2006_10 Hye Sharzhoom Newspaper October 2006

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Hye Sharzhoom
October 2006
Armenian Studies Program
Book/Video/CD/Archival Gifts
Dr. Dickran Kouymjian 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.
The American Numismatic Society, New York, NY, for the American
Journal of Numismatics, 16-17.
Elza and Haig Didizian, London, England, for the books: The Council
ofChalcedon and The Armenian Church and The Select Encyclicals
and Pontifical Messages (Canada: Karekin Theological and
Armenological Studies Series, Vol. 4 , 2006) (in Armenian).
Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA, for the book Bosphorus
Nights (Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2005) by Dr.
James Russell.
Lucy Janjigian, Franklin Lakes, NJ, for the documentary video Uprooted.
Matthew Karanian, Northridge, for the book Armenia & Karabagh
(Stone Garden Productions, 2006.)
Harold Lorin, Chatham, MA, for his book The Tin Merchant: The
Passion of Jesus as it Happened to a Family.
Armine Mazmanian, The National Arts Foundation, Skokie, IL, for the
book Reflections on America by Arthur Sahagian (2004) (includes
paintings by Sahagian).
Gaytzag Palandjian, Delray Beach, FL, for the books Viewpoints-
Articles and Memoirs of a Free-Lance Patriot (in English and
Armenian) (Yerevan, 2005).
Col. George & Peggy Pehlvanian, Riverside, for the three volumes of
National Geographic Magazine (Nov. 1918, Dec. 1918, and Aug.
1919).
Harry G. Sogigian, Worcester, MA, for his book The Uprooting and
Rebirth ofthe Soghigian Family.
Martin M. Tourigian, Drexel Hill, PA, for the two copies of the
dissertation written by Archbishop Hrant Khatchadourian, Historiography of Fifth Century Armenia, which was submitted for his
candidacy for the degree of doctor of philosophy in 1979. (The
Armenian Prelacy, New York, NY.), and for the book Romeo and
Juliet (Hayastan Editions) and the book of illustrations by Lucy S.
Tourigian.
KatiLitten Joins Armenian Studies Program
as New Administrative Assistant
Kati Litten
Sarah Soghomonian
Staff Writer
A smiling new face greets visitors at the Armenian Studies Program office.
The friendly face belongs to Kati
Litten, the Program's new administrative assistant.
Litten, a 1983 Fresno State
graduate, is adjusting to the new
posi ti on after being out of the working world for years while raising
her children.
"I'm learning to readjust my
life," Litten said. "I don't know if
I thought I 'd e ver go back to work."
It was Litten's two teenage children who inspired her to make the
return. "My kids are getting older
and I 'm concerned about the empty
nest syndrome," she commented.
Litten admits that keeping an
active departm ent organi zed is hard
work. "The first couple of weeks
were tough," she said. "My biggest
goal right now is to get it down, so
Photo: Barlow Der,
that it runs smoothly, like a well-
oiled machine."
Litten found out about the administrative assistant posi tion while
working briefly atthe Kennel Bookstore.
"I didn't know that Fresno State
had an Armenian Studies Program
until I got this job," she said. "I
think it's great."
Growing up in Fresno allowed
Litten to be familiar with Armenian culture, but working in the
department is broadening her
kno wl e dge. "I'm le ami ng al 1 tiling s
Armenian," she said. "Ilearnedthe
word "Hye" means Armenian."
One thing Litten was already
familiar with was delicious Armenian food. "The Armenian string
cheese is to die for," she said.
All in all Litten admits that returning to work has been challenging, but fun. "Sometimes change is
hard," she said. "But change is
good."
California State University, Fresno
Armenian Studies Program
Spring 2007 Schedule of Courses
Course 	
General Education
Social Sciences, Area D3
ArmS 10       Intro to Arm Studies  3
Class #32514)
Arts & Humanities, Arts, Area C2
Arm IB Elementary Armenian   4
Class #32512)
Arts & Humanities, Arts, Area CI
ArmS 20       Arts of Armenia 3
Class #33357)
ArmS 20       Arts of Armenia 3
Class #33612)
Upper Division Courses
ArmS 108B Arm History II 3
Class #36362)
ArmS 120 T Armenian Dance 1
Class #36511)
Class will meet February 2 & 3,2007.
ArmS 123    Arm Architecture       3
Class #33675)
Units      Time
Dai
Instructor
10:00-10:50A MWF      B. Der Mugrdechian
11:00-11:50A MTWF  B. Der Mugrdechian
DIGITAL CAMPUS      D. Kouymjian
DIGITAL CAMPUS     D. Kouymjian
9:30-10:45A       TTh    B. Der Mugrdechian
5:00-9:50P    Friday       T. Bozigian
9:00A-5:00P Saturday
DIGITAL CAMPUS     D. Kouymjian
Arts & Humanities, Arts & Humanities, Integration, Area IC
Arm 148       Mstrps Arm Cult        3       9:00-9:50A    MWF
Class #32513)
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 2006-2007 catalog.
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Editor
Staff Writers
Zhanna Bagdasarov
Avo Arikian
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Svetlana Bagdasarov
Lavout
Christina Karakashian
Barlow Der Mugrdechian
Sebouh Krioghlian
Photo graphers
Knar Mekhitarian
Barlow Der Mugrdechian
Pateel Mekhitarian
Caitlin Tiftick
Sarah Soghomonian
Caitlin Tiftick
Advisor
Barlow Der Mu
grdechian
barlowd@csufresno .edu
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Kati Litten, Program Administrative Assistant
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