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A Celebration of Armenian Survival
On the evening of Friday, April 24, the Armenian Student Association of the Ohio State University hosted an event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and to celebrate the...
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Stirring Up the Bird’s Nest?
BEIRUT, Lebanon (A.W.)—Over the past few months, reports have appeared in various media outlets claiming that a a luxury beach resort will be built on two-thirds of the historic Bird’s Nest Orphanage...
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Megerdich ‘Mike’ Megerdichian (1957-2015)
Megerdich “Mike” Megerdichian was born on June 23, 1957, in Springfield, Mass., to the late Antranig and Mariam Mkrtschjan. The second of three siblings, he followed sister Varteni and was later...
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Celebration of Life: Concert to Honor Late Maestro Aram Gharabekian’s 60th...
A special concert in honor of the late Maestro Aram Gharabekian’s 60th birthday will take place on July 19 at the National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Yerevan. The concert, organized by the...
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Cypriot-Armenian Project to Help Boost Computer Literacy in Artsakh Schools
YEREVAN—With the aim of helping boost computer literacy in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh) schools, the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s Cypriot affiliate has initiated and sponsored the establishment of...
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AMAA Facilitates Donation of Medical Equipment, Hospital Beds to Central...
On June 20, AMAA Life Member Dr. Chris Tashjian visited the Central Military Hospital of the Republic of Armenia (RA). He was joined by Harout Nercessian, AMAA’s representative in Armenia; fellow...
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This 91-Year-Old Earned a College Degree
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.—Take it from Harold Paragamian. You’re never too old to get an education. Harold Paragamian, 91, displays the liberal arts degree he received from Merrimack College, North Andover....
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Homeless Gyumri Families Provided with Apartments
YEREVAN—In recent months, the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund provided apartments to many homeless families in Gyumri, Armenia. Through a program launched in 2014, the fund purchased 17 apartments; 12...
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Armenian Museum Presents Talk by Hrair Hawk Khatcherian
WATERTOWN, Mass.—On Thurs., July 30, at 6:30 p.m., the Armenian Museum of America will present a program and book release by noted Canadian-Armenian photographer Hrair Hawk Khatcherian. Cover of 100:...
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Concert at Diocesan Center Expresses ‘Hopes’ for a Bright Armenian Future
Electricity was in the air as more than 200 people streamed into the Haik and Alice Kavookjian Auditorium of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern) on June 26 to hear the acclaimed...
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Armenian Museum Picks 2015 Spring Sports Raffle Winners
WATERTOWN—The Armenian Museum of America concluded its 10th annual Spring Sports Raffle with great style and success, bringing in contributions that exceeded last year’s. The ticket sales will help the...
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Unseen Armenia: Verin Shorzha, Nerkin Shorzha
By Hovsep Dagdigian About a year ago I published an article on the scenic village of Ayrk in Gegharkunik province, which I visited with my friend Vova. Our vehicle at that time was incapable of...
View ArticleNAASR Seeks Candidate for Executive Director Position
As a result of its significant growth and expanded activities, the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) is seeking an Executive Director to help ensure the 60-year-old...
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ANCA Eastern Region 9th Annual Banquet to Be Held in Detroit
ANCA-ER Banquet Comes to the Midwest First Time since its Inception DETROIT, Mich.—Armenian Americans throughout the Eastern U.S.—especially from the Midwest—will be joining together to celebrate a...
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Army Medal Awarded to Vietnam Victim—46 Years Later!
METHUEN, Mass.—Better late than never. That’s how John and Margaret Bedrosian view the coveted award that was presented posthumously to their son who was killed while serving in Vietnam on Nov. 14,...
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Armenians Remember Lisbon Five
Thirty-two years after five young Armenian men gave their lives in the “Lisbon Five” operation, Armenians around the world—from Beirut to L.A. to Boston—held commemoration events and requiem services...
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Chobanian Premieres ‘Der Voghormia’
BEREA, Ohio—Loris Ohannes Chobanian is professor emeritus and a composer-in-residence at Baldwin Wallace (BW) University, and her composition “Der Voghormia” (Lord Have Mercy) for chorus, piano, and...
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Hamazkayin Launches ArtLinks 2015
The Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Associations of North America are launching ArtLinks, the first youth forum to link a range of renowned Armenian artists with young Armenians interested...
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HALO’s First All-Female Team of De-Miners Deployed in Artsakh
In July, the HALO Trust dispatched their first all-female team of de-miners to the Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (NKR/Artsakh). “Having successfully deployed female de-miners in many countries, we felt...
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CYSCA-Supported Preventive Dentistry Program Off to a Running Start
By N. Kalajian A new Preventive Dentistry Program, embraced by students at the Yerevan State Medical University’s Therapeutic and Family Dentistry Department, has had a busy and productive year...
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