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October 2012 Vol. 34, No. 1 (119) Ethnic Supplement to The Collegian 500th Anniversary of Armenian Former U. S. Secretary of the Navy Ignatius Printing Exhibit Opens in Library Speaks to Armenian Studies Audience

Ma r i n e Va r d a n y a n St a f f Wr i t e r

Former U.S. Secretary of the Navy and assistant Secretary of Defense Paul R. Ignatius returned to Fresno after many years to give a talk on his memoir titled, Now I Know In Part: An Armenian- American Reflects on His Life and Times. The Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State and the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research co-sponsored the September 12, 2012 lecture, which included reflections from Mr. Ignatius’ life Photo: Erica Magarian and his accomplishments. An exhibit featuring rare Armenian books and manuscripts Guest speaker Paul R. Ignatius, seated center, with students Mr. Ignatius began the lecture opened in October in the Henry Madden Library. and faculty of the Armenian Studies Program. by first speaking of his family An d r e w Es g u e r r a Photo: Barlow Der Mugrdechian background in America and when the population of of Glendale today. St a f f Wr i t e r the printing of the first Armenian historic . While growing at Glendale’s Hoover High School Reflecting further into the past, book. up in Glendale, Ignatius described consisted of only three people, Mr. Ignatius described his family From the Library of Congress in The Armenian Studies the great difference between the his brother, sister, and himself, roots and the hardships and strains Washington, D.C., to the Armenian Program has organized an exhibit Glendale of his childhood and the a significant difference from the Library and Museum of America on “The 500th Anniversary of present-day city. He recalled a time large Armenian school population Se e Ig n a t i u s Pa g e 7 in Watertown, Massachusetts, Armenian Printing” on the second from to and now at floor of the Fresno State Henry Antaramian-Hofman Receives Armenian Professional Fresno State, celebrations this past Madden Library and will host a Society of San year have taken place worldwide Outstanding Thesis Award marking the 500th anniversary of Se e Ar m e n i a n Pr i n t i n g Pa g e 8 Francisco Establishes Armenian Students Organization Em m a Sh a l j y a n $25,000 Endowment St a f f Wr i t e r St a f f Re p o r t Holds Meeting to Start Semester There are certain images that Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, stay with us throughout our lives. Coordinator of the Armenian Some we witness, others we see in Studies Program, announced the form of paintings. For Hazel that the Armenian Professional Antaramian-Hofman, one such Society of the San Francisco image was the royal portrait of Bay Area has established a new King Gagik-Abas of Kars, found scholarship endowment at Fresno

in the 11th century Gospel of King Archive ASP Photo: State in the amount of $25,000, Gagik of Kars. Hazel Antaramian-Hofman to benefit students pursuing Hofman first saw this image Armenian Studies. in an “Arts of Armenia” course Thesis Award from the College of “As tuition and fees have taught by Dr. Dickran Kouymjian, Arts and Humanities. increased dramatically in the past but did not realize the impact it Dean Vida Samiian announced few years, the Armenian Studies would have on her life until two the award and stated, “Ms. Program has felt the need for years later. It was this image that Hofman’s research and analysis new scholarship endowments. would be the basis for her graduate of a unique illumination from an I welcome the APS decision thesis in the Department of Art 11th century Armenian manuscript to demonstrate support for our and Design. is remarkably distinguished. Not students and on behalf of the Photo: Barlow Der Mugrdechian In May of 2012, Hofman’s only is her research thorough, but Armenian Studies Program ASO members at the first general meeting of the year. thesis, “An Interpretation of Textile she also uses all the analytical would like to thank the Armenian Ru z a n Or k u s y a n Armenian community is a favorite Wealth in the Eleventh-Century tools at her disposal to find Professional Society,” stated Der St a f f Wr i t e r activity for many ASO members. Armenian Miniature Family strong evidence for its political Mugrdechian. On September 8, 2012 the ASO Portrait of King Gagik-Abas of and historical value based on With the dawn of a new volunteered at the “Return to the Kars” received the Outstanding Se e Ho f m a n Pa g e 7 Se e APS Pa g e 6 academic year and the election Fabulous 50’s” fund-raising event of new executive officers, the for the Charlie Keyan Armenian Kloian Collection Established Armenian Students Organization Community School held at the St a f f Re p o r t Kloian, who passed away in promises an exciting semester for California Armenian Home. 2010, established and directed its members. The Fall semester Members volunteered at varying Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, the Richmond, California-based kicked off with the first ASO game stations, entertaining the Coordinator of the Armenian Armenian Genocide Resource general meeting on September 7, kids all afternoon. Studies Program announced Center, contributing to the work of 2012, and since then, ASO has “Interacting with the children that Fresno State has become organizations pursuing recognition volunteered at several functions and seeing a smile on their face the recipient of an important of the Armenian Genocide and to and held various educational and when they won a prize was a Armenian Genocide collection the field of genocide studies. social events. Archive ASP Photo: from the estate of the late Richard Volunteering within the Se e ASO Pa g e 4 Richard Kloian Kloian. Se e Kl o i a n Pa g e 6 2 Hye Sharzhoom October 2012 Armenian Studies Program Book/Video/CD Archival Gifts California State University, Fresno Armenian Studies Program Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Prof. Sergio La Porta, and the Armenian Studies Program would like to thank the donors, authors, and publishers for the following books, periodicals, videos, Spring 2013 Schedule of Courses and archival gifts, either offered personally, or to the Program. Course Units Time Day Instructor Dr. Levon Advoyan, the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C, for • Arm 1B-Elementary Armenian 4 10:00A-11:50A MW B Der Mugrdechian two copies of To Know Wisdom and Instruction: A Visual Survey (Class #32105) of the Armenian Literary Tradition from the Library of Congress • Hum 10-Hum Antqty/Ren 3 11:00A-12:15P TuTh S La Porta (Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 2012). 100 pp., color (Class #32209) plates. This is a catalog of an exhibit held at the Library of Congress in 2012. General Education-Arts & Humanities, Area C2 Margaret Ajemian Ahnert, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for a copy of her • Arm 2A-Inter Armenian 3 9:00A-9:50A MWF B Der Mugrdechian book The Knock at the Door: A Journey Through the Darkness of (Class #36275) the Armenian Genocide (New York: Beaufort Books, 2007). The Upper Division Armenian Studies Courses book is about the moving recollections of the author’s mother’s • ArmS 108B-Arm History II 3 9:30A-10:45A TuTh B Der Mugrdechian ordeal as a young girl during the Armenian Genocide. 