GROONG's Calendar of events

(All times local to events)

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What: "Armenia: The Current Economy" - Lecture by professors from
Yerevan State University, School of Business
When: Feb 28 2002 7:30pm
Where: Alice Peters Auditorium
University Business Center, CSU Fresno
Misc: Sponsored by the Armenian Studies Program and Armenian
Students Organization of California State University Fresno
Armen Yeghiazaryan, Narek Martirosyan, and Alexander
Chilingaryan will speak about the current economy of Armenia.
Free and open to the public.
Online Contact: Barlow Der Mugrdechian
Tel: Armenian Studies Program, 559-278-2129

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What: Armenia and Its Scientific Heritage -- Slide Presentation and
Discussion by Joe Dagdigian on Armenia's Cosmic Ray Division
When: Mar 1 2002 7:30pm
Where: The Egavian Cultural Center, Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian
Church, 70 Jefferson Street, Providence, RI
Misc: Providence ASA presents a talk by Joe Dagdigian on both the
state of science in Armenia and descriptions of Armenian life.
Joe will also provide a summary of some past and current
achievements of Armenian scientists and students, as well as
information on Armenia's Cosmic Ray Division (CRD).
Online Contact: Jason C. Martiesian
Tel: 401-455-3975

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What: "Armenia: The Story of a Place in Essays and Images"
Book Reading/Signing by journalist John Hughes &
Photojournalist Bruce Strong
When: Mar 3 2002 6:30pm
Where: The Clubhouse @ South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, California
Misc: Sponsored by the Orange County Armenian Professional Society
Online Contact: FourthMillSoc@aol.com
Web: www.ocaps.org

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What: "Armenia: The Story of a Place in Essays and Images"
Book Reading/Signing by journalist John Hughes &
Photojournalist Bruce Strong
When: Mar 7 2002 7:30pm
Where: Boyajian Hall - AGBU Center
2495 East Mountain Street, Pasadena, California
Misc: Sponsored by the AGBU Glendale-Pasadena Chapter
Online Contact: FourthMillSoc@aol.com
Tel: 626-794-7942

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What: "Armenia: The Story of a Place in Essays and Images"
Lecture by John Hughes on his new book.
When: Mar 8 2002 7:30pm
Where: St. Paul Armenian Church, Haig Berberian Social Hall
3767 N First St., Fresno CA
Misc: Sponsored by the Armenian Studies Program and Armenian
Students Organization of CSU Fresno, and St. Paul Armenian
Church.
John Hughes is senior editor and columnist for AIM magazine
and is based in Armenia.
The lecture tour is organized by AIM magazine online.
Free and open to the public.
Online Contact: Barlow Der Mugrdechian
Tel: Armenian Studies Program, 559-278-2129

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What: Inheritance: Art and Images Beyond a Silenced Genocide
Starts Mar 8 2002
and ends
When: Apr 26 2002 pm
Reception Sunday, March 10, 2 - 6pm at the gallery
Where: Beacon Street Gallery, 4131 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL
Misc: An art exhibition of 9 Armenian-American artists exploring
inter-generational transmission of trauma through the
silencing of the traumatizing event.
Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri 12-6pm, Sat 11-4pm.
Online Contact: Naomi M. Pridjian
Tel: 773-525-7579
Web: http://inheritance.beaconst.org/

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What: Day of poetry dedicated to Yeghishe Charents' anniversary
When: Mar 10 2002 1:30-7pm
Where: United Young Armenians Association (VAN),
Groenestraat 170, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
Misc: Talented young poets meet, recite and discuss their
personal works.
Online Contact: Gaiane Abrahamian
Web: http://www.armeniers.nl/

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What: "Armenia: The Story of a Place in Essays and Images"
Book Reading/Signing by journalist John Hughes &
Photojournalist Bruce Strong
When: Mar 10 2002 3pm
Where: Armenian Library and Museum of America
65 Main Street Watertown, California
Misc: Sponsored by the ALMA and Project Save
Online Contact: FourthMillSoc@aol.com
Tel: 617-926-ALMA or 617-923-4542

