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Photo caption: Left to right: Dean Charles Boyer of the Jordan College
of Agriculture, Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Fresno State President
Dr. Joseph Castro, First Lady Mrs. Mary Castro, Dr. Sergio La Porta,
and Dean Vida Samiian of the College of Arts & Humanities.
Photo credit: Thomas Ramirez-Best Shots Photo Booth
PRESS RELEASE
California State University, Fresno
Armenian Studies Program
5245 N Backer Ave PB4
Fresno, CA 93740-8001
Tel: 559-278-2669
Fax: 559-278-2129
Marine Vardanyan
Editor, Hye Sharzhoom
A special moment arises each year for the faculty, students, and
supporters of the Armenian Studies Program. It is an occasion that
serves as a reunion, a celebration, and a reflection on the successes
of the Program. The 26th Annual Armenian Studies Program Banquet took
place on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the Fort Washington Golf & Country
Club in Fresno.
The Armenian Studies Program has much to take pride in. It has
succeeded in not only offering students a Minor in Armenian Studies,
but has an array of achievements that includes the establishment of
the only university-published Armenian student newspaper in the United
States. ` Hye Sharzhoom is a unique publication that represents our
Program and the students, to the campus and to the community,' said
Professor Der Mugrdechian.
Hye Sharzhoom 's 35th Anniversary was a focal part of the evening's
celebration.
With previous editors and staff members in attendance, the audience
enjoyed listening to their recollections, and viewing `Hye Sharzhoom,
a Retrospective,' a power point presentation of the newspaper's cover
pages throughout the years.
Editor Vahe Messerlian (1984-1985) stated that Hye Sharzhoom had `done
an outstanding job of showcasing the successes of the Armenian Studies
Program and the Armenian Students Organization, keeping up with
current events, and presenting the richness of our culture and
heritage.' Former editors Arakel Arisian (1997-1998) and Tamar
Karkazian (2010-2013) also recounted the high points of their tenure
as Hye Sharzhoom editors.
The Armenian Studies Program recognized the contribution of nine Hye
Sharzhoom editors who were present at the Banquet, presenting them
each with a plaque and a book, published by the Armenian Series of The
Press at Fresno State.
The Armenian Studies Program was honored to have Fresno State
President Dr. Joseph Castro and First Lady Mary Castro in
attendance. Dr. Castro is a first generation college student and a
Valley native, and his position as the head of the university `gives a
fresh look upon what a university is,' said Dr. Sergio La Porta in
his introduction. `It's not an institution...it's an organic, dynamic
place where people come alive in ways they never thought.'
Although he is in only his first year as Fresno State President,
Dr. Castro is already familiar with and impressed by the Armenian
Studies Program and its contribution to Fresno State and the community
at large. `I sense how important the Armenian Studies Program is for
the campus, for the community, and for the nation. I would like to
compliment everyone who has helped to build this incredible Program.'
President Castro also voiced his support for the Armenian Studies
Program and the community for the initiative to construct an Armenian
Genocide Memorial on campus, which would make Fresno State the first
university to have such a memorial.
`Where else should that be but here at Fresno State,' stated
Dr. Castro. The audience was filled with excitement and anticipation
as the President outlined his ideas and his vision of the bright
future that awaits Fresno State. `In short, I want to work with all of
you to make Fresno State the very best university of its kind that it
can be here in the nation,' said President Castro.
The Armenian Studies Program also welcomed Dr. Vida Samiian, Dean of
the College of Arts and Humanities, who addressed the audience.
`The Armenian Studies Program does so much with two faculty members,
Barlow Der Mugrdechian and Sergio La Porta, who are amazing, and do
the work of ten faculty. Many of you in the audience are the product
of our Program. We could not have accomplished what we have with the
Program without you. Through your presence and your support, together
we have the best undergraduate Armenian Studies Program in the United
States...I also would like to congratulate the students who make all
of us so proud with their achievements.'
The Banquet continued with recognition of graduating seniors, students
with minors, and students who were recipients of Armenian Studies
scholarships. Graduating senior Andrew Esguerra spoke of his
outstanding memories while a student at Fresno State. Special
recognition was also given to the executive officers of the Armenian
Students Organization. Each student felt a sense of pride and
achievement as they were recognized and received certificates of
recognition from the Armenian Studies Program.
The evening ended with those in attendance showing their appreciation
for the Armenian Studies Program and all that it has achieved. Guests
left the Banquet with a gift of books from the Armenian Series of The
Press at Fresno State, along with photos of their fun time in the
photo booth during the reception.
With more than ten Armenian Studies Programs and endowed chairs in the
United States, Fresno State's Armenian Studies Program is the top
undergraduate Program in the country.
