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MARISSA ISQUIERDO ing to Dr. Marchese, who has been STAFF WRITER doing scholarly research on the collections at the Armenian Ortho- On Wednesday, February 11 at dox Church in Istanbul for the past 7:30 PM, Prof. Barlow Der thirteen years, Armenians devel- Mugrdechian, Coordinator of the oped their “own unique style of Armenian Studies Program wel- sacred art,” the “Constantinople Mugrdechian

comed Fresno State distinguished Style.” Der alumnus, Dr. Ronald Marchese, “The ‘Constantinople Style’ can

who gave a presentation titled “Ar- be found from the monumental to Barlow menian Constantinople: Church, the miniature, in architecture to the

Photos: Barlow Der Mugrdechian Society, and Culture” to an audi- intricate details of textiles. What Photo: Left to Right: Director Gohar Barseghyan, Stepan Kyutunyan, ence which consisted of Fresno separates the ‘Constantinople Style’ Dr. Ronald Marchese Kristine Shamlikian, and Hagop Ohanessian. State students, professors, family, from other forms of religious art is objects such as mitres and crowns, and friends in the Alice Peters Au- its opulence,” Dr. Marchese stated, collars and lappets, altar curtains, HAGOP OHANESSIAN Annual Armenian Film Festival. ditorium at Fresno State. Dr. while adding, “The ‘Constantinople crosses, and textiles. Dr. Marchese STAFF WRITER This year the Film Festival took Marchese is Professor of Ancient Style’ reveals the Armenians com- talked about how textiles are an place at 7:00PM on Friday, Febru- History and Archaeology at the mitment to detail, as well as their integral part of the Armenian mate- The Armenian Film Festival at ary 20, in the Industrial Technol- University of Minnesota in Duluth, tenacity to maintain a social and rial culture, both secular and reli- Fresno State annually showcases ogy Building, Room 101, on cam- where he has taught for the last cultural identity through the ob- gious. Weaving, embroidery, and films with an Armenian theme, pus. The Festival is supported, in twenty-five years. jects they produced and donated to needle lace were the domain of concerning Armenian issues, or part, with funds from the Univer- At this presentation, audience the Church.” women and in the early part of the those that have been directed by sity Student Union Diversity members learned that the Arme- Using a slide projector and 19th century, embroidery schools Armenians around the country or Awareness Program. Three films nian community in Constantinople/ power point simultaneously, all in were established to fill the growing around the world. This year, the were featured: A Road Less Trav- Istanbul made a significant contri- attendance were fully enthralled at needs of the church. The embroi- Armenian Studies Program re- eled: The Handjian Story directed bution to the practice and creation the sacred images. These images dery of gold on altar curtains and ceived numerous films that were by Denise Gentilini; Behind the of religious art throughout the 17th, consisted of the interior and exte- crowns was amazing to see and evaluated and chosen for the 10th SEE FILM FESTIVAL PAGE 7 18th, and 19th centuries. Accord- rior of churches as well as religious SEE MARCHESE PAGE 7 2 Hye Sharzhoom March 2009 Armenian Studies Program California State University, Fresno Book/Video/CD/Archival Gifts Armenian Studies Program Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian and the Armenian Stud- ies Program would like to thank the donors, authors, and Fall 2009 Schedule of Courses publishers for the following books, periodicals, videos, and archival gifts either offered personally or to the Course Units Time Day Instructor Program. General Education Arts & Humanities, Area C2 His Holiness Aram I, for the gift of his book Pour Un Monde Transforme • ArmS 20 Arts of Armenia 3 9:30A-10:45P TuTh B Der Mugrdechian [For a World Transformed]. Published in French. (Antelias, Leba- non: Catholicosate of Cilicia, 2008). (Class #73946) Armenian Life Magazine, for the gift of their magazine. Cover Story: • Arm 1A Elementary Armenian 4 10:30A-11:35A MWF B Der Mugrdechian Treasures of Etchmiadzin. (Australia, December 2008 edition.) (Class #72532) Berge Bulbulian, The Fresno Armenians: History of a Diaspora Com- munity. (Fresno, CA: The Press at California State University, Arts & Humanities, Area C1 2000.) Donated by Larry Shuklian. Thamar Dasnabedian, The Dogma of the Holy Mother of God • Arm 2A Intermediate Armenian 3 9:00A-9:50A MWF B Der Mugrdechian (Theotokos) at the Council of Ephesus. (Antelias, Lebanon: (Class #73424) Catholicosate of Cilicia, 2008). In Armenian. A gift of the author. Elza and Haig Didizian, for their gift of the book His Holiness Karekin Social Studies, Area D3 I: Conversations with Giovanni Guatai (Toronto, Canada: Karekin • ArmS 10 Intro Arm. Studies 3 1:00P-1:50P MWF S LaPorta I Theological and Armenological Studies Series #8, 2008). Sossi Ghazarian-Kevonian (Editor), Prior to the Auction of Souls, (Class #72533) based on the novel “Ravished Armenia” by Aurora Mardiganyan. ( 2008). Art work by Tigran. A gift of the editor. Arts & Humanities, Area IC Aziz Gokdemir (Editor), Amerika’dan Bitlis’e: William Saroyan [From • Arm 148 Masterp. Arm Culture 3 10:00A-10:50A MWF S LaPorta America to Bitlis: William Saroyan]. (Istanbul, Turkey: Aras Pub- (Class #76627) lishing, 2008.) A gift of the editor. Mr. and Mrs. Haig Jamgotchian, for the gift of a collection of Armenian books. Upper Division Armenian Studies Courses Aris Kalfaian, Chomaklou – The History of an Armenian Village. (New • ArmS 108A Arm History I 3 11:00A-12:15A TuTh S LaPorta York: Chomaklou Compatriotic Society, 1982). Translated by (Class #72535) Krikor Asadourian. Edited and revised with a preface and afterword by Michael Ekizian. Donated by Larry Shuklian. • ArmS 120 Armenian Church 3 12:30P-1:45P TuTh S LaPorta Hon. Walter Karabian, for his gift of archival and historical material, (Class #76631) including, but not limited to: The Synopsis of the Arthur Ohnimus Collection and his life, a 1934 restaurant menu from New Cairo Café, Armenian, Fresno, CA, and a poster honoring survivors of the For more information call the Armenian Studies Program at 278-2669 first genocide of the twentieth century. or visit our offices in the Peters Business Building, Room 384. Jerry Lee, KVPT-Valley Public Television, for the donation of a DVD- Get a Minor in Armenian Studies. Check on requirements William Saroyan. (copyright 2008). for the Minor in Armenian Studies in the 2009-2010 catalog: Tom Mooradian, The Repatriate – Love, Basketball, and the KGB. http://www.csufresno.edu/catoffice/current/armstudhd.html (Seattle, WA: Moreradiant Publishing, 2008). A gift of the author. Rose Shirinian, Brisbane, CA, for the donation of Armenian books. Vartan Thomasian, for his gift of the Vaspouragan Society’s Varak Periodical. (Granada Hills, CA: Volume 55, 2008). English section Editor Murad Loussinian. Martin Tourigian, for his gift of three watercolor paintings. HYE SHARZHOOM Armenians on the Internet FA|

STAFF REPORT in the development of Armenian the ninth century, the final four art. paintings in the Gospel have been Armenian Studies Program Co- The Mother Cathedral of Ani dated to the late 6th century or early ordinator Barlow Der Mugrdechian was completed in the early elev- 7th century: The Annunciation of was the guest speaker at the 80th enth century in the reign of King the Angel Gabriel to Zacharias, The anniversary celebration of the Gagik (the Great) Bagratuni. The Annunciation of the Angel Gabriel Daron Lodge of the Knights of Armenian Catholicossate had ear- to Mary, The Adoration of the Magi, Vartan. The Banquet took place on lier moved to Ani, the capital of the and the Baptism of Christ. Together Sunday, February 15 in the St. John kingdom, and was instrumental in they form a cycle of deep theologi- Armenian Church Paul Fellowship the building of the new church, cal importance to the understand- Hall. now recognized as one of the best ing of Armenian orthodoxy. In their Special guest at the Banquet was examples of Armenian architecture. classicizing style they represent a Haig K. Deranian, Grand Com- With its polychromatic tufa stone glimpse at what must have been a mander of the Knights of Vartan. exterior and delicate arcades, the wonderful age of painting. Master of Ceremonies for the event church is a reminder of the skill of The final examples of Arme- was John Dahlberg, Esq., who Armenian builders. nian art presented by Der opened the afternoon with his in- The Church of the Holy Cross Mugrdechian came from the work troductory comments, and intro- on the island of Aghtamar is a Photo: Armenian Studies Program Archive of the thirteenth century artist Toros duced the various speakers. unique architectural monument, ASP Coordinator Barlow Der Mugrdechian (left) receiving a Roslin. His paintings represent the Keynote speaker Der constructed in the early 10th cen- book from Banquet Chairman Anton Cingoz at an event flourishing of Armenian art in the Mugrdechian spoke on “Master- tury by order of King Gagik celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the Daron Lodge of the period of the Armenian Kingdom pieces of Armenian Architecture Artsruni. The outside of the Church Knights of Vartan. The Banquet took place at the St. John of Cilicia and are considered the and Art,” illustrated with slides. He is decorated with reliefs whose in- Armenian Church in San Francisco. finest in style and execution. presented two examples from Ar- spiration is from the Old Testa- like Aghtamar, which has been in- Der Mugrdechian’s presentation. Together these examples pro- menian Architecture and two ex- ment of the Bible. Frescoes with ternationally recognized for its The earliest examples of Armenian vided an insight into the rich cul- amples from Armenian Manuscript themes from the New Testament beauty. miniature painting come from the tural heritage of the Armenian painting, to illustrate how Chris- decorate the interior of the church. Armenian miniature painting famous Etchmiadzin Gospel. Al- people, and provided a fitting note tianity had played an essential role There are no other churches quite was the focus of the second part of though the Gospel itself is dated to to the celebration of the day. Review: The Repatriate: Love, “State of Armenian Studies” Discussed at Basketball, and the KGB Historic Gathering STAFF REPORT Following World War II, Soviet leaders called for members of the Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, ethnic republics to return to their Coordinator of the Armenian Stud- fatherland, to help rebuild the coun- ies Program at Fresno State, and try. In the United States, the Arme- representing the Society for Arme- nian Progressive League spear- nian Studies, participated in a an headed the effort that only suc- innovative workshop, “The State ceeded in bringing about 300 Ar- of Armenian Studies,” at the Uni- menians from America back to versity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Armenia. September 18-20, 2008. Although he had initially been Over the past forty years there inspired to travel to the Soviet Ar- have been several opportunities for menia, Mooradian had little idea of gatherings to discuss the state of how difficult it would be to leave Armenian Studies and prospects Armenia once he arrived there. His for the future. The Armenian Stud- saving grace was an ability to play ies Program at the University of basketball, which soon proved to Michigan, Ann Arbor, spearheaded Photo: Armenian Studies Program Archive be a godsend. the new project, inviting represen- Participants of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, confer- Mooradian’s decision to leave tatives of major international Ar- ence on “The State of Armenian Studies.” The Repatriate: Love, Basketball, the United States for Armenia was menian studies institutions and or- Yerevan State University (Prof. gan-Dearborn (Prof. Ara Sanjian and the KGB, by Tom Mooradian. supported by his father only. His ganizations to participate in the Albert Stepanyan), the National and Gerald Ottenbreit), and the Seattle, WA: Moreradiant Publish- mother and brothers tried to per- formulation of the plan for action. Association for Armenian Studies Armenian Studies Program at the ing, 2008. 459 pages. suade him to not go, but the youth- The University of Michigan and Research (Belmont, Mass., University of Michigan, Ann Ar- ful Mooradian ignored their ad- project aims at producing a first of Marc Mamigonian), the Society for bor (Professors Gerard Libaridian BARLOW DER MUGRDECHIAN vice, and embarked on the voyage. its kind comprehensive and global Armenian Studies (US, Barlow Der and Kevork Bardakjian). ADVISOR In stark and expressive words, report on the “State of Armenian Mugrdechian), the Society for Ar- Prof. Gerard Libaridian, Direc- Mooradian describes life on the Studies” and making it available to menian Studies (Europe, Seta Claire tor of the Armenian Studies Pro- Adventure. Danger. Romance. Russian ship Rossia that took him all concerned by the end of 2009 Mouradian), the Armenian Re- gram at the University of Michigan From the very first pages, Tom to Armenia, and the many adven- with the cooperation of organiza- search Center, University of Michi- is director of the project. Mooradian’s newly published The tures along the way. He falls in love tions, institutions, and scholars in- Repatriate attracts the reader’s at- with a Jewish girl, but they are volved in Armenian Studies world- tention. One is a drawn into eventually separated as he arrives ARMENIAN STUDIES AT A THRESHOLD wide. Mooradian’s unlikely thirteen years in Georgia first, and then Armenia. That report will encompass a spent in Soviet Armenia, feeling Mooradian is filled with self- Society for Armenian Studies quantitative as well as a qualitative his initial excitement at the move, doubt as he replays the decision to analysis of the whole array of ac- th to his bitter disappointment, and travel to Armenia. But his adven- 35 Anniversary Conference tivities, from existing programs and struggle to escape. tures as a member of the Armenian their activities, books and articles The repatriation of Armenians national basketball team allow him March 26-28, 2009 published in the last decades, pro- from the Diaspora to Armenia, in luxuries that few others would en- grams and chairs established, to 1946-1947, is a period that has been joy. He is able to travel to foreign University of California, Los Angeles gaps in knowledge, relationship little studied. Personal accounts of countries and to make the contacts Conference sponsors: between current output and ad- the repatriation have been few and that will ultimately lead to his free- Society for Armenian Studies vances in the social sciences and far between. dom. humanities in general, and future UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies Tom Mooradian’s decision in Mooradian was able to pack a needs. UCLA Center for European and Eurasian Studies November 1947 to join a group of lifetime of memories in the years To produce that report, the Ar- USC Institute of Armenian Studies 150 Armenian-American expatri- that he lived in Soviet Armenia, menian Studies Program at the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research ates led him on an unexpected sepa- and his eye-witness testimony is a University of Michigan invited an & ration of close to thirteen years vivid reminder of what many other initial, organizational meeting of The Armenian Studies Programs of from family and friends. Mooradian Armenians suffered. organizations and institutions that was a senior in high school when The Repatriate is a must read for Armenian Center, might contribute to the planning of he made the fateful choice. Trapped all. Armenian Research Center, University of Michigan- and logistical support to the project. behind the newly descending Iron Dearborn Participating in the first meet- Curtain, Mooradian, at age 19, had The Repatriate is available through California State University-Fresno ing of the workshop were represen- to struggle to eke out an existence the Wayne State University Press- tatives of the National Academy of California State University-Northridge with others who shared his same http://wsupress.wayne.edu. Sciences (Prof. Ruben Safrastyan), University of California, Los Angeles fate. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4 Hye Sharzhoom March 2009 ASO Activities in Spring Semester Armenian 148 Course Presents Armenian Culture

