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Hye Sharzhoom
March 2010
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.
History of Armenians in Adana, CD (2009), donated by the National
Association of Armenian Studies and Research. This is a comprehensive work of documentation from ancient times to the 20th
century, up to and including the 1909 massacres, the Armenian
Genocide during World War 1, andthe end ofthe Armenian presence
in Adana in 1921.
Karekin I: The Gift of Faith, (London and New York: 2009), Iris
Papazian,ed., Karekin I Theological and Armenological Studies
Series. A tenth anniversary memorial volume dedicated to the life of
His Holiness Karekin I. A gift of Elza and Haig Didizian, London.
Krikor Keusseyan, Watertown, Massachusetts, for a gift of his book,
Prismakin Gouynere [Colors of the Prism] (Boston, 2009). The book
covers important Armenian writers and artists of the 20th century.
Edvard. Militonyan, Yerevan, Armenia, forthe gift of his book, Hayots'
Ar evoke ntr on Knik'e (Yerevan, 2008). In Armenian. A novel of
contemporary Armenian life.
Deacon Kevork Panoyan, Pasadena, California, for the gift of his book,
Classification of Hymns ofthe Armenian Apostolic Church, Volume
I (Glendale, CA: USC Institute of Armenian Studies, Book Series 1,
2009). In Armenian. A study and musicological analysis of the
sharagans of the Armenian Church. The origins and development of
the sharagan form and the narratives contained therein are explored.
Arkady Sargsyan, Fresno, for the gift of his book, Haykakan Hetk:
Hetakhouzout'youn yev Hakahetakhouzout'youn (Yerevan, 2005).
In Armenian. The book presents biographical sketches of the most
important Armenian figures working in the defense industry in the
period of the former Soviet Union.
Konrad Siekierski, Yerevan, Armenia, for donating the following
books: Questions in Armenian Ethnography and Archaeology, Volume II (Yerevan: Institute of Ethnography and Archaeology, 2003)
Hranush Khratyan, Life is Very Sad: Poverty in Armenia (Yerevan
T he "Hazar ashen" Arm eni an Center for Ethnological Studies, 2007)
Gift FromHeaven: Myth, Ritual, History: Studies in Honor ofSargis
Harutyunyan on His 80th Birthday (Yerevan: Institute Ethnography
and Archaeology, 2007); National Minorities of the Republic of
Armenia in Transition, Volume II (Yerevan, 2005); The Republic of
Armenia's National Minorities Today, Volume I (Yerevan, 2000);
Religion and Society, Volume 6 (February 2009); zndReligion and
Society, Volume 9 (December 2009).
Dr. Abraham Terian, Fresno, for the gift of his book, Patriotism and
Piety in Armenian Christianity (NewYork: St. Vladimir's Seminary
Press, 2005). Terian discusses and analyzes the early literature in
praise of St. Gregory the Illuminator.
Martin M. Tourigian, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, for the gift of a water
color picture of St. Vartan Mamigonian.
O Armenians on the Internet
Pateel MEKHiTARiAN-Eb/roi?
www. armenianvolunteer.org
The internet is a great place for Armenians to find opportunities to become involved in volunteer work. A wonderful
website that provides such information is
www.armenianvolunteer.org. This special site concentrates on
exchanging ideas, values, and experiences between Armenians,
who have been widely dispersed throughout the world, due to the
Armenian Genocide.
The mission statement of AVC states "Volunteering is
integral to the building of robust civil societies in Armenia and
elsewhere. Each volunteer's service will enhance the empowerment of Armenia's citizens and the strengthening of its communities."
The Armenian Volunteer Corps (AVC) organizes volunteers who take part in research and programs in Yerevan and
surrounding regions of Armenia. There are two types of internship and community service programs available through AVC;
ongoing and featured opportunities. The ongoing opportunities
are those that exist at any time throughout the year and usually
geared towards a specialized project. An example of this type of
volunteer program is Bridge of Hope. This program was established in 1996 to help children with disabilities and to aid their
parents in leading their children to become positive members of
society. The featured opportunities include other organizations
that have contacted AVC and are currently seeking volunteers to
work on specific projects, for designated periods of time.
The Armenian Volunteer Corps is an excellent way for Armenians to get involved in volunteer and internship programs, even
if they are not living in Armenia. Through this organization one
can contribute to the development of Armenia.
California State University, Fresno
Armenian Studies Program
Fall 2010 Schedule of Courses
Course
Units      Time
Dav       Instructor
General Education
Arts & Humanities, Area CI
• ArmS 20 Arts of Armenia 3
(Class #73231)
Arts & Humanities, Area C2
• Arm 1A Elementary Armenian
(Class #72097)
• Hum 11 Hum Baroque/Mod
(Class #72687)
Arts & Humanities, Area IC
• Arm 148 Masterp. Arm Culture
(Class #73306)
• Arm 148 Masterp. Arm Culture
(Class #75709)
Social Studies, Area D3
• ArmS 10 Intro Arm Studies
(Class #72098)
9:30A-10:45A     TuTh B Der Mugrdechian
10:30A-11:35A MWF B Der Mugrdechian
9:30A-10:45A   TuTh S La Porta
10:00A-10:50A MWF        S La Porta
1: OOP-1:50P       MWF        S La Porta
11:00A-11:50A MWF        S La Porta
Upper Division Armenian Studies Courses
•ArmS108A   Arm History I 3       9:00A-9:50A
(Class #72099)
MWF B Der Mugrdechian
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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Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Coordinator,
Armenian Studies Program, ASO Advisor,
Hye Sharzhoom Advisor (barlowd@csufresno.edu)
Sergio La Porta, Haig & Isabel Berberian Professor
of Armenian Studies
Dickran Kouymjian, Haig & Isabel Berberian
Professor Emeritus of Armenian Studies
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