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Haigazian University 1 HAIGAZIAN UNIVERSITY Special Issue Inspirit Issue № 26 – Fall 2013 The Countdown to the 6oth Anniversary Has Begun! 2 Inspirit • Issue № 26 – Fall 2013 President’s Word experienced to show. We aspire to inspire students to also be good viewers, good listeners, good readers, good thinkers, and, as a result, good learners. The young will always look for a way. They will al- ways be interested. We will hopefully help them see that not all ways are safe or solid, and not all ways lead to the proper and life-giving answers. Finally, we are here to help them move from being simply interested into being interested in what is good. With every good wish, I remain yours. Rev. Paul Haidostian, Ph.D. President n a year’s time, Haigazian University will start celebrat- Iing its 60th anniversary. Many of the earliest genera- tions have brought their share to this world and passed Contents on. Their conditions in the 1950s were so different. Telling simply from their photographs, the students President’s Word ........................................... 2 looked so serious and well dressed, with books in their hands, and determination in their eyes. Maybe this is Founders’ Day .............................................. 3 so because a photograph was in itself a station, a Wrapping-up the Year 2012-2013 ................... 4 monument. The conditions of our times are remarkably differ- USA & Armenia Events ................................ 7 ent. The technological revolution has introduced many Starting Afresh 2013-2014 ............................. 9 new features and accessibilities. Rapidly evolving means of communication have been impacting us all. Public Lectures ............................................10 Photographs of current students represent a much more relaxed mood and the young adults seem at ease with Launching HAR - Vol. 33 ............................10 life and the surroundings. A photograph today is a Miscellaneous Events .................................. 11 transient and basically trivial item. Faculty & Staff News ................................... 12 Human nature, however, remains the same. Our students today, just as those of old, are interested in finding a way: in their mind, in life, in society, in which- Editorial Team ever world they exist. Even those who show little inter- est in academic or university life or in serious matters Mary Ghazarian President’s Executive Secretary are still interested in something, in some way. Mira Yardemian Every year we open a new academic page. By repeat- Director of Public Relations ing so much, by restating of facts, we realize that each Rev. Bruce Schoup new student brings new life and each academic year has Campus Minister its opportune particularities. Therefore, a university also Photographers changes with the change in the student body. Still, some things at a university will also remain unchanged. Haigazian University staff Mr. Mahmoud Kheir At Haigazian University, we aspire to inspire the Ms. Garin Haidostian students to get interested, to ask, to search, so that we may open the academic map we have prepared and are Photo Ashnag Date of issue: December 2013 December issue: of Date Cover Photo: HU President and Faculty Members with Mr. Maxime Chaya, on Founders’ Day. Founders’ Day 3 There’s an “Everest in each one of you Maxime Chaya Haigazian University celebrated its Founders’ Day on Monday, October 14, 2013,” in the presence of University President Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian; Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon, H.E. Mr. Ashot Kotcharian; Austrian Ambassador, H.E. Ursula Fahringer; Beirut Marathon Association President, Mrs. May El Khalil; Board members; faculty, staff and students. ean Ekmekji highlighted on the founding Dinstitutions, the Union of Armenian Evan- gelical Churches of the Near East (UAECNE), and the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA). After proudly acknowledging the col- lective efforts and initiative of the University’s Board of Trustees and President, the faculty, staff and students; Ekmekji pointed out the importance of the development and growth of the academic institution. This has happened through the estab- Rev. Dr. Haidostian presenting Mr. With Mr. Norikian lishment of its continuing education programs, Chaya with an award the opening of new centers and conferences, pub- University, we aspire to inspire returned safely from his latest lications, exhibitions, and signing of joint students to also be good viewers, adventure, that of sailing the agreements. good listeners, good readers, Indian Ocean in 57 days, invited University President Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian good thinkers, and, as a result, students to “never give up, and delivered a speech for this commemorative good learners.” be the