2007_03 Hye Sharzhoom Newspaper March 2007

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Hye Sharzhoom
March 2007
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.
Biblioteca Nacional, Buenes Aires, Argentina, for the
book La Biblioteca, La Critica Literaria en Argentina.
Dr. Ruth Biittner and Judith Peltz (ed.), Koblenz, Germany, for the book Mythical Landscapes Then and
Now: The Mystification of Landscapes in Search of
National Identity, (Antares, 2006).
Sara Chitj ian, Los Angeles, for the book A Hair's Breadth
From Death: The Memoirs ofHampartzoum Mardiros
Chitjian (Taderon Press: London, 2003).
Armen Dadour, Granada Hills, for his book Symphony II,
a collection of short stories, diaries, articles, etc. (2004).
Armen Haghnazarian, RAA Research on Armenian
Architecture, Aachen, Germany, for the pamphlet on
JULFA, The Annihilation ofthe Armenian Cemetery by
Nakhijevan's Azerbaijani Authorities (Beirut, 2006).
Walter Karabian, Los Angeles, for the Lark Musical
Concert Society Program featuring the music of
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Requiem in D Minor),
with a dedication to the memory of Mgrdich "Mego"
Hovsepi Fidanian (October 2006).
Krikor Keusseyan, Watertown, MA, for the book
Namagani, Volume C—Letters From Shahan Shanour
to Writers (in Armenian), edited by Krikor Keusseyan
(Watertown, MA, 2006).
Col. Carl Mahakian, Rancho Mirage, for the books by
William Saroyan and a copy of the William Saroyan
Guide, archive material, and the book Armenian
Needlelace and Embroidery by Alice Odian Kasparian
with Foreward by Dickran Kouymjian (1983).
Chuck Nickson, Houston, TX, for the book Forsaken
Love, translated and edited by Ara Melkonian and Ara
Sarafian.
Vartan Thomasian, Vasbouragan Society, Granada Hills,
for the Varak periodical, Volume 53, 2006.
Martin M. Tourigian, Drexel Hill, PA, for the monthly
Hash literature (2006) and his watercolor painting of
St. Vartan.
• Armenians on the Internet O
Pateel Mekhitarian
Staff Writer
Sacred Sites
www.sacredsites.coni/europe/armenia/armenia.htm
The culture of Armenia is enriched with generations of tradition.
However, in addition to the music, food, people, and dance ofthe
Armenians, the actual country of Armenia is a very cherished
part of the culture. On the internet one finds numerous sites,
which explain, illustrate, and provide interactive tours of Armenia.
This site offers pictures and explanations of many sacred areas of
Armenia. Along with each image of a special place in Armenia,
there is also a brief paragraph, which explains the history. For
example, this site includes descriptions ofthe Temple of Garni,
where Armenians worshiped before the country converted to
Christianity, the Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin, the Monastery
of Geghard, the Khor Virap Monastery, and Mt. Ararat.These are
examples of places which are very sacred to the people.
Arm Gate
www .armgate .com/churches/index .html
The Christian religion is important in Armenian culture. This
website provides pictures of numerous churches in many different areas of Armenia. For example, there are links to the churches
of Northern, Central, and Southern Armenia, as well as Karabagh.
California State University■, Fresno
Armenian Studies Program
Fall 2007 Schedule of Courses
Units     Time
Dai
Course
General Education
Social Sciences, Area D3
• ArmS 10       Intro to Arm Studies   3       8:00-9:15A TTh
(Class #74761)
Arts & Humanities, Arts, Area C2
•ArmlA        Elementary Armenian   4     10:00-11:50A TTh
(Class #74759)
• ArmS 190     Independent Study      1-3    Arranged
Instructor
Staff
Staff
Staff
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 2007-2008 catalog:
http://www.csufresno.edu/catoffice/current/armstudhd.html
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37th Annual Armenian Summer Games
June 22-24,2007
Events held at Buchanan High School in Clovis, CA
Men's and Women's Basketball, Track and Field, Tennis
(competition in age groups)
information and entry forms on the website:
armeniansummergames .com
or contact Van Der Mugrdechian at
armeniansports@aol.com
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