Armenian Reporter

14 The Armenian Reporter | June 21, 2008CommunityFinal inning for alma’s spring sports raffleWATERTOWN, Mass. – Withthe Boston Celtics having securedthe nba Championshipthis week in spectacular fashion,the Armenian Library and Museumof America (alma) is closeto wrapping up its fourth annualsports raffle campaign, which isleading up to the prize drawingon July 1. All proceeds from thiscampaign go towards financingalma’s exhibits as well as culturaland educational programs for thepublic.The sports raffle offers participantsthe chance to win sixphenomenal sports packages tohome games of New Englandteams as well as various otherprizes.This year’s grand prize featuresa Fenway Park Luxury Box with22 seats to a Red Sox and TorontoBlue Jays game to be held on September13. The package is valued at$8,000, and includes parking, foodand beverages.Other prizes include four seatsin a luxury box to a New EnglandPatriots game; four EMC-Clubseats to a Red Sox vs. Yankeesgame; as well as four tickets eachto Boston Celtics and Bruinsgames. Author and Boston Heraldsportswriter Tony Massarotti hasdonated 25 autographed copies ofhis latest book, Dynasty: How theRed Sox Became a Baseball Powerhouse,to be raffled off as additionalprizes.The prizes come from the generosityof alma’s trustees in an effortto help raise funds so that almacan continue to provide enrichingexhibits and programs for the community.Supporters are encouragedto take advantage of a special promotionoffering one free ticket tothose who purchase three tickets.To purchase tickets, call (617) 926-2562, ext. 3, or e-mail Mariams@almainc.org.For information aboutalma’s spring sports raffle, visitwww.almainc.org.Richard Hovannisian’s lecture atClark University available onlineWORCESTER, Mass. – ClarkUniversity’s Strassler Family Centerfor Holocaust and GenocideStudies welcomed Dr. RichardHovannisian to lecture for oneweek during the spring semester.Serving as the “Robert Aramand Marianne Kaloosdian andStephen and Marian Mugar DistinguishedVisiting Scholar,” Prof.Hovannisian delivered lecturesin classes, met with doctoral studentsand faculty, and presenteda free, public lecture, “Must WeStill Remember? The ArmenianGenocide as Prototype,” to a largeaudience.Taner Akçam set to join Clark University faculty as professor ofArmenian Genocide studiesA video of Prof. Hovannisian’slecture, in which he analyzed themurderous violence against Armeniansin the Ottoman empirein relation to subsequent genocidesin the 20th and 21st centuries,is now available online atwww.clarku.edu/offices/mediaservices/videoarchive/playvideo.cfm?id=126.A member of the ucla facultysince 1962, Prof. Hovannisian isprofessor emeritus of Armenianand Near Eastern History; he wasthe first holder of the Armenian EducationFoundation Endowed Chairin Armenian History at ucla. WORCESTER, Mass. – ClarkUniversity has officially announcedits appointment of historianTaner Akçam to occupythe “Robert Aram and MarianneKaloosdian and Stephen andMarion Mugar Professorshipin Armenian Genocide Studies.”Professor Akçam is known forhis bold and authoritative scholarship,using Turkish sources, onthe Armenian Genocide, whichwas the basis of his acclaimed2006 book, A Shameful Act: TheArmenian Genocide and the Questionof Turkish Responsibility.NEW MILFORD, N.J. – Foronce not sporting the uniformsthat most of them have worn thepast 11 years, students of HovnanianSchool’s class of 2008 celebratedtheir upcoming graduationin style on Saturday, June14, during the annual dinnerdance.More than 200 family membersand friends applauded the graduatesand their escorts, who wereintroduced with the sound of thedhol and zurna echoing in the background.The school’s Parent-TeacherOrganization spent days preparingthe school’s auditorium forthe festive evening. School alumniHaig Gulian, Anoush Gulian,and Anahid Kaprielian participatedby preparing a slideshowof the graduates and their daysat the Hovnanian School to thepeppy theme song from the televisionshow, “The Courtship ofCalendar of EventsProf. Akcam will be joiningClark’s Strassler Family Centerfor Holocaust and Genocide Studies,effective July 1. Formerly avisiting professor of history atthe University of Minnesota anda visiting scholar at the ArmenianResearch Center, Universityof Michigan–Dearborn, Akçamserves on the editorial board ofGenocide Studies and Prevention,the official journal of the InternationalAssociation of GenocideScholars.At Clark, Akçam will teach thehistory of the Armenian GenocideEddie’s Father.” The slide showconcluded by showing the graduatesdancing the shoorch barand the history of the modernMiddle East.The director of the StrasslerCenter, Debórah Dwork, RoseProfessor of Holocaust History,said that “Prof. Akcam is as renownedfor his scholarship ashe is for his courageous politicalactions championing freedomof the press, the right to pursuescholarly investigation, and theprotection of civil liberties. Weare delighted and very proud thathe has joined our faculty.”In a June 1 editorial, the WorcesterTelegram and Gazette stated:Hovnanian School pto holds itsannual dinner danceThe soon-to-be-graduating 8th grade class of the Hovnanian School.while in Armenia, during theirclass trip this past April. “Clark’s choice of a Turkish-bornprofessor, Taner Akçam, as chairmanof Armenian genocide studiesis a welcome demonstration of afirm commitment to free inquiry,academic fairness and historicaltruth.”Taner Akçam, who will join theStrassler Family Center for Holocaustand Genocide Studies at Worcester’sClark University effective July 1.Apo Torosyan’s Voices will be shown atthe Golden Apricot and Long Island filmfestivalsNASSAU COUNTY, N.Y. – ApoTorosyan’s film Voices will be shownat the Long Island InternationalFilm Festival on Wednesday, July 9,at 4:30 p.m. The 2007 documentarychronicling the recollections of severalArmenian and the Greek survivorsof genocide will be screened atBellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Avenue,in Bellmore, N.Y.The Long Island InternationalFilm Expo (liife) is one of the area’slargest regional film festivals,which features independent filmsfrom around the world, as well asincludes directors, speakers, andactors in a week of screenings, lecturesand symposia. liife will becelebrating its 11th year from JulyVisit us atreporter.am9 to 17. Log onto the website www.liifilmexpo.com for details.Voices will also play as part of the5th “Golden Apricot” InternationalFilm Festival, which will run July 13to 20 in Armenia, at a venue locatedat No. 5 Byron Street, in Yerevan.The seven-day celebration of filmand culture will include prominentguests in the field from Armeniaand the world. For detail log ontothe festival website, www.gaiff.am.Apo Torosyan’s films and artinstallations have been on viewthroughout the U.S. and Europe.His forthcoming website, www.aramaifilms.com, will contain informationabout his activities andfilms.Northern CaliforniaJUNE 22 - 10TH ANNIVER-SARY CELEBRATION ANDGRANTING “AVAK KAHA-NA” TITLE UPON REV. FR.SARKIS PETOYAN. Location:St. John ArmenianChurch, 275 .Olympia Way,San Francisco, CA. 1:00 pmAdmission: $20 and $10. Formore information . contactSt. John Armenian Church,415-661-1142; nsarkiss@sbcglobal.net.JULY 27 - ARS CENTENIALCHARITY GOLF TOURNA-MENT. Location: CrystalSprings Golf Course, 6650Golf Course Dr, Burlingame,CA. tba Admission: tba. Formore information contactArmenian Relief Society, 650-296-5050; ars100thgolf@gmail.com.JUNE 27 - AGBU YPNC SUM-MER MIXER!. Location: EtiquetteLounge, 1108 MarketStreet, San Francisco, CA.June 27th 9:00PM-2:00AMAdmission: $15 - $20. For moreinformation contact AGBUYPNC-Vahan, 650.521.2384; indjeian@stanford.edu.JUNE 28 - FACING THEMOUNTAIN ARMENIANS &TURKS IN DIALOGUE. Location:The California Instituteof Integral Studies, 1453 MissionSt, San Francisco, CA. 10am - 5 pm Admission: FREE.For more information contactHealing the Wounds of History,510.595.5500, ext 11; info@livingartscenter.org.SEPTEMBER 5 - WILLIAMSAROYAN CENTENNIALCELEBRATION - RECEPTION& CONCERT. Location: GreenLibrary, Stanford University,557 Escondido Mall, Stanford,CA. 3:00 - 6:30 PM Admission:Free. For more informationcontact Stanford UniversityLibraries, 650-725-5813; mcalter@stanford.edu.SEPTEMBER 6 - ST. ANDREWCHURCH FOOD FESTIVAL.Location: St. Andrew ArmenianChurch, 11370 S StellingRd, Cupertino, CA. 11 am to 10pm Admission: free w/ coupon.For more information contactSt. Andrew Church, (408) 257-6743; standrews2@mindspring.com.SEPTEMBER 27 - ELEMENTBAND LIVE IN CONCERT.Location: Bayside PerformingArts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave,San Mateo, CA. 8:00pm Admission:$25, $35, $50. For moreinformation contact HomenetmenSanta Clara ANI Chapter,(408) 406-5522; homenetmenani@gmail.com.contactArmenian Relief Society, 650-296-5050; ars100thgolf@gmail.com.SEPTEMBER 28 - SERGEYKATCHATRYAN WITH AR-MENIA’S ERASIA ORCHES-TRA AT DAVIES SYMPHONYHALL. Location: Davies SymphonyHall, 201 Van Ness Avenue,San Francisco, CA. 4:00pm Admission: tbd. For moreinformation contact NaiyrySarkiss, nsarkiss@sbcglobal.net.OCTOBER 4 - ISABELBAYRAKDARIAN, SOPRANO.Location: Herbst Theatre, 401Van Ness Ave, San Francisco,