209pp. Dr. Carlos Antaramian, Zamora, Mexico, for the copy of his new (Class #32104) book, Del Ararat Al Popocatépetl: Los Armenios En México General Education-Arts & Humanities, Area IC (Ciudad de México, 2011). 191 pp. In Spanish. A history of the • Arm 148-Masterp. of Arm Culture 3 12:30P-1:45P TuTh S La Porta Armenian community of Mexico, based on the author’s research (Class #33058) in the Mexican archives. NEW COURSE FOR SPRING-KAZAN VISITING PROFESSOR Armenian Studies Program, Institute of Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies, University of California, Berkeley, for the • ArmS 120T-Arm. Genocide & Trans 3 11:00A-12:15P TuTh article, “The Book of the Way (Girk‘ Chanaparhi) of Yeghishe (Class #35933) Charents: An Illuminated Apocalyptic Gospel for Soviet Armenia, This course will cover the Armenian Genocide as it is reflected in literature and translation. by Dr. James R. Russell, Mashtots Professor of Armenian Studies at Harvard University (Armenian Studies Program, Occasional For more information call the Armenian Studies Program at 278-2669 Paper Series, Spring 2012), 37pp., with 31 plates. or visit our offices in the Peters Business Building, Room 384. Harry and Betty Basmajian, Fresno, for the collection of Armenian Get a Minor in Armenian Studies. Check on requirements and Turkish records and books. Alice & Berge Bulbulian, Fresno, California, for the gift of currency for the Minor in Armenian Studies in the 2012-2013 catalog: from the Republic of Armenia (1918-1920), 50 ruble notes, dated http://www.csufresno.edu/catoffice/current/armstudhd.html 1919. Susan C. Carson, Black Diamond, Washington, for two hymnals and a book The Lausanne Treaty: and Armenia (New York: The American Committee Opposed to the Lausanne Treaty, 1926) from the library of the late Rev. Dr. Hagop A. Chakmakjian. HYE SHARZHOOM Mrs. Jesse Garry, Fresno, for books in Armenian and English from the estate of her uncle Mihran Garabedian. FA|

Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Coordinator of the Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State, was a guest lecturer on Thursday, July 5, at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, England, giving a fascinating talk on William Saroyan and the American-Armenian writers of his generation. Starting from a general background on Armenian emigration to the United States, Der Mugrdechian outlined the evolution of American-Armenian communities and discussed some of the difficulties they faced integrating into American Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, left, with Ara Sarafian of the society. Gomidas Institute, in London.

Photo: ASP Archive ASP Photo: Photo: ASP Archive Prof. Der Mugrdechian Seated, left to right: Diane Messerlian and Dr. Sergio La Por- explained that as the new of communication—at least in and Other Early Writings and ta. Standing, left to right: Vahagn Bznuni, Serpouhie Mes- communities developed, a new print. The most successful of these Armenian Poetry of Our Time serlian, Alain Ekmalian, Jerry Kutumian, Principal Zar Der generation of English language writers was William Saroyan, by Diana Der-Hovanessian Mugrdechian, Marshall Moushigian, and Kevork Oflazian. writers emerged. These writers who was increasingly read by (The Press at California State St a f f Re p o r t “We are determined to addressed Armenian issues that non-Armenian audiences. University, Fresno) were available continue to push the standards for straddled life in a modern United Der Mugrdechian discussed for purchase. This year Dr. Sergio La Porta, our teachers and students higher States with their lost communities Saroyan’s plays, short stories, and Der Mugrdechian’s London Haig and Isabel Berberian Chair and to maintain our dedication in Ottoman Turkey. By the 1930s, journalistic pieces, as well as his lecture was sponsored by the of Armenian Studies at Fresno to instructing them about what it as emigration to the United peculiar sense of humor and style, SOAS Armenian Studies Program, State, was elected to serve on means to be Armenian,” Dr. La States was curtailed, the older for a memorable London lecture. the Gomidas Institute (London), the board of the Charlie Keyan Porta remarked. It is a challenge, immigrants increasingly preferred At the reception that followed, and the Calouste Gulbenkian Armenian Community School. he said, but it is the only way “to English as their primary language copies of Young Saroyan: Follow Foundation. The school, located in Clovis, insure that our students receive has approximately 95 students the best education possible.” run specific projects related to and includes classes from pre-K Dr. La Porta noted the school teacher training or to acquire new Armenians on the Internet through 6th grade. has encouraged and helped computers for the children.” Dr. La Porta said he was eager teachers to achieve, maintain, He also commented that the to serve on the board because he and upgrade their credentials school and its supporters have felt that the school provides an and that now nearly the entire run successful fundraisers, such important benefit to the Armenian staff is credentialed. The school as the recent “Fabulous 50’s” community of the San Joaquin is also aiming to receive full event put on by Ron and Barbara Valley, instructing children in the accreditation from the Western Mortanian, which help with the as well as in Association of Schools and general costs of operations. Armenian culture and history. Colleges this academic year so Dr. La Porta remarked that Dr. La Porta also praised the that its standards and educational an endowment fund has also efforts of staff and parents for excellence will become more been established to encourage Ar m e n Ar i k i a n • St a f f Wr i t e r wanting to continually better the recognized. “generous and dedicated members great education students receive Dr. La Porta added that the of the Armenian community to at the school. He said that he board is further hoping to stabilize donate. It would be great if some Khachkar: Symbol of Armenian Identity thinks “the school is heading in the school’s finances and has day all of our operational expenses the right direction” under the been pleased with the progress could be covered through the http://www.khachkar.am/en guidance of the principal, Zaroohi so far. “We have been fortunate,” endowment.” Der Mugrdechian, who has had he said, “to have received grants In the meantime, he is enjoying Main Categories: many years of experience within from the UCLA Dream Fund, his time on the board and attending News, Endangered Khachkars, Origins of Khachkars, the Fresno Unified system. for example, that allow us to the school’s wonderful functions. Typology & Chronology, Khachkar Functions, Main Janigian Discusses and Reads from New Novel Components, Semantics, Relations, Gallery, Bibliography.

