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National Association for Armenian Studies and Research
395 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA 02478
Tel.: 617-489-1610
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Marc A. Mamigonian
52ND ANNUAL NAASR ASSEMBLY TO FEATURE
TALK ON ARMENIAN NATIONAL IDENTITY
Dr. Razmik Panossian will give a talk entitled "Armenian National
Identity: A Historical Analysis for the 21st Century" at the luncheon
program preceding the 52nd Annual Assembly of the National Association
for Armenian Studies and Research on Saturday afternoon, November 18,
at the NAASR Headquarters, 395 Concord Ave., Belmont, MA. The Assembly
will be convened at 12:00 noon and lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m.
Author of Important New Study
Panossian is the author of the recently published study The
Armenians: From Kings and Priests to Merchants and Commissars
(Columbia University Press). The Armenians traces the evolution of
Armenia and Armenian collective identity from its beginnings down
to the present day. Touching on political history, art, literature,
religious practice, and other areas, Panossian analyzes the various
factors contributing to Armenian cultural identity. He explores a
series of landmark events in Armenian history and demonstrates that
Armenian identity underwent a "multi-local" evolution both within
the Armenian homelands and in the worldwide diaspora.
Panossian received a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics and
Political Science. His dissertation won the 2001 Lord Bryce Prize for
Best Dissertation in Comparative and International Politics, awarded
by the UK Political Studies Association. He is currently the Director
of Programmes and Policy at the International Centre for Human Rights
and Democracy in Canada.
Reports on NAASR Programs and Goals
Following the luncheon, those attending the 52nd Assembly of Members
will be informed about NAASR's ongoing efforts to further Armenian
studies, research, and publication. Reports will be presented by
the Board of Directors on organizational, informational, academic,
and financial matters; and the election of Directors will be held. In
addition, there will be reports by the Assembly's special committees
on Nominations, Constitution and Rules, New Business and Resolutions,
and Auditing.
The chairmen of the special committees are Jack Medzorian of
Winchester, Nominating; Yervant Chekijian of Boston, Constitution and
Rules; Edna Hovagimian of Stoughton, New Business and Resolutions;
and Ed Der Kazarian of Watertown, Auditing. The Assembly will be
chaired by NAASR Board Chairman Nancy R. Kolligian of Watertown,
and Van M. Aroian of Worcester will serve as Secretary of the Assembly.
The Assembly sessions are open to all NAASR members in good standing
(with dues paid for the current calendar year), who "have the right
to attend, be heard, and vote." Non-members may attend as observers.
The luncheon and subsequent program are open to the general
public. There is ample parking available around the NAASR Center and
in adjoining areas.
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Belmont, MA
October 27, 2006
National Association for Armenian Studies and Research
395 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA 02478
Tel.: 617-489-1610
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Marc A. Mamigonian
52ND ANNUAL NAASR ASSEMBLY TO FEATURE
TALK ON ARMENIAN NATIONAL IDENTITY
Dr. Razmik Panossian will give a talk entitled "Armenian National
Identity: A Historical Analysis for the 21st Century" at the luncheon
program preceding the 52nd Annual Assembly of the National Association
for Armenian Studies and Research on Saturday afternoon, November 18,
at the NAASR Headquarters, 395 Concord Ave., Belmont, MA. The Assembly
will be convened at 12:00 noon and lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m.
Author of Important New Study
Panossian is the author of the recently published study The
Armenians: From Kings and Priests to Merchants and Commissars
(Columbia University Press). The Armenians traces the evolution of
Armenia and Armenian collective identity from its beginnings down
to the present day. Touching on political history, art, literature,
religious practice, and other areas, Panossian analyzes the various
factors contributing to Armenian cultural identity. He explores a
series of landmark events in Armenian history and demonstrates that
Armenian identity underwent a "multi-local" evolution both within
the Armenian homelands and in the worldwide diaspora.
Panossian received a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics and
Political Science. His dissertation won the 2001 Lord Bryce Prize for
Best Dissertation in Comparative and International Politics, awarded
by the UK Political Studies Association. He is currently the Director
of Programmes and Policy at the International Centre for Human Rights
and Democracy in Canada.
Reports on NAASR Programs and Goals
Following the luncheon, those attending the 52nd Assembly of Members
will be informed about NAASR's ongoing efforts to further Armenian
studies, research, and publication. Reports will be presented by
the Board of Directors on organizational, informational, academic,
and financial matters; and the election of Directors will be held. In
addition, there will be reports by the Assembly's special committees
on Nominations, Constitution and Rules, New Business and Resolutions,
and Auditing.
The chairmen of the special committees are Jack Medzorian of
Winchester, Nominating; Yervant Chekijian of Boston, Constitution and
Rules; Edna Hovagimian of Stoughton, New Business and Resolutions;
and Ed Der Kazarian of Watertown, Auditing. The Assembly will be
chaired by NAASR Board Chairman Nancy R. Kolligian of Watertown,
and Van M. Aroian of Worcester will serve as Secretary of the Assembly.
The Assembly sessions are open to all NAASR members in good standing
(with dues paid for the current calendar year), who "have the right
to attend, be heard, and vote." Non-members may attend as observers.
The luncheon and subsequent program are open to the general
public. There is ample parking available around the NAASR Center and
in adjoining areas.
# # # # #
Belmont, MA
October 27, 2006