PATEEL MEKHITARIAN torical context in which the stories menians to write in their own lan- EDITOR were written. I also anticipate learn- guage for the first time. A major ing the different styles of Arme- well-known historian was Movses One of the Armenian courses nian literature.” Khorenatsi, who wrote in Arme- offered this semester at Fresno State Sarah Crawford yearns to learn nian in the fifth century, and whose is Armenian 148, “Masterpieces of more about the heritage. She said, history covers the period form the Armenian Culture.” This unique “I hope we will learn a lot about origins of the Armenians to the offering has attracted a wide range how the rich heritage affected the fifth century. He is responsible for of students who are interested in great Armenian writers of history.” recording the earliest oral epics of learning about the Armenian cul- Armenian culture, such as Hayk ture. and Bel, the Legend of Aram, and The textbook is The Heritage of Ara the Handsome. These tradi- Armenian Literature, Volume I, tional stories were orally transmit- (Wayne State University Press, ted from village to village in an- 2000) written and edited by Agop cient times. Khorenatsi recorded Hacikyan (Coordinating editor), these oral traditions, which pre- Gabriel Basmajian, Edward served them for future generations Franchuk, and Nourhan Ouzounian. to enjoy. The works of other histo- L. to R.: Stepan Kyutunyan, Taline Kasparian,Hagop Professor Barlow Der Mugrdechian rians such as Agatangelos and Ohanessian, Avo Arikian, and Jamie Kalebjian at the Fresno introduces students to different as- Yeghishe have been discussed as State vs. Hawaii basketball game. pects of the culture, such as the well as the great tenth century poet Photo: ASP Archive churches of Armenia, the religious Photos: Barlow Der Mugrdechian St. Gregory of Narek. There are HAGOP OHANESSIAN struggles of the Armenians, and the Daren Esqueda many more writers to be discussed STAFF WRITER On Friday, Feb. 20 the Arme- history of the Armenians. This and analyzed in this course. nian Studies Program held the 10th background is essential in the As the new semester is quickly Annual Armenian Film Festival, course, allowing students to have a Some students in the class had moving along, the Armenian Stu- co-sponsored by the Armenian better understanding of the Arme- no previous background of the Ar- dents Organization (ASO) is con- Studies Program. Prior to the start nian people as a whole, before the menian culture, prior to starting the tinuing its full schedule of events. of the Festival, the ASO hosted course looks at the major works of course, while others were born and The month of February has been Gohar Barseghyan, director of SF Armenian literature. raised in traditional Armenian fami- busy for ASO, with guest speaker Hye, at a dinner at Viktoria’s Place The Armenian 148 course ful- lies. Pa Xiong, a senior at Fresno Dr. Ronald Marchese, who spoke restaurant. Barseghyan was invited fills the requirements for upper di- State, is not Armenian, however on “Armenian Constantinople/ to Fresno State to present her film vision General Education, in area has taken an Armenian course in Istanbul: Church, Society, and Cul- at the Festival. We all had a great IC of Arts and Humanities, and the past. On the other hand, Kristine ture,” co-sponsored with the Ar- time and learned a lot about each also fulfills a requirement for the Shamlikian stated, “I was born in menian Studies Program. The lec- other. Minor in Armenian Studies. For Armenia and I can speak the lan- ture attracted much interest from ASO is planning and coordinat- this reason, the class has a diverse guage.” These differences between the students provide for a more both Fresno State students and the ing activities throughout the se- atmosphere, where there is an op- Sarah Crawford general public. mester. We hope to see members portunity for all students to learn engaged and interesting class envi- On Thursday Feb. 19, ASO or- get involved with planning for April something new. Some students in ronment. ganized a social event by inviting 24th week, the commemorative the class are planning on receiving The content of this course is “Masterpieces of Armenian members to a Fresno State men’s activities of the Armenian Geno- a Minor in Armenian Studies, while very appealing and fascinating be- Culture” is a distinctive course that basketball game versus Hawaii. Un- cide, and to participate in other others are simply taking the course cause it explains the origin of lit- explores the origins of Armenian fortunately, the Bulldogs lost the activities and lectures that are to due to their curiosity in the culture. erature in the Armenian culture. literature. Early historians managed game but members enjoyed each come. At the beginning of the semester, We currently know about the his- to preserve and pass on the culture other’s company. students approached the class with tory of the Armenians due to the of the Armenians through record- different expectations and interests. significant historians who recorded ing significant events in Armenian Young Saroyan Book to Daren Esqueda, a junior at important events. history. Armenians and non-Arme- Fresno State, stated, “I am inter- The discovery of the Armenian nians today sincerely cherish the ested in how Armenian traditions alphabet in the early fifth century efforts of these historians and writ- be Released by The Press and sayings originated and the his- A.D. provided a means for the Ar- ers. Madden Library Reopened February 20

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The Fresno State Henry Mad- den Library reopened on Thurs- day, February 19, after being closed for construction for nearly two and half years. The new north wing of the Madden Library was con- structed after the old north wing was demolished in August 2006. Fresno State President Dr. John Welty was on hand to open the library, along with Dean of Library Mugrdechian

Services, Peter McDonald. Der The architecturally distinctive

Young Saroyan: Follow and Other Writings Madden Library has become a new Barlow center for campus life, with ample

Price per copy: $21 study space. The design of the Li- Photo: (includes tax and postage in the United States) brary was inspired by Native- The new North Wing of the Henry Madden Library. American themes and the natural north wing (one level is below also has several gallery spaces that Name: wonders of the San Joaquin Valley. ground) and renovation of the south will be utilized for various exhibi- A Starbucks Coffee has opened on wing. Funds for the project came tions. Address: the second floor of the Library, from bond measure Proposition 55 providing an area for relaxation. approved by California voters in Library facts: City: State: Zip: The new library is the largest in 2004 and from a $10 million dona- the California State University’s tion from the Table Mountain Cost: $105 million dollars 23-campus system and the biggest Rancheria in 2006. Number of copies ordered: Total: academic building ever on the The south wing was completely Size: 340,000 square feet Fresno State campus (340,000 remodeled to make space for the Stories: Five Orders should be sent to: square feet). More that one million Special Collections Department and The Press books and periodicals can fit in the the Arne Nixon Center for Space available: Two mil- Library and there is space for nearly Children’s Literature. The fourth lion books. California State University, Fresno double that amount to meet Fresno floor of the North Wing will house Fresno CA 93740-8024 State’s future needs. the Harold Haak Administrative Largest library in the 23- The $105 million project in- Center, where top University offi- campus CSU system. press.csufresno.edu cluded construction of the five-story cials will have offices. The Library March 2009 Hye Sharzhoom 5 Dr. Bournoutian Gives First Lecture on The Armenan Church Under Foreign Rule

MARI KOSHKAKARYAN provoking ques- spiritual leader, a provider of po- nian Church often had to defend its STAFF WRITER tions and gave a litical leadership, and a secular rights to own the waqfs and inter- detailed picture leader of Armenians. He noted the estingly enough, the Church was The Christianization of Arme- of what the Ar- history of the movement of the able to win more than ninety per nia in the beginning of the fourth menian Church Armenian Catholicosate, and its cent of the cases that were disputed century marked a turning point in faced during his- eventual return to Holy in Persian Sharia courts. the . Armenians toric times. Etchmiadzin in 1441. “You think the church now has take great pride and faith in their B e g i n n i n g Dr. Bournoutian shifted in an it tough,” noted Bournoutian hu- churches — and especially in the with a brief in- organized manner towards the prob- morously. Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. troduction about lems that arose during the Ottoman The Armenian Church at On March 3rd in the Peters Au- Etchmiadzin, Dr. Turkish and Safavid Persian wars Etchmiadzin had periods of pros- ditorium on campus, Dr. George Bournoutian de- that were fought for more than one perity and also poverty under Per- Bournoutian gave a brief, but con- scribed the Ar- hundred fifty years, primarily in sian rule, but ultimately emerged cise presentation on “The Arme- menian Church Armenian lands. from the difficult period with the nian Church Under Persian Rule: as a National Dr. Bournoutian mentioned the tools to progress. 1600-1800,” analyzing especially C h u r c h — o n e constant struggle to maintain eco- Dr. Bournoutian gave a passion- the history of the Armenian that had devel- nomic survival and that one way ate presentation regarding the Ar- Catholicosate at Etchmiadzin in oped its own cus- the Church did survive was through menian Church under the Persians. their encounters with Persian rule. toms and tradi- the granting of village properties to He spoke confidently and concisely Dr. Bournoutian is the Kazan tions and where the Church, which then provided and ended his presentation with Visiting Professor of Armenian only Armenians, income to the Church. Holy time for questions and comments. Studies at Fresno State for the for the most part, Etchmiadzin had to constantly pro- Dr. Bournoutian will revisit the Spring 2009 semester. belonged, in con- tect the people and the churches topic of the Armenian Church un- This was the first in a three-part trast to the Ro- through petitions to the Persian der Russian rule and the Armenian series of talks on the general topic man Catholic Shah, who often allowed the Ar- Church in South Asia in his next Church, that is menians to establish waqfs (an in- two lectures on March 24th and of “The Armenian Church Under Dr. Bournoutian’s new book, Jambr [from multi-national. alienable religious endowment of April 21st, respectively. Both lec- Foreign Rule: Persia, Russia, and the French chambre], is a collection of archi- He outlined how property), event though the Arme- tures will take place in the Univer- South Asia-1600-1800.” This in- val documents collected by the 18th century the Church was a nians were Christian. The Arme- sity Business Center. formative lecture raised thought- Catholicos Simeon of Erevan.

