“Manuscripts are the living works of the Armenian people,” said Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian.
On Thursday, November 9, 2023, Prof. Der Mugrdechian, Berberian Coordinator of the Armenian Studies...
Christine Pambukyan
Nursing
Minor in Armenian Studies
What encouraged you to take an Armenian Studies course?
Growing up, I was always interested in learning more about Armenia...
The Armenian Studies Program announces the publication of Death Marches Past the Front Door: Clara and Fritz Sigrist-Hilty, Swiss Eyewitnesses to the Armenian Dante-Inferno in Turkey (1915-1918), by Dora...
“Many people I know who have been to Armenia express that they felt at home as soon as their plane touched down. While I did not feel that sentiment initially, I felt homesick after leaving,” reflected...
“Denial is not only the reluctance to acknowledge the historical injustices of the past but it further aims at killing the dead and their memory over and over, inflicting pain on the survivors and their...
Staff Report
The Armenian Studies Program announces the publication of Hachig Kazarian’s Western Armenian Music: From Asia Minor to the United States, Volume 18 in the Armenian Series of...
“I am grateful to be part of the Armenian community and to experience everything the country had to offer. I now feel that Armenia is full of rich history and beauty which I am privileged to have experienced....
“It is really fun to perform with the students, because I love the music. They love the music – it is written well,” said Dr. Arsen Jamkotchian.
Dr. Jamkotchian is a newly hired collaborative...
Armenian 1A, Elementary Armenian, is a four-unit course offered every Fall Semester by the Armenian Studies Program. The class is taught by Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian and is a language course for beginners.
Western...
Hye Sharzhoom welcomes Dr. Michael Krikorian, one of Fresno State’s newest music professors. Dr. Krikorian was born and raised in Fresno, graduating from University High School and receiving his Bachelor’s...
“How can I get students to read the book?” said Dr. Katia Karageuzian during a discussion of her new book, Forbidden Homeland: Story of a Diasporan. Her presentation was part of the Armenian Studies...
