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- 8 Hye Sharzhoom May 2002 William Saroyan Books Discussed STAFF REPORT Barlow Der Mugrdechian of the Armenian Studies Program at California State University, Fresno, led a four session series on "William Saroyan: The Man and His World: A Reading and Discussion Group," on April 2, 9, 23, and 30. Barlow Der Mugrdechian with reading group at the Library. Barlow Der Mugrdechian The Fresno County Library organized the discussion group as part of the two-month citywide celebration of famed local writer William Saroyan. Lydia Kuhn, Manager of Adult Materials and Institutional Services of the Library applied and received a mini- grant from the California Council for the Humanities to help in funding the event. The four Saroyan books that were read and discussed were: The Human Comedy, My Name is Aram, Fresno Stories, and The Armenian Trilogy. Community members were provided the books and asked to read each of them prior to that week's session. The works were then the subject of an interactive discussion between the community members and Prof. Der Mugrdechian. Der Mugrdechian introduced each two-hour session with background material on William Saroyan and about each book. Videos on Saroyan and slides of Fresno's Armenian sites added an additional cultural component to the program. Participants explored the culture and identity of Armenian-Americans as seen through the eyes of William Saroyan. Saroyan's writings reflected not only the culture and experiences of Armenian-Americans, especially those in Fresno, but dealt with larger issues such as the immigrant experience, cultural adjustment, discrimination, justice, and cultural identity. These issues are of universal interest to Armenians and non-Armenians alike. The Armenian Trilogy especially reflected Saroyan's interest in his Armenian roots in the last twenty years of his life. The discussion group was held at the Fig Garden Regional Library, on the comer of Bullard of Marks Avenues, in Fresno. Famed author and Fresno native-son William Saroyan died in 1981. Half of his cremated remains are interred in the Pantheon National Cemetery in Yerevan, Armenia. At a private graveside ceremony in March of this year, the other half of Saroyan's remains were buried in Fresno's Ararat Cemetery. Listen to Fresno State's Armenian Radio Show Hye Oozh Every Saturday morning from 9:00AM-12:00noon FM 90.7 D.J.s • Sevag Tateosian • Armen Postoyan • Tatev Ekezian HYE SHARZHOOM NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT Hye Sharzhoom is sent without charge to thousands of people throughout the world. Although there is no subscription fee, we urge readers to support our efforts with donations of any amount. This request has assumed a special importance because of increased mailing costs. Yes, I would like to support the Hye Sharzhoom mailing expenses with a donation of: $ Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Please make checks payable to Armenian Studies Program and send to: Armenian Studies Program California State University, Fresno 5245 N Backer Ave M/S PB 4 Fresno, CA 93740-8001 The Armenian National Bobsled Team brought their sled to California State University, Fresno to attract young Armenians to the wide world of Olympic competition. Standing in tha back row, 3rd and 4th from the left are Olympians Dan Janjigian and Jorgo Alexandreu. Kennel has a wide selection , of|>ooksaboutthe •^landscape Mmim v bit our Located on the lower level >vww*kennellKH»kst0e€.eom Cktteral Ibdk Department tr 278«42S6 Kennel Bookstore Qt$$mm Sam ikiwtiity Pmm Thank You Donors Lucille Apcar David S. Barsamian Mariposa Pasadena George & Gail Bedrosian Fresno George & Louise (Kamian) Bedrosian Palos Verdes Helen Boudakian Fresno Fred Brengelman Berge & Alice Bulbulian Fresno Fresno In memory of Garabed Kapoian, father of Angele Kouymjian Gerard Y. Chahmirian Fresno Raffi Demirjian Herb Elmassian San Leandro North Hills CA Rochelle Eranosian Jabaley Grantville GA Haig Jamgotchian Larry & Denise, Kaprielian Isgouhi Kassakhian Martin & Julia Koobatian Anaheim Huntington Beach Los Angeles Santa Barbara Ms. Roxie Maljanian Margaret Stenian Mason Anthony P. Merzoian, Ross Najarian Newington, CT Los Angeles S. Portland, ME Bronx, NY Helen Parnagian-Corrigan Vartan Piroumian Edmonds, WA Palo Alto Ralph Saroyan Vasgan & Rose Solakian Rose Terzian Fresno Valley Village, CA Fresno
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Title | 2002_05 Hye Sharzhoom Newspaper May 2002 |
Alternative Title | Armenian Action, Vol. 23 No. 4, May 2002; Ethnic Supplement to the Collegian. |