BOURNOUTIAN, FROM PAGE 1 R EORGE OURNOUTIAN Eench ga Chga cide and write a research paper. D . G B Professor Bournoutian is look- SEVENTH HENRY S. KHANZADIAN KAZAN MARI KOSHKAKARYAN ing forward to coming to Fresno STAFF WRITER and teaching in the Armenian Stud- VISITING PROFESSOR ies Program. He is especially look- ing forward to the warm weather How would you describe Armenian music? Dr. Bournoutian is Professor of East European and Middle and the fruits of Fresno. According to him, “I have always dreamed of Eastern Studies at Iona, College, New York, and is the author Ani Grigoryan of numerous books. Freshman Major: Business Administration “Armenian music is very similar to Lecture II-Tuesday, March 24 European style music. However, Armenian music uses ancient in- 7:30 PM struments, which grab my atten- HE RMENIAN HURCH NDER tion.” Mugrdechian “T A C U

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Photo: Free Admission. Parking restrictions are relaxed in UBC Miranda Barile Dr. George Bournoutian Lot and Lot J. Freshman Major: Undeclared “Armenian music sounds very teaching a class at Fresno State. I Lecture III-Tuesday, April 21 Middle Eastern, but different from have a high regard for the Arme- other cultures because of the oud. nian Studies Program and its pro- 7:30 PM When I hear Armenian music I fessors.” always think of my grandmother It is wonderful to see the excite- “THE ARMENIAN CHURCH IN and how music is so important in ment that Dr. Bournoutian is bring- Armenian culture.” ing with him and the enthusiasm he SOUTH ASIA: 1600-1800” has to teach in the Armenian Stud- University Business Center, A. Peters Auditorium, ies Program at Fresno State. As Rm. 191, Fresno State Lori Havatian students and faculty, we welcome Freshman Professor Bournoutian and this Free Admission. Parking restrictions are relaxed in UBC Lot and Lot J. Major: Journalism course will be even more interest- “Armenian music to me is more ing because of his research on the than a rhythm and a melody; to me topics. Armenian music tells a story of our For more information on the For more information contact the past, future, and present. I don’t course and three public lectures by feel that way with any other music Professor Bournoutian, please con- Armenian Studies Program at 278-2669. because I have a special place in tact the Armenian Studies Program my heart for the beautiful words of at 559-278-2669. an Armenian song.” Send us your opinions. Fresno State’s Brooke Bedrosian Armenian Radio Show Sophomore Write a letter to Hye Major: Journalism “Hye Oozh” Sharzhoom “I would describe Armenian music as fun! It is amazing to watch ev- Every Saturday morning from 9:00AM-noon eryone at parties dance to the same music that has been passed down KFSR 90.7 FM. On the internet at www.kfsr.org! c/o Armenian Studies from generation to generation. It is Program what makes us special as a culture Fresno State students interested in volunteering may 5245 N Backer Ave. PB4 and makes Armenian music differ- contact station manager Joe Moore at 278-2598. Fresno, CA 93740-8001 ent than any other type of music.” Photos: Barlow Der Mugrdechian 6 Hye Sharzhoom March 2009 Fresno Gallery 25 Welcomes Armenian Artist Hrach Vardanyan able to gain wisdom; people need to bolic of places, the places in which MARISSA ISQUIERDO be like turtles and take in knowl- people become comfortable. Their STAFF WRITER edge of the world in which they live statement: people should not be- in so as not to be indifferent to come comfortable in one chair be- Fresno Gallery 25 welcomed 21- what’s around them,” commented cause there are many “chairs” many year-old artist Hrach Vardanyan the artist. places in the world for people to from Gyumri, Armenia and exhib- At the exhibition, the majority become aware of. ited Vardanyan’s art from Decem- of his art was centered on dogs. But One important aspect displayed ber 4-28, 2008, every Friday, Sat- not real dogs, they were fantasy at Vardanyan’s art exhibit was his urday, and Sunday from 1:00 to dogs. Why dogs? “A dog is a city sketches. Vardanyan displayed his 4:00 pm. Vardanyan’s artwork con- animal, coming and going as he sketches with his final pieces be- sisted of paintings and drawings pleases, and a city is symbolic to cause to him, “it is important for that were shipped in from Gyumri. life, to the political struggle that people to see the process that is Local Fresno artist Carol Tikijian Isquierdo people experience throughout the involved in creating.” Vardanyan hosted Vardanyan. world,” explained Vardanyan. Ac- is sensitive to his sketches, as he