“This Angelic Land” at Art Museum Event Summary: De n i s e Al t o u n i a n Khachkars are Armenian works of art that feature detailed St a f f Wr i t e r crosses, carefully engraved on an upright stone. Khachkars are a fundamental part of Armenian tradition, artistic In April 1992 the world expression, and history. However, the variety of khachkars is watched for six days as Los very large and each one has a unique meaning and purpose. Angeles self-destructed. The city Khachkar.am serves as an educational source on the history had finally reached a breaking of Armenian khachkars. The website also explains in further point in the days following the detail the process of making khachkars, their function, as not-guilty verdict of the Rodney well as their origin. King trial. Although most have One of the main functions of khachkars is as a physical since forgotten those days, the memories are still alive for expression and praise of Christianity. The process of creating those who lived through the khachkars gradually began after Armenia’s adoption of devastation. Christianity in the 4th century. Many of these khachkars On Wednesday, September 19, from the 7th-9th century still exist today, but not all are author Aris Janigian returned to located in Armenia. Many of these khachkars were created his roots to share these fascinating several centuries ago in what used to be historic Armenia, moments at a forum to read Photo: Barlow Der Mugrdechian L. to R.: Robert Boro, Aris Janigian, & Dr. Sergio La Porta. but are now in present-day Turkey. and discuss his new novel, This The khachkars in both Turkey and Armenia are endangered, Angelic Land. This event took perspective of multiple characters Janigian, this is the first fictional many because of their age, while others are targeted for place at the Fresno Art Museum, experiencing the chaos and novel written about the riots in destruction by governments, such as the Julfa cemetery as a result of a collaboration destruction. This novel was a the twenty years following. between Fresno State’s Armenian new venture for Janigian, as his Although writing about such khachkars, destroyed by . Khackhar.am presents Studies Program and the Fresno other books take place in his a sensitive and painful event is related issues under the section “Endangered Khachkars.” Art Museum. native Central Valley. The idea intimidating for some, Janigian In order to solve this problem, it is vital that Armenians Janigian explored the for the book stemmed from his took on the challenge and created are educated on the types of khachkars and their potential devastating effects of the 1992 experience living in Los Angeles a fascinating cast of characters. destruction. Los Angeles riots from the during the riots. According to Se e Ja n i g i a n pa g e 6 4 Hye Sharzhoom October 2012 New Armenian Students Organization Execs Take Office in September Ru z a n Or k u s y a n our best to make this year very of what we happen to be doing. St a f f Wr i t e r entertaining and productive for I hope that our members continue ASO. their involvement and help New ASO executive members Why is ASO important and encourage new participation were elected at the first general what kind of response do you from other students. I also would meeting held on Friday, September hope to get from the members? like to see what new ideas and 7, 2012. They look forward to a ASO is important because it is a perspectives our members will new year filled with innovative “place” where young Armenian bring this year. ideas and activities and are people can meet each other. It very eager to engage Armenian also encourages students to learn Favorite quote: youth in the community. All more about Armenia, Armenian “Tell me and I forget, teach me agree that the goals for ASO are history, and the culture. Most of and I may remember, involve me to bring the youth together, to our activities are entertaining, and I learn.” raise awareness of Armenians, but at the same time they are --Benjamin Franklin to preserve Armenian culture, educational. I hope that Armenian and to work together to improve youth will always be active and I Kevork Ajamian their community. Below is the expect them to be more involved Public Relations interview conducted with the Photo: Barlow Der Mugrdechian and to stay interested in ASO. I Major: History Major L. to R.: ASO Executive officers Marine Vardanyan, Presi- 2012-2013 ASO executives. would like to see the members Minor: Armenian Studies dent; Kevork Ajamian, Public Relations; Lilit Grigoryan, become more united and become Senior Treasurer; Hagop Ohanessian, Vice-President; and Lauren Marine Vardanyan a strong team. Chardukian, Secretary. President Favorite quote: What do you hope to accomplish Major: Community Health we have many interesting plans what kind of response do you “A people without the knowledge this year? Minor: Armenian Studies for this year. hope to get from the members? of their past history, origin, and To have ASO and all its members Sophomore ASO is extremely important for culture is like a tree without participate in as many events Favorite quote: our community at Fresno State roots.” as possible and to show the What do you hope to accomplish “What we think, or what we know, because we have been blessed with --Marcus Garvey community how strong ASO is. this year? or what we believe is, in the end, the opportunity to promote our Also, I hope to make a memorable My goal for this year is to of little consequence. The only culture and also organize events Lauren Chardukian impact on other Fresno State continue making unforgettable consequence is what we do.” that bring Armenian students and Secretary students. memories with the members --John Ruskin faculty members together to work Major: Biology of ASO. Not only continuing toward common goals. ASO Minor: Armenian Studies Why is ASO important and with the traditional events, but Hagop Ohanessian members are extremely excited Sophomore what kind of response do you also introducing fresh ideas and Vice-President and eager to become a part of this hope to get from the members? opportunities that will provide Major: History-Masters tradition at Fresno State. What do you hope to accomplish ASO is important because as ASO members with both a good Program this year? Armenians, it is essential to do time and also good educational Graduate Student Lilit Grigoryan I hope that this year we are what we can to save our culture, experiences. Treasurer able to encourage continuous and to have others learn about it. What do you hope to accomplish Major: Business participation and involvement in We are a strong people who have Why is ASO important and this year? Administration/Finance the Armenian community, as well been around for many millennia, what kind of response do you I hope to collaborate with Junior as the greater Fresno area. and who have faced forces who hope to get from the members? other students in planning aimed at annihilating us from the ASO is important because of the and organizing many events What do you hope to accomplish Why is ASO important and beginning. To this day we have