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March 2014 Vol. 35, No. 3 (125) Ethnic Supplement to The Collegian Hye Sharzhoom-Reflections by Editors on Harutyunyan Brings Song & 35th Anniversary of the Student Newspaper Dance Workshop to Fresno issue of Hye Sharzhoom, elements of Armenian culture can be observed. Our curiosity, boldness, pride, love, and all that is unique to exist in the newspaper. Hye Sharzhoom is a microcosm Ma r i n e Va r d a n y a n providing students with an of Armenian nature, as described Ed i t o r instrument to transmit ideas and by the great Armenian-American issues important to the Armenian writer William Saroyan. “It is simply in the nature of community and to expand Thirty-five remarkable years Armenian to study, to learn, to awareness about the dynamic have been achieved by the question, to speculate, to discover, Armenian Studies Program and assiduous work of the editors, to invent, to revise, to restore, to Armenian Students Organization. staff writers, photographers, and preserve, to make, and to give.” - For thirty-five years Hye advisors. Though students are William Saroyan. Sharzhoom has sustained its in college for a relatively brief Only two years after the mission. It has enabled individuals time, their contributions to Hye Armenian Studies Program was to share ideas, develop opinions, Sharzhoom are everlasting. established, Hye Sharzhoom create connections, and preserve Hye Sharzhoom celebrates Photo: Barlow Der Mugrdechian was launched in April of 1979, Armenian values. In each unique its 35th Anniversary with a look Hasmik Harutyunyan, left, leading students at the “Armenian back and interviews with previous Song and Dance Workshop,” held Saturday, February 1. ASO Balances Work with Fun editors. non-Armenians. The Saturday, Ru z a n Or k u s y a n February 1, “Song and Dance Bill Erysian St a f f Wr i t e r Workshop,” sponsored by the Editor: Fall 1979-Fall 1980 Armenian Studies Program and For the third year in a row, Armenian Students Organization How did you become Hasmik Harutyunyan, member of offered an unforgettable afternoon interested in joining the staff of the world renowned Shoghaken of traditional Armenian music, Hye Sharzhoom? Why did you Folk Ensemble, captivated dances, history, and wisdom. The decide to become editor? and engaged her audience of Workshop was partially funded by Se e Hy e Sh a r z h oom Pa g e 4 young and old, Armenians and Se e h a r u t y u n y a n Pa g e 7 Leon S. Peters Foundation Gift of $30,000 to ASP St a f f Re po r t Program at Fresno State for 2014. study trip, and general support for This continues the tradition of the the Program. Armenian Studies Program Peters Foundation in supporting Leon S. Peters was respected Coordinator Prof. Barlow Der the Armenian Studies Program as a businessman, civic leader, Mugrdechian announced that Annual Lecture Series, as well and philanthropist who lived and the Leon S. Peters Foundation as a variety of other activities, worked according to the highest

Photo: Barlow Der Mugrdechian has made a generous donation of including scholarships, outreach ASO Commemoration committee. $30,000 to the Armenian Studies activities, an summer Se e Pe t e r s Gi f t Pa g e 6 Ma r i n e Va r d a n y a n only a month away, a number of Armenians in Middle East Focus of Presentation Ed i t o r meetings have already taken place today on the campus of Fresno to prepare for the 99th Anniversary State. Professor Barlow Der A pleasant balance of work and of the Armenian Genocide Mugrdechian, Coordinator of the leisure has preoccupied members commemorative activities. Armenian Studies Program, served of the Armenian Students “The meetings are very serious, as a guest speaker for the MES10 Organization as the Spring everyone seems very focused and class, “Introduction to the Middle Semester rapidly approaches East,” to address the impact of its halfway mark. With April Se e ASO Pa g e 4 Armenians in the Middle East. His talk “The Armenians in the Middle The California State University, Fresno East and Diasporan Armenian Armenian Studies Program Communities” detailed the history of the Armenians in the region, 26t h An n u a l Ba n q u e t how these communities formed, and the future of Armenians in the welcoming Middle East. Fr e s n o St a t e Pr e s i d e n t Dr. Jos e p h I. Cas t r o Professor Der Mugrdechian a n d Fi r s t La d y Ma r y Cas t r o was invited to speak as part

Photo: ASP Archive ASP Photo: of the Middle Eastern Studies a n d c e l e b r a t i n g t h e 35t h An n i v e r sa r y Lecture, Performance & Film Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian with Dr. Partow Hooshman- Series organized by Dr. Partow o f Hy e Sh a r z h o o m drad, Coordinator of Persian Studies at Fresno State. Hooshmandrad, Roshan Endowed Graduating seniors receiving an Armenian Studies Minor and De n i s e Al t o u n i a n Syria, Iran and Egypt. Dating Faculty in Persian Language ASP Scholarship recipients will be recognized. St a f f Wr i t e r back to their first interactions & Culture, and Coordinator of with Arab Muslims in the 7th Persian Language and Culture Sunday, March 2, 2014 The Armenian people have century, Armenians have had Studies at Fresno State. Reception-5:00PM Dinner-6:00PM a long and storied history in the almost constant contact with the The Middle East Studies Middle East. Armenians have left Middle East in the centuries that Program was founded in 2009 Ft. Washington Golf & Country Club • Fresno a legacy of success and hard work followed. in countries such as Lebanon, This partnership continues Se e Mi d d l e Eas t Pa g e 7 2 Hye Sharzhoom March 2014 Armenian Studies Program Book/Video/CD Archival Gifts California State University, Fresno Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Prof. Sergio La Porta, and Armenian Studies Program the Armenian Studies Program would like to thank the donors, authors, and publishers for the following books, periodicals, videos, Fall 2014 Schedule of Courses and archival gifts, either offered personally, or to the Program. Course Units Time Day Instructor Vrej-Armen Artinian, St-Laurent, Québec, Canada, for a copy of his new book Im Oughebadoumuh (My Travelogue/Mémories) • Arm 1A-Elementary Armenian 4 10:00A-11:50A MW B Der Mugrdechian (Montreal, 2013), 317pp., in Armenian. (Class #71267) Dr. Vahé Baladouni, Falls Church VA, for a copy of the book Hmayeak Shems: An Anthology (Yerevan, Armenia: Literary General Education-Breadth, Arts, Area C1 and Art Museum, 2013), 302pp., in Armenian. An anthology of • ArmS 20-Arts of Armenia 3 11:00A-12:15P TuTh B Der Mugrdechian poems and other works by Diasporan author, teacher, community organizer, and literary critic Hmayeak Shems. (Class #72094) Haig & Elza Didizian, England, London, for the gift of the book Religious, Theological, and Armenian Studies Works, by Karekin I, Upper Division Armenian Studies Courses Catholicos of All Armenians, Vol. 10 (Armenian Series) (London, • ArmS 108A-Arm History I 3 9:30A-10:45A TuTh B Der Mugrdechian England: Haig & Elza Didizian Fund, 2013). Edited by Vazken (Class #71269) Ghougassian. 