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What: "The Current State of Affairs Between Germany and Armenia"
Lecture by Bernd Braun, Head of the Department "South
Caucasus & Central Asia" German Foreign Office
(Auswaertiges Amt), Berlin
When: Mar 11 2002 7:30pm
Where: Hessische Landesvertretung
In den Ministergaerten 5, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Misc: Free. Organized by the German-Armenian Society.
Online Contact: Dr. Raffi Kantian
Tel: ﮏ511 - 62 47 53
Web: http://www.DAG-Online.de/

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What: "Armenia: The Story of a Place in Essays and Images"
Book Reading/Signing by journalist John Hughes &
Photojournalist Bruce Strong
When: Mar 12 2002 7pm
Where: Hagopian World of Rugs
850 South Old Woodward Birmingham, Michigan
Misc: Sponsored by The Hagopian Family Foundation
Co-sponsored by Sarah and Edgar Hagopian
Online Contact: FourthMillSoc@aol.com
Tel: 248-646-7847

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What: "Armenia: The Story of a Place in Essays and Images"
Book Reading/Signing by journalist John Hughes &
Photojournalist Bruce Strong
When: Mar 13 2002 7pm
Where: University Club - 9th Floor Dining Hall
1 West 54th Street, New York City, New York
(Park at Central Parking - 17 E. 54th Street)
Misc: Sponsored by Land and Culture Organization and the Armenian
International Women's Association
Online Contact: FourthMillSoc@aol.com

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What: Book Reading and signing by John HUghes and Bruce C. Strong
Book: "Armenia: The Story of a Place in Essays & Images"
When: Mar 14 2002 8:30pm
Where: Sourp Hagop Armenian Community Centre, Aharonian Hall
3401 Olivar-Asselin, Montreal
Misc: Sponsored by Hamazkayin Cultural Association
Online Contact: arazig@yahoo.com
Tel: 514-337-7753 or 514-332-3757

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What: "Armenia: The Story of a Place in Essays and Images"
Book Reading/Signing by journalist John Hughes &
Photojournalist Bruce Strong
When: Mar 17 2002 1:30pm
Where: Armenian Community Centre of Toronto, Hamazkayin Library
45 Hallcrown Place Willowdale, Ontario
Misc: Sponsored by Hamazkayin Cultural Association
Online Contact: FourthMillSoc@aol.com
Tel: 416-491-2900

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What: "A Journey through Modern Karabagh"
Lecture by Dr. Robert Hewsen
When: Mar 19 2002 7:30pm
Where: Alice Peters Auditorium
University Business Center, CSU Fresno
Misc: Sponsored by the Armenian Studies Program and Armenian
Students Organization of California State University Fresno
Dr. Robert Hewsen is visiting professor of Armenian Studies
at Fresno State. He made a two-week trip through Armenia and
Karabagh in Sept-Oct 2001
Free and open to the public.
Online Contact: Barlow Der Mugrdechian
Tel: Armenian Studies Program, 559-278-2129

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What: 20th Century Armenian Art, an illustrated lecture
by Mr. Shahen Khatchadourian, Director of the Saryan
Museum and of the State Art Gallery of Armenia.
When: Apr 7 2002 3pm
Where: Glendale Central Public Libarary
Misc: Free admission. Sponsored by the Friends of the UCLA Armenian
Language and Culture Studies
Online Contact: Sossi Kevonian
Tel: 818-996-8071

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What: "The Armenians of Javakhk, Social and Economic Conditions"
Lecture By Khatchik DerGhougassian and Richard Giragosian
When: Apr 14 2002 3pm
Where: Armenian Center 69-23 47th Avenue, Woodside, NY
Misc: Khatchik Der Ghougassian serves as a political analyst in the
Armenian and Argentine press and is the former editor of the
"Armenia" newspaper of Argentina. Richard Giragosian writes
extensively on the Transcaucasus, including publications of
Radio Liberty and Radio Free Europe. He is the author of the
monthly publication, "Transcaucasus: A Chronology."
DerGhougassian and Giragosian frequently publish collaborative
analyses for the Groong Armenian News Network, the Armenian
Weekly and for the Soros Foundation Eurasian Insight on-line
publication.
Organized by the Armenian Relief Society of NY Erebouni & Mayr
Chapters, NY Hamazkaine, AYF Hyortik Chapter, ANC of
NY. Free. Reception to Follow.
Online Contact: Sandra Vartanian
Tel: 718-651-4687