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4 Hye Sharzhoom March 2009 ASO Activities in Spring Semester 1 L. to R.: Stepan Kyutunyan, Taline Kasparian,Hagop Ohanessian, Avo Arikian, and Jamie Kalebjian at the Fresno State vs. Hawaii basketball game. Photo: ASP Archive Hagop Ohanessian Staff Writer As the new semester is quickly moving along, the Armenian Students Organization (ASO) is continuing its full schedule of events. The month of February has been busy for ASO, with guest speaker Dr. Ronald Marchese, who spoke on "Armenian Constantinople/ Istanbul: Church, Society, and Culture," co-sponsored with the Armenian Studies Program The lecture attracted much interest from both Fresno State students and the general public. On Thursday Feb. 19, ASO organized a social event by inviting members to a Fresno State men's basketball game versus Hawaii. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs lost the game but members enjoyed each other's company. On Friday, Feb. 20 the Armenian Studies Program held the 10th Annual Armenian Film Festival, co-sponsored by the Armenian Studies Program. Prior to the start of the Festival, the ASO hosted Gohar Barseghyan, director of SF Hye, at a dinner at Viktoria 's Place restaurant. Barseghyan was invited to Fresno State to present her film at the Festival. We all had a great time and learned a lot about each other. A SO is planning and coordinating activities throughout the semester. We hope to see members getinvolvedwithplanningfor April 24th week, the commemorative activities of the Armenian Genocide, and to participate in other activities and lectures that are to Young Saroyan Book to be Released by The Press 0 ere. = - OmiVmmm ■ ^P V *p Young Saroyan: Follow and Other Writings Price per copy: $21 (includes tax and postage in the United States) Name: Address: City: Number of copies ordered: State: Zip: Total: Orders should be sent to: The Press California State University, Fresno Fresno CA 93740-8024 press.csufresno.edu Armenian 148 Course Presents Armenian Culture Pateel Mekhitarian Editor One of the Armenian courses offered this semester at Fresno S ta te is Armenian 148, "Masterpieces of Armenian Culture." This unique offering has attracted a wide range of students who are interested in learning about the Armenian culture. The textbook is The Heritage of Armenian Literature, Volume I, § (Wayne State University Press, "5 2000) written and edited by Agop ^ Hacikyan (Coordinating editor), 5; Gabriel Basmajian, Edward^ Franchuk, and Nourhan Ouzounian | Professor Barlow Der Mugrdechian « introduces students to different as- n pects of the culture, such as the _g churches of Armenia, the religious °" struggles ofthe Armenians, and the history of the Armenians. This background is essential in the course, allowing students to have a better understanding of the Armenian people as a whole, before the course looks at the major works of Armenian literature. The Armenian 148 course fulfills the requirements for upper division General Education, in area IC of Arts and Humanities, and also fulfills a requirement for the Minor in Armenian Studies. For this reason, the class has a diverse atmosphere, where there is an opportunity for all students to learn something new. Some students in the class are planning on receiving a Minor in Armenian Studies, while others are simply taking the course due to their curiosity in the culture. At the beginning of the semester, students approached the class with different expectations andinterests. Daren Esqueda, a junior at Fresno State, stated, "I am interested in how Armenian traditions and sayings originated and the his torical context in which the stories were written. I also anticipate learning the different styles of Armenian literature." Sarah Crawford yearns to learn more about the heritage. She said, "I hope we will learn a lot about how the rich heritage affected the great Armenian writers of history." Daren Esqueda Some students in the class had no previous background of the Armenian culture, prior to starting the course, while others were born and raisedin traditional Armenianfami- lies. Pa Xiong, a senior at Fresno State, is not Armenian, however has taken an Armenian course in the past Onthe other hand, Kristine Shamlikian stated, "I was born in Armenia and I can speak the language. "These differences between the students provide for a more engaged and interesting class environment. The content of this course is very appealing and fascinating because it explains the origin of literature in the Armenian culture. We currently know about the history of the Armenians due to the significant historians who recorded important events. The discovery of the Armenian alphabet in the early fifth century A.D. provided a means for the Ar menians to write in their own language for the first time. A major well-known historian was Movses Khorenatsi, who wrote in Arme- nianin the fifth century, and whose history covers the period form the origins of the Armenians to the fifth century. He is responsible for recording the earliest oral epics of Armenian culture, such as Hayk and Bel, the Legend of Aram, and Ara the Handsome. These traditional stories were orally transmitted from village to village in ancient times. Khorenatsi recorded these oral traditions, which preserved them for future generations to enjoy. The works of other historians such as Agatangelos and Yeghishe have been discussed as well as the great tenth century poet St. Gregory of Narek. There are many more writers to be discussed and analyzed in this course. Sarah