Sophie Rane, The Daily Bruin, November 25, 2008
The Armenian Students Association hosted a “Family Day” event Sunday with a recurring theme: “Many pieces, one Bruin family.”
The student group held the event to illustrate how the Armenian Students Association uses social and cultural events, philanthropy and academic support to create a distinctive Armenian community on campus, said Iren Tatevosyan, president of ASA. [more]
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Showing posts with label UCLA. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
'SCREAMERS' Hopes to Incite Against Genocide [UCLA]
Elizabeth Packer, The Daily Bruin, April 17, 2008
“P.L.U.C.K.,” which deals specifically with the Armenian Genocide, is one of the band’s songs featured in “Screamers,” screening tonight at the James Bridges Theater. “Screamers” follows System of a Down, charting their concert tours and personal experiences as the issue of modern genocide and subsequent denial is explored. The film will be followed with a Q and A session with director Carla Garapedian.
The screening is co-sponsored by the Graduate Students Association’s Melnitz Movies and the Armenian Graduate Student Association. Raffi Kassabian, a third-year law student and executive officer of the Armenian Graduate Student Association, hopes to attract a large audience to the event. [more]
“P.L.U.C.K.,” which deals specifically with the Armenian Genocide, is one of the band’s songs featured in “Screamers,” screening tonight at the James Bridges Theater. “Screamers” follows System of a Down, charting their concert tours and personal experiences as the issue of modern genocide and subsequent denial is explored. The film will be followed with a Q and A session with director Carla Garapedian.
The screening is co-sponsored by the Graduate Students Association’s Melnitz Movies and the Armenian Graduate Student Association. Raffi Kassabian, a third-year law student and executive officer of the Armenian Graduate Student Association, hopes to attract a large audience to the event. [more]
Monday, March 10, 2008
Fighting the Denial of Genocide [UCLA]
Wafiqah Basrai, The Daily Bruin, March 7, 2008In a panel discussion titled “Facing Denial, the Last Stage of Genocide,” four experts spoke about the injustice of denying the Armenian genocide.
The event, hosted by the Shant Student Association and the Armenian Graduate Students Association, was held in order to acknowledge all genocides, said Raffi Kassabian, executive officer of AGSA.
The Armenian genocide refers to the killing of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire beginning April 24, 1915.
The total number of Armenian deaths are estimated to be around 1 million to 1.5 million. Turkey, the successor state of the Ottoman Empire, does not recognize these events as genocide.
But Joey Kurtzman, executive editor of Jewcy, an online magazine, said there is an overwhelming consensus regarding the Armenian genocide. [more]
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Armenian Students Host Speakers on Heritage [UCLA]
Allison Fung, Daily Bruin, February 19, 2008
The Armenian Graduate Students Association held its sixth annual colloquium on Friday afternoon – an event that featured speakers from domestic and international universities in panels pertaining to topics in Armenian studies.
This year, graduate students attended from Armenia, Hungary, Germany and Turkey; as well as from University of California, Irvine and California State University, Northridge. [more]
The Armenian Graduate Students Association held its sixth annual colloquium on Friday afternoon – an event that featured speakers from domestic and international universities in panels pertaining to topics in Armenian studies.
This year, graduate students attended from Armenia, Hungary, Germany and Turkey; as well as from University of California, Irvine and California State University, Northridge. [more]
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Protesters Picket International Awareness Award Gala [UCLA]
Samantha Bryson, Daily Bruin, November 13, 2007
"Nearly 200 UCLA students and members of the Armenian community in Los Angeles carried signs and banners labeling Harman a “hypocrite, liar, genocide denier” and chanting “shame on Harman” as guests arrived for the gala."
"Nearly 200 UCLA students and members of the Armenian community in Los Angeles carried signs and banners labeling Harman a “hypocrite, liar, genocide denier” and chanting “shame on Harman” as guests arrived for the gala."
Rep. Harman Undeserving of Jacoby Award [UCLA]
Haig Hovsepian, Daily Bruin, November 13, 2007
It is disconcerting that individuals – especially leaders such as Harman – have allowed the false association between HR 106 and the instability of U.S.-Turkish relations.
It is disconcerting that individuals – especially leaders such as Harman – have allowed the false association between HR 106 and the instability of U.S.-Turkish relations.
They do so while ignoring the core problem that we face: A supposed ally feels that it must intimidate the U.S. by using language and threats that would be expected from America’s enemies.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Students Sit to Make a Stand [UCLA]
Benjamin Lo, Daily Bruin, November 2, 2007
"The Armenian Students’ Association rallied Thursday in support of House Resolution 106, a bill currently making its way through Congress that would formally recognize the mass killings of Armenians that occurred from 1915 to 1916 as genocide."
"The Armenian Students’ Association rallied Thursday in support of House Resolution 106, a bill currently making its way through Congress that would formally recognize the mass killings of Armenians that occurred from 1915 to 1916 as genocide."
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Month Calls to Mind Victims of Genocide [UCLA]
Jackie Barber, Daily Bruin, April 11, 2007
"Voices recounting tragic tales and staggering death tolls projected over a loudspeaker from Meyerhoff Park on Tuesday as speakers from several human rights groups promoted the Armenian Student Association’s Genocide Awareness Month, taking place all of April."
"Voices recounting tragic tales and staggering death tolls projected over a loudspeaker from Meyerhoff Park on Tuesday as speakers from several human rights groups promoted the Armenian Student Association’s Genocide Awareness Month, taking place all of April."
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Azerbaijan Leaves Much to be Desired [UCLA]
Haig Hovsepian, Daily Bruin, October 25, 2006
"In the 1980s, the United States supported Iraq, which is another oil-rich, Muslim majority state. Very little attention was paid to the suppression of minorities in this state. Its regime’s disrespect for human rights and its neighbors was conveniently glossed over. The public was encouraged to naively believe it was the perfect partner."
"In the 1980s, the United States supported Iraq, which is another oil-rich, Muslim majority state. Very little attention was paid to the suppression of minorities in this state. Its regime’s disrespect for human rights and its neighbors was conveniently glossed over. The public was encouraged to naively believe it was the perfect partner."
Monday, October 15, 2001
Faith Offers Solace to Armenian Americans [UCLA]
Ardashes Kassakhian, Daily Bruin, October 15, 2001
"As our nation recovers from the horrific tragedies of a month ago, individuals have turned to different sources to draw strength, courage and guidance. Perhaps these individuals can look toward and draw strength from the examples set by Armenia and its people."
"As our nation recovers from the horrific tragedies of a month ago, individuals have turned to different sources to draw strength, courage and guidance. Perhaps these individuals can look toward and draw strength from the examples set by Armenia and its people."
Monday, February 23, 1998
Armenians Hope Exhibit Aims Fulfilled [UCLA]
Megan Dickerson, Daily Bruin, February 23, 1998
"Kassakhian says that showing a variety of styles by artists of different ages was the best way to give the general public a glimpse into Armenian culture.
'I hope people can see through the art ... to the vibrant culture,' Kassakhian says. 'The Armenian people, although small (in number) to some, are a vibrant community and contribute to every field, not only art. This (exhibit) is the easiest way we can show that, physically.'"
"Kassakhian says that showing a variety of styles by artists of different ages was the best way to give the general public a glimpse into Armenian culture.
'I hope people can see through the art ... to the vibrant culture,' Kassakhian says. 'The Armenian people, although small (in number) to some, are a vibrant community and contribute to every field, not only art. This (exhibit) is the easiest way we can show that, physically.'"
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