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Hye Sharzhoom is a supplement of The Collegian and the newspaper of the Fresno State Armenian Students Organization and the Armenian Studies Program and is funded by the Associated Students.
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Review past Armenian Studies events including the 500th Anniversary of Armenian Printing and the Armenian Genocide Centennial and dedication of the Armenian Genocide Monument.
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Upcoming Events
"Armenians in Film"-6 Short Films by Armenian Filmmakers
presented by CineCulture, AGBU Arts, the AGBU Greater Fresno Chapter, and the Armenian Studies Program
Friday, February 21, 2025
5:30PM
Leon S. and Pete P. Peters Educational Center Fresno State
5010 N. Woodrow Ave.
Film Program
Free admission and free parking.
"The United States and the Armenian Genocide: History, Memory, and Politics"
Dr. Julien Zarifian
University of Poitiers, France
Monday, February 24, 2025
7:00PM
Grosse Industrial Technology Building, Room 101, Fresno State
2255 E. Barstow Ave. (S/E Corner of Barstow and Campus Drive)
Free admission. Parking in Lots P 20 or P23. Parking permits available at the lecture.
"Preserved with Compassion: Collections of Hope"
Dr. Talin Suciyan
Kazan Visiting Professor in Armenian Studies
Friday, February 28, 2025
7:00PM
Smittcamp Alumni House, Fresno State
2625 E. Matoian Way
Free admission. Free parking in Lots P 1 or P2.

"Armenia - The Lone Stone: A Traveler's Guide to Tradition and Modernity"
Join Us for an Inspiring Book Presentation
with David Karamian
Friday, March 7, 2025
7:00PM
Grosse Industrial Technology Building, Room 101, Fresno State
2255 E. Barstow Ave. (S/E Corner of Barstow and Campus Drive)
Free admission. Parking in Lots P 20 or P23. Parking is free on Friday nights.
Armenian Studies Program 37th Annual Banquet
honoring Dr. David Zakarian
Haig & Isabel Berberian Professor of Armenian Studies
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Reservations required:Tickets-$75 per person. $30 per person for students.
559.278.2669
email-barlowd@csufresno.edu
Ralph Shabazian Endowed Armenian Memorial Fund Established with Gift of $700,000
Ralph Shabazian Endowed Armenian Fund
Florence Elaine Hamparson Endowed Armenian Memorial Fund Established with Gift of $450,000
Florence Elaine Hamparson Endowed Fund