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Bozigian' s orchestra provided :<; the class with the classic Armenian ~ melodies. The CD Bozigian used, § as well as a vi.deotape of the class, E::: was for sale during the class. Play.­ University lectures, interna­ CJ ing the CD and watching the video tional conferences, art exhibits and ~ will help students carry on these book writing have dominated the ~ dance traditions into future genera­ first months of the sabbaticalleavy ~ tions. Plus, these 56 students will of Dr. Dickran Kouymjian, Haig & ~ be up to speed at A!menian wed­ I abel Berberi Endowed Profes­ o.; dings, dances an~ best-of all, pic- sor of Armenian Studies and Di­ Armenian dance instructor, Tom Bozigian (center),·with students at the March 1-2 Armenian danee_class. nics! rector of the Armenian Studies Pro­ As part of the cultural presen­ gram. part of the very first Armenian years. Although students were sore NYRIE KA,RKAZIAN tation, Bozigian showed a video of In April and May Prof. STAFF WRITER Dance Class offered at a univer­ from head to toe the next day, the his dance research in Armenia. He Kouymjian was invited on two sity, as a regular course for 1 unit of dances they learned are classics. displayed a wide array of dances different occasions to Belgium. In Imagine Armenian dancing for college credit, through the Arme­ The students in the class learned from various regions of Armenia­ April he served on the jury of nian Studies Program. such dances as Tamzara, Kocharee 15 hours in two days. Fiftisix Van, Erzerum, and Gumri. Belgium' s prestigious Francqui Bozigian, a world-renowned (Halle), Ambee Dagi.ts, Jolon, students at CSU,. Fresno learned Bozigian has traveled through­ Fund award, given annually to the nine new dances during a weekend Armenian Dance instructor, con­ Beejo, and Khum Khuma. out the world teaching Armeni~n country's single outstanding class offered by Tom Bozigian, of ducted a fast paced weekend class The class was comprised of Los Angeles. The students were that students will cherish for many students from mixed dancing back- SEE KOUYMJIAN P\GE7 SEE DANCE PAGE7 Australian-ArmenianMakesFSUT eam California State University, Fresno Armenian Studies Program ARAM EKHITARIAN STAFF Wfi/TER cordially invites you to its An interview with Fresno State Armenian 1 16 h Annual Banquet basketball player, Rouben Vesmadian. with special guest When Jerry Tarkanian returned to Mr. Vartkes Yeghiayan Fresno State as head Attorney at Law basketball coach in 1995, the large Arme­ nian Community of Speaking on Fresno fell in love with basketball. Since "Armenian Insurance Claims Tarkanian's arrival, the Fresno State pro­ from the Genocide Era" gram has become rec­ and ognized as one of the recognizing recipients of best in the nation and Armenians stand Armeni.'!n Studies Program s~holarships proud whenever the Coach's name is men­ Sunday, April14, 2002 tioned. For the past several years, Reception-12:30 PM • Banquet-1:30PM Tarkanian always Coach Tarkanian (L) with Rouben Vesmadian. Residence Dining Facility • California State University, Fresno talked about wanting to add an Armenian player to his ball club. In the 2001-2002 season it finally happened. Rouben Vesmadian joined the $40 per person • $400 table of ten • $15 Fresno State students team in the Fall of 2001. Vesmadian, 19, an Armenian from Sydney, Australia is a freshman Please respond by April 5, 2002 / SEE INTERVIEW PAGE7 Hye Sharzhoom March2002 2 I Annenian Studies Program Faculty: Dickran Kouymjian, Haig and Isabel Berberian Professor ofArmenian Studies, Coordinator HYESHARZHOOM Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Lecturer, ASO Advisor, Hye Sharzhoom Advisor ~us eur<tnllu Robert H. Hewsen, Visiting Professor of Armenian Studies Editor Staff Frances C. Ziegler, Program Administrative Assistant Tamara Karakashian Erica Ananian Tatev Ekezian Hye Sharzhoom is a supplement of The Collegian and the newspaper of Layout Carina Karakashian the CSUF Armenian Students Organization and the Armenian Studies Dikran Chekian Program and is funded by the Associated Students. Articles may be Nyrie Karkazian reprinted provided Hye Sharzhoom is acknowledged. Hye Sharzhoom Ara Mekhitarian welcomes prose, poetry, articles anq other material from its student Photographers readers. 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Dear Editors: Social Sciences Are_a D3, for students using 1999/2000 catalog dnd after Also the story about the stu­ Great publication, very wor­ Division 9-0ther Cultures, for students using 19~8/1999 catalog and before dents pilgrimage to Armenia thy. • Arm S 10 Intro to Arm Studies 3 1000-1050 MWF B Der Mugrdechian- was quite inspiring to me as Dick A. Berberian motivation to visit my grand­ Arts & Humanities, Area C2 for students using 1999/2000 catalog and after Inglewood, CA parents homeland someday. Division 7-Languages, for students using 1998/1999 catalog and before Perbaps I will be able to at­ • Arm 1A Elementary Armenian 4 1100-1150 MTWF B Der Mugrdechian Dear Barlow Der tend one of the Programs' • Arm 2A Intermediate Armenian 4 0930-1045 TTh B Der Mugrdechian Mugrdechian functions on a future visit to I enjoy reading Hye Fresno. 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