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Statue of King Gagik discovered by Russian archeologists at Ani in 1906. Via Wikimedia

Calendar of Events

In Fresno on Feb. 8 and Glendale on Feb. 19, NYU Prof. Thomas Mathews will lecture on the 11th cent. gospel book commissioned by King Gagik I; for details about these and other upcoming Armenian American happenings consult the Calendar of Events.

Bardakian (center) and the LA team during 2011 PanArmenian games in Yerevan. Courtesy photo

Bardakian ready to coach Armenia’s national basketball team

The Basketball Federation of Armenia announced Carl Bardakian as the new head coach of the soon to be established men’s Armenian national basketball team.

Arts & Culture

Fugitive Studios seeks boost to entertainment industry in Armenia

Fugitive Studios and Deem Communications helped organize Serj Tankian's concert in Yerevan last August.

Fugitive Studios seeks role in Armenia entertainment industry

LA-based Fugitive Studios Entertainment and Deem Communications in Yerevan signed a long-term partnership agreement to cultivate the entertainment industry in Armenia.

A scene from Yervant Odian's "Ser Yev Dzidzagh.".

AGBU Ardavazt theater tours California

Now in its 31st year, the AGBU Ardavazt Theatre Company continued its mission of presenting Armenian-language productions to the greater Los Angeles community with ten performances of Yervant Odian's two-act comedy, Ser yev Dzidzagh (Love and Laughter) last November-December and four more planned in January and February.

New book by Armen Donelian is a guide to piano music

Krikor Satamian theater company launched in Argentina

Arpa Foundation's Sylva Minassian honored for supporting the arts

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National

ANCA condemns Sec. Clinton's continued complicity in Genocide denial

Clinton made what was described as "private" visit to Armenian Genocide memorial in Yerevan in 2010. Photolure

ANCA condemns Sec. Clinton's comments on Armenian Genocide

The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) sharply criticized remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who on January 27 referred to the murder of 1.5 million Armenians as subject to "historical debate," and argued that U.S. affirmation of this crime would open a "dangerous door." UPDATE: Congressmen call on Clinton to "disavow her ill-considered statement."

Students at GenEd-HigherEd Launch Party.

GenEd-HigherEd holds launch event in New Jersey

A diverse mix of students and community leaders came together recently to mark the establishment of GenEd-HigherEd, a new division of The Genocide Education Project that focuses on universities.

500 years of Armenian printing heritage presented at Columbia University

Lucy Der Manuelian: A pioneer in the study of Armenian architecture

GenEd initiates joint projects with California Department of Education

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Armenia

Shengavit preserve director Vladimir Tshagharyan and findings from the preserve.

Cambridge-Yerevan Sister City Assoc. adopts Shengavit Preserve project

The Cambridge Yerevan Sister City Association agreed to help preserve and renovate the Shengavit Historical and Archaeological Culture Preserve in Yerevan, including an archaeological site dating to the 4th millennium BC.

Post-earthquake buildings in Spitak. Via Wikimedia

ATP expands tree planting in Spitak's Little Glendale

Just 100 kilometers northeast of Yerevan is one of Armenia's most well-known cities. Spitak is the southern gateway to Lori, a sparsely populated but ruggedly beautiful region of Armenia.

What draws Birthright volunteers to Armenia

Habitat for Humanity helps 226 Armenia families in 2011

Santa Barbara students connect Armenian village school to internet

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Community

Bojekian with the trophy.

Chef Ninamarie Bojekian wins Ultimate Chef Bergen County 2012

Four of Bergen County, New Jersey’s best chefs square off in Chef Central’s annual “TV-style” competition. This year, Chef Ninamarie Bojekian was asked to be a part of this exciting event, ultimately winning the top prize.

Some of the weekend seminar participants.

ARS seminar focuses on organizational development

Armenian Relief Society of Western U.S.A. (ARS-WUSA) members converged in Desert Hot Springs for a seminar from January 20-22, 2012, with most of the 60 members traveling from Los Angeles County and some from Fresno and San Diego.

AGBU to close Zaroukian school in Toronto

Charlie Keyan school holds series of social events

Joe Zeronian to lead the Armenian Missionary Association of America

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Commentary

Pope Paul VI with Cardinal Agagianian standing to his left along with other clergy in 1964. AfricaMission-MAFR.org

The Armenian Cardinal and his servant

Growing up Armenian Catholic in Boston Tom Vartabedian recalls memorable meetings with the Armenian Cardinal Gregoire-Pierre Agagianian, who almost became Pope.

Earthquake damage at the Varak monastery: collapsed porch. Ara Sarafian

A Time to Act: What will become of Varak Monastery after the recent earthquake in Van?

Ara Sarafian raises the alarm over the historic Armenian site near Lake Van that was damaged by the recent tremor and is now in danger of collapse.

As France tightens the noose, Turkey reacts with outrageous words and deeds

Azerbaijan and Obama suffer setbacks as Amb. Bryza’s service is cut short

Campaign 2012: a look through the Armenian-American lens

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International

President Obama emphasized "the importance of making sure that [ethnic] minorities are respected" among the issues he raised with Saakashvili on January 30. Pete Souza / White House

Armenian concerns raised in Georgian president’s Washington meetings

In February 2 meeting with Georgian leader, California Democrats Reps. Howard Berman and Adam Schiff discussed the need for more U.S. economic assistance to Armenian-populated Samtskhe-Javakheti province.

People fleeing Baku amid anti-Armenian pogroms in January 1990 board a ferry. Photolur

Members of Congress recall anti-Armenian violence in Azerbaijan

U.S. Representatives Frank Wolf (R-VA) and Judy Chu (D-CA) marked the anniversary of the Sumgait and Baku pogroms by speaking out in the U.S. Congress in condemnation of Azerbaijan's aggression and ongoing threats against Nagorno Karabakh, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

French Senate approves law on genocide denial

ANCA, Georgian embassy discuss Javakheti development

Many thousands rally in Istanbul to remember Hrant Dink

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