what ways can you apply a culture. involved in my Armenian students enrolled in the first year Presidents and faculty from Minor in Armenian Studies In what ways can you apply community. One way I of the University, with 32 faculty leading universities across in relation to the broader an Armenian Studies Minor have contributed is through members. the globe participated in the Armenian community? in relation with the broader Homenetmen Scouting. As a Dues to war conditions in late September events. On Thursday, Armenian Studies courses are Armenian community? leader of my troop, I am able to 1919 and the Sovietization of the September 26, the university helping me shape my identity in I can apply my knowledge of assist the young scouts in learning Republic of Armenia in 1920, delegations arrived at the Fresno, while maintaining my Armenia’s captivating history in and understanding more about classes were interrupted and did Yerevan State University main relationships with Armenians conversations with members of Armenian history and customs. not resume until January of 1921. campus to congratulate Acting outside of the United States. the community. By doing this, I As a role model, I plan to pass By then the decision had been University President Dr. Gegham along the information I learn to made to move the University Gevorgyan, on the occasion of State University; Prof. Barlow Friday, September 27, marked others. to the capital of Yerevan, in a the 100th anniversary of the Der Mugrdechian, Berberian the main day of activities, opening What would you say to a refurbished building, the Sev University. Among the many Coordinator of the Armenian with a symposium entitled, student interested in pursuing Shenk (Black Building-named for guests were Dr. Paul Haidostian, Studies Program, and Dr. Kevork “Higher Education, Research and a Minor in Armenian Studies? the black stone from which it was President of Haigazian Bardakjian, Manoogian Professor Innovation in the 21st Century.” I would say it can be an endless constructed) on Abovian Street. University; Dr. Andrei Karol, of Armenian Language and Following the symposium, guest road of possibilities. Armenians In 1953, new buildings were Rector, Belarus State University; Literature at the University of donned their university robes and have such a rich history, heritage, Dr. Vahan Agopyan, Rector constructed at today’s site of Michigan, Ann Arbor. a group photograph was taken and traditions that offer so much Universidade de São Paulo; the University, located at 1 Alex Dr. In the afternoon guests were in front of the main building to learn. Manoogian Street in Yerevan. Tasos Christofides, Rector of the given a tour of the Mesrop of YSU. The participants then Photos: Andrew Hagopian Today the University is thriving University of Cyprus; Dr. Giorgi Mashtots Matenadaran (State walked from the University with more than 22,000 students Sharvashidze, Rector, Tbilisi Library of Ancient Manuscripts), to the A. Spendiaryan Opera Visit followed by a visit to the Armenian and Ballet National Academic Hye Sharzhoom Genocide Memorial and Museum. Theatre, where a special Hye Oozh Dr. Harutyun Marutyan, director commemorative event was held, online of the Armenian Genocide including a musical concert, and hyesharzhoom.com Saturdays • 9:00AM - Noon Museum-Institute, gave a tour of a congratulatory address by Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of the the Memorial and the Museum, Back issues Fresno State’s Armenian Radio Show and then the guests planted a Republic of Armenia. memorial tree in the Genocide The evening concluded with of Hye Sharzhoom 90.7 FM-KFSR Grove, to mark the anniversary of a gala dinner at the Florence are available online the University. Restaurant. December 2019 Hye Sharzhoom 7 Thank You Annual Fund Donors Callisphere Incorporates Armenian Studies (received as of November 24, 2019) Benefactors Ghazaros Kalenian Archives in Online University of California Library Arnold & Dianne Gazarian John & Suzelle Kasaian Carina Tokatian Anton & Maral Kismetian Staff Writer Patron Gary & Nancy Krikorian Anonymous Pat Krikorian The Fresno State Armenian Hagop Krioghlian Studies Program received some Friends Mrs. Jackie Kurkjian exciting news for 2020. It is Varouj & Lena Altebarmakian Dr. Ron Marchese anticipating the publication of Michael & Jackline Matosian Lina Melkonian some of its digital archives on Annette Moushigian an online database known as Sponsors Dr. Hagop Ohanessian Calisphere by the beginning of Armenian National Committee, Gladys K. Peters the New Year. The University Central California Dr. Richard L. Pinkerton of California first established Dr. Larry R. Farsakian Dr. & Mrs. Levon & Shirley the California Digital Library in David & Elizabeth Taylor Saryan 1977, later creating Calisphere