Crawford "Masterpieces of Armenian Culture" is a distinctive course that explores the origins of Armenian literature. Early historians managed to preserve and pass on the culture of the Armenians through recording significant events in Armenian history. Armenians andnon-Arme- nians today sincerely cherish the efforts of these historians and writ- Madden Library Reopened February 20 Staff Report The Fresno State Henry Madden Library reopened on Thursday, February 19, after being closed for construction for nearly two and half years. The new north wing of the Madden Library was constructed after the old north wing was demolished in August 2006. Fresno State President Dr. John Welty was on hand to open the library, along with Dean of Library Services, Peter McDonald. The architecturally distinctive Madden Library has become a new center for campus life, with ample study space. The design of the Library was inspired by Native- American themes and the natural wonders of the SanJoaquinValley. A Starbucks Coffee has opened on the second floor of the Library, providing an area for relaxation. The new library is the largest in the California State University's 23-campus system and the biggest academic building ever on the Fresno State campus (340,000 square feet). More that one million books and periodicals can fit in the Library and there is space for nearly double that amount to meet Fresno State's future needs. The $105 million project included construction of the fiv e-story also has several gallery spaces that will be utilized for various exhibitions. The new North Wing ofthe Henry Madden Library. north wing (one level is below ground) andrenovation of the south wing. Funds for the project came from bond measure Proposition 55 approved by California voters in 2004 and from a $ 10 million donation from the Table Mountain Rancheria in 2006. The south wing was completely remodeled to make space for the Special Collections Department and the Arne Nixon Center for Children's Literature. The fourth floor of the North Wing will house the Harold Haak Administrative Center, where top University officials will have offices. The Library Library facts: Cost: $105 million dollars Size: 340,000 square feet Stories: Five Space available: Two million books. Largest library in the 23- campus CSU system.
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Title | 2009_03 Hye Sharzhoom Newspaper March 2009 |
Alternative Title | Armenian Action, Vol. 30 No. 3 March 2009; Ethnic Supplement to the Collegian. |
Publisher | Armenian Studies Program, California State University, Fresno. |
Publication Date | 2009 |
Description | Published two to four times a year. The newspaper of the California State University, Fresno Armenian Students Organization and Armenian Studies Program. |
Subject | California State University, Fresno – Periodicals. |
Contributors | Armenian Studies Program; Armenian Students Organization, California State University, Fresno. |
Coverage | 1979-2014 |
Format | Newspaper print |
Technical Information | Scanned at 200-360 dpi, 18-bit greyscale - 24-bit color, TIFF or PDF. PDFs were converted to TIF using Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro. |
Language | eng |
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Title | March 2009 Page 4 |
Full-Text-Search | 4 Hye Sharzhoom March 2009 ASO Activities in Spring Semester 1 L. to R.: Stepan Kyutunyan, Taline Kasparian,Hagop Ohanessian, Avo Arikian, and Jamie Kalebjian at the Fresno State vs. Hawaii basketball game. Photo: ASP Archive Hagop Ohanessian Staff Writer As the new semester is quickly moving along, the Armenian Students Organization (ASO) is continuing its full schedule of events. The month of February has been busy for ASO, with guest speaker Dr. Ronald Marchese, who spoke on "Armenian Constantinople/ Istanbul: Church, Society, and Culture," co-sponsored with the Armenian Studies Program The lecture attracted much interest from both Fresno State students and the general public. On Thursday Feb. 19, ASO organized a social event by inviting members to a Fresno State men's basketball game versus Hawaii. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs lost the game but members enjoyed each other's company. On Friday, Feb. 20 the Armenian Studies Program held the 10th Annual Armenian Film Festival, co-sponsored by the Armenian Studies Program. Prior to the start of the Festival, the ASO hosted Gohar Barseghyan, director of SF Hye, at a dinner at Viktoria 's Place restaurant. Barseghyan was invited to Fresno State to present her film at the Festival. We all had a great time and learned a lot about each other. A SO is planning and coordinating activities throughout the semester. We hope to see members getinvolvedwithplanningfor April 24th week, the commemorative activities of the Armenian Genocide, and to participate in other activities and lectures that are to Young Saroyan Book to be Released by The Press 0 ere. = - OmiVmmm ■ ^P V *p Young Saroyan: Follow and Other Writings Price per copy: $21 (includes tax and postage in the United States) Name: Address: City: Number of copies ordered: State: Zip: Total: Orders should be sent to: The Press California State University, Fresno Fresno CA 93740-8024 press.csufresno.edu Armenian 148 Course Presents Armenian Culture Pateel Mekhitarian Editor One of the Armenian courses offered this semester at Fresno S ta te is Armenian 148, "Masterpieces of Armenian Culture." This unique offering has attracted a wide range of students who are interested in learning about the Armenian culture. The