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UCSB'S ARMENIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION TO HOLD ANNUAL ARMENIAN GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION
Santa Barbara Independent, CA
April 23 2013
Source: UCSB ASA
On Thursday, April 25, 2013, the Armenian Student Association (ASA)
at the University of California, Santa Barbara will host their annual
Armenian Genocide Commemoration in remembrance of the 1.5 million
lives lost 98 years ago during the atrocities that occurred during
the First World War.
This year's Commemoration will highlight the progress and successes of
Armenia since the Armenian Genocide until present day. By emphasizing
the achievements of Armenians and significant historical movements,
we aim to encourage the present generations of both Armenian and
non-Armenian descent to the advocate for the recognition of the
Armenian Genocide, particularly the issue of human rights and genocide
in general. The event will also provide information in regards to
past and present genocides, such as the Holocaust, Darfur and the
current atrocities in Sudan.
The Armenian Genocide of 1915 is considered the first genocide of the
20th century. The enduring denial campaign on behalf of the Turkish
government promotes a continuous cycle of injustice. UCSB's ASA has
also promoted the importance of educating the college population
about the political undertakings of the Turkish government by hosting
"The Stain of Denial" (the second annual simultaneous silent protest
which took place at the respective campuses of ASAs across the state
of California) back on January 31, 2013.
The Commemoration will include a musical performance by UCSB ASA
members. A recognized Armenian priest, Ter Vazken Movsesian, will
be speaking about the history of the Armenian Genocide, as well as
talk about his current work in Africa, promoting the importance of
preventing future genocides. A UCSB alumnus, Joseph Kazazian, will
be speaking on behalf of the Armenian National Committee of America
Western Region (ANCA-WR).
Students, faculty, and community members of all ages are encouraged
to attend the Armenian Genocide Commemoration on Thursday, April 25,
2013 at 7:00 pm at UCSB's Life Sciences Building (Room 1001 by UCen
Road and Lagoon Road). The event is free of admission. Please visit
http://www.all-asa.org for more information about the Armenian Student
Associations throughout California.
Contact:
Leslie Aguilar, UCSB ASA Vice President [email protected] (818)
266-4014
http://www.independent.com/news/2013/apr/23/ucsbs-armenian-student-association-hold-annual-arm/
From: A. Papazian
Santa Barbara Independent, CA
April 23 2013
Source: UCSB ASA
On Thursday, April 25, 2013, the Armenian Student Association (ASA)
at the University of California, Santa Barbara will host their annual
Armenian Genocide Commemoration in remembrance of the 1.5 million
lives lost 98 years ago during the atrocities that occurred during
the First World War.
This year's Commemoration will highlight the progress and successes of
Armenia since the Armenian Genocide until present day. By emphasizing
the achievements of Armenians and significant historical movements,
we aim to encourage the present generations of both Armenian and
non-Armenian descent to the advocate for the recognition of the
Armenian Genocide, particularly the issue of human rights and genocide
in general. The event will also provide information in regards to
past and present genocides, such as the Holocaust, Darfur and the
current atrocities in Sudan.
The Armenian Genocide of 1915 is considered the first genocide of the
20th century. The enduring denial campaign on behalf of the Turkish
government promotes a continuous cycle of injustice. UCSB's ASA has
also promoted the importance of educating the college population
about the political undertakings of the Turkish government by hosting
"The Stain of Denial" (the second annual simultaneous silent protest
which took place at the respective campuses of ASAs across the state
of California) back on January 31, 2013.
The Commemoration will include a musical performance by UCSB ASA
members. A recognized Armenian priest, Ter Vazken Movsesian, will
be speaking about the history of the Armenian Genocide, as well as
talk about his current work in Africa, promoting the importance of
preventing future genocides. A UCSB alumnus, Joseph Kazazian, will
be speaking on behalf of the Armenian National Committee of America
Western Region (ANCA-WR).
Students, faculty, and community members of all ages are encouraged
to attend the Armenian Genocide Commemoration on Thursday, April 25,
2013 at 7:00 pm at UCSB's Life Sciences Building (Room 1001 by UCen
Road and Lagoon Road). The event is free of admission. Please visit
http://www.all-asa.org for more information about the Armenian Student
Associations throughout California.
Contact:
Leslie Aguilar, UCSB ASA Vice President [email protected] (818)
266-4014
http://www.independent.com/news/2013/apr/23/ucsbs-armenian-student-association-hold-annual-arm/
From: A. Papazian