Kirk & Kathy Yergat Dr. Gary & Deborah Shahbazian as one of its branches. Calisphere Aram & Lisa Tokatian is a free website that publishes Supporters Mary Zoryan a wide assortment of media Beverly Achki, including documents, recordings, in memory of Zabel Moradian Armen S. Kouymjian and photographs of historic Archive Photo: ASP Group photograph, Asbarez newspaper staff, c. 1921-1922. Alice & Karnig Alajajian Memorial Fund value. About a year ago, a Nazik Arisian Jirair & Aline Christianian representative from the website webpages, the Armenian Studies yet it still raises a “question of Arten J. Avakian Hagop & Lisbett Khoubesserian contacted the Armenian Studies Program had a Flickr Commons granularity.” If the description Vartouhi Avakian Gabriel Khoubesserian Program, asking for permission site, a page exclusively available of an image is too specific in Christine Bulbulian Barile Séta Kapoian to incorporate the Program’s to institutions, which is where detail, it can restrict its audience Mr. & Mrs. Antranik Biklian Dr. Dickran & Angèle Kouymjian archives into its database. With a Calisphere originally discovered significantly. On the other hand, Jack & Barbara Bousian librarian’s degree and experience the archives. if an image presents little context Raffi J. Daghlian James L. Melikian and LA as a book conservator, Armenian Currently, the Studies Program and is therefore labelled with a Kathleen Demerdjian Brothers Scholarship Fund Studies Program archivist Malina has six albums of around 350 generic tagline, the image could Bob & Sara Der Matoian Michael Arzoumanian Zakian has been working on the photos published on its Flickr become “amputated in value.” Mike & Lesta Ekizian Ralph & Louise Avazian project ever since. page. Many of these historic For this reason, the project is a Jane Gamoian Sammy Donabedian Zakian recalled how Calisphere archives pertain to the Fresno very delicate and tedious task. Aram & Barbara Garabedian Shant & Silva Der Gazarian initiated the project after coming Armenian community and were Information matters. If an image is Rose Hagopian Guy Injayan across the Armenian Studies acquired from local Armenians. identified with an improper name Hamazkayin Cultural and Richard J. Jebejian Program’s Flickr page. Flickr “Fresno has a tremendous or location, it could have serious Educational Society, Taniel Jack Kayajanian is basically a miniature online historic memory,” Zakian effects on research accuracy. Varoujan Chapter James L. Melikian database, similar to Calisphere, asserted. She contrasted Fresno This can particularly be an issue Rev. Patt (Altoonian) Herdklotz John S. Saroyan, Ed.D. where website visitors can access to some of the more transient after the information becomes Paul & Margaret Hokokian Mel Shanoian photos and videos independently Armenian communities where standardized on Calisphere’s Elma Hovanessian George Titizian published on the site. While Armenians tend to pass through website. Paul Jamushian Gary Zakarian viewers can access public and follow the flow of jobs. The beauty of Calisphere is that This unique quality of Fresno it encourages “crowd-sourcing” The Armenian Series at Fresno State feeds into the reason why she is or the idea of several individuals General Editor: Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian so fascinated with the project. visiting these archives. Zakian “I am interested in the natural suggested that this could be “a accumulation of community way of engaging the community.” collections,” she revealed. Collections can be shared with the An Excellent Zakian believes there are community, granting individuals many benefits associated with full access without any website Christmas Present! the archives’ publication on fees or institutional affiliation Calisphere. She mentioned required to view them. #7. Western Armenian in the how Calisphere will increase Specifically, for Fresno State 21st Century: Challenges “foot traffic,” broadening the Armenian Studies students, and New Approaches-$20 exposure of the images to a Zakian stated how she hopes “it broader audience. Unlike Flickr, will provide them with resources any key phrases tagged to an that they can use in their own image on Calipshere’s website research.” will automatically cause that She noted how “part of it is image to “pop-up” when typed understanding the importance of into a general search engine like primary sources.” Google. The exposure of students to This idea of tagging images the images, Zakian believes, will #6. Fifty Years of Armenian can pose challenges, however. nurture their interest in not only For instance, Zakian explained Literature in France-$20 their homeland abroad, but also how labeling photos is important, their homeland in Fresno. 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Ordering information: by Dr. David Gutman The Press at California State Manhattanville College, New York University, Fresno 2380 E. Keats, MB 99 Fresno CA 93740-8024 Tuesday, March 10, 2020 7:30PM 559-278-3056 University Business Center #3. Armenian or by email at: #4. David of Room 191, Auditorium • Fresno State Poetry-$20 [email protected] Sassoun-$20 Free admission and parking (with parking code) 8 Hye Sharzhoom December 2019 Society for Armenian Studies 45th Anniversary Banquet Professor Houri Berberian, Benefit Concert Meghrouni Family Presidential Chair in Armenian Studies and Director of the Armenian Studies for the House of Hope-Mer Hooys Program in Yerevan, Armenia Program at the University of Featuring: California, Irvine, spoke on behalf of the Armenian Studies Michael Krikorian-pianist; Chairs and Directors of the United Armen Der Kevorkian-violinist; States. She highlighted the new Garik Terzian-cellist collaborative initiatives that have begun between the Armenian Vocalists: Studies Programs and Chairs. Lauren Hazarian Movsesian, In a musical tribute to the Collette Compton, and Clarisse Compton 150th anniversary of the birth of the composer Komitas, musicians Greg Hosharian and Saturday, February 22, 2020 Martin Haroutunian played Photo: ASP Archive Photo: ASP interpretations of Armenian Folk 7:00pm (doors open 6:30pm) Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, left, receiving the “SAS Life- Melodies. After the musical inter- co-sponsored by the Armenian Studies Program, Fresno State time Achievement Award” from SAS President Dr. Bedross lude, SAS Executive Council Der Matossian at the SAS 45th Anniversary Banquet. member Dr. Dzovinar Derderian The Concert Hall, East Music Building, Fresno State 2380 E. Keats Ave., Fresno State • taff eport of the greater Los Angeles S R read from letters sent by former Free parking at the corner of Maple and Shaw Aves. community, as well as participants SAS presidents, Richard Hovan- Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, of the SAS 45th Anniversary nissian, Dennis Papazian, Dickran Tickets: $25 General • $10 Student Berberian Coordinator of the International Conference on Kouymjian, Ronald G. Suny, and Call the Armenian Studies Program Armenian Studies Program at the Armenian Diaspora that Joseph Kechichian. at 559-278-2669 for more ticket information. Fresno State, was awarded the took place October 12-13 at the Der Matossian also awarded a Society for Armenian Studies University of California, Los “Lifetime Achievement Award” to (SAS) “Lifetime Achievement Angeles. Academic community Dr. Khachig Tölölyan (Professor The Armenian Studies Program Award” by current SAS President members of the University of of English and Comparative presents Dr. Bedross Der Matossian at Southern California and UCLA, Literature at Wesleyan Uni- the 45th Anniversary Banquet of which were among the co- versity) and founding editor “An Untold Story of Survival: SAS held October 12, 2019. Dr. sponsors of the SAS conference, of the Diaspora: A Journal of Der Matossian highlighted the also attended the Banquet. Transnational Studies, a Zoryan The Armenian Community in Istanbul unconditional support that Prof. Prof. Der Mugrdechian served Institute publication. During the Armistice Years (1918-1923)” Der Mugrdechian has rendered to as the Master of Ceremonies of Dr. Vahram L. Shemmassian the Society over the past several the Banquet. SAS President Dr. (Director of the Armenian Stud- decades. Der Matossian (University of ies Program, California State by Past SAS President Dr. Kevork Nebraska-Lincoln) welcomed University, Northridge) gave the B. Bardakjian (University of the guests and thanked the concluding remarks. Dr. Ari Şekeryan Michigan, Ann Arbor) was Organization of Istanbul Arm- Archbishop Levon Zekiyan, the Kazan Visiting Professor also among those awarded the enians (OIA) for hosting the 45th Armenian Catholic Archeparch of in Armenian Studies “Lifetime Achievement Award.” Anniversary Banquet. He then Istanbul concluded the banquet Over 130 people attended the gave an in-depth review of SAS with his congratulatory words Banquet, including members activities over the past two years. and a prayer. Friday, February 7, 2020 The Armenian Studies Program Reception • 6:30PM • Lecture • 7:30PM presents its University Business Center Room 191, Auditorium “32nd Annual Banquet” The Armenian Studies Program presents Sunday, March 22, 2020 “Roving Revolutionaries: Armenians Reception • 5:00PM and the Connected Revolutions in the Dinner • 6:00PM Russian, Iranian and Ottoman Worlds” by Fort Washington Country Club Dr. Houri Berberian 10272 N. Millbrook Ave., Fresno Save the Date! Meghrouni Family Presidential Chair Tickets Required in Armenian Studies, UC Irvine
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