unity it brings. It allows college to promote our homeland and this year? what kind of response do you reason to fight against those who students, especially the freshmen, culture. I hope we also organize I hope that this academic year hope to get from the members? deny our history, and promote our to find a place where they belong, social gatherings, field trips, will be as successful as previous I think ASO is very important. culture to those who are unaware. and allows them to participate in and give back to our community ones, or even better. My goal as Being in ASO has brought We are Armenian, we will not experiences that are meaningful through volunteer projects. an executive member is to support stability to how crazy college life forget, and ASO gives us a way to to them. I hope to get positive and promote our club on campus. can be. It is relaxing to be with preserve that. feedback from the members, as Why is ASO important and I and the other executives will do other ASO members, regardless Saturday, September 22, members cultural and ethnic groups. entire event. ASO successfully enjoyed the premiere of the new This year ASO member Ani participated last year and they movie “My Uncle Rafael.” Many Grigoryan, along with a team of hope to mesmerize the audience enjoyed the movie, finding it eleven students will be planning, again this year with the unique comical, and at the same time coordinating, and organizing the sounds and sights of Armenia. educational and heart-warming. On September 29, ASO held its annual Game Day. ASO 2013-2014 Academic Year President Marine Vardanyan remarked that it was a successful Scholarships in Armenian Studies event that helped “break the ice between the new members and to get everyone to know each other 2013-2014 Scholarship Applications better.” The executives planned a wide array of games including Now Available On-Line charades, balloon toss, mafia, an ASO version of jeopardy, and a

Photo: Barlow Der Mugrdechian variety of other games. The best ASO celebrating Independence Day of the Republic of Ar- part, commented Vardanyan, was www.fresnostate.edu/scholarships menia on Friday, September 21, 2012 in the Free Speech that the Game Day “allowed us area of the Fresno State campus. to learn a lot about our members, ASO, Fr o m Pa g e 1 September 21, and the second a even those who have been part of Make sure to mark one of the areas pertaining to rewarding experience,” said “Gurgen Margaryan Awareness ASO for a long time.” Armenian Culture or Language on the application. Vartush Mesropyan. Day” on September 26. On The semester is just getting Armenian Studies Program- ASO represented Armenia on both days, ASO members came started however, and the Supplemental application required. September 28 by selling Armenian together to raise awareness about executives have a variety of events delicacies at the “Passport to Armenian culture and history planned. ASO will be holding a Fresno” event of Fresno Sister on the Fresno State campus, by car wash on Saturday, October The scholarship application for California State Cities, held at Woodward Park. distributing posters and fliers 13, organizing a bowling night, a University, Fresno is only available on-line. Etchmiadzin, Armenia is a sister to students. On the “Gurgen movie night for Halloween, and city with Fresno. The event’s goal Margaryan Awareness Day” much more. was to expose attendees to the a laptop was available where One of the biggest upcoming rich cultural diversity of Fresno, interested students could send a events will be International Priority Application Period: with each of the sister cities’ letter to President Obama urging Culture Night at 7:00PM on October 1, 2012-February 28, 2013 organizations preparing and him to condemn the injustices of November 17 at the Fresno State serving food from their culture. the Azerbaijani government in Satellite Student Union. The event aims to promote cultural ASO also organized two freeing from life For applications to be considered you must also complete the diversity and awareness at Fresno campus activities: the first to imprisonment. Armenian Studies supplemental form which can be found at: celebrate the 21st anniversary Finally, the ASO organized State by presenting dances, songs, http://armenianstudies.csufresno.edu/scholarships.htm of “Armenian Independence” on several social events. On music, and fashion of the different October 2012 Hye Sharzhoom 5 Gurgen Margaryan Remembered Student Wins Yerevan Magazine Trip to Armenia Ev e l y n De m i r c h i a n St a f f Wr i t e r

“Evelyn Demirchian! This is Suzy H. from Yerevan Magazine- you’ve won a trip for two to Armenia!” I played back the voicemail at least four or five times before immediately dialing the number back to get confirmation that, yes, because I’d simply “liked” a post on Yerevan Magazine’s Facebook page I’d been entered, and had won, an all-expense paid trip to my fatherland-Armenia. Eight The funeral of Lieutenant Gurgen Margaryan, an Armenian months later I found myself on Photo: ASP Archive ASP Photo: army officer who was axe-murdered by an Azerbaijani col- a 12-hour flight to with league during a NATO training course in Budapest, Hunga- one of my best friends, Kristin. Evelyn Demirchian, left, with Kristin Livanis, on the way to Photo: ASP Archive ry, on February 25, 2004. Traveling to Armenia was the historic sites of Garni and Geghard in Armenia. Ma r i n e Va r d a n y a n Azerbaijan’s president, Ilham never at the top of my priority of our tour bus drivers. Did you is a strange feeling that can not St a f f Wr i t e r Aliyev, and welcomed as a hero. list. As your typical broke college know that Armenian bus drivers easily be put into words. I only The axe-murderer was awarded student, I didn’t have the time and can talk on cell phones, blast folk regret not being able to see more September 26, 2012 should with an army promotion, a new hardly the funds to think I’d be music over their speakers, while of the land, and more of my family. have been a joyous day for a apartment, and eight years of back able to travel in the near future. going 50mph on sharp turns in the For anybody who carries even the lieutenant in the Armenian army, salary, and is now a free man. Yet there I was, still in shock, mountains? slightest interest or connection to Gurgen Margaryan, as it would Despite protests in , as we descended into Yerevan’s But of course, there is nothing this nation, make the effort and have marked his 34th birthday. Armenia, France, the United Zvartnots International Airport, better than Armenian hospitality. find your way there. Instead, the day held a somber States, and several other nations, tearing up at the sight of beloved Kristin and I came as guests to Go to Armenia and see for atmosphere, as Armenians Azerbaijan has refused to take Mt. Ararat. Yerevan and not a single moment yourself! Gaze at Mt. Ararat gathered at the Military responsibility for its actions. A The trip lasted a little over a passed where we did not feel hovering in the distance from Cemetery in Yerevan, Armenia, significant number of individuals week, and Yerevan