1996_12 Hye Sharzhoom Newspaper December 1996

              December 1996
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California State University, Fresno
Armenian Studies Program
Spring 1997 Schedule of Courses
General Education
• Arm S 10     Intro to Arm Studies 3 0810-0900 MWF I. Kaprielian
• Arm S 10     Intro to Arm Studies 3 1010-1100 MWF Der Mugrdechian
• Arm S 10     Intro to Arm Studies 3 0945-1100 TTh D. Kouymjian
• Arm S 10     Intro to Arm Studies 3 1110-1225 TTh D. Kouymjian
• Arm S 20 Arts of Armenia
1810-2100  Wed
General Education
• Arm 148       Masterpieces Arm Lit 3       1210-1300 MWF
D. Kouymjian
Der Mugrdechian
Division 7- Languages
• Arm IB        Elementary Arm      4
Upper Division Courses
• Arm S 108B Arm History II     3
• Arm S 120T Arm. Genocide      3
1110-1200 MTWF       Der Mugrdechian
0910-1000  MWF
1245-1400  TTh
I. Kaprielian
I. Kaprielian
D. Kouymjian
• Arm S 120T Arm S & Comp.Tech   31545-1700 TTh
• Arm S 120T Armenia Today      1 1610-2100 F
0910-1700 S
Class meets the weekend of March 14, 15
All courses can be used for credit toward
a minor in Armenian Studies.
For more information call the Armenian Studies
Program.at 278-2669 or visit our offices in
the Peters Business Building, Room 384.
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$10,000 in Armenian Scholarships
Awarded at Fresno State
More than $10,000 in scholarships have been awarded through
California State University. Fresno and its Armenian Studies Program to
students enrolled in Armenian Studies courses.
Twenty-three students were awarded Armenian Studies scholarships and grants for the 1996-1997 academic year. The recipients are all
students at Fresno State and are required to enroll in Armenian Studies
courses as part of their awards. The Armenian Studies Program Scholarship Committee, headed by Dr. Dickran Kouymjian, Haig and Isabel
Berberian Professor of Armenian Studies, announced the awards. Scholarship and grant recipients were introduced by Barlow Der Mugrdechian
ofthe Armenian Studies Program at the 20th Anniversary Banquet ofthe
Armenian Studies Program held on November 10.
Fund Source: Yervant, Rose, and Hovannes Levonian
Educational Grant
Tina Attashian, Fresno, Mathematics, Senior.
Fund Source: Charles K. Pategian and
Pansy Pategian Zlokovich Scholarships
Hakop Adjinian, Fresno, Business Administration, Senior; Jason
Ahronian, Fresno, Agricultural Business, Junior; Jacqueline Arikian,
Fresno, Psychology, Sophomore; Aline Ekmekji, Sunnyvale, Sophomore, Biology; David L. Emerzian, Fresno, Accounting, Junior;
Jacklin Gharibian, Fresno/Biological Sciences, Sophomore; Christopher Gooboian, Fresno, Business Administration, Senior; Karen R.
Karabian, Fresno, Mass Communications-Journalism, Junior; Michelle
Karabian, Fresno, Undeclared, Freshman; Joseph Krajekian, Beirut,
Lebanon, Biology/Chemistry, Junior; Robert Makertichian, Fresno,
Computer Science, Freshman; Matthew Maroot, Fresno, Poltical
Science, Freshman; Denise L. McCroskey, Fowler, Psychology,
Senior; Manuel Momjian, Fresno, Biology, Junior; Corinne
Ohannessian, Fresno, Mass Communication, Senior; Robin Peters,
Fowler, Undeclared, Freshman; Stephanie Peters, Fowler, Liberal
Studies, Senior; Greg Tchaparian, Fresno, Undeclared, Junior; Jaime
Tikijian, Fowler, Education, Freshman; Anna Yergat, Fresno, Sophomore, Business; Peter Xerkanyan, Fresno, Business Administration,
Freshman.
Fund Source: Nerces and Ruth Azadian Memorial Scholarship
Sean Clark, Ahwahnee, Art, Junior.
Applications for scholarships and grants for the 1997-1998 academic
year are now available through the Office of Scholarships and Grants.
New and continuing students at Fresno State are eligible forvthe awards.
The deadline for applications is February 3,1996. For further information or applications contact: Scholarship Office, CSU, Fresno, Joyal
Administration Building, Room 219, Fresno, CA 93740-0064 Phone:
(209) 278-6572
ASO's Events and Involvement with the Community
ASO Events
By Crissi Jelladian
The semester is coming to an
end and the Armenian Students
Organization (A.S.O.) is providing a relaxing weekend of fun to
give students a break before finals.
The trip is at Bass Lake on December 6,7, and 8,h. Not only does this
trip provide students with a break
from the academic atmosphere, but
it allows club members to join together one last time before they
head home for the holidays.
Our Halloween party was the
last event held and judging from
the results ofthe turnout it's something we're going to definitely do
Some ofthe ASO members hanging out at the Halloween Party.
again. The evening was filled with
dancing, food, fun, and friends. It
was nice to see so many new faces
in the crowd and of course the old
faces too!! Another IMPORTANT
event coming up is an activity that
will help others enjoy their holiday
season. A.S.O. has decided to adopt
a family for Christmas that lives at
a low poverty status. The mother of
these eight kids may have acted
irresponsibly, but her children have
no control over the mistakes their
mother made in the past. To help
make Christmas for these kids an
enjoyable one, please take the time
to go through your belongings and
donate any item that appears to be
fairly new. The amount of time it
will take to run through your belongings is well worth the enjoyment that these children will experience. Please help us take part in
making a family's Christmas
brighter.
A.S.O. thanks all members for
their support and hopes that it will
continue through the upcoming semesters. Once again, we WELCOME ALL NEW FACES!!! If
you have any questions or comments about A.S.O. call 278-2669.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!
ASO's volunteer work at the Fresno
Armenian Community School
By Crissi Jelladian
In the city ofFresno there is so
much to be done and many people
that can use extra help in various
activities. With this knowledge the
Armenian Students Organization
has taken time out to assist our
friends at the Fresno Armenian
Community School. This school
educates children of Armenian descent grades K-6. The one problem
that the school faces is the continuous struggle to provide co-curricu-
lar activities with a limited number
of faculty. How can you help?
GET INVOLVED!!! This school
needs your help. -\
The principal of the Fresno
Armenian Community School, Seth
Atamian, makes it convenient for
students to assist. He doesn't expect anyone to maintain a set schedule, only that they continue to assist
the children and faculty. There is a
variety of areas you could assist in:
Reading, athletics, poetry, odyssey
ofthe mind, or simply just being a
good listener will benefit these
young students.
Helping out at the school has
been a new experience for several
A.S.O. members. Some members
like myself were concerned that
they didn't speak the Armenian language, but I was informed that most
ofthe students there fluently speak
English.
I feel that working at the Armenian school has allowed me to
develop a greater awareness of what
the youth of today goes through. I
don't consider speaking to the students a job any longer, instead I see
an opportunity for the students to
discuss anything and everything and
to hopefully help them through their
particular situation. Volunteering
time at the Armenian School has
provided me with heart warming
experiences that I will never forget.
Another student, Vahan
Balekian comments, "Working
with the boy's basketball team ages
8-12 has taught me plenty of patience. It teaches them discipline
and helps to keep Armenian children together as a community and
in a safe environment."
All things in life depend upon
nurturing in order to continue
growth, and it is exactly that, nurturing, that our youth cannot live
without.