Vardanyan is part of an artist Marissa cording to Vardanyan, people act explained, “my real feelings are in exchange between Fresno’s Gal- like dogs at times, relying only on my sketches as they are the foun-

lery 25 and the Gallery 25 in Arme- Photo: instincts and choosing to be indif- dation that led up to my finished nia. This exchange got started two Artist Hrach Vardanyan from Gyumri, Armenia, was a guest of ferent to the realities of life. A great creation.” years ago by Tikijian who went to the Fresno Gallery 25 in December 2008. example of this was seen in his Vardanyan uses his artwork to the Gallery 25 in Armenia, where piece entitled Gaze. Gaze is seen make a statement about the inter- she met Vardanyan. Next year, pen and ink applied like paint, as worldly injustices, he is able to use from a dog’s perspective; the artist nalities and externalities of the hu- Fresno’s Gallery 25 hopes to send well as people and animals, his art as a way to expose the ugly used heavy, thick metallic lines to man struggle in which everyone an artist to Armenia’s Gallery 25. Vardanyan is able to create ab- realities of life. “I want to open up the point that all one is able to see is experiences. He uses symbols, such Vardanyan is a young, talented stract, surreal, and conceptual art- peoples eyes to the world around metallic. The point: people should as animals, to make his point come artist who studies at an Art Acad- work. them,” he simply stated. not view the world in a thick fog; across. For Vardanyan, art is his emy in Gyumri. He started exhibit- “My artwork is making a state- Vardanyan uses symbols, such instead they need to lift their heads life. “My art comes from my heart, ing his artwork two years ago. The ment about the human struggle,” as animals and chairs, and com- and see beyond the “fog.” it’s my feelings and if I am able to first exhibition took place in Arme- Vardanyan said. Vardanyan depicts pares people and nature with them. Another impressive display at change one persons viewpoint, than nia; the second one was in Vienna, the internalities and externalities of Take for instance a piece of his the exhibit was the Hierarchy of I have accomplished something.” Austria. Now, Fresno had the privi- the human struggle, which can entitled Turtle Carrying City. In Sitting Places. In this display, a After Fresno, Vardanyan will lege to debut Vardanyan’s artwork manifest itself in politics, war, and this piece, a massive turtle is shown myriad of chairs were drawn on continue to travel to exhibit his art in America. in the human spirit. Drawing on carrying a metropolis on its back. yellow and green napkins, with each and study in different places. For Vardanyan’s artwork is unique experiences from his home country The turtle is symbolic of earth, and napkin having one chair each. The more information about Vardanyan and original. Using a mixture of of Armenia, which is no stranger to the city is symbolic of people. chairs ranged from toilet seats to and his art contact light and dark colors, bold lines, political struggle, as well as other “Turtles live a long time and so are wooden chairs. The chairs are sym- [email protected]. Ninety-Seventh Commencement-May 20, 2008 Society for Armenian Studies- Fresno State Graduates JSAS Volume 17 Released (1900-1950),” Nélida 2008 Deans’ Graduate College of Engineering Master of Social Work: Boulgourdjian-Toufeksian exam- Medalists Bachelor of Science: Narine Zilfugharyan ines the conditions of the Arme- College of Science Darren Michael Janigian nian community in Buenos Aires, and Mathematics Craig School of Business Argentina, during the first half of Zhanna Bagdasarov College of Health Master of Business the twentieth century. This article and Human Services Administration: is in French with an English ab- College of Agricutural Sciences Bachelor of Arts: Hakop Adjinian stract. and Technology Aubrie Lynn Hagopian In addition to these four contri- butions, five papers from an origi- Bachelor of Arts: Marine Krdanyan Kremen School of Education nal collection of nine—with the Tagui Semirdjian Michelle McMinassian and Human Development next four slated for publication in Anahit Mkhitaryan Master of Arts: the next JSAS issue, highlight “A College of Arts and Humanities Stepan Sarmazian Laura Gatchel Essepian, Bachelor of Arts: Century of Armenians in America: Special Education New Social Science Research.” Grant George Bedrosian Bachelor of Science: Tsovinar Alichan Kasnakjian, The five papers are by Knarik Nyrie Marie Karkazian Sirvard Gasparyan Special Education Avakian, “The Early History of Paul A. Magarity Suzanna Kesablyan Jessica Lee Kulekjian, The Society for Armenian Stud- Armenian Emigration to the Christopher Lee Piligian Nona Melikovna Noroyan Teaching ies (SAS) announces the publica- U.S.A.”: “Evidence from the Ar- Lilit Ovanisyan Paul Karl Marashian, tion of Volume 17 of its refereed chives of the Armenian Patriarch- The Craig School of Business Education-Administration and Journal, under the editorship of Dr. ate of Constantinople”; Claudia Bachelor of Science: College of Science Supervision Option Joseph A. Kéchichian, and contains Der-Martirosian, “Armenians in Derrick Alan Arakelian and Mathematics Shawna Louise Petrosian, nine original essays as well as eleven the 1980, 1990 & 2000 U.S. Cen- Antranik Avedikian Bachelor of Arts: Education-Reading/Language book reviews. sus”; Margaret Manoogian, “Ex- Windy Theresa Dunbar Jacque Ernie Barsamian Arts Option Two articles focus on the Geno- ploring the family ties and legacies Dalita Ghazarian Zarui Sara Harutyunyan Armen Krikor Torigian, cide, one by Steven Leonard Jacobs of older Armenian American Alexandra Marie Hodoian Astgik Starr Shishikyan Education-Administration and on “The Journey of Death: Lemkin women”; Ani Yazedjian, “Learn- Traisy Jebian Supervision Option and the Armenian Genocide” that ing to Be Armenian: Understand- Marissa Miriam Kalashian Bachelor of Science: elucidates on Raphael Lemkin’s ing the Process of Ethnic Identity concerns, and a second co-authored Development for Armenian Ado- Syuzanna Kazaryan Sebouh Peter Krioghilian Master of Science: by Joceline Chabot, Sylvia lescents”; and Ben Alexander, “To Grigor Kyutunyan Armen Margaryan Angela Gevorkyan, Kasparian and Christine Thériault Supply Armenia