1989_05 Hye Sharzhoom Newspaper May 1989

              Mav 1989
Hve Sharzhoom 10th Anniversary
Features, Page 3
ASO members enjoying the evening festivities at the tavloo, ping-
pong, and win, lose, or draw tournament held at the Jendian home in
April
Guest Lecturer Speaks
on Karabagh Movement
By Sheri Hokokian
Staff Writer
Guest lecturer Mark Malkasian discussed
the development of Soviet Armenia and a
chronology on the Karabagh Movement at
the April 7th and 8th course entitled The
Armenian Republic and Soviet Armenia.
Barlow Der Mugrdechian, overall
instructor for the course, began by
presenting an overview on the background
of Armenian history and explained why
Soviet Armenia is where it is today. This
entailed a detailed discussion on the
formation of Russian Armenia, Armenia in
the 19th century, as well as the political
movements and the Genocide of die 20th
century. He also explained the rise and fall
of the Armenian Republic from 1918-
1920.
The Karabagh Movement was examined
as a popular and collective movement.
Malkasian explained that it was a body that
represented the Armenian people. He said
the different Committees had formed by
June 1988 and on Dec. 10, 1988, three
days  after  the  earthquake,   they   were
arrested.
Malkasian said the earthquake provided a
perfect answer to arrest the Committee.
The Armenian Government saw it as an
attempt to crack down, and arrested the
Committee, which they saw as a threat.
The Armenian Assembly of America Sponsors
An Armenian Genocide
Teachers' Workshop
A Workshop designed to help teachers, grades 7-12, incorporate
the Armenian Genocide component of the Model Curriculum
for Human Rights and Genocide into classroom.
Thursday, May 25, 1989
4 - 7 p.m.
Valley Business Center, Room 194
California State University, Fresno
For More Information Please Contact
Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian   (209) 294-2669
ASO Corner	
Activities Reviewed
The long range impact of the Karabagh
Movement was also discussed. The
Movement extended beyond Karabagh and
included other factors such as the desire for
a popular democracy to inable people to
voice their own opinions. This Movement
would also discredit the established elites
as clear divisions between good and evil in
Soviet Armenia would arise.The Karabagh
Movement also formed a revitalization of
national identity and culture. Russian
speaking Armenians began to speak
Armenian during the Movement and
started looking to their own language
again. Malkasian summed up the
Karabagh Movement as a transformation
of consciousness and how Armenians look
at themselves. He said that Armenians
themselves believe they have advanced and
view themselves as being on the front
line.
The last topic included a political debate
among the students as to which political
philosophy they promote in the future of
Armenia.
Documentary videos were viewed with
demonstrations from the first four months
of the Karabagh Movement Malkasian
witnessed the Movement when he studied
in Armenia from June 1987 to the
following June of 1988. Also a descriptive
tape was viewed on Congressman Tony
Coehlo's trip to the earthquake site
January 10,1989.
By Jacqueline Sislian
ASO President
It's May and the semester is coming to
an end. Many activities have taken place
with April being a very busy month for
the CSU, Fresno Armenian Student
Organization.
The month started off with a dinner
meeting at the Old Spaghetti Factory.
There was a great turn out by all the
members.
On April 12th we had a Peda Burger
sale. It was our first food sale on the
campus and lucky for us it was a beautiful
day. A special thanks goes to Kim Garo
who brought her entire class to the booth
for a good lunch.
April was also a month to try many new
things. For the first time ever we now
have A.S.O. T-shirts. They are a hot item
and are still on sale for $8. They are very
nice and have a picture of Mt Ararat on
them. Another new activity we had was a
ping-pong, tavloo, and win-lose or draw
tournament at Matt Jendian's house. We
not only had A.S.O. members, but many
students from the various valley Armenian
organizations. The tournament was great as
we ate, played, and socialized.
April 24th as a very busy day for the
ASO. This day was the day we have been
planning for all semester. We had 40
students from various high schools come
to the university. The day began with a
welcome speech from Professor Barlow
Der Mugrdechian and a tour of the Leon S.
Peters Business Building. From there we
went into the College Union where I talked
with the students about the ASO and
CSUF. They were told what April 24th
was, the activities the ASO sponsors
throughout the year, and all the great
things the organization can offer you at
college. After this they listened to Dr.
Richard Hovannisian speak about
"Genocide and Mass Killings of the 20th
Century."
I think they enjoyed themselves. It's a
little hard to explain everything to them,
but if it struck an interest in them to want
to learn more, than I can honestly say our
job was completed.
On April 29th we participated in
Vintage Days Boomtown Carnival. Again
this year we sold a shish kebob sandwich,
salad and a drink for $4. Wow-was that a
buy or what! Needless to say we sold out
early. It was so delicious many people
came back for more.
I can hardly believe my term as
president will end in a few short weeks.
The success of this year's A.S.O. took a
lot of hard work, time, and dedication not
just from me, but from the other officers
and of course the students. I really would
like to thank my executive body and
Professor Der Mugrdechian for all the help
they gave me throughout the year. I hope
that the enthusiasm we struck up in the
students won't diminish throughout the
summer. Keep in touch with each other so
we can get an A.S.O. activity planned.
Again thank you for helping me make this
year successful for the A.S.O.
Don't forget elections are right around
the corner. Keep in mind the office you
want
ASP Fall '89 Classes Introduced
New classes headline the Fall 1989
semester of courses offered through the
Armenian Studies Program at CSU
Fresno.
Armenian 148-Masterpieces of
Armenian Literature, a first time
course, will concentrate on a'survey of the
great works of Armenian writers, in
English translation. Armenian literature
from its inception to modern times will be
examined with an emphasis on the
Armenian literary themes which tie
together Armenian culture. The course
will fulfill requirements in General
Education Divison 4 requirement
Armenian Studies 120T-
Armenian Music and The
Armenian Church are two one unit
courses which will be offered on a
Friday/Saturday schedule and which will
look at modern Armenian music and the
Armenian Church respectively.
Armenian lA-Introduction to
Modern Western Armenian, will be
offered as the beginning course in
Armenian   language,   with   a   goal   of
proficiency in spoken and written
Armenian. Students with no prior
knowledge of Armenian can enroll for the
course. The course fulfills General
Education requirements in Division 7.
Armenian 2A-Inter-mediate
Modern Western Armenian, will be
offered for students with a background in
Armenian language. Conversation and
composition will emphasized to prepare
students for proficiency in natuarl
Armenian settings.
Armenian Studies 10-
Introduction to Armenian
Studies, is a course designed to introduce
the student to Armenian culture, with an
appreciation for Armenian literature,
history, art, and architecture. The course
fulfills General Education requirements in
Division 9.
History 108A-Armenian
History, is a survey of Armenian history
from its earliest times up until the 13th
century. Students will become familiar
with the heroic and fascinating history of
the Armenian people.
Donations Appreciated
Harold and Betty Battersby
Groveland, N.Y.
Penny Mirigian
Fresno, CA
Ernie and Alice Hosepian
Fresno, CA
Victor Sahatdjian
Madera, CA
Ara and Louise Hairabedian
Fresno, CA
Dr. James Rogers
Ethnic Studies Program
CSUF
Theodore and Arpie Dick
Fowler, CA
Hranoosh Hussian
Fresno, CA
Deran and Violet Jamgochian
Fowler, CA
Sonia Keshishian
Fresno, CA
Amos and Ann Demirjian
Fresno, CA
in honor of a birthday
for Mike and Jeanette Mamigonian
Tri-Star Auto Parts
Hollywood, CA
Arthur T. Grigorian
5/. Petersburg, Florida
Anna Tookoian
Redondo Beach, CA