Welcome to The Armenian Studies Program
The Armenian Studies Program was established in 1977 and the Center for Armenian Studies was founded in 1988. The Center provides an opportunity for students and faculty to interact and currently houses the Armenian Studies Program, the Sahatdjian Armenian Studies Library, the Avedian Armenian Studies Archives, the newspaper Hye Sharzhoom/Armenian Action, the Armenian Students Organization, and the Index of Armenian Art.
The Haig and Isabel Berberian Endowed Chair in Armenian Studies, established in the fall of 1988, is one of several Armenian Chairs in the United States and provides financial support for a distinguished Armenologist. The endowment honors Haig and Isabel Berberian and was established by their son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Arnold H. and Dianne Gazarian. Other friends of the Armenian Studies Program have made significant contributions to the endowment.
Read more-A Brief History of the Armenian Studies Program
Armenian Genocide Monument to be Built on Fresno State Campus
-Groundbreaking Held on Sunday, November 2, 2014
Fresno—On Sunday, November 2, the Armenian Community of the San Joaquin Valley broke ground on a Monument dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The event began at 2:30 p.m. and took place at the Fresno State Maple Mall, located south of the Satellite Student Union.
For more information, go to the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee-Fresno website.
Armenian Studies Program Library Catalog
New-The Armenian Studies Program announces that a catalog of the books in the Armenian Studies Program collection is now available for patrons to search by going to the Library Catalog link below. The work is still in progress and patrons will have access to the works only in the Armenian Studies Program Library.
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, January 29 • 7:30PM
"Building the 'Model Ottoman Citizen': Life and Death in the Region of Harput-Mamüretülaziz (1908-1915)"
Dr. Vahé Tachjian, Director of the "Houshamadyan Project"
University Business Center, A. Peters Auditorium, Room 191
Free admission. Co-sponsored by the Leon S. Peters Foundation.
Parking Lots P5 or P6-free with parking code.
The new book-"Ottoman Armenians: Life, Culture, and Society, Vol. 1" will be available for purchase at the lecture.
Read the full press release here.
Wednesday, February 11 • 7:30PM
"Armenian Genocide in Film: Theoretical and Comparative Perspectives-Part I"
Dr. Myrna Douzjian, Kazan Visiting Professor in Armenian Studies
University Business Center, A. Peters Auditorium, Room 191
Free admission. Co-sponsored by the Leon S. Peters Foundation.
Parking Lots P5 or P6-free with parking code.
Read the full press release here.
Tuesday, February 17 • 7:30PM
"Historic Armenia after 100 Years: Ani, Kars, and the Six Provinces of Western Armenia"
Matthew Karanian
University Business Center, A. Peters Auditorium, Room 191
Free admission. Co-sponsored by the Leon S. Peters Foundation.
There will be a book signing after the lecture, with copies of the newly released book for sale.
Parking Lots P5 or P6-free with parking code.
Thursday, February 26 • 7:00PM (Reception at 6:30PM)
"Who Cares? Genocide, Historical Memory, and Moral Responsibility"
Dr. Sergio La Porta, Berberian Professor of Armenian Studies
Satellite Student Union, Fresno State
Free admission. Open to the Public. Fresno State Talks Lecture
Sunday, March 1 • 5:00PM-Reception; 6:00PM-Banquet
"Armenian Studies Program 27th Annual Banquet"
Ft. Washington Golf and Country Club
Tickets: $50 per person; $25 per person for student
Reservations: Armenian Studies Program-559-278-2669
Now on YouTube:
Armenian Genocide Monument Groundbreaking, Fresno State November 2, 2014.