`It is only through the support of the community, and those of you in
attendance this evening, that this success is possible,' said
Professor Der Mugrdechian.
of Agriculture, Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Fresno State President
Dr. Joseph Castro, First Lady Mrs. Mary Castro, Dr. Sergio La Porta,
and Dean Vida Samiian of the College of Arts & Humanities.
Photo credit: Thomas Ramirez-Best Shots Photo Booth
PRESS RELEASE
California State University, Fresno
Armenian Studies Program
5245 N Backer Ave PB4
Fresno, CA 93740-8001
Tel: 559-278-2669
Fax: 559-278-2129
Marine Vardanyan
Editor, Hye Sharzhoom
A special moment arises each year for the faculty, students, and
supporters of the Armenian Studies Program. It is an occasion that
serves as a reunion, a celebration, and a reflection on the successes
of the Program. The 26th Annual Armenian Studies Program Banquet took
place on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the Fort Washington Golf & Country
Club in Fresno.
The Armenian Studies Program has much to take pride in. It has
succeeded in not only offering students a Minor in Armenian Studies,
but has an array of achievements that includes the establishment of
the only university-published Armenian student newspaper in the United
States. ` Hye Sharzhoom is a unique publication that represents our
Program and the students, to the campus and to the community,' said
Professor Der Mugrdechian.
Hye Sharzhoom 's 35th Anniversary was a focal part of the evening's
celebration.
With previous editors and staff members in attendance, the audience
enjoyed listening to their recollections, and viewing `Hye Sharzhoom,
a Retrospective,' a power point presentation of the newspaper's cover
pages throughout the years.
Editor Vahe Messerlian (1984-1985) stated that Hye Sharzhoom had `done
an outstanding job of showcasing the successes of the Armenian Studies
Program and the Armenian Students Organization, keeping up with
current events, and presenting the richness of our culture and
heritage.' Former editors Arakel Arisian (1997-1998) and Tamar
Karkazian (2010-2013) also recounted the high points of their tenure
as Hye Sharzhoom editors.
The Armenian Studies Program recognized the contribution of nine Hye
Sharzhoom editors who were present at the Banquet, presenting them
each with a plaque and a book, published by the Armenian Series of The
Press at Fresno State.
The Armenian Studies Program was honored to have Fresno State
President Dr. Joseph Castro and First Lady Mary Castro in
attendance. Dr. Castro is a first generation college student and a
Valley native, and his position as the head of the university `gives a
fresh look upon what a university is,' said Dr. Sergio La Porta in
his introduction. `It's not an institution...it's an organic, dynamic
place where people come alive in ways they never thought.'
Although he is in only his first year as Fresno State President,
Dr. Castro is already familiar with and impressed by the Armenian
Studies Program and its contribution to Fresno State and the community
at large. `I sense how important the Armenian Studies Program is for
the campus, for the community, and for the nation. I would like to
compliment everyone who has helped to build this incredible Program.'
President Castro also voiced his support for the Armenian Studies
Program and the community for the initiative to construct an Armenian
Genocide Memorial on campus, which would make Fresno State the first
university to have such a memorial.
`Where else should that be but here at Fresno State,' stated
Dr. Castro. The audience was filled with excitement and anticipation
as the President outlined his ideas and his vision of the bright
future that awaits Fresno State. `In short, I want to work with all of
you to make Fresno State the very best university of its kind that it
can be here in the nation,' said President Castro.
The Armenian Studies Program also welcomed Dr. Vida Samiian, Dean of
the College of Arts and Humanities, who addressed the audience.
`The Armenian Studies Program does so much with two faculty members,
Barlow Der Mugrdechian and Sergio La Porta, who are amazing, and do
the work of ten faculty. Many of you in the audience are the product
of our Program. We could not have accomplished what we have with the
Program without you. Through your presence and your support, together
we have the best undergraduate Armenian Studies Program in the United
States...I also would like to congratulate the students who make all
of us so proud with their achievements.'
The Banquet continued with recognition of graduating seniors, students
with minors, and students who were recipients of Armenian Studies
scholarships. Graduating senior Andrew Esguerra spoke of his
outstanding memories while a student at Fresno State. Special
recognition was also given to the executive officers of the Armenian
Students Organization. Each student felt a sense of pride and
achievement as they were recognized and received certificates of
recognition from the Armenian Studies Program.
The evening ended with those in attendance showing their appreciation
for the Armenian Studies Program and all that it has achieved. Guests
left the Banquet with a gift of books from the Armenian Series of The
Press at Fresno State, along with photos of their fun time in the
photo booth during the reception.
With more than ten Armenian Studies Programs and endowed chairs in the
United States, Fresno State's Armenian Studies Program is the top
undergraduate Program in the country.
`It is only through the support of the community, and those of you in
attendance this evening, that this success is possible,' said
Professor Der Mugrdechian.