Publisher | Armenian Studies Program, California State University, Fresno. |
Publication Date | 2002 |
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 |
Language | eng |
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Title | May 2002 Page 8 |
Full-Text-Search | - 8 Hye Sharzhoom May 2002 William Saroyan Books Discussed STAFF REPORT Barlow Der Mugrdechian of the Armenian Studies Program at California State University, Fresno, led a four session series on "William Saroyan: The Man and His World: A Reading and Discussion Group," on April 2, 9, 23, and 30. Barlow Der Mugrdechian with reading group at the Library. Barlow Der Mugrdechian The Fresno County Library organized the discussion group as part of the two-month citywide celebration of famed local writer William Saroyan. Lydia Kuhn, Manager of Adult Materials and Institutional Services of the Library applied and received a mini- grant from the California Council for the Humanities to help in funding the event. The four Saroyan books that were read and discussed were: The Human Comedy, My Name is Aram, Fresno Stories, and The Armenian Trilogy. Community members were provided the books and asked to read each of them prior to that week's session. The works were then the subject of an interactive discussion between the community members and Prof. Der Mugrdechian. Der Mugrdechian introduced each two-hour session with background material on William Saroyan and about each book. Videos on Saroyan and slides of Fresno's Armenian sites added an additional cultural component to the program. Participants explored the culture and identity of Armenian-Americans as seen through the eyes of William Saroyan. Saroyan's writings reflected not only the culture and experiences of Armenian-Americans, especially those in Fresno, but dealt with larger issues such as the immigrant experience, cultural adjustment, discrimination, justice, and cultural identity. These issues are of universal interest to Armenians and non-Armenians alike. The Armenian Trilogy especially reflected Saroyan's interest in his Armenian roots in the last twenty years of his life. The discussion group was held at the Fig Garden Regional Library, on the comer of Bullard of Marks Avenues, in Fresno. Famed author and Fresno native-son William Saroyan died in 1981. Half of his cremated remains are interred in the Pantheon National Cemetery in Yerevan, Armenia. At a private graveside ceremony in March of this year, the other half of Saroyan's remains were buried in Fresno's Ararat Cemetery. Listen to Fresno State's Armenian Radio Show Hye Oozh Every Saturday morning from 9:00AM-12:00noon FM 90.7 D.J.s • Sevag Tateosian • Armen Postoyan • Tatev Ekezian HYE SHARZHOOM NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT Hye Sharzhoom is sent without charge to thousands of people throughout the world. Although there is no subscription fee, we urge readers to support our efforts with donations of any amount. This request has assumed a special importance because of increased mailing costs. Yes, I would like to support the Hye Sharzhoom mailing expenses with a donation of: $ Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Please make checks payable to Armenian Studies Program and send to: Armenian Studies Program California State University, Fresno 5245 N Backer Ave M/S PB 4 Fresno, CA 93740-8001 The Armenian National Bobsled Team brought their sled to California State University, Fresno to attract young Armenians to the wide world of Olympic competition. Standing in tha back row, 3rd and 4th from the left are Olympians Dan Janjigian and Jorgo Alexandreu. Kennel has a wide selection , of|>ooksaboutthe •^landscape Mmim v bit our Located on the lower level >vww*kennellKH»kst0e€.eom Cktteral Ibdk Department tr 278«42S6 Kennel Bookstore Qt$$mm Sam ikiwtiity Pmm Thank You Donors Lucille Apcar David S. Barsamian Mariposa Pasadena George & Gail Bedrosian Fresno George & Louise (Kamian) Bedrosian Palos Verdes Helen Boudakian Fresno Fred Brengelman Berge & Alice Bulbulian Fresno Fresno In memory of Garabed Kapoian, father of Angele Kouymjian Gerard Y. Chahmirian Fresno Raffi Demirjian Herb Elmassian San Leandro North Hills CA Rochelle Eranosian Jabaley Grantville GA Haig Jamgotchian Larry & Denise, Kaprielian Isgouhi Kassakhian Martin & Julia Koobatian Anaheim Huntington Beach Los Angeles Santa Barbara Ms. Roxie Maljanian Margaret Stenian Mason Anthony P. Merzoian, Ross Najarian Newington, CT Los Angeles S. Portland, ME Bronx, NY Helen Parnagian-Corrigan Vartan Piroumian Edmonds, WA Palo Alto Ralph Saroyan Vasgan & Rose Solakian Rose Terzian Fresno Valley Village, CA Fresno |