Magazine was welcome. The relatives I was able Yerevan. Stroll around Holy to commemorate his life. remain unaware of the recent kind enough to arrange for a room to meet treated Kristin and me like Etchmiadzin and find yourself Lt. Margaryan was brutally events, but ASO wanted to in the historical Armenia Hotel family, taking us into their homes by the graves of past leaders and murdered in 2004, while asleep change that by hosting a table in (now Marriott), in the center of and celebrating our brief meeting priests. at a NATO-sponsored program the Free Speech Area to educate Republic Square. with everything they could Lose your breath hiking up in Hungary. While Armenians individuals with posters and A large portion of the week was afford. It was almost frustrating the stone steps of our ancient honored the memory of Gurgen informational flyers. spent on excursions to the ancient not being allowed to pay for churches. Get lost in Yerevan’s Margaryan, his confessed Students were also given the and famous sites of the country: simple things like we would back diverse city center filled murderer is living the life of a hero opportunity to send pre-written the Temple of Garni, , home in California, but that is the with Armenian expatriates, in his home country, Azerbaijan. letters, courtesy of the Armenian and the Dilijan forest, not to beauty of these people—they’d international students from India Uniting with demonstrators National Committee of America, mention landmarks around the be ashamed to let a guest feel any and , Russian tourists, and world-wide, the Armenian to President Obama, urging the city such as Tsitsernakaberd (the level of discomfort. By the end of European businessmen. Watch Students Organization of Fresno United States to place pressure on Armenian Martyrs Monument) that short week Kristin and I were street performers and relax at State organized a plea for justice Azerbaijan to punish Safarov for and the , Khor Virap, virtually able to communicate late-night cafes and make new on September 26th. The goal was his crimes. Etchmiadzin, Erebuni, Noravank, simple ideas with my family. friends. to raise awareness among the Mario Garcia, a student who and Areni. What can I say to those of you Take the first flight out and sit students and faculty at Fresno took action by sending a letter, My head still spins thinking who have not been to Hayastan near a window so that when the State about the great injustice that voiced his opinion. “There must about how many places we [Armenia]? To touch the ground sky begins to lighten up and the had taken place with the release be justice...it is ridiculous that visited in those short eight days. your mothers and fathers walked sun rises you can gaze in awe at and pardoning of the Azerbaijani they overturned his [Safarov’s] Even now, I feel a little nauseous on, ducking into the alleys they Mt. Ararat, as it magically appears murderer, Ramil Safarov. lifetime in prison and on top of recalling the driving behavior must have played in as children before you. Just go. A participant of the NATO that he receives back pay,” he said. Opinion: Issues and Concerns in the Community training, Safarov represented “How do you murder someone, in Azerbaijan, a country with long- cold blood, and get rewarded? It’s involvement, and keeping the to decrease the deficit, to get time tensions with Armenia. just wrong.” culture alive. individuals involved, or to keep Safarov murdered Margaryan and The murder of Gurgen Often, in both politics and in the Armenian culture alive. For intended on murdering another Margaryan, and the decision to the Armenian community we get some organizations, keeping the Armenian officer present at the pardon his murderer, Safarov, so wrapped up in the differences culture alive means teaching the NATO program, but did not is not only an Armenian issue, that we forget we have something language, yet for others it means succeed. but an international one, as it greater in common: the desire bringing Armenians together. Following Lt. Margaryan’s pertains to the rights of all human for our communities to succeed. Neither is right or wrong; both murder, Safarov was sentenced beings. The incident concerns the Most individuals in America, address the issue. What might to life in prison in Hungary. death of an innocent man, while Republicans and Democrats work for some individuals may Yet, in late August 2012, after the guilty individual is celebrated alike, want the unemployment not work for others. It is important Photo: Barlow Der Mugrdechian serving only eight years of his and rewarded. Human progress rate to decrease and our economy to remember that there is more Tamar Karkazian sentence, the government of and development is held back by to improve. The same goes for than one way to achieve our goals Hungary extradited Safarov such events, which are a major Armenians; we all want to get and the better we work together Ta m a r Ka r ka z i a n to Azerbaijan, where instead step back and further promote individuals involved and to keep the better off everyone will be. of continuing his sentence, he hatred and the occurrence of Ed i t o r the Armenian culture vibrant. So I encourage you to was immediately pardoned by similar crimes. In both contexts, we want remember that we are not as With November fast the same end result, for our different as we sometimes feel. approaching, and elections just communities to succeed, but Although we have our differences, around the corner, it seems fitting we repeatedly get so caught we are all striving to reach the to discuss elections and issues up in the “how” that we forget same goal success. We should and concerns of the people, not our goals. There is more than strive to find common ground and to mention rivalries. Yes, all these one way to solve a problem, work together to reach our goals. obviously relate to the presidential election, but these concepts and Hye Oozh - Saturdays 9:00 AM - Noon concerns can also be related to the dynamics within the Fresno Armenian community. 90.7 FM-KFSR Let us start at the core: the Hye Oozh is 90.7 KFSR’s weekly program dedicated issues and concerns of the to contemporary and traditional individuals in the communities. Armenian music and culture. For the presidential campaign, the concerns we have as citizens, tend Current Hye Oozh DJs: to revolve around the economy and Tatevik Ekezian • Vartush Mesropyan

Photo: Barlow Der Mugrdechian jobs, just to name a few. For the • Marine Vardanyan ASO members at the information table on Lt. Gurgen Mar- Armenian community, concerns garyan, at noon on Wednesday, September 26. revolve around participation, 6 Hye Sharzhoom October 2012 Dr. Astourian Gives Talk on “The Path to the Armenian Genocide” Eench Ga Chga Tat e v i k Ho v ha n n i s y a n • St a f f Wr i t e r Why are you taking an Armenian Studies course? What did you find surprising or fascinating in the course? and identifiable quality of Armenia ancient cultures and the influence and is renowned worldwide. they have had on history, such as Greek and Roman history. Sadly we never really hear about the Armenians more often.