292pp., in Armenian. Sergio La Porta, Haig & Isabel Berberian Professor of Armenian Studies, Fresno State, for a copy of his new book, Negotiating Co- General Education-Breadth, Area D3 existence: Communities, Cultures, and Convivencia in Byzantine • ArmS 10-Intro Arm Studies 3 12:00P-12:50P MWF Staff Society (Bochumer Altertumswissenschaftliches Colloquium, (Class #71268) 2013) eds. Barbara Crostini and Sergio La Porta, 299pp. The • ArmS 10-Intro Arm Studies 3 3:30P-4:45P MW Staff book includes an article “Re-Constructing Armenia: Strategies of Co-Existence amongst Christians and Muslims in the Thirteenth (Class #79404) Century,” authored by La Porta. Knar Manjikian, Studio City, California, for a copy of the book Defying Fate, the memoirs of Aram and Dirouhi Avedian (California: H. & For more information call the Armenian Studies Program at 278-2669 K. Manjikian Publications, 2014). 30pp., in English. This is Volume or visit the ASP office in the Peters Business Building, Room 384. 5 in the Genocide Library series of Manjikian Publications. Aram and Dirouhi Avedian were survivors of the Armenian Genocide Get a Minor in Armenian Studies. Check on requirements and the memoir details their difficult journey and eventual survival for the Minor in Armenian Studies in the current catalog: of the Genocide. The book was edited, annotated, and with an http://www.fresnostate.edu/catalog/subjects/armenian-studies/armenia-mn.html introduction by Knar Manjikian. Malia Mooradian, Fowler, California, for a CD of an oral interview conducted with her husband Thomas Mooradian’s grandmother, Oghda Boghosian, who was a Genocide survivor. HYE SHARZHOOM Helene Pilibosian, Watertown, MA, for the gift of her new book, My Literary Profile: A Memoir (Watertown, MA: Ohan Press, 2010), 311pp., in English. This is an account of the author’s Armenian FA|

Photo: ASP Archive ASP Photo: For his inaugural address, Prof. conference convened in 2010 by His Excellency, Bako Sahakyan, President of the Republic Kouymjian spoken on “Some Dr. Barbara Crostini in Dublin, of Karabagh (right), a member of the Friends of Karabagh Iconographical Questions about which aimed at accentuating the (center), and Professor Kouymjian at the presentation of the Christ Cycle in Armenian cultural diversity of the Byzantine in the Thirteenth Century.” the Medal of Gratitude in Paris, October 12, 2013. Manuscripts and Printed Books,” Commonwealth and exploring Although the territory of Armenia was not within the Byzantine St a f f Re po r t research center. At his death his which will be published in modes of cultural interaction vast collection of European and the Journal of the Biblioteca between its members. At the Commonwealth in the thirteenth Last spring Prof. Dickran Oriental manuscripts and a library Ambrosiana later this year. conclusion of the conference, century, the essay provided an Kouymjian, Haig & Isabel of more than 30,000 books, as A month earlier, on October Dr. Crostini asked Dr. La Porta analogy of the complexities of Berberian Professor of Armenian well as his vast art collection, was 12, 2013, at a private dinner- whether he would be willing to inter-communal relations and of Studies, Emeritus, was informed given to the institution named reception held at the Caviar co-edit the papers for a volume. the construction of communal that the Scientific Council of the after Ambrose, the patron saint of Petrossian Restaurant in Paris, The volume contains thirteen identity in a neighboring society. Academy of the Ambrosiana Milan. Dr. Kouymjian received the essays that address issues of the In the essay, Dr. La Porta Library of Milan had nominated Over the centuries, as the distinguished Medal of Gratitude definition of Arabs and Islam in examined how the removal of the him to become a member. library and art museum grew, it of the Byzantium, exchanges of material older established Armenian noble naxarar On November 11, 2013, at became one of the most prestigious from the President of Artsakh- culture, translations of texts and houses (the -s), as well the Biblioteca Ambrosiana, centers of research and learning Karabagh, Bako Sahakyan. visual images across borders, and as the lack of a single dominant Dr. Kouymjian was officially in the arts and humanities in Italy The dinner was arranged by the dynamics of co-existence. political power, enabled the rise confirmed a member of the and Europe. the Permanent Representative The volume includes a of new social and political classes Academy by the President, The Academy is divided into of the Republic of Karabagh in contribution by Dr. La Porta as well as how interactions Archbishop Franco Buzzi, upon seven sections or classes, most Paris, Hovhannes Gevorgyan, and on “Re-Constructing Armenia: between Armenian, Georgian, the recommendation of the Grand of them devoted to Italian art and the executive committee of the Strategies of Co-Existence and Turkic peoples produced a Chancellor of the Accademia classical studies, while two are Friends of Karabagh in France. amongst Christians and Muslims shared cultural environment. Ambrosiana, the Archbishop of reserved for Near Eastern and Far The honor was bestowed for Milan, Cardinal Angelo Scola. Eastern Studies. the bi-lingual book that Prof. Armenians on the Internet The Biblioteca Ambrosiana Dr. Kouymjian was elected Kouymjian co-edited with Dr. was found just after 1600 by to the Near Eastern section, the Claude Mutafian (also honored), Cardinal Federico Borromeo second American member, and Artsakh-Karabagh: Garden of (1564-1631), Archbishop of the first to be appointed to its Armenian Arts and Traditions Milan, as a public library (the Armenian Studies section. Out of Jardin des arts et des traditions second in Europe after the the 250 current members of the arméniens, Paris: Somogy Art Bodleian Library in Oxford) and Academy, there are now about Publishers, 2011.