with Architects: Garineh Mary Melikian Ara Nalbandian Counseling-Counseling on “A shared memory? The social The Press, the Parties, and the Sec- Vanig Garen Panosian and Student Services Option Shiraz Dekran Takelian demand for the recognition of the ond Generation in the 1930s.” Bachelor of Science: Pari Ghanbarian, Armenian genocide by the Arme- Jennifer Alece Torosian Without exaggeration, these ar- Janya Bakarian-Atachian Rehabilitation Counseling nian community of Quebec (1965- ticles add significant value to our David Michael Vartanian Neil Gordon Dadian 1998),” which sheds light on vari- knowledge of Armenians in the Gina Patricia Zakarian Gayane Frnzyan College of Science ous perceptions within the Prov- United States, and identify critical Ohannes Mihran Zenian Kristina Pogosyan and Mathematics ince of Québec in Canada. Both are issues of interest. Master of Arts: somewhat specialized that venture College of Social Sciences The Journal of the Society for Kremen School of Education Zhanna Bagdasarov, into seldom studied aspects of the Armenia is a fully refereed publi- Master of Arts: and Human Development Psychology Armenian Holocaust. Gayané V. cation. Stephanie Erin Stockdale, Bachelor of Arts: Hagopian has penned “Armenian Membership in the SAS and International Relations Michelle Diane Arakelian Special Programs Proverbs and the Biblical Scrip- copies of the Journal may be or- Taylor Marie Garabedian College of Health and Doctor of Education: ture,” an essay that offers useful dered from Professor Barlow Der Natasha Anna Hagopian Human Services Kenneth Brian Machoian, comparisons in a highly detailed Mugrdechian, the Director of the Ernest Radik Martirosyan Master of Science: Educational Leadership study of Armenian proverbs, which Armenian Studies Program at the Tatevik Tina Martirosyan Maggie J. Antaramian, make pertinent linkages with Bibli- CSU, Fresno, 5245 N Backer Ave. cal scriptures. In “La migration des Azniv Orinakyan Nursing-Clinical Nurse Special- PB4, Fresno, California, 93740- Arméniens à Buenos Aires: 8001, (559) 278-2669 – Office; ist/Nurse Educator Évolution du réseau associatif (559) 278-2129 – Fax. March 2009 Hye Sharzhoom 7 Thank You Annual Fund Donors Sharon T. Esguerra Jonah and Sara Michaelian Dr. and Mrs. Dennis and Rita (as of March 1, 2009) John and Lucille Farsakian Judy Michalowski Shamlian Dr. Larry R. Farsakian Anoush Miridjanian, M.D. Col. Thomas A. Shekoyan, (Ret.) Patrons Zaven and Lisbeth Alejian Aram and Barbara Garabedian Mr. and Mrs. Armand Mirijanian Mildred Shirin Jean Barsam Edward Alexander Donald Garabedian John Miskjian Mary Sinclair Alice and Berge Bulbulian Fabio Amiralian Bud Gaston Annette and John Moushigian Barbara Stepanian Betty A. Hagopian Anonymous Douglas A. Gilio Charles and Rima Mugrdechian Dr. Frank A. Stone Col. 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MARCHESE, FROM PAGE 1 mented Dr. Marchese, who became FILM FESTIVAL, FROM PAGE 1 Scenes: Featuring Gor, presents a from San Francisco State Univer- involved in this groundbreaking re- Scenes: Featuring Gor directed story told by singer/songwriter Gor sity. She was motivated to make showed the technical skill, diver- search when he was asked by one by Alen Tarassians; and SF Hye Mkhitarian. The film is about his the documentary when she was sity of themes, and artistry of these of his Armenian friends while lec- directed by Gohar Barseghyan. journey coming from Armenia and asked about her native homeland. women. turing in the Middle East if he would She was in attendance to discuss meeting various musicians in Los She wanted to explore the Arme- One important point Dr. be interested in religious textiles. her film and to answer any ques- Angeles and forming a band. This nian population living in San Fran- Marchese stressed throughout his “I had studied religious art as an tions about the Armenian commu- film was entertaining for the audi- cisco and what it meant for them presentation was that creating ob- undergraduate, but my work had nity in San Francisco. A capacity ence because it portrayed a young being a San Francisco Hye (San jects for the church was an indi- been predominantly in archaeol- audience filled the theater. band and their gradual success as Francisco Armenian). vidual pious act that was intended ogy and history.” Dr. Marchese took The first film, A Road Less musicians. There are four mem- Interestingly, Armenians first to bring about a sense of personal up the suggestion. As the examina- Traveled: The Handjian Story, is bers in the band and they all work settled in San Francisco after first fulfillment and demonstrate the tion of material progressed, many a documentary about the lives of together to produce great music. having lived in Fresno. Thousands artisan’s faith. However, the ob- objects from the outlying districts Malvine and Kourken Handjian, Gor and his band have performed of Armenians went to San Fran- jects that were produced also dem- of Istanbul and those objects housed who tell of their first-hand experi- in various cities across the United cisco for better employment op- onstrated the artistic abilities of the in the repository of the Patriarch- ences as children witnessing the States, including San Francisco, portunities and because of general Armenians who held a high reputa- ate, it became obvious that such atrocities perpetrated by the Otto- New York, Philadelphia, and Los interest in the area. The most im- tion even in Ottoman court circles. objects needed a permanent home man Turks upon the Armenians, Angeles. portant monument in San Fran- The use of colors, precious met- for display. This was achieved in from 1915-1923, and their own The last film screened was SF cisco for Armenians is the Mount als, silk, gemstones-diamonds, 2006 with the opening of the Ar- displacement during the “reloca- Hye, which gave an insider view of Davidson Cross, which represents sapphires,and pearls, as well as the menian Patriarchal Museum in tion” process. These experiences the Armenian community of San the victims of the Armenian Geno- detailed craftsmanship of these ob- Kumkapi, where selected objects , are part of what comes to be known Francisco. The film depicts a com- cide. The film outlined the six-year jects indicate a level of Armenian many of historical and art