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Left to Right: Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Dr. Stephan Year: Junior Photos: Barlow Der Mugrdechian Astourian, and Dr. Sergio La Porta. Photo: Erica Magarian Major: Mechanical Engineering Name: Kevin Cross Em m a Sh a l j y a n succeeding Congress of Berlin Year: Senior St a f f Re p o r t e r are the international treaties that As an American-Armenian I Major: History Name: Sona Soghomonian form the basis of the “Armenian yearned to make a connection Year: Freshman Dr. Stephan Astourian, Question.” between the homeland and I am a history major so that is one Major: Chemistry Director of the Armenian Studies Dr. Astourian also discussed myself. A fascinating aspect of reason I am taking History 108A. Program at the University of the 1895-1896 Armenian Armenian history I learned about I also wanted to learn more about I took this course, Armenian California, Berkeley, presented a massacres. “Those were meant to in the Armenian Studies 10 class my heritage. Although Armenian Studies 20 (Arts of Armenia), talk on “The Path to the Armenian send a message to the European is the large impact Armenians was the first language I heard in because I wanted to learn Genocide,” on April 30, to powers stating that they could have made in history. Not only the family, I never had the chance more about my heritage and to conclude the Spring 2012 lecture not do anything,” stated Dr. was Armenia the first country to to learn about the history. The connect with other Armenians. series of the Armenian Studies Astourian, “because the Ottomans adopt Christianity but its church most interesting thing I have There are so many interesting Program at Fresno State. were still going to massacre the architecture has become a unique learned so far is the amount of characteristics specific to the During his lecture Dr. Astourian Armenians.” Armenian involvement in so many Armenian churches. spoke about perspectives on the Dr. Astourian discussed two Armenian political parties: the cultural, social, economic, and Kl o i a n , Fr o m Pa g e 1 The Armenian Genocide: News Hovannisian, leading scholars demographic issues affecting Hnchakian party (1887) and Accounts from the American in the field, as well as offprints, Kurds and Turks, as well as the the Dashnaktsutiun (Armenian Kloian’s widow, Mrs. Antonia Press, 1915-1922, a landmark articles, pamphlets, books, and Armenian population, in the early Revolutionary Federation) Kloian, donated the archive to publication that consisted videos from other scholars. twentieth century. (1890) and how the Armenian the Special Collections area of articles on the Armenian Work has begun on the Anarchy and organized revolutionary movement of the Henry Madden Library, Genocide that appeared in the cataloging of the collection and oppression of the Armenians developed after the Congress forming the nucleus of what will New York Times, as well as other when completed, a full list of in the Eastern provinces of the of Berlin failed to solve the be known as “The Richard Kloian newspapers. the collection’s contents will be was prevalent “Armenian Question.” Armenian Genocide Collection,” The Kloian Collection available online. in the late 19th century. Political During his lecture, Dr.Astourian a permanent resource for students, includes a wide variety of Kloian was an advisor to the persecution, primarily aimed at clearly outlined the reasons faculty, and the community to important documents relating to Genocide Education Project, the Christian population was on why the “Armenian Question” learn more about the Armenian the Armenian Genocide. There and was devoted to the work of the rise, and there was an increase developed and discussed the path Genocide. are numerous articles by Dr. enabling education and memory in expropriation of land from the to the Armenian Genocide, from In 1985 Kloian authored Vahakn Dadrian and Dr. Richard about the Armenian Genocide. Armenian peasants in the 1800s. the 1890’s to 1915. studies. This contribution is panels, public discussions, and The “Armenian Question” Dr. Astourian is completing APS, Fr o m Pa g e 1 a testament to APS’s guiding seminars on a variety of useful evolved into a political issue manuscripts for two books The Armenian Studies Program principles.” and interesting subjects. in the context of European using a variety of sources at Fresno State offers a Minor in The Armenian Professional Most noteworthy among involvement in the fate of the and materials. The first is on Armenian Studies, with courses Society (APS) of the San Francisco its many endeavors, the APS Ottoman Empire, and in the Armenian-Azerbaijan relations in Armenian language, history, Bay Area was founded in 1982 provides annual scholarships to context of how Armenians were in the twentieth century, and the art, literature, and culture. as a non-profit organization college students. It also sponsors treated in the Ottoman Empire, second is about the origins of APS President Dr. Agheg primarily dedicated to educational health fairs and job fairs as a from 1839-1876. The 1878 the Armenian Genocide, using Yenikomshian affirmed that, endeavors. For more than 30 service to the community. Treaty of San Stefano, and the primary sources. “The Armenian Professional years, the APS has provided a Specific examples of Ja n i g i a n , Fr o m Pa g e 3 days in 1992, through the eyes of Society of the San Francisco Bay forum for the free exchange of such engagements include the eclectic group of characters. Area is proud to establish the ideas among individuals who the 2005 World Armenian The novel follows Adam Janigian brought his characters APS Scholarship Endowment share cultural, educational, and Medical Congress and the 2007 Derderian, a Lebanese-Armenian to life with his artful reading and at California State University, professional interests. ARMTECH Conference in San refugee from the Lebanese Civil obvious love for the characters of Fresno in support of students Over the years APS has Francisco.” War, and his family as they watch his book. Each passage brought interested in pursuing Armenian offered a myriad of lectures, the riots unfold. While trying to to life the unique charisma of the find his way in the world, Adam characters as they found their way watches as the city he and his through the ruin. As the twenty- Are you a Fresno State Alumnus? We are updating family have found sanctuary in, year anniversary of the riots has Were you part of Hye Sharzhoom our mailing list. burn, just like the one they left come and passed, Janigian’s or the Armenian Students Organization? behind in Lebanon. novel is one of the more unique During the presentation, ways the memories of those six Are you receiving Then we want to hear from you! Janigian read captivating readings days have been kept alive. more than one copy from various passages throughout Aris Janigian is the author of the book. Bloodvine, and Riverbig, and the of Hye Sharzhoom? Those in attendance were co-author, with April Greiman, of Send a few lines about what you have been up to... given a glimpse into those chaotic Something for Nothing. Family...Career. It’s up to you. Have you moved Now Embarking: An Artistic Interpretation of and would like us the 1947 and 1948 Armenian Repatriation Don’t forget to include what year you graduated and to continue sending Hazel Antaramian-Hofman She has been collecting short your involvement with the Armenian Studies Program, is