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ZORYAN INSTITUTE OF CANADA, INC.
255 Duncan Mill Rd., Suite 310
Toronto, ON, Canada M3B 3H9
Tel: 416-250-9807
Fax: 416-512-1736
E-mail: [email protected]
www.zoryaninstitute.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Heros Leask
DATE: September 12, 2005
Tel: 416-250-9807
Alpha Epsilon Omega contributes to the Zoryan Institute for Genocide
Awareness
Following a very successful fundraising campaign to promote genocide
awareness, Alpha Epsilon Omega (AEO), a Southern California-based University
fraternity, recently donated $3500 to the Zoryan Institute and the
International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies.
The Institute's Chairman, Prof. Roger Smith, said "We are deeply gratified
and touched by the enthusiasm and determination that these young men from
California exhibited in their fundraising campaign. This effort confirms
that people of all ages are concerned and engaged by universal human rights
and freedoms."
Narek Zohrabyan, the Chair of AEO's Armenian Genocide Commemoration
Committee, stated, "We have seen the level of Zoryan Institute's work and
what it has accomplished over the years with various scholars. The
Institute's track record is second to none in terms of research,
publication, academic foresight and technical support to aspiring
researchers. Because of the tremendous value of the work they do, the Alpha
Epsilon Omega Fraternity felt motivated to select Zoryan as one of the
charitable organizations to receive proceeds from our 'Never Again'
fundraising campaign."
In March of 2005 AEO embarked on an ambitious fundraising drive, which they
trademarked the "Never Again" campaign in preparation for the Armenian
Genocide's 90th Anniversary on April 24th. The endeavor involved the sale of
black wristbands with the slogan "Never-Again" embossed on the rubber
bracelets. As the project gained momentum and through an effective
communications program, the final amount raised was over $10,000 and more
than doubled AEO's initial forecasts.
Heros Leask, Development Officer at the Zoryan Institute, declared "As
members of a scholarly research institute, we at Zoryan have a natural
affinity with university students and identify with them on multiple levels
.We are humbled by AEO's recognition of our work and by their belief and
faith in our mission. It is encouraging to see that these students are
investing in human rights and genocide studies and it demonstrates that
young people are committed to making the world a better place."
The Zoryan Institute is the first non-profit, international center devoted
to the research and documentation of contemporary issues related to Armenian
social, political and cultural life. To this end, the Institute conducts
multidisciplinary research, publication, and educational programs dealing
with Armenia, the Armenian Genocide, and Diaspora, within a universal
context.
255 Duncan Mill Rd., Suite 310
Toronto, ON, Canada M3B 3H9
Tel: 416-250-9807
Fax: 416-512-1736
E-mail: [email protected]
www.zoryaninstitute.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Heros Leask
DATE: September 12, 2005
Tel: 416-250-9807
Alpha Epsilon Omega contributes to the Zoryan Institute for Genocide
Awareness
Following a very successful fundraising campaign to promote genocide
awareness, Alpha Epsilon Omega (AEO), a Southern California-based University
fraternity, recently donated $3500 to the Zoryan Institute and the
International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies.
The Institute's Chairman, Prof. Roger Smith, said "We are deeply gratified
and touched by the enthusiasm and determination that these young men from
California exhibited in their fundraising campaign. This effort confirms
that people of all ages are concerned and engaged by universal human rights
and freedoms."
Narek Zohrabyan, the Chair of AEO's Armenian Genocide Commemoration
Committee, stated, "We have seen the level of Zoryan Institute's work and
what it has accomplished over the years with various scholars. The
Institute's track record is second to none in terms of research,
publication, academic foresight and technical support to aspiring
researchers. Because of the tremendous value of the work they do, the Alpha
Epsilon Omega Fraternity felt motivated to select Zoryan as one of the
charitable organizations to receive proceeds from our 'Never Again'
fundraising campaign."
In March of 2005 AEO embarked on an ambitious fundraising drive, which they
trademarked the "Never Again" campaign in preparation for the Armenian
Genocide's 90th Anniversary on April 24th. The endeavor involved the sale of
black wristbands with the slogan "Never-Again" embossed on the rubber
bracelets. As the project gained momentum and through an effective
communications program, the final amount raised was over $10,000 and more
than doubled AEO's initial forecasts.
Heros Leask, Development Officer at the Zoryan Institute, declared "As
members of a scholarly research institute, we at Zoryan have a natural
affinity with university students and identify with them on multiple levels
.We are humbled by AEO's recognition of our work and by their belief and
faith in our mission. It is encouraging to see that these students are
investing in human rights and genocide studies and it demonstrates that
young people are committed to making the world a better place."
The Zoryan Institute is the first non-profit, international center devoted
to the research and documentation of contemporary issues related to Armenian
social, political and cultural life. To this end, the Institute conducts
multidisciplinary research, publication, and educational programs dealing
with Armenia, the Armenian Genocide, and Diaspora, within a universal
context.