histori- as the Armenian Genocide and munity, who bands together de- struggle by the Armenian commu- artistry that was unique in the city. cal importance, are now on dis- first genocide of the twentieth cen- spite hardships, to achieve won- nity to purchase the Cross and to One truly remarkable sacred object play. The museum features the bril- tury. Most of the audience was ders. Director Gohar Barseghyan successfully light it once a year on was a crown produced in the 1800s. liant achievement and contribution saddened by the horrible actions was born in Armenia and came to April 24, the day of commemora- This crown was made of gold wire Armenian artisans and lay people committed by the Turks towards the United States in 2000. After tion of the Armenian Genocide. thread and silk and contained a made to the Church and the com- the Armenian population. It was living in Los Angeles for a few The 10th Annual Armenian religious scene of Peter and Paul munity. “My work is an attempt to almost unbearable to hear the sto- years, she and her family decided Film Festival was a success and flanking the Mother of God and preserve a heritage of one of the ries of women being raped, of to move and eventually made her there was positive feedback from Christ child. The imagery was em- most important people in Istanbul families forced to move out of residence in San Francisco in 2003. the audience. We hope to see you broidered and one is able to even in the 16th through19th centuries.” their homes, and of the mass kill- She received her Masters degree in next year at the 11th Annual Arme- see the pupils of the eyes on their He did not do this work alone ings of the Armenians in different comparative literature and drama nian Film Festival! faces. This is impressive because nor was it done without the permis- villages. Survivors of the Geno- the faces, as Dr. Marchese revealed, sion of the Patriarchate of all of cide are gradually passing away 10TH ANNUAL ARMENIAN FILM FESTIVAL are “no bigger than a fingernail.” Turkey, Mesrob II Moutafian. and it is this kind of film that helps BEHIND THE SCENES: FEATURING GOR (2007) (California), Audience members expressed “Without the blessing of the Patri- educate people on the horrible Director: Alen Tarassians their enthusiasm for this presenta- arch, and his encouragement and events that took place in the early tion. “I have taken art history classes permission to study the collection part of the century. It also moti- EVIL QUARTET (2008) (Yerevan, Armenia), Director: Hayk and I’ve never seen anything like it. of sacred objects, none of this could vates the younger generation of Kbeyan You can see the faith of the Arme- have been done,” Dr. Marchese Armenians to fight for justice. Pro- FADE TO RED (2008) (California), Director: Christopher J. nian people and how devout they said. ducer Gentilini is the granddaugh- Boghosian were. The detail in their work Another person who was ex- ter of Malvine and Kourken. FIRST LIGHT (California), Director: Christopher J. Boghosian showed their faith,” remarked tremely important in the study was The second film, Behind the A ROAD LESS TRAVELED: THE HANDJIAN STORY (2003) (Colo- Archbishop Aram Ateshian, Grand Marilyn Hernandez, a junior His- rado), tory major at Fresno State. Sacristan of the Armenian Patri- Edited and Produced by: Denise Gentilini Taline Kasparian, a junior archate. “Archbishop Ateshian is a (Western Michigan University), Health Science major also ex- wonderful man – I care for him who is a colleague of Dr. Marchese THE MORGENTHAU STORY (2008) (Massachusetts), pressed her appreciation for Dr. immensely and he was a driving on the project, as well as a textile Director: Apo Torosyan Marchese’s presentation. “As an force in the establishment of the expert and who collaborated with SF HYE (2006) (California), Director: Gohar Barseghyan Armenian student at Fresno State, museum,” said Dr. Marchese. Dr. Dr. Marchese on his book Splen- SPECIALLY PROTECTED NATURAL AREAS (2008) (Yerevan, Ar- nothing makes me prouder than Dickran Kouymjian, the former dor and Spectacle: The Armenian menia), seeing a non-Armenian professor director of the Armenian Studies Orthodox Church Textile Collec- Director: Hayk Kbeyan studying Armenian art and than Program at Fresno State provided tions of Istanbul, which will come THE WALL OF THE GENOCIDE (2007) (Florida), Director: Bared teaching a diverse group of people Dr. Marchese with “personal cor- out later this year. Maronian about Armenian works of art.” respondences, a wealth of informa- “I have worked diligently on The entire presentation was spe- tion, and his encouragement.” Other this study to capture not only reli- Advisors: Hagop Ohanessian and Barlow Der Mugrdechian cial because, until 1996, no schol- people important to Dr. Marchese’s gious culture, but also sensitivity, arly work had ever been done on work included Very Rev. Fr. Dr. and good historical authorship and Special guest appearance by Director Gohar Barseghyan. the religious art in the collections at Krikor Maksoudian of the Eastern I feel very honored to be allowed Thanks to Dr. Zaven Khatchatourian, Film Curator of the Arpa the Armenian Orthodox Church in Diocese of the Armenian Church by the congregations of the many Foundation for Film, Music and Art (Los Angeles) for his assistance Istanbul. “All the collections of of North America, who “provided Armenian churches to study these in organizing the Film Festival. materials had never been studied, insightful translations of inscrip- important objects,” concluded Dr. Thanks to the Knights of Vartan, Yeprad Lodge, Fresno, for nothing had been written, and no tions and personal correspon- Marchese. providing refreshments after the Film Festival. catalog had been established,” com- dences,” and also Dr. Marlene Breu 8 Hye Sharzhoom March 2009 Riverbig- A Book Reading by Festschrift in Honor of Dickran Kouymjian Aris Janigian Between Paris and Fresno: Wednesday, April 1 • 7:30 PM Armenian Studies in Honor of University Business Center • Fresno State Dickran Kouymjian Alice Peters Auditorium Free Admission and free parking in UBC Lot and Lot J. Costa Mesa, CA: Mazda Press, 2008.lxii + 730 pp., 6 x 9 inch., illus., bibl. ISBN: 13:978-1-56589-1681 (hardcover)

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