Marchese Discusses New Research on Armenian Ta t e v i k Ho v h a n n i s y a n • St a f f Wr i t e r Religious Textile and Metal Art of Constantinople The Armenian Church Emma Sh a l j y a n and is fascinated by the diverse Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin St a f f Wr i t e r artistic work produced. www.armenianchurch.org In Armenian material culture, The Armenian community of textiles were considered to be a Main Categories: The Armenian Church Today, Constantinople at the turn of the popular form of expression. This Catholicos of All Armenians, Mother See of Holy twentieth century was estimated kind of art was gender specific; Etchmiadzin, “Etchmiadzin Monthly,” Origins of men produced the block printed to be over 200,000, and together Christianity, Education, Just for Youth, Services, with the , they constituted fabric, while women did the a majority of the population of the delicate work of needle and lace Video Gallery, Feature Video and Feature Story city. embroidery. Because of the many The Armenian Studies Program new churches being built by Summary: Do you ever have questions about the Armenian invited Dr. Ronald Marchese, Armenians in Constantinople in Dr. Ron Marchese Apostolic Church? Do you want to be up to date about all the Professor of Ancient History and the 18th and 19th centuries, there community. activities and news from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin? Archeology, at the University of was a greater need for religious Many of the artists who If you answered yes, then this web site is for you. Minnesota-Duluth, as a guest on items such as crowns, collars, produced the Armenian Dating back to 301 AD, the Armenian Apostolic Church is Thursday, January 30, to speak on and altar curtains. This led to manuscripts were clergymen, an incredibly ancient institution. Because of its great history, the topic of “Art and Society in the establishment of embroidery who worked either in monasteries many may not be aware of all the different aspects of the Armenian Constantinople.” schools, with exclusively or in very isolated areas, while Church. The cultural and traditional aspect, the liturgy, along Dr. Marchese, together with Armenian students. artists who dealt with gold, colleague Dr. Marlene Breu, is The “Constantinople Style” of silver, bronze, and other metals with institutional information may educate many people who the co-author of the critically art, in textiles and in metal work, worked in villages or in urban choose to visit the website. acclaimed Splendor and developed in the middle of the 18th environments. Armenianchurch.org is a means through which members of Pageantry: Textile Treasures century. The style included the Most of the objects discussed the Armenian Apostolic Church, or any interested individual, can from the Armenian Orthodox incorporation of specific scenes, during the evening were examples stay connected with the important happenings at Etchmiadzin. Churches of Istanbul (Istanbul: nature/floral patterns, metals, of religious art created from gold The website also provides educational information for those Citlembik Publications, 2011) gemstones, and pearls in the and silver threads, representing wishing to become more knowledgeable about the Church. and is currently finishing work artwork. All the work was delicate the images in the richest and Visitors to the website can learn about the history of the on a second volume devoted to with very detailed craftsmanship. most vivid colors possible. The Church, about the leaders of the Church, such as the Armenian the metal work produced by the The “Constantinople Style” was a majority of these works are Catholicosates and Patriarchates, explaining the importance Armenians of Constantinople. unique artistic style that became kept in the Armenian churches The lecture focused on the recognized for its delicacy, beauty, of Constantinople, with limited of the ranks and forms of address. Brief information is also textile treasures of Constantinople vibrancy, and complexity. access for safekeeping. provided about the different seminaries students can attend. It and the cultural context in Dr. Marchese presented images Dr. Marchese shared his is interesting to learn of the seminaries around the world. which they were produced. of several distinctive art pieces knowledge and understanding of The informative website answers all the questions one may Dr. Marchese developed his that he had studied. He mentioned the history and the significance have about the Armenian Apostolic Church. Created by the interest and research into the the importance of the Armenian of these artworks with the Fresno Catholicosate of All Armenians, the website can be viewed in Armenian religious objects in inscriptions for an understanding audience in his fascinating English or Armenian. Constantinople in the late 1990’s of the social forces at work in the lecture. 4 Hye Sharzhoom March 2014 Dr. Arslanian Explores How British Promises to Hye Sharzhoom Editors Reflect ‘cutting and pasting’ by hand the Armenians After Were Unfulfilled Hy e Sh a r z h oom , Fr om Pa g e 1 each article of the newspaper only advanced into hours ahead of the early morning Baku and gained access to its deadline set by the company that oil, the British offered aid to the printed our issues. Armenians, who suddenly had to In what ways has Hye fend for themselves in Russia’s Sharzhoom changed since your absence. time as editor? England promised the It has become a publication Armenians an independent state, with more pages per issue. Hye with all of its historical territories Sharzhoom also went color at intact, if they prevented the Turks some point in the past. That was from reaching Baku. England a great leap forward. Also, it also wanted to station its troops Bill Erysian has developed a consistency in in the Caucasus in order to fight design and presentation, which against the Bolsheviks in the There were several of us who is important for any publication, Russian Civil War. Georgia and were journalism majors here at especially one that has lasted this Azerbaijan both had allegiances Fresno State when the first issues long. with the Central Powers, so of Hye Sharzhoom were published In your opinion, what does it Armenia was the only nation in in the late 1970s. We were also take to be an effective editor? Prof. Artin Arslanian Photo: Vartush Mesropyan the area that welcomed British active in the Armenian Students Strong writing skills, the ability aid. While in control of the area Organization. Launching an to identify what is newsworthy u r e n g a n e ss i a n S O England entered World War I. England did not interfere in the Armenian students newspaper just and having patience. St a f f Wr i t e r The generals who led the War had territorial disputes which plagued seemed like the logical thing to do. little idea what they were getting the area, promising that all border We had the resources, the writing For much of its history, themselves in for when it came to disputes would eventually be skills, and the desire to bring Armenia has been a pawn or the deadlock at the Western front, solved at the end of the war. contemporary issues and debate a bargaining chip for larger trench warfare claiming the lives Unfortunately, however, once within the Armenian community empires, and during the First of thousands just to advance a the Bolsheviks won the Russian to the forefront, particularly those World War, one of the most few yards. Soldiers who promised Civil War, the Caucasus ceased to topics which affected Armenian tumultuous times in Armenian their loved ones they would be be very strategically important to students around the world. history, the Armenians, as well as back by Christmas were sorely the British Empire. With problems How did your experience other peoples in the Middle East, mistaken. brewing in India, Egypt, Palestine with Hye Sharzhoom impact naturally came to be used by the England knew it would need and Ireland, England pulled out your life? Allies, specifically Great Britain, help to win the War, and was of the Caucasus and focused its Mostly it taught me that for their own ends. depending on their ally Russia, attention elsewhere; many British producing a newspaper, Dr. Artin Arslanian gave a to defeat the . generals rationalized their broken however