PRESS RELEASE
September 15, 2006
American University of Armenia, Affiliate of University of California
300 Lakeside Drive, 5th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Tel: (510) 987-9125
Fax: (510) 208-3576
Contact: Maggie Mead
E-mail: [email protected]
Theony Condos Receives Gold Medal of Republic of Armenia Ministry of
Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia
Yerevan- September 8, 2006. On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the
establishment of the American University of Armenia (AUA), the Republic of
Armenia Ministry of Education and Science has awarded Doctor Theony
Condos the Gold Medal for her many contributions in its development.
The award citation reads: "For being at the forefront of the development of
AUA and in particular with the affiliation with the University of
California, for being the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, manning its
committees as well as being the Special Assistant to the President of AUA,
for her role in the admission of the American model of educational institute
in the Republic of Armenia; for having coordinated much of the effort of the
WASC accreditation over the past several years; for establishing a bridge
with the Greek community of Armenia and addressing some of its educational
concerns and for being an adviser regarding the AUA strategic development".
Minister of Education and Science Levon Lazarian presented gold Medal of RA
Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia to Theony
Condos during an official reception.
"A passionate sense of mission, unyielding dedication and absolute
integrity characterize Theony's contributions to the AUA. She has been a key
figure in the establishment and development of the University, including the
very important process of preparing for WASC accreditation. We all owe her a
deep debt of gratitude," pointed out Armen Der Kiureghian, Dean of the
College of Engineering at AUA, Professor of Civil Engineering.
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The American University of Armenia Corporation (AUAC) is registered as a
non-profit organization in the United States and as the Armenian University
of Armenia Fund (AUAF) in Armenia. The American University of Armenia (AUA)
is affiliated through AUAC with the Regents of the University of California.
Receiving major support from the AGBU, AUA offers instruction leading to the
Masters Degree in eight graduate programs. For more information about AUA,
visit www.aua.am.
September 15, 2006
American University of Armenia, Affiliate of University of California
300 Lakeside Drive, 5th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Tel: (510) 987-9125
Fax: (510) 208-3576
Contact: Maggie Mead
E-mail: [email protected]
Theony Condos Receives Gold Medal of Republic of Armenia Ministry of
Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia
Yerevan- September 8, 2006. On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the
establishment of the American University of Armenia (AUA), the Republic of
Armenia Ministry of Education and Science has awarded Doctor Theony
Condos the Gold Medal for her many contributions in its development.
The award citation reads: "For being at the forefront of the development of
AUA and in particular with the affiliation with the University of
California, for being the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, manning its
committees as well as being the Special Assistant to the President of AUA,
for her role in the admission of the American model of educational institute
in the Republic of Armenia; for having coordinated much of the effort of the
WASC accreditation over the past several years; for establishing a bridge
with the Greek community of Armenia and addressing some of its educational
concerns and for being an adviser regarding the AUA strategic development".
Minister of Education and Science Levon Lazarian presented gold Medal of RA
Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia to Theony
Condos during an official reception.
"A passionate sense of mission, unyielding dedication and absolute
integrity characterize Theony's contributions to the AUA. She has been a key
figure in the establishment and development of the University, including the
very important process of preparing for WASC accreditation. We all owe her a
deep debt of gratitude," pointed out Armen Der Kiureghian, Dean of the
College of Engineering at AUA, Professor of Civil Engineering.
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The American University of Armenia Corporation (AUAC) is registered as a
non-profit organization in the United States and as the Armenian University
of Armenia Fund (AUAF) in Armenia. The American University of Armenia (AUA)
is affiliated through AUAC with the Regents of the University of California.
Receiving major support from the AGBU, AUA offers instruction leading to the
Masters Degree in eight graduate programs. For more information about AUA,
visit www.aua.am.