THE ZORYAN INSTITUTE Newsletter - Azad-Hye

RecognitionRecognition of Zoryan’s25th Anniversary2007 marked the twenty-fifth year of service for theZoryan Institute. In addition to many displays of appreciationfrom our supporters and colleagues, the Institutewas honoured to be recognized by the Presidentof Armenia, Robert Kocharyan, and the Catholicos ofAll Armenians, Karekin II. Their messages have beentranslated and reproduced here.I have come to appreciate and respect Zoryan as anorganization dedicated not only to research and educationabout the Armenian Genocide, but about allcases of genocide and related forms of mass violence.Eric MarkusenProfessor of SociologySouthwest Minnesota State UniversityDanish Institute for International StudiesGSP is the first truly international and peer-reviewedjournal in the area of genocide studies and the onlyone devoted to the prevention of genocide. If thesewere the only activities in which Zoryan were involvedthey would have contributed a great deal. Their missionand their work is broader and more inclusive,and, in that sense, they are truly and “internationalcentre” serving all of humanity.Herb HirschProfessor of Political ScienceVirginia Commonwealth UniversityNot only has the Zoryan Institute done highly significantwork vis-à-vis the Armenian Genocide but it hasalso taken a lead in preparing young scholars to teachand conduct research into the broader area of genocidestudies.Samuel TottenProfessor of EducationUniversity of ArkansasFrom its foundation Zoryan has been a unique presencein the Armenian Diaspora...and remains a valuedally of those who look seriously and dispassionately atthe major issues confronting Armenians in the troubled21 st century.Ronald Grigor SunyProfessor of Political Science and HistoryUniversity of Michigan and ChicagoPRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIAZORYAN INSTITUTE BOARDDear Compatriots:I wish to warmly congratulate the Zoryan Instituteon the occasion of its 25 th anniversary.The Zoryan Institute uniquely stands out for its realizationof Armenian studies at a high scientific andtheoretical level; and, more importantly, in a contextthat integrates it with an array of other internationalissues.The contribution of the Zoryan Institute to impartialand scientific research on the Armenian Genocide isimmensely meaningful and significant. Throughyour systematic endeavors, the Armenian Genocidehas become a daily issue on the internationalagenda.The study of Armenia and Diaspora by the Institute,which incorporates the fields of national history,politics, economics, culture and statehood, deservesthe utmost appreciation.Once again, I congratulate you on this significantoccasion and wish you all the best and new successesin your challenging, sublime and honourablemission.Robert KocharyanPage Six