real change-makers of celebration, placing particular significance on In his inspiring speech, the world.” human nature, which remains the same, despite “There’s an Everest in each one On this special occasion, the change of times. of us”, sportsman, explorer, renowned Lebanese-Armenian champion, sailor, record breaker, Artist, Krikor Norikian offered and Bank Audi’s Corporate Haigazian a unique oil painting Ambassador, Mr. Maxime Chaya, entitled “Orange Atmosphere” shared with the audience his dated 1993, thus enriching the journey and philosophy of University’s collection. Challenge. Chaya said that the To conclude this ceremony, keywords for his challenging President Haidostian presented path are: passion, perseverance, Mr. Maxime Chaya, and Artist He considered that a university also changes belief, and determination. With Norikian with plaques of rec- with the change in the student body, but few these virtues he ensured that ognition and appreciation, after things at a university will remain unchanged. In “everyone will reach his own which everyone rose to sing this context, Haidostian added that, “at Haigazian Everest”. Chaya, who recently the Alma Mater. Wrapping-up the Year Inspirit • Issue № 26 – Fall 2013 2012–2013 The CCE Marks its 20th Anniversary n Friday, June 21, 2013, a and the In-service Teacher Training Program, whi- Onumber of graduates recei- ch provides courses and workshops for teachers. ved their diplomas for ‘School Co- ordinators and Division Heads’, at a ceremony that marked the 20th Anniversary of the Center for Continuing Education (CCE). The Center includes the Adult Education Program, which of- fers mainly business training, Mrs. McLardy honored for her 20 years of service Baccalaureate Service for the Class of 2013 n Sunday, the 23rd of June, a big number of Othe graduating class of 2013, along with their families and friends, attended the Bac- calaureate Service, which took place in the First Armenian Evangelical Church in Beirut. Many graduating students took part in the service; “As a community we come together to recognize that a heart full of gratitude is even- tually and really what gives meaning to any success or completed journey. Thankfulness does not mean I got all I wanted. It means I got many things I did not even work for. It is called grace.” With these words, Rev. Paul Shining with smiles... Class of 2013 Haidostian, President of Haigazian University, underlined the importance of the Baccalaureate ...a heart full of gratitude... gives meaning service to the graduating class of 2013. to any success or completed journey. In his keynote address entitled “Never “ Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian Letting Go”, Rev. Nabil Shehadi, Vicar, of the All Saints’ International Congregation in Beirut Union of the Armenian Evan- ” emphasized the importance of “not letting go” gelical Churches in the Near of God and also of their values and dreams. He East, Rev. Megrditch Kara- pushed them to overcome all difficulties with goezian, pronounced the ben- faith and hope. ediction, whereupon the class Rev. Hrayr Cholakian, pastor of the First of 2013 marched out of the Armenian Evangelical Church, offered the call church, each carrying the light to worship. The prayers of invocation and dedi- of truth, freedom & service to cation were respectively delivered by Rev. Robert the world. Sarkissian, and Campus Minister Rev. Bruce Schoup. The service was followed by To conclude the service, the President of the a reception in the Mugar Garden. ...May your paths be always enlightened 5 President’s Reception n June 24, 2013, President Haidostian honored Oa group of students who had extraordinary ser- vice to the University. The students, along with their families, friends, staff and faculty enjoyed remember- ing important moments throughout their 3–4 years at Haigazian University. The 53rd Commencement Exercises Keynote Speaker, Mr. Yoghourtdjian, addressing the audience n Friday, June 28 2013; 156 students proudly Oearned their bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Class of 2013 at the 53rd commencement exercises 0f Haigazian University; amidst a mixed atmosphere of cheer should not be zero sum games.” With these and emotion, thus marking the end of yet an- words Yoghourtdjian summed up his advice to other successful academic year. the fresh graduates, as they prepare to embark into a new phase of their lives. “Higher education is meant to help us look outside our window, while also looking into a Valedictorians Rayan Batlouni and Nanor mirror,” said University President Paul Hai- Parseghian shared their experience and their dostian to the class of 2013. hopes as they leave the safe haven of Haigazian university into the community and the nation. Emphasizing more on its sociopolitical and global framework, Haidostian considered that Upon
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