Arts and Humanities faculty ovations: October 2019
We ask that you join us in giving a round of applause to:
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Dr. Ümit Kurt to speak on ‘The Young Turks: Racism and the Construction of National Identity’
While there is an extensive body of literature addressing the foundations of Turkish nationalism and its racist aspects in the early Republican Era and contemporary Turkey, a significant gap persists in the critical period between 1911-1916, when the existence of the Ottoman Empire was at stake.
Read MoreArmenian Studies to screen ‘The Stateless Diplomat: Diana Apcar’s Heroic Life’
“The Stateless Diplomat” tells the story of Diana Apcar, who in 1920 was appointed by Prime Minister Hovhaness Kachaznuni of the Republic of Armenia as Honorary Consul to Japan. Apcar worked on behalf of Armenia and genocide survivors her entire life.
Read MoreSofya Melikyan to perform as part of Young Armenian Talent series
Educated at the Royal Conservatory of Madrid and the École Normale de Musique Alfred Cortot in Paris, Melikyan has gained international attention while performing in such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall in New York, Jordan Hall in Boston, Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, and Salle Cortot in Paris.
Read MoreFour scholars to speak on ‘Western Armenian in the 21st Century: Challenges and New Approaches’
The conference was organized based on this discussion and from the 2010 report that UNESCO had placed Western Armenian on the list of the world’s endangered languages.
Read MoreTravel, scholarship, community inspire Dr. La Porta in his Interim Associate Dean role
In his new role as Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, La Porta, inspired by his love of travel, plans to expand study abroad opportunities for students which he considers essential to broadening their horizons. In addition, he would like to facilitate faculty-student mentorships and promote more service-learning courses.
Read MoreJames L. Melikian L.A. Brothers Scholarship Fund established at Fresno State
The effort to establish the scholarship was led by Fresno State alumnus James L. Melikian, who annually hosts a gathering of friends at his home to raise funds for charitable purposes. Melikian (“The Popcorn Man”) established his company, “The Popcorn Man,” in 1977.
Read MoreDr. Sergio La Porta named interim associate dean of the College of Arts and Humanities
English Department Chair Dr. Kathleen Godfrey was also named interim associate dean of the Kremen School of Education and Human Development, effective at the start of the semester.
Read More104th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide to be remembered at Fresno State
The events mark the anniversary of the April 24, 1915 arrests of Armenian intellectuals and leaders by the Ottoman Empire which started a genocide in which 1.5 million Armenians were killed.
Read MoreCadence Ensemble to perform as part of the World Music Series
Cadence Ensemble has rapidly developed into one of the world’s premier ensembles performing original works and arrangements by classical and contemporary European, Russian, Armenian, and American composers including world music and pop.
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