limited in size, is a lecture on this subject, titled To do this, the British promised promises to the Armenians, Arabs huge undertaking and involves “The Armenians, Georgians, the Arabs their own, independent and others with racist attitudes, a great deal of responsibility, Vahe Messerlian Azerbaijanis, Arabs and Jews: kingdom if they overthrew the saying they no longer wanted to not only to uphold the principles Editor: Fall 1984- The British Colonial Ethos After Ottoman government and helped waste money “trying to civilize of journalistic integrity (at least Spring 1985 WWI,” during his visit to Fresno bring supplies to Russia. When people who did not want to be those principles that existed State on February 20, 2014. Dr. this caused concern to France, civilized,” claiming that all the some 30 years ago), but also the How did you become Arslanian is a professor of History as this arrangement would leave people in the Middle East were not painstaking task of physically interested in joining the staff of and International Relations at England with a lot of power after worth the life of one Englishman. designing each issue. Desktop Hye Sharzhoom? Why did you Marist College in New York, the war, England promised France Soviet propaganda would exploit publishing was only in its infancy decide to become editor? specializing in British and modern that the two countries would this when eventually annexing back then. As a freshman in 1983-1984, Middle Eastern history as well as divide the Middle East between Armenia, saying that capitalist What were some lessons you I was very involved with the U.S. missionaries in the Middle themselves, contradicting what nations were untrustworthy and learned by being on the staff? ASP and ASO. By the beginning East, and has published books on they’d promised the Arabs. As Dr. that Armenia now had to rely on As a former editor, it taught of my sophomore year, Hye each of these subjects. Arslanian put it, quoting an old the Soviet Union. me the importance of encouraging Sharzhoom hadn’t been published Dr. Arslanian was initially Arab proverb “the drowning man Dr. Arslanian’s lecture was others to write. I also learned for a year and a half. I remember more interested in studying the will grab for a snake.” England an eye-opening look at World about the importance of working thinking about the value of the Russian Civil War, but as he dug was only telling its allies what War I and its aftermath from as a team, particularly on projects Armenian Studies Program in deeper, the plight of the Armenians they wanted to hear so that they’d a perspective we don’t often which sometimes prompted the Fresno community, and how and their betrayal at the hands of serve their interests. get from history textbooks and strong opinions and emotions its contributions and potential the British during and after their The Armenians became of the media; how promises made with my contemporaries. went largely unrecognized. occupation of Transcaucasia interest to the British when the by a desperate British Empire What was your favorite part/ Hye Sharzhoom was a forum to caught his attention. Bolshevik uprising took Russia out influenced the war’s outcome, but best memory from writing for communicate what we had to Dr. Arslanian began his lecture of the war in 1917-1918. Knowing did not come to fruition once the Hye Sharzhoom? offer and it was unacceptable by explaining the context in which that it would be disastrous if the war was over. Literally spending late nights Se e Hy e Sh a r z h oom Pa g e 7 ASO, Fr om Pa g e 1 important for people to understand Kl o i a n , Fr om Pa g e 2 we are all working as a team,” that,” said Elena Sarmazian. aids, compiled to provide a commented Haverj Stanboulian. As April 24 approaches, the structured way of teaching With the commemorative events committee promises to bring a students the various facets of as an important priority, students successful program to our campus genocide education, as well participating in the planning and the community. as the Armenian Genocide; committee are generating several To unwind from the demanding Genocide denial, containing unique approaches for educating semester, the ASO executives several articles documenting the the campus community and planned an entertaining day at Turkish government’s position of memorializing the 1.5 million Laser Quest on January 8, 2014. denial of the Armenian Genocide; lives lost. Geared up in flashing vests Armenian Genocide Research Brainstorm sessions are and heavy laser guns, students Center (AGRC), containing currently taking place for t-shirt maneuvered around the dark documents from the AGRC, which designs, program outlines, and for arena filled with fog and beams of Kloian founded; The Armenian organizing the various activities light, attempting to avoid getting Genocide: News Accounts from that will take place throughout shot while scoring as many points the American Press, 1915-1922, the week, including a movie as possible. materials related to the book; and screening and a vigil. The “space cadets” worked up Audiovisual materials. This year, the dedicated a sweat as they played two whole Left to right: Armen Simonyan, Simon Simonyan, Menas The Collection was organized committee members are taking games, some teaming up into Arisian, Vachagan Vardanyan, Ben Tanielian, Marine Vard- by Fresno State history graduate a triumphant approach to the groups and others entering the anyan, Aramais Orkusyan, Michael Rettig, Lilit Grigoryan, student Paulette Alatriste, under Genocide, choosing to emphasize arena as lone wolves. Ani Grigoryan, Ovsanna Simonyan, and Noel Lenard. Front the supervision of Tammy Lau, the resilience and strength of the Zhor Pogosyan, a lethal row: left to right Vartush Mesropyan, Zhor Pogosyan, and director of Special Collections, and Armenians that has allowed them opponent, played under the name Alek Khatchigian. Photo: ASP Archive Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian of to continue to survive, multiply, of “Z” and managed to score first the Armenian Studies Program. and prosper despite the attempts place in the games. “I had a great had fun,” said Pogosyan. stay active and demonstrate The Collection will be available of extermination by the Ottoman time wearing the suit and shooting Upcoming plans for the ASO their values for Armenian issues, to students and scholars in the Turks. at players I couldn’t see. Since it include rock climbing and a trip culture, and good old-fashioned Special Collections section of the “The Genocide essentially was a dark room, I just followed to San Francisco during Spring fun. Henry Madden Library. shaped our culture today, and it is the red lights, moved around, and Break. The ASO continues to March 2014 Hye Sharzhoom 5 Armenian Art of the /Romania Discussed Major Facets of Identity Explored Ayvazovski. Another city of focus in Armenian Studies Class was Surkhat, possible a corrupted version of the word Surb Khach (Holy Cross). Dr. Chookaszian explained how manuscripts were transported from , including works such as the Gospel of 1260 by Toros Roslin, the Gospel of Eight Miniaturists, the Gospel of Smbat the Constable (13-14th century), and the Bologna Bible. The city of Gherla, located in close proximity to Hungary, was established by the Armenians 300 years ago. Designed, planned, and built like a genuine Armenian city, the buildings in Gherla Dr. Sergio La Porta, standing, center, with students from his L. to R: Tatevik Hovhannisyan, Vachagan Vardanyan, Prof. Introduction to Armenian Studies course. shared strong similarities with Photo: ASP Archive Levon Chookaszian, Marine Vardanyan, and Ovsanna Simo- those in Armenia. With only Photo: Vartush Mesropyan An d r e w Es g u e r r a background—the language they nyan at the February 12 lecture. 