David Nalbandian. The Armenian Reporter

David Nalbandian: I really enjoy being back on the court

On August 31 Nalbandian won a hard-fought five-set match to advance into the second round of the U.S. Open. A couple of days earlier, The Armenian Reporter's Emil Sanamyan asked the Argentine Armenian professional tennis player about his trip to Armenia and expectations from the tournament underway.



Bohjalian has his sights set on a book about the Armenian Genocide to be published in 2014.

Author Chris Bohjalian making literary strides

Tom Vartabedian talks to the most popular contemporary Armenian American writer about his successes so far and plans for the future.




Arts & Culture



Author picture. Armen Richard Hovannisian

Story of family and nation: "Armenia lost, remembered, regained"

In the weeks before the September 21-Independence Day release of Family of Shadows: A Century of Murder, Memory, and the Armenian American Dream (HarperCollins), Rachel Goshgarian phoned the