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Hye Sharzhoom
March 2009
Armenian Studies Program
Book/Video/CD/Archival Gifts
Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian and the Armenian Studies Program would like to thank the donors, authors, and
publishers for the following books, periodicals, videos,
and archival gifts either offered personally or to the
Program.
His Holiness Aram I, forthe gift of his book Pour Un Monde Transforme
[For a World Transformed]. Published in French. (Antelias, Lebanon: Catholicosate of Cilicia, 2008).
Armenian Life Magazine, for the gift of their magazine. Cover Story:
Treasures of Etchmiadzin. (Australia, December 2008 edition.)
Berge Bulbulian, The Fresno Armenians: History of a Diaspora Community. (Fresno, CA: The Press at California State University,
2000.) Donated by Larry Shuklian.
Thamar Dasnabedian, The Dogma of the Holy Mother of God
(Theotokos) at the Council of Ephesus. (Antelias, Lebanon:
Catholicosate of Cilicia, 2008). In Armenian. A gift of the author.
Elza and Haig Didizian, for their gift of the bookHisHoliness Karekin
I: ConversationswithGiovanniGuatai (Toronto, Canada: Karekin
I Theological and Armenological Studies Series #8, 2008).
Sossi Ghazarian-Kevonian (Editor), Prior to the Auction of Souls,
based on the novel "Ravished Armenia" by Aurora Mardiganyan.
(Yerevan 2008). Art work by Tigran. A gift of the editor.
Aziz Gokdemir (Editor), Amerika'dan Bitlis'e: William Saroyan [From
America to Bitlis: William Saroyan]. (Istanbul, Turkey: Aras Publishing, 2008.) A gift of the editor.
Mr. and Mrs. Haig Jamgotchian, for the gift of a collection of
Armenian books.
Aris Kalfaian, Chomaklou -The History of an Armenian Village. (New
York: Chomaklou Compatriotic Society, 1982). Translated by
Krikor Asadourian. Edited and revised with a preface and afterword
by Michael Ekizian. Donated by Larry Shuklian.
Hon. Walter Karabian, for his gift of archival and historical material,
including, but not limited to: The Synopsis of the Arthur Ohnimus
Collection and his life, a 1934 restaurant menu from New Cairo
Cafe, Armenian, Fresno, CA, and a poster honoring survivors ofthe
first genocide of the twentieth century.
Jerry Lee, KVPT-Valley Public Television, for the donation of a DVD-
William Saroyan. (copyright 2008).
Tom Mooradian, The Repatriate - Love, Basketball, and the KGB.
(Seattle, WA: Moreradiant Publishing, 2008). A gift of the author.
Rose Shirinian, Brisbane, CA, forthe donation of Armenian books.
Vartan Thomasian, for his gift of the Vaspouragan Society's Varak
Periodical. (Granada Hills, CA: Volume 55,2008). English section
Editor Murad Loussinian.
Martin Tourigian, for his gift of three watercol or paintings.
O Armenians on the Internet C
Pateel Mekhitarian-Editor
www.armenianchurch.net
and www.armenianheritage.com
The Internet is a great tool to find information concerning
Armenian history, if one searches in the right places.There are a
number of reliable sources which aid in the complete understanding
of the Armenian culture, church, and history. A major struggle in the
history ofthe Armenians was the maintenance of their Christian faith.
Armenia accepted Christianity as their state religion in 301 A.D., and
from this date on, the Armenians managed to prevent conversion and
assimilation into other religions.
During the month of February, the Armenian Churchpays special
attention to a unique Saint, who withstood severe pressure and threat
to convert from Christianity to Zoroastrianism. This month is also
associated with the remembrances of the famous Battle of Avaryr in
451 AD. St. Vartan Mamigonian was an Armenian Christian general
who was in charge for leading the Armenian army against the
Persians, in a religious war to keep their faith. During this time,
Armenia was partitioned and under Persian rule. Therefore, the
Persian king wanted to force the Armenians to adopt the belief of
Zoroastrianism and fully assimilate into the Persian Empire. When
Vartan Mamigonian and his people denied the king's offer, the
frustrated king sent an army of 220,000 soldiers and an armored
elephant brigade to fight the Armenians. While St. Vartan also
gathered his people to fight, the Persians outnumbered the Armenians
five to one. The Armenians, although smaller in number, was more
powerful in spirit due to their complete devotion to Christianity.
Although the Armenians lost the Battle of Avaryr in 451, their
determinationleftamajorimpactonthe Persians. Vartan Mamigonian
was killed in battle and is still remembered for his unforgettable
efforts to preserve the culture of the Armenians. Vartan's nephew,
Vahan Mamigonian, took over Vartan's position in leading the army,
and over a thirty-year process managed to force the Persians to sign
a peace treaty. The peace agreement was signed in 484 and allowed
for religious freedom for the Armenians. Due to these Armenian
heroes, Armenia is still a Christian country.
California State University, Fresno
Armenian Studies Program
Fall 2009 Schedule of Courses
Course
Units      Time
Dav       Instructor
General Education
Arts & Humanities, Area C2
ArmS 20 Arts of Armenia 3
Class #73946)
Arm 1A Elementary Armenian      4
Class #72532)
Arts & Humanities, Area CI
Arm 2A Intermediate Armenian    3
Class #73424)
Social Studies, Area D3
ArmS 10 Intro Arm. Studies 3
Class #72533)
9:30A-10:45P    TuTh  B Der Mugrdechian
10:30A-11:35A   MWF B Der Mugrdechian
9:00A-9:50A      MWF B Der Mugrdechian
1:00P-1:50P       MWF S LaPorta
Arts & Humanities, Area IC
Arm 148 Masterp. Arm Culture      3        10:00A-10:50A  MWF S LaPorta
Class #76627)
Upper Division Armenian Studies Courses
ArmS108A   ArmHistoryl 3       11:00A-12:15A  TuTh   S LaPorta
Class #72535)
ArmS 120 Armenian Church
Class #76631)
12:30P-1:45P     TuTh    S LaPorta
For more information call the Armenian Studies Program at 278-2669
or visit our offices in the Peters Business Building, Room 384.
Get a Minor in Armenian Studies. Check on requirements
for the Minor in Armenian Studies in the 2009-2010 catalog:
http: //w w w.csufresno. edu/catoffice/current/armstudhd. html
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