200 Armenians living in Gherla, St a f f Wr i t e r speak at home, their beliefs, and Ta t e v i k Ho v h a n n i s y a n Armenians in the Diaspora. today most consider themselves their family history. St a f f Wr i t e r “When dealing with the Hungarians, with Armenian The Armenian Studies Program This class is offered as the Armenian legacy of Crimea and origins, and are unable to speak has energized the San Joaquin first step for those who may be An important facet of the Romania, we are dealing with the the Armenian language. However, Valley Armenian community by interested in further expanding history of the Armenians includes Diaspora of Armenian artworks,” a wonderful tradition exists in the being a staple for armenology in their knowledge of the Armenians, their fascinating activities in the stated Dr. Chookaszian. region that has been preserved the region. The Program highlights with many topics in the course Diaspora. To be able to prosper, Armenians have established many throughout time. Every year, Armenian culture through guest serving as a lead-in to other invent, and progress outside the communities and left their marks on the name day of St. Gregory speakers, publications, study courses offered by the Armenian boundaries of ones nation shows on the history and culture of foreign the Illuminator, the Armenian abroad opportunities, and courses, Studies Program. the true diligence of the Armenian lands. The Armenian community people who once lived in Gherla, and there are very few aspects of The class is also important to people. in Crimea was established in the scattered around the world, return Armenian identity with which the the Program because “It explains The work of Armenian beginning of the 11th century, and to Gherla and celebrate their Program is not involved. the identity of the Armenians artists from the Crimea and Armenians brought with them history. One such example is the through its history and culture,” Romania was the focus of a their exceptional artworks and The amazing history of introductory course to the stated Menas Arisian, a student lecture on Wednesday, February manuscripts. Armenians in the Crimea and Program, Armenian Studies 10, in the course. “It also strengthens 12, presented by Dr. Levon Armenian art, such as Romania is little known, which Introduction to Armenian Studies, one’s perceptions, views, faith, Chookaszian, UNESCO Professor manuscripts and architecture, is why this was such a wonderful which delves into the subject areas morals, and values.” of Armenian Art History at was featured in the lecture. Dr. experience for the audience. The that many Armenians consider The course is important even Yerevan State University, and one Chookaszian displayed images amount of architecture and art fundamental to their heritage— for Armenian students who may of the leading authorities in the of the unique artworks and that Armenians have developed in and therefore it is a class that already be aware of some aspects world on Armenian art. described their background and the Crimea shows how wherever Armenians and non-Armenians of Armenian culture. Dr. Chookaszian’s lecture, details. In particular, he shared his an Armenian goes, their talents, alike should take during their Armenian Studies 10 relies on entitled “The Armenians of the knowledge on the churches built skills, and values follow. tenure at Fresno State. readings from various sources to Crimea and Romania as Seen in Kaffa, currently Theodosia: St. “I never knew that Armenians The class focuses around five capture the full perspective of the Through Their Art,” was organized Sargis, St. Gevorg, St. Arakelots‘ had moved to Eastern Europe major facets of Armenian identity: Armenian culture from ancient by the Armenian Studies Program and St. Hovhannes, all built in and established so many cultural language, history, faith, literature, times until today. From the as part of its Spring Lecture Series. the 14th century. Many of the centers in the . It was and the Genocide and Diaspora. Christianization of Armenia in The lecture was co-sponsored Armenian churches were built interesting to learn that some of According to Professor Sergio the fourth century, to the creation by the Virginia-based Ararat originally with wood, but after the architectural structures are La Porta, who taught the course in of the alphabet by St. Mesrop Foundation, which was founded many of them burned, stone was still standing,” commented fine- Fall 2013, the class discusses the Mashtots in the fifth century, and in 1985 and promotes Armenian used as the preferred material for arts student Margaret Srmayan. life of Tigran the Great and then the literary tradition that then culture and Christian faith, construction. Many agreed that one of moves through history touching ensued, there is a tapestry of through lectures on Armenian Kaffa was one of the most the highlights of the evening on significant historical events, rich historical culture shaped by subjects, seminars, literature important centers of Armenian was seeing the reproductions leading to the Armenian identity faith, language, and literature that distribution and research. culture, where Armenian of illuminated manuscripts that has developed in the modern eventually resulted in the current The presence and impact communities existed until the on display, brought by Dr. era. day Armenian culture. of Armenians in Crimea and 20th century. One of the most Chookaszian. The audience was Students in the class Understanding who the Romania is a unique subject, and extraordinary and well-known able to see first-hand the intricate experience a “holistic view of Armenians are and their it is indeed surprising to learn natives of Kaffa was the note details and meticulous work in Armenian-ness,” according to background is useful whether or about the extensive influence of seascape painter Hovhannes each piece of art. Prof. La Porta. The class weaves not you are Armenian. “Ararat Market” Deli Opens in Clovis, California through the historical importance Learning about the essential of Christianity to the Armenian aspects of Armenian identity may Su r e n Og a n e ss i a n people, a fundamental idea of better connect you with your own St a f f Wr i t e r geography, and the acculturation background, and that is why this of Armenians into American life. class welcomes all students and This overview of the Armenian is offered as a general education Fresno is famous in the cultural identity is designed to course at Fresno State. American Diaspora for its encourage all students, Armenian Armenian Studies 10 is offered Armenian cuisine, with plenty of and non-Armenian alike, to both in the Fall and Spring restaurants and delis to choose think about their own cultural semesters. from. But it has always been harder to find a good Armenian saw customers who were perhaps really sets it apart from most deli in neighboring Clovis; that setting foot for the first time in an other Armenian delis in the area. is until recently, when on October international deli, curious about Because the hot food is made-to- 2, 2013, the “Ararat Market” the exotic food within. Aydinyan order there was a bit of a wait, opened. Located in a shopping says that the name “Ararat” was but it pays off because the food center at the corner of Herndon chosen to appeal to Armenians is fresh. and Clovis, near Wal-Mart, the no matter where they are from, The food is very affordable, deli offers not only imported because it is such a universal with a beef lule kebab meal for

Armenian and international foods, Mesropyan Photo: Vartush symbol of the Armenian people. only $6.99—quite a satisfying but fresh hot meals prepared Owners Ara and Heghine Aydinyan at the “Ararat Market” in Having heard talk of this new meal. The workers were friendly, when you order them. The choice Clovis, at the corner of Clovis & Herndon. deli in town, I promptly tracked it and the market maintains a nice of meals includes beef lule kebab, deli and wife of the owner Ara, be filled so that Armenians from down to see what it was like, and family atmosphere within. chicken kebab, and barbecued says that the “Ararat Market” Clovis would no longer have it has quickly become my favorite So if you live in Clovis or are pork marinade, among other was opened because Clovis lacks to drive long distances to get deli in the Fresno/Clovis area. just in the area, I would highly selections, served with rice pilaf, Armenian delis and restaurants, traditional Armenian food. “Ararat Market” sells food that recommend “Ararat Market,” pita bread, and onions. despite a growing Armenian- Aydinyan also hopes the is hard to come by even at other located at 457 N. Clovis Ave. Ste “Ararat Market” is family- American population there. market will give non-Armenians delis in Fresno, like chi kufta 205, Clovis, California. owned by an Armenian family. So it was only natural, that from Clovis the chance to try (steak tartare). Their phone number is (559) Heghine Aydinyan, cashier at the eventually the void needed to something new, and while there I The option to buy hot meals 324-9999. 6 Hye Sharzhoom March 2014 “On the Wings of Song”-Oud and Guitar Music Eench Ga Chga Provide Accompaniment to Traditional Lullabies Me n a s Ar i s i a n • St a f f Wr i t e r lullaby medley performed by What touches your heart about Harutyunyan and Hagopian that chronicled a geographical journey the Armenian culture? through Moush, Dickranagerd, history, and literature will always Taron, Talish, and finally Kessab. be part of the Armenian culture Harutyunyan’s soft and flowing that I will value, cherish, and be voice rocked the child to sleep as proud of as an Armenian, for the the audience listened, mesmerized rest of my life. by the slight changes in intonation and story that marked the transition from one region to the next. Harutyunyan and Hagopian continued with songs such as “Koon Yeghir Palas,” “Yeraz,” Elizabeth Gentile “Bingyol,” and “Dark Black Senior Clouds.” Raffi Semerdjian