still seeking those who were anecdotal stories that help narrate the Armenian Students Organization, Hye Sharzhoom? reptatriates in 1947 and 1948. the circumstances and emotions or Hye Sharzhoom. As an artist and the daughter of the people and of the times. Please include a 2x2 digital color photo. of repatriated youth, she wants to She is interested in collecting Contact us at 559- document and artistically interpret more, so if you are a repatriate 278-2669 to update the culture shock, loss of freedom, or know of a repatriate who is Email it to [email protected]. your address. and the ideological turmoil that interested in the project, please shaped this historical time in contact hazelantaramhof@yahoo. We hope to hear from you soon! Armenia for the “akhbars.” com. October 2012 Hye Sharzhoom 7 Thank You Annual Fund Donors Alumnus Stockdale Active in Community (received as of September 28, 2012) Stephanie Stockdale also earned an MBA in Global Class of 2005 Management from Thunderbird Joanne Peterson Supporters MBA International Relations School of Global Management. The Porter Family Nevart Apikian BA-Political Science and Stockdale has spoken at and In Memory of Amos Khasigian Baker Manock & Jensen Geography hosted many conferences relating Vram & Aida Sarafian In Memory of Amos Khasigian Minor in Armenian Studies and to the Rwandan Genocide, the Patty Torosian David B. Lometti Spanish , and business In Memory of Amos Khasigian In Memory of Amos Khasigian and culture in Peru and the Czech Emerging Pop Star Narek After graduation, Stockdale Republic. earned her Master’s degree from She also hosts genocide Fresno State in International seminars on an annual basis. Baveyan Has Unique Style Archive ASP Photo: Relations with an emphasis Currently Stockdale is working Stephanie Stockdale Narek Baveyan’s musical style is of study on the political and in academic management at ITT extremely varied; his songs “Ko court issues of the Rwandan Master’s Degree, she studied Technical Institute in Clovis. Hogin” and “Indz Tesa” are both Genocide. While earning her and researched in Tanzania. She the true impact and power she slower love ballads that feature a Ho f m a n , Fr o m Pa g e 1 When Hofman was accepted soft piano. into the Department of Art and possessed. While conducting her Another example of his variety an understanding of the textiles Design, she took a class on research, Hofman found that the is the song, “Khelegar Ser,” portrayed. Ms. Hofman makes a “Medieval Women of Europe” textiles in the image also played which features synthesizers and significant contribution toward that sparked her interest in the a significant role—they were a autotuning, a more modern dance understanding the historical image she had seen years earlier. reflection of wealth and status. track that hearkens to Western- dynamic that pertained at that Hofman was intrigued by the Hofman’s current project style pop. “Khelegar Ser” also time between two significant portrait of the royal family and is research on the Armenian Narek Baveyan has the distinction that its music but different monarchies—of wondered if there was more to be repatriation movement, utilizing video was banned from most which little else is known. The learned about the image. It was photographs and paintings that Su r e n Og a n e ss i a n Armenian television stations for committee felt her work worthy then she decided to make it her she has created. St a f f Wr i t e r being too explicit. of a Ph.D. dissertation.” focus for further research. Hofman plans to have it ready Narek Baveyan began singing Not only did Hofman receive To add to the research already to exhibit by 2015, the 100th Singer Narek Baveyan is at the age of nine, taking third an award for her research, but the done on the image, Hofman anniversary of the Armenian among the emerging pop stars in place in the Do Re Mi Song work also brought her closer to concentrated on the image of the Genocide. Armenia today—one of the more Competition. Later he took part in her Armenian heritage. Armenian queen Gorandukht and unique artists on the musical the All-Armenian Song Festival Ig n a t i u s , Fr o m Pa g e 1 scene. Baveyan’s musical style “YNCA,” an annual music nickname “Patriarch” because distinguished Armenian museum, mixes traditional Armenian folk competition held in Stepanakert, his family endured. Thriving in of his imposing manner and to demonstrate the contribution of music with elements of rock and featuring artists from both historic Armenia, Ignatius’ family his strong involvement with Armenians in America, in various synth pop, and even polka. His Armenia and Artsakh, which often distributed cotton in the Ottoman Armenian causes in Southern fields such as politics, business, upbeat track “Dzuk,” released serves as a way for lesser-known countries prior to 1893, but during California. music, and the arts in 2011, is a shining example of singers to gain fame. Baveyan was the Hamidian massacres, 1895- Mr. Ignatius commented Mr. Ignatius also spoke about how well he is able to incorporate also a student at Yerevan Komitas 1896, the whole family, except for about the impact Armenians, the 100th Anniversary of the an accordion with traditional State Conservatory’s Jazz-Pop- his grandfather, was murdered. like his father, have had in their Armenian Genocide, and whether Armenian instruments to make for Vocal Department. Mr. Ignatius continued to communities. While visiting reconciliation can and should take a very festive and catchy song that detail his father’s immigration Singapore with his wife, he place, a subject that he discusses has almost as much in common http://www.armenianpulse. to America in 1904, following discovered the Armenian Church more in his book. with German folk music as it com/artists/narek-baveyan/ his four brothers, who had also built in 1835 and remarked that, Mr. Ignatius took his audience does with Armenian folk music. escaped the Hamidian Massacres. “Where they [Armenians] go, on a journey through his family Having attended the Euphrates things happen.” background, shared his vivid Everyone Needs An Uncle-Movie college in Kharpert, and being Mr. Ignatius concluded his collection of childhood stories fluent in English, Ignatius’ father lecture by discussing issues and vibrant characters from his “Uncle Rafael” Entertains attended college in New York, and and goals that Armenians in past, and discussed, on a more serious note, important issues that Syria with his two children. Rafael moved to California after meeting Armenia and the Diaspora face. pertain to all Armenians. works at his family coffee shop, his wife. He commented on his desire Hamo’s, providing customers Ignatius’s father gained the to see the establishment of a priceless advice and cheerful jokes along with their drinks. It Ghazal to the Sea is his personality that brings his customers back. Su r e n Og a n e s s i a n • St a f f Wr i t e r One of Uncle Rafael’s customers is a script writer in The cycle of life on Earth revolves around the sea. search of an inspiration for a new Each breath we take, each bite we eat, is all thanks to the sea. show. This customer soon comes It’s easy to forget this when one lives on the land. up with a concept- that Uncle I only started thinking about it when I moved close to the sea. Rafael should be the focus of a reality TV show. I walk to the beach again, past the decaying ruins of Although reluctant at first, an army fort of yesteryear, to be close to the sea. Uncle