textbook is The Heritage of Armenian Literature, Volume I, § (Wayne State University Press, "5 2000) written and edited by Agop ^ Hacikyan (Coordinating editor), 5; Gabriel Basmajian, Edward^ Franchuk, and Nourhan Ouzounian | Professor Barlow Der Mugrdechian « introduces students to different as- n pects of the culture, such as the _g churches of Armenia, the religious °" struggles ofthe Armenians, and the history of the Armenians. This background is essential in the course, allowing students to have a better understanding of the Armenian people as a whole, before the course looks at the major works of Armenian literature. The Armenian 148 course fulfills the requirements for upper division General Education, in area IC of Arts and Humanities, and also fulfills a requirement for the Minor in Armenian Studies. For this reason, the class has a diverse atmosphere, where there is an opportunity for all students to learn something new. Some students in the class are planning on receiving a Minor in Armenian Studies, while others are simply taking the course due to their curiosity in the culture. At the beginning of the semester, students approached the class with different expectations andinterests. Daren Esqueda, a junior at Fresno State, stated, "I am interested in how Armenian traditions and sayings originated and the his torical context in which the stories were written. I also anticipate learning the different styles of Armenian literature." Sarah Crawford yearns to learn more about the heritage. She said, "I hope we will learn a lot about how the rich heritage affected the great Armenian writers of history." Daren Esqueda Some students in the class had no previous background of the Armenian culture, prior to starting the course, while others were born and raisedin traditional Armenianfami- lies. Pa Xiong, a senior at Fresno State, is not Armenian, however has taken an Armenian course in the past Onthe other hand, Kristine Shamlikian stated, "I was born in Armenia and I can speak the language. "These differences between the students provide for a more engaged and interesting class environment. The content of this course is very appealing and fascinating because it explains the origin of literature in the Armenian culture. We currently know about the history of the Armenians due to the significant historians who recorded important events. The discovery of the Armenian alphabet in the early fifth century A.D. provided a means for the Ar menians to write in their own language for the first time. A major well-known historian was Movses Khorenatsi, who wrote in Arme- nianin the fifth century, and whose history covers the period form the origins of the Armenians to the fifth century. He is responsible for recording the earliest oral epics of Armenian culture, such as Hayk and Bel, the Legend of Aram, and Ara the Handsome. These traditional stories were orally transmitted from village to village in ancient times. Khorenatsi recorded these oral traditions, which preserved them for future generations to enjoy. The works of other historians such as Agatangelos and Yeghishe have been discussed as well as the great tenth century poet St. Gregory of Narek. There are many more writers to be discussed and analyzed in this course. Sarah Crawford "Masterpieces of Armenian Culture" is a distinctive course that explores the origins of Armenian literature. Early historians managed to preserve and pass on the culture of the Armenians through recording significant events in Armenian history. Armenians andnon-Arme- nians today sincerely cherish the efforts of these historians and writ- Madden Library Reopened February 20 Staff Report The Fresno State Henry Madden Library reopened on Thursday, February 19, after being closed for construction for nearly two and half years. The new north wing of the Madden Library was constructed after the old north wing was demolished in August 2006. Fresno State President Dr. John Welty was on hand to open the library, along with Dean of Library Services, Peter McDonald. The architecturally distinctive Madden Library has become a new center for campus life, with ample study space. The design of the Library was inspired by Native- American themes and the natural wonders of the SanJoaquinValley. A Starbucks Coffee has opened on the second floor of the Library, providing an area for relaxation. The new library is the largest in the California State University's 23-campus system and the biggest academic building ever on the Fresno State campus (340,000 square feet). More that one million books and periodicals can fit in the Library and there is space for nearly double that amount to meet Fresno State's future needs. The $105 million project included construction of the fiv e-story also has several gallery spaces that will be utilized for various exhibitions. The new North Wing ofthe Henry Madden Library. north wing (one level is below ground) andrenovation of the south wing. Funds for the project came from bond measure Proposition 55 approved by California voters in 2004 and from a $ 10 million donation from the Table Mountain Rancheria in 2006. The south wing was completely remodeled to make space for the Special Collections Department and the Arne Nixon Center for Children's Literature. The fourth floor of the North Wing will house the Harold Haak Administrative Center, where top University officials will have offices. The Library Library facts: Cost: $105 million dollars Size: 340,000 square feet Stories: Five Space available: Two million books. Largest library in the 23- campus CSU system. |