Photo: Vartush Mesropyan Photo: Vartush Major: Business presented several solo numbers Administration L. to R.: Raffi Semerdjian, Hasmik Harutyunyan, and Rich- including “Karabagh im” and ard Hagopian. “Zartir vordya.” Ever since I enrolled in Armenian Ru z a n Or k u s y a n of the acclaimed Shoghaken The program closed with Aram Hajian Studies 108A (Armenian t a f f r i t e r Ensemble, and Meritorious Artist the trio performing “Tsayn mu Senior S W History I) with Professor Der of the Republic of Armenia, hnchets,” a popular song among Major: Business Mugrdechian, I fell in love with “On the Wings of Song,” we cradled the audience with her the audience who actively clapped Administration Armenian history. One part of traveled to our ancestral lands, poignant lullabies and love songs. and sang along, and finally “Hele, Armenian history that speaks captivated by the haunting Together with budding singer, Hele.” During this last song, two The close-knit relationship a lot to my heart is that Armenia was beauty of the glacial melodies, songwriter, and musician Raffi lines quickly formed to dance the of Armenians share in this area the first nation to declare itself the impeccable blending of Semerdjian, they roused the “shoorchpar” or “circle dance” (or almost anywhere in the world) entirely a Christian nation. luminous voices and instruments, audience with patriotic songs around the hall. is touching. Armenians treat each and the delicate fusion of art and of the Armenian homeland and Overall, the concert was a other like family, even if they have history. Traveling back in time, Karabagh. success. Over 150 people, much never even met before. Although we escaped the toils of everyday Throughout the program, more than anticipated, attended the Genocide did tear us apart, it life to witness the gentle love the great Armenian oud master, the lively event. According to also brought us closer together. of Armenian mothers and the Richard Hagopian, accompanied Harutyunyan, our ancestors inextinguishable patriotic flame Harutyunyan. According to lost everything – family, home, persistently raging generation Harutyunyan, it was a dream come and love; never-the-less, they after generation. true to perform on the same stage preserved their songs, using them The stirring concert held on as Hagopian, who is a Central as vectors to transmit Armenian Sunday, February 23, sponsored Valley native and America’s culture around the world and by the Holy Trinity Armenian foremost player of the oud. It was unite Armenian communities Apostolic Church and a number a great privilege to hear Hagopian, worldwide. of local patrons and businesses, recipient of the National Heritage And indeed, against the Arnold Muradyan featured unforgettable songs from Fellowship, the nation’s highest backdrop of unique Armenian folk Junior three generations of Armenian honor for traditional artists, songs, the event on Sunday served Major: Biomedical Physics musicians. perform timeless folk songs. as a platform for reconnecting Hasmik Harutyunyan, world- Highlights from the with old friends and creating new Armenian culture is one of the David Gevorgyan renowned folk singer, member diverse program included a friendships. most ancient cultures in the world. Junior Today, Armenian culture is part Major: Kinesiology What’s New in the Armenian Studies Library? of my own history. My parents always tried to preserve Armenian I love the fact that Armenian Rare 1916 Book on the Armenian Volunteers culture in my life. I was exposed culture contains good moral St a f f Re po r t to an Armenian community in principles, and would love to see Russia and now I am exposed those values engraved on every The Armenian Studies to the Armenian community in Armenian’s heart. Program’s collection includes Fresno. The unique language, Photos: Barlow Der Mugrdechian rare books that are difficult to find in libraries around the country, even around the world. One such Armenian Studies Program work is a remarkable album of reproduced photographs entitled 5245 N. Backer Ave., PB4 Hay kamaworner (Armenian Fresno CA 93740-8001 Volunteers). Published in 1916 in Tiflis, the book offers a pictorial glimpse of the volunteer units training and fighting against 559-278-2669 the Ottoman Empire, with introductions and captions in http://www.fresnostate.edu/artshum/ Armenian, Russian, and French. General Andranik, center, with volunteers. A range of experience is armenianstudies/ Photo from Armenian Volunteers (Tiflis, 1916). captured in the album: portraits of Generals Andranik Ozanian second edition; the first had been at the University of Michigan at Pe t e r s Gi f t , Fr om Pa g e 1 and Smbat Boroyan presented compiled in just a few months Dearborn, and one in the British hospitals, and arts organizations. in formal portrait and alongside and must have appeared earlier in Library system. A facsimile of ethical standards. He cherished Gifts from the Peters Family their troops; the pageantry of the the same year, 1916. the 1916 edition, slightly smaller his community and considered and their Foundations include blessing of a volunteer unit at It is interesting to note that a in size and with an additional its well being his personal naming of the Leon S. Peters Etchmiadzin and funerals for the search of the WorldCat cataloging preface and afterward, appeared responsibility. Business Building and the fallen; the routine of ranks at rest system, which includes the last year in France under the title Leon Peters and his brother, auditorium of the University while meals are distributed; and collections of over 70,000 “Volontaires arméniens, 1914- Pete Peters, established Valley Business Center that was named battalions moving on horseback libraries internationally, yielded 1916,” and is available through Foundry and Machine Works, for Alice Peters in 1988. and marching on foot. just four copies of the album: two the publisher, La Bouquinerie a world-recognized supplier of Since the early 1980s, the Peters According to the introduction, in the Library of Congress, one (http://www.labouquinerie.com). agricultural equipment, and it family has provided numerous the proceeds from the sale of the became one of the region’s most gifts to Fresno State including Album were originally intended Hye Oozh - Saturdays 9:00 AM - Noon successful businesses, allowing the Pete P. Peters Endowment in to help the wounded fighters and 90.7 FM-KFSR them to start the foundation in Armenian Studies, the President’s the families of those killed in Hye Oozh is 90.7 KFSR’s weekly program dedicated 1959. Fund, Ag One Foundation, the conflict. The Album must have to contemporary and traditional Armenian music and culture. Since then, the Peters Henry Madden Library, the been quite popular, as the copy Current Hye Oozh DJs: Foundation has become one of the Bulldog Foundation, the Leon S. the Armenian Studies Program Tatevik Ekezian • Vartush Mesropyan • Marine Vardanyan community’s biggest benefactors, Peters Honors Scholars, and the has in its collection is already the giving to higher education, Business Associates Program. March 2014 Hye Sharzhoom 7 Thank You Annual Fund Donors Dr. Juliet Hananian (received as of February 28, 2014) Rev. Patt Herdklotz Benefactors Dr. Zaven Adrouny Mr. & Mrs. Ed Hokokian Leon S. Peters Foundation Dr. M. Wayne Alexander Paul & Margaret Hokokian Dr. Joseph Alexanian Lucy Janjigian Patrons Dolores Armo Allan & Rosemary Jendian The Ararat Foundation, Armen C. Avakian James M. Kalustian Dean V. Shahinian Arten J. Avakian Deneb Karentz Alice & Berge Bulbulian Elizabeth Ayvazian Gregory & Alice Ketabgian Anne Elizabeth Elbrecht Richard G. Barberian, RPH Jirair & Sossi Ketchedjian Mr. & Mrs. Jack Bedoian Nancy R. Kolligian Friends Harriet Boghosian Alan Koobatian Varouj & Lena Martin & Barbara Bohigian Siranouche Krikorian Altebarmakian Arsen E. Charles Jackie Kurkjian Vartkess & Rita Balian Hy e Sh a r z h oom , Fr om Pa g e 4 Dr. Carolyn Chooljian Charles Kurtmen was accepting that many people Family Foundation, that it wasn’t being utilized as simply do not share the same Leon & Siran Chopourian Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mrs. Rita Balian such. The inimitable Dr. Dickran interests or possess the same Dr. Shavarsh Chrissian, MD Manselian Jean Barsam Kouymjian encouraged me to commitment as you. I learned to Vicki Marderosian Coughlin Joseph Markarian take on the project. focus my efforts on getting the Armen & Nora Hampar Dr. Nazareth E. Darakjian Maile Melkonian How did your experience message out and trying to impart George Ignatius Levon Der Bedrossian Eliot S. Nahigian with Hye Sharzhoom impact knowledge, instill awareness and Foundation, Trustees: your life? encourage participation, and let Zar Der Mugrdechian David & Nikki Nalchajian George Phillips, Esq., My parents and grandparents the rest take its course. Also, it’s Ted & Arpie Dick Jack & Melene Ouzounian Michael Amerian, Esq., always encouraged civic important to have a dedicated Mrs. Armen (Margaret) Mr. & Mrs. Richard participation and contribution crew supporting your efforts. One and Walter Karabian, Esq. Dildilian Papazian to community. Hye Sharzhoom person can’t do it all. Lastly, you Oscar & Jan Kasparian Peter & Raffi Dorian Blanche Parton was natural extension of that can never proofread enough, as Dr. Ara Dostourian foundation. It was a vehicle I learned from a few regrettable Sponsors Mrs. Armon Simonian through which I could further errors. Dr. Douglas Gilio, D.D.S. Mike & Lesta Ekizian Danielle R. Shapazian explore my Armenian roots and What was your favorite part/ Dr. Vartan Gregorian Gloria Erganian Jim & Anna Shekoyan collaborate with others who best memory from writing for John & Alice Ipjian Dr. & Mrs. John Farsakian Edward L. Sornigian shared the same passion. Hye Hye Sharzhoom? Sharzhoom allowed me-indeed, My fondest memories are the Vatche Soghomonian & Sam Farsakian Mr. & Mrs. Victor Kathleen Friebertshauser forced me-to develop a greater late nights in the Daily Collegian Jane F. Kardashian, M.D. Stepanians awareness and interest in history, office working to meet deadline. Jacob & Susan Khushigian David Gabrielian Dr. Minas Tanielian politics, culture, people and events While those were exhausting Karnic & Ita Kouyoumdjian Jane Gamoian Dennis Torigian around me, which continues to evenings, we formed strong bonds Janice Maroot Aram & Barbara Garabedian Martin M. Tourigian the present. with those who stood by our side. What were some lessons you Randy Baloian was a constant Roxie Moradian Margaret Giragosian H. Harry Vartanian Fr. Vahan Gosdanian learned by being on the staff? Mildred Shirin Leon Yengoyan The most difficult lesson Se e Hy e Sh a r z h oom Pa g e 8 Antoinette Hagopian David & Carri Young Barbara Vartan uprooted and had to begin a new Edward Hagopian John Zerounian i d d l e as t r om a g e M E , F P 1 life in a foreign land. Supporters The Hagopian Family Fran & Stan Ziegler and now offers a wide variety of Despite tragic circumstances Beverly Achki Arthur Hampar classes as well as the opportunity large communities quickly to earn a minor. The course, formed in Egypt, Lebanon, Iran, Ha r u t y u n y a n , Fr om Pa g e 1 serve as avenues for Armenians Despite the language barriers, “Introduction to the Middle Syria, Iraq, Israel, and Cyprus. the Associated Students, Inc. at from different parts of the world she immersed herself in the new East,” aims to demonstrate the These Armenians were tasked Fresno State. to come together.” culture stating “I wish my culture diverse and rich culture of the with starting their lives over, all Participants experienced an Intriguingly, this year, had something similar to bring region through history, art, music while preserving their culture, outstanding variety of songs Harutyunyan’s workshop attracted everyone together.” and literature. language and religion. and dances representing various a large number of non-Armenian Goodbyes are always “The Middle East is a very The Armenian communities regions and cultures of historic participants. Carlos Lopez, who bittersweet. For three years, diverse place. There are so many in the Middle East were able Armenian communities such as was enrolled in an Armenian Harutyunyan has united the beautiful and important ethnic to integrate almost seamlessly Moush, Sassoun, Dickranagerd, Studies class last semester, Fresno Armenian community groups in the Middle East, each into their new homes and at Kessab, and beyond. thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon, and Fresno State students and with a rich cultural heritage. the same time preserve their During the first hour of stating it was “entertaining” and ASO members have impatiently Each group has contributed in its Armenian identity. They formed the workshop, Harutyunyan provided “a new perspective into awaited her visits. Sadly, own unique way to the region. communities in the major cities introduced and demonstrated a new world.” Harutyunyan announced that These diverse communities have and began to thrive right away. enchanting lullabies such as Harutyunyan’s success stems this would be her last workshop also lived together for centuries, Today, the Armenians that “Ari, im sokhak” (Come, my not only from her excellent as she is permanently moving exchanging ideas, learning from remain in the Middle East have nightingale) and upbeat songs teaching and mastery of Armenian to Armenia. However, she will each other. Together, they have an institutionalized minority such as “Hele, hele.” The songs and dances, but also always have a place in our hearts created a more interesting and status. They have political afternoon culminated with a from her caring and passionate and minds. beautiful place for all.” representation in some countries sampling of exciting folk dances approach to each person and Hasmik Harutyunyan not only “We wanted to make sure to and maintain autonomy in schools including Kochari, Tamzara, and her love and pride of Armenian taught us to sing and dance, but do a lecture on the Armenians and communal government. Gyovand. traditions, history, and customs. also inspired us to love and take in the Middle East and Diaspora The Armenian Church also has Harutyunyan’s energy and Perhaps most importantly, she pride in our culture and traditions. Communities, as an example of maintained its importance and enthusiasm, along with her stories artfully shares her passion and After all, she said, who will if not an ethnic group in the Middle today you can find Armenian and commentary, motivated the excitement for Armenia and life us! that has made so many significant churches throughout the region. dancers to continue despite the in general with those willing to Although her workshops cultural and social contributions “The Armenians have made a seeming complexity and length listen and learn. will be missed, Harutyunyan to the region,” stated Dr. significant contribution in the host of each succeeding song. Ani Shelby Jones, a geology major has provided students with the Hooshmandrad, who emphasized countries where they live. They Grigoryan, veteran ASO member and member of the Fresno State passion, tools, and knowledge the importance of highlighting have continued to enrich the region and third time participant in Salsa Club, was fascinated by the necessary to continue her mission ethnic diversity to break common and are an important element in Harutyunyan’s workshop, was Armenian culture as manifested of making Armenian songs and stereotypes. the religious and cultural diversity excited by the incorporation through the songs and dances. dances accessible to the public. Although there were of the Middle East,” said Prof. of “new songs and dances.” earlier established Armenian Der Mugrdechian. Correction from the December 2013 issue of HS on page 3. Specifically, she enjoyed the The sentence beginning: “Landmine Free Artsakh Awareness (LFA) communities in the Middle East, The future of Armenians in the “Aghjikneri Par” (Girls’ Dance) Campaign is a project initiated by the HALO Trust, ...” should have been the Armenian Genocide was the Middle East remains in question. that served as the grand finale of replaced by, “HALO supports the LFA group by providing statistics, immediate cause for the formation Years of war and civil unrest have the afternoon. data, maps, information and by participation at their events when of the large, dispersed Armenian caused the population to decrease ASO member Sosse Kendoyan, possible. However, the donation link on LFA website is directed to HALO and population in the Middle East. significantly. The continuing who participated and loved the they process the funds and keep LFA posted of the detail. The LFA Campaign Proximity to historic Armenia trend is for migration from these workshop last year, returned Awareness is a grassroot group effort with a mission to clear landmines caused many survivors to settle in countries to the United States. again this year. “It was great! We of Artsakh one village at a time. These villages are located outside of the the Middle East. The Armenian people have left borders of traditional Nagorno Karabagh, in the liberated territory. LFA is need more people like Hasmik An entire generation of an important legacy in the Middle raising community awareness and funds to help HALO in the mineclearance Harutyunyan,” commented activity in Nagorno Karabagh.” www.landminefreeartsakh.com Armenians saw their homeland East. Only time will tell the future Kendoyan. “Events like these destroyed, were forcefully of the community. 8 Hye Sharzhoom March 2014 The Armenian Studies Program The California State University, Fresno in cooperation with the Gomidas Institute Armenian Studies Program and with the support of the Leon S. Peters Foundation the Leon S. Peters Foundation presents and the National Association for Armenian Studies & Research “Remembering the Armenians of Bitlis” present “An Ar m e n i a n Ecc e n t r i c : An Exhibit of Photographs, Documents, and Maps Th e Li f e a n d Ti m e s o f Ka r a De r v i s h ” in the Henry Madden Library at Fresno State by Open-March 30-April 30, 2014 Dr. James Russell Sunday, March 30-3:00PM Mashtots Professor of Armenian Studies, Harvard University Kara Darvish (Hakob Genjian) was an Opening Reception Armenian Futurist poet who lived and worked mainly in Tiflis, Georgia, be- Sunday, March 30-4:00PM fore and after World War I. He wrote “Remembering the Armenians of Bitlis” several novels and manifestoes, but is “Bitlis from Avel Meidan.” best known for the “postcard” poems Fig. 146, from Armenia by Ara Sarafian he distributed at cafés and outside cin- by H.F. B. Lynch, vol. II, and two guest speakers from emas which proclaim his cosmopolitan Longmans, Green, and Co., and revolutionary credo and experiment Henry Madden Library Room 2206 with odd typefaces and experiment with 1901. Free admission. Free parking. incantatory nonsense words in Armenian, dipping also into the Ar- menian mythological past.

Hy e Sh a r z h oom , Fr om Pa g e 7 Substantively, many factors have delegate. To focus on her duties influenced its content-the growth as an editor, she must be able Thursday, March 20, 2014 • 7:30PM companion and welcome critic, of the Armenian Studies Program, to bring the talents of many and Karen Deorian was a never the independence of Armenia, a individuals together and allow University Business Center • complaining and always delightful larger, more diverse, and more their energy to be reflected in the Alice Peters Auditorium • Fresno State workhorse. The camaraderie involved Armenian student body, publication. Free admission. was special and some of those and of course, the availability of One final note: I have followed friendships endure to this day. information with the advent of Hye Sharzhoom’s evolution since ASO Campus Activities In what ways has Hye the internet. my time there. Year after year, the Sharzhoom changed since your In your opinion, what does it editors and staff put together an 99th Anniversary time as editor? take to be an effective editor? excellent newspaper in which the From a production standpoint, Vision. The editor should Fresno community should take of the Armenian Genocide technology has changed give balance to Hye Sharzhoom great pride. You have done an everything. Gone are the days of by presenting various aspects of outstanding job of showcasing the Monday, April 21, 11am-1pm: the typesetting machine, pulling the Armenian community, both successes of the ASP and ASO, Campus Awareness Activity – strips of special photographic on campus and off, to make the keeping up with current events, “Genocides Around the World” paper from an expensive washing newspaper appealing to a greater and presenting the richness of our machine-sized contraption and audience. Strong writing. The culture and heritage. I am very Location: In front of the Kennel Bookstore then cutting and pasting it all newspaper should reflect the encouraged with the activism and Tuesday, April 22, 6:30pm: together on a lighted board. Back language competence, analysis energy of the Armenian students then we had to be draftsmen as and elements of style that are to at Fresno State. Keep up the good Film screening followed by Night Vigil well as journalists! Computer be expected of college students. work! Location: McLane Hall, Room 161 programs today allow for more Poor grammar is inexcusable and creativity, better graphics, lackluster prose will bore and To be continued in the May 2014 and Free Speech Platform greater flexibility, easier editing. disappoint the reader. Ability to edition of Hye Sharzhoom. Thursday, April 24, Noon: “Silent Protest” Garabedian Foundation Supports Armenian Studies 1:00pm: Commemorative Program Program with Grant of $11,000 Location: Free Speech Platform St a f f Re po r t to the Armenian Studies Pro- porter of the Armenian Studies David of Sassoun: gram for the 2014. Program. Critical Studies on the Armenian Studies Program The gift will be used for a Their grants have supported Armenian Epic Coordinator Prof. Barlow Der variety of activities, including the development of the Arme- outreach activities and award- nian Studies Program website Mugrdechian announced that edited by ing scholarships. and the online “Arts of Arme- the Bertha and John Gara- Dickran Kouymjian and bedian Foundation has made a The Garabedian Foundation nia.” Barlow Der Mugrdechian generous donation of $11,000 has been a long-standing sup- Available at the Press www.thepressatcsufresno.org/ HYE SHARZHOOM Armenian_Series.html NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT or by email at [email protected] Hye Sharzhoom is sent without charge to thousands of people throughout the world. Although there is no subscription fee, we urge readers to support our efforts with Thank You Donors donations of any amount. This request has assumed a special importance because of Mr. & Mrs. Russell Adams Fresno Edward & Eleonore Aslanian San Francisco increased mailing costs. David Sarkis Barsamian Pasadena Richard Bedoian Sanger Yes, I would like to support the Hye Sharzhoom mailing expenses with a donation Louise Kamian Bedrosian Rancho Palos Verdes of: $ Raffi Demirjian San Leandro Armand Gougasian Clovis Shavarsh Hazarabedian Moraga Name: Paul & Margaret Hokokian Fresno Holy Virgin Mary & Shoghagat Armenian Church Belleville, IL Address: City: State: Zip: Rita Khatchikian Fresno Michael Kirkorian Redwood City Please make checks payable to Armenian Studies Program and send to: Vartkes Mardirossian Woodside, New York Marie Ghazarian Nichols Penticton, British Columbia, Canada Armenian Studies Program Leo & Marlene Pilibosian Fresno California State University, Fresno Chuck & Debbie Poochigian Fresno 5245 N. Backer Ave PB4 George & Nora Sahakian Pacific Palisades Fresno CA 93740-8001 Jim & Anna Shekoyan Fresno Joyce Terzian Sanger