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From: Mira Yardemian
Public Relations Director
Haigazian University
Rue Mexique - Kantari
P.O. Box 11-1748
Riad El-Solh 1107 2090
Beirut - LebanonBeirut, 04/05/2006
HAIGAZIAN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETS IN BEIRUT
U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Jeffrey Feltman: We applaud Haigazian's
role as a strong voice for American values, for freedom and democracy,
education and service.
On May, 1, 2006, after completing a successful day of meetings
with the Board of Trustees, during which the future academic and
development plans of the university were discussed, the president
of Haigazian University, Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian hosted a special
dinner of fellowship in hotel Le Bristol, Hamra.
In attendance were the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, Jeffrey Feltman,
the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia, Vahan Der Ghevontian and
his spouse, the Public Affairs Officer of the US Embassy, Juliet Wurr,
the Executive Director of the Armenian Missionary Association of
America, Andrew Torigian, the President of the Union of the Armenian
Evangelical Churches in the Near East, Rev. Megrdich Karagoezian,
members of the board, and the academic and administrative leadership
of the University.
During dinner, President Haidostian acknowledged the vigorous efforts
of the Board members, the support and friendship of the US Embassy,
as he congratulated the Armenian Ambassador for his appointment
to Lebanon.
"In our consciousness, the USA denotes a people, a system, a
tradition, a set of values, a heritage of virtues, where voluntarism,
philanthropy, respect for life, critical thinking and democracy
are taught for the benefit of all, especially the underprivileged
ones of this world...In fact, the Armenian experience of suffering,
coupled with the American outlook created a strong foundation for an
educational system at Haigazian", said Haidostian during his address.
Ambassador Feltman was struck by the real family spirit of the evening,
as he considered the event a celebration of Armenians, Lebanese and
Americans gathered for the sake of Haigazian University.
During his speech, Feltman expressed his admiration of Haigazian
University in promoting a tolerant, multi-confessional society,
respectful of the rights of minorities. Moreover, he applauded
Haigazian's role as a strong voice for American values, for freedom
and democracy, education and service.
"The long-term, non-negotiable commitment of the United States to
Lebanon remains as strong and vibrant as ever...The ties between the
American and Lebanese people span generations and are sustained by
mutual affection. As U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, I am proud to affirm
the commitment of the United States to Lebanon and to pledge America's
support to Lebanon and the Lebanese people today, tomorrow and in the
future, to build and support a secure, sovereign, democratic, united
and prosperous Lebanon", noted Feltman upon concluding his speech.
The Haigazian University Women's Auxiliary (LA), represented by
its chairwoman Joyce Stein and 3 other members, donated a generous
amount of USD100,000 towards the funding of the new building project
of the University.
On accepting the donation, the president expressed his gratitude by
presenting the ladies a plaque which acknowledged the auxiliary's
43-year unconditional dedication in supporting needy Haigazian
students.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
Public Relations Director
Haigazian University
Rue Mexique - Kantari
P.O. Box 11-1748
Riad El-Solh 1107 2090
Beirut - LebanonBeirut, 04/05/2006
HAIGAZIAN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETS IN BEIRUT
U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Jeffrey Feltman: We applaud Haigazian's
role as a strong voice for American values, for freedom and democracy,
education and service.
On May, 1, 2006, after completing a successful day of meetings
with the Board of Trustees, during which the future academic and
development plans of the university were discussed, the president
of Haigazian University, Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian hosted a special
dinner of fellowship in hotel Le Bristol, Hamra.
In attendance were the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, Jeffrey Feltman,
the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia, Vahan Der Ghevontian and
his spouse, the Public Affairs Officer of the US Embassy, Juliet Wurr,
the Executive Director of the Armenian Missionary Association of
America, Andrew Torigian, the President of the Union of the Armenian
Evangelical Churches in the Near East, Rev. Megrdich Karagoezian,
members of the board, and the academic and administrative leadership
of the University.
During dinner, President Haidostian acknowledged the vigorous efforts
of the Board members, the support and friendship of the US Embassy,
as he congratulated the Armenian Ambassador for his appointment
to Lebanon.
"In our consciousness, the USA denotes a people, a system, a
tradition, a set of values, a heritage of virtues, where voluntarism,
philanthropy, respect for life, critical thinking and democracy
are taught for the benefit of all, especially the underprivileged
ones of this world...In fact, the Armenian experience of suffering,
coupled with the American outlook created a strong foundation for an
educational system at Haigazian", said Haidostian during his address.
Ambassador Feltman was struck by the real family spirit of the evening,
as he considered the event a celebration of Armenians, Lebanese and
Americans gathered for the sake of Haigazian University.
During his speech, Feltman expressed his admiration of Haigazian
University in promoting a tolerant, multi-confessional society,
respectful of the rights of minorities. Moreover, he applauded
Haigazian's role as a strong voice for American values, for freedom
and democracy, education and service.
"The long-term, non-negotiable commitment of the United States to
Lebanon remains as strong and vibrant as ever...The ties between the
American and Lebanese people span generations and are sustained by
mutual affection. As U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, I am proud to affirm
the commitment of the United States to Lebanon and to pledge America's
support to Lebanon and the Lebanese people today, tomorrow and in the
future, to build and support a secure, sovereign, democratic, united
and prosperous Lebanon", noted Feltman upon concluding his speech.
The Haigazian University Women's Auxiliary (LA), represented by
its chairwoman Joyce Stein and 3 other members, donated a generous
amount of USD100,000 towards the funding of the new building project
of the University.
On accepting the donation, the president expressed his gratitude by
presenting the ladies a plaque which acknowledged the auxiliary's
43-year unconditional dedication in supporting needy Haigazian
students.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress