‘From My Life and Thought’ brings a unique 20th-century Armenia-American perspective

May 24, 2022.Reading time 6 minutes.

A vintage typewriter sides above an old photo and Russian post card as part of the “From My Life and Thought: Reflections on an Armenian-American Journey" book cover

The Armenian Series of The Press at California State University, Fresno announces the publication of its fifteenth volume, “From My Life and Thought: Reflections on an Armenian-American Journey,” a memoir by Dennis R. Papazian.

Community celebrates student scholarship recipients at Armenian Studies Banquet

April 21, 2022.Reading time 10 minutes.

The mood was jovial as students, educators, and community members gathered at the Fort Washington Country Club for the 34th Annual Armenian Studies Program Banquet on Sunday, March 20 – the first time the event happened in person in three years.

Welcome to Arts in Motion Showcase Week!

March 20, 2022.Reading time 7 minutes.

Arts in Motion, Celebrating Student Excellence with images of a graduate, mascot Victor E. playing the saxaphone, a painter creating a mural, a musician playing drums and a person operating a high-end video camera.

A festive display of artistic expression and humanistic discipline culminating in a celebration of student excellence.

Dr. Vartan Matiossian to speak about his “What’s in a Name?” book on the Armenian Genocide

January 7, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

Dr. Vartan Matiossian, Executive Director of the Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Church, will speak on “What’s in a Name: Language, the Politics of the Armenian Genocide, and Medz Yeghern” at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28 on Zoom. The presentation is part of the Spring 2022 Lecture Series of the Armenian Studies Program and is […]

Elementary school renamed for former Fresno State professor Roger Tatarian

October 14, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

The Fresno Unified School Board voted on Oct. 13 to change the name of the Forkner Elementary School to H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School in honor of the award-winning journalist, Fresno State alumnus and faculty member.

The Press publishes 13th book in the Armenian Series: ‘Committee of Union and Progress’

September 15, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

“The Committee of Union and Progress: Founders, Ideology, and Structure” book cover. A black and white photo of the Istanbul skyline.

The Armenian Studies Program announced its latest book, “The Committee of Union and Progress: Founders, Ideology, and Structure,” Volume 13 in the Armenian Series of The Press at California State University, Fresno. A special virtual event to present and discuss the book will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 on Zoom.

Dr. Manukyan to speak on top-level perpetrators of the Armenian Genocide

September 10, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

Dr. Suren Manukyan speaks next to the Armenian flag

Dr. Suren Manukyan will give a publice lectur on “Architects of the Armenian Genocide: The Top-Level Perpetrators” at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 on Zoom. The presentation is part of the Fall 2021 Lecture Series of the Armenian Studies Program.

Dr. Suren Manukyan named as 18th Henry S. Khanzadian Kazan Visiting Professor

September 10, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

Dr. Manukyan is the author of some thirty articles in the field of genocide and oriental studies. In his research interests, Dr. Manukyan explores the history of genocide, which explains the origins of social behaviors that lead up to mass murder, including prejudices, stereotypes, racism, religious and ethnic hatred, and discrimination.

Featured Supporter: Barlow Der Mugrdechian

May 5, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Prof. Der Mugrdechian began teaching at Fresno State in 1985. Since 2008 he has been the Berberian Coordinator of the Armenian Studies Program and Director of the Center for Armenian Studies at Fresno State.