Rafael accepts the offer Ta t e v i k Ho v h a n n i s y a n to be part of the show, on one Beyond a busy highway the people labeled ‘one’, past the edge St a f f Wr i t e r condition, “It’s my way or the of human civilization and in view of the edge of the Earth lies the sea. freeway.” Everyone needs an uncle— In this reality show, Rafael The walk is long, through a dark tunnel, down a windy path up one who is always cheerful and plays the uncle in a dysfunctional sand dunes once peppered with bullets, and down a cliff to the sea. willing to listen. Everyone needs family, who is going through an uncle like Uncle Rafael, from a divorce. Despite the family’s The dunes are carpeted with rubbery ice plant, a foreign invader the newly released movie “Uncle struggle he tries to bring them but then again I am no more native than they are to this area, to this sea. Rafael.” together with his wise Armenian My mountain Ararat lies half a world away. How I ended up here is a long story, Iranian-American actor, writer, words. although I long for the mountain I cannot lie, I’ve grown fond of the sea. and director Vahik Pirhamzei, Vahik Pirhamzei does of a great who plays the main role of Uncle job of playing both characters, Like the ice plant and the eucalyptus, sometimes I feel like I’m on the wrong continent. Rafael and also his son Hamo, is giving them both their own funny An invasive species that has made its home along the shores of the sea. Armenian. personalities. The movie focuses on a This funny and entertaining Each breath I take quenches a thirst, the wind through my hair never ceases to soothe. charismatic old man, Uncle Rafael, movie is definitely worth watching Some despise the weather it brings, but for the fog and for the clouds I thank the sea. who immigrated to America from with family and friends. I taste salt in the air. The waves crash, bringing green kelp from the bay. Armenian Studies Program All of my troubles are cleansed, and they crumble like a sand castle swallowed by the sea. 5245 N. Backer Ave., PB4 Violated by humans, filled with waste and poison, I worry for its health. Fresno CA 93740-8001 What artifacts will future archeologists find at the bottom of the sea? www.armenianstudies.csufresno.edu My name, Suren, is Parthian for strength, its origins an old empire of the Middle East whose memory lies submerged in history, like the canyon beneath this deep blue sea. 8 Hye Sharzhoom October 2012 The California State University, Fresno collection, once belonging to The California State University, Fresno Armenian Studies Program, College of Arts and Humanities his late father Mardig and late Armenian Studies Program and the Henry Madden Library uncle Serope Y. Parnay (Yedi- and Armenian Students Organization cordially invite you to attend an exhibit and reception Kardashian), in 2006. A 1782 “Guidebook to the Holy present the “Th e 500t h An n i v e r sa r y o f Places of ” is the oldest The Thomas A. Kooyumjian book on display. Other works Family Foundation Lecture Ar m e n i a n Pr i n t i n g ” include a translation of Homer’s Iliad (1843), an 1859 History of Vartan and the Armenian Wars “Th e Kn o c k a t Sunday, October 14, 2012 by Yeghishe, and A Geography of Reception-2:00-4:00PM Place Names of Greater Armenia t h e Do o r ” Henry Madden Library • Fresno State (1855) by Very Rev. Fr. Ghevond Second Floor (in front of Peters Ellipse) Alishan. On display also is a special 2:45PM-Remarks facsimile reproduction of the 9th by Dr. John Welty, President; century “Etchmiadzin Gospel” (Codex Etchmiadzin) on loan Margaret Dr. William Covino, Provost; from the collection of Arminee Ajemian Ahnert and Dr. Vida Samiian, Shishmanian and the late Dr. Dean of the College of Arts & Humanities Leo Shishmanian of Fresno. The “Etchmiadzin Gospel” contains 3:00PM-Special Guest Speaker the “Final Four Miniatures,” “The Impact of the Armenian Script and Printing the earliest known Armenian on Armenian Identity and Letters” miniature paintings, dated to the late 6th or early 7th century. Dr. Kevork Bardakjian Just as the creation of the Marie Manoogian Professor of Armenian Language and Literature, by St. Featuring the winner of the 2008 New York Book Fair University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Mesrob Mashtots allowed for Award for Best Historical Memoir, Margaret Ajemian Madden Library Auditorium Christianity to be spread and Ahnert. She will read from her book The Knock At The (Room 2206-second floor) taught in Armenian, the printing Door: A Mother’s Survival of the Armenian Genocide, press would allow the works of Free admission. Armenian authors to proliferate. and answer questions from the audience. Books will be Parking is relaxed (free) on Sunday afternoon. On the world stage, this available for purchase and the author will sign books. Enter at Shaw and Barton Ave. revolutionary catalyst for the Free parking in Lots D and E near the Library. Armenian literary movement has Ar m e n i a n p r i n t i n g , Fr o m Pa g e 1 not gone unnoticed. Yerevan was Thursday, November 1, 2012 special reception from 2-5PM library/. The exhibit is free and proclaimed the Book Capital of on Sunday, October 14 to mark open to the public. the Year of 2012 by the United 7:30PM its official opening. The exhibit The 1512 Urbatagirk (The Nations Educational, Scientific is co-sponsored by the Armenian Book of Friday Prayers) published and Cultural Organization Studies Program, the College of by Hakob Meghapart in Venice, (UNESCO). In addition, Yerevan University Business Center Arts and Humanities, and the was the first printed work in itself has played host to many • Alice Peters Auditorium • Fresno State Henry Madden Library. Armenian, and utilized a new exhibitions and events during this Special guest speaker for the technology, the movable printing past year. PARKING: There is no longer a separate UBC parking lot. day will be Dr. Kevork Bardakjian, press that would generate a new The Armenian Series Parking in Lots A and J near the UBC. Marie Manoogian Professor of chapter in the Armenian literary at The Press Call the Armenian Studies Program at 278-2669 Modern Armenian Language tradition by exposing a wider to receive a free parking code. and Literature at the University audience of Armenian speakers to of Michigan, Ann Arbor, who intellectual trends. Copies of The Knock at the Door will be available will speak on “The Impact of the The Armenian Studies Program for purchase at the lecture. Armenian Script and Printing on exhibit features rare printed books Armenian Identity and Letters.” and several examples of earlier Fresno State President Dr. John manuscripts from the Armenian Welty, Provost Dr. William Studies Program collection. The Thank You Donors Covino, and Dean of the College majority of the printed works are Dr. Richard Adrouny Monte Soreno of Arts and Humanities, Dr. Vida from the Parnay Collection, 300 Just Released! Sam & Annette Apelian Studio City Samiian, will also be present at 19th and 20th century works, $20 per copy Edward & Eleanore Aslanian San Francisco the afternoon reception. the majority published by the The exhibit can be viewed Armenian Mkhitarist congregation Diana Der-Hovanessian’s book David Sarkis Barsamian Pasadena during regular Henry Madden of Venice, but also including of Armenian poetry in transla- Jack & Barbara Bousian Hayward Library hours, from October books from , tion. Hasmig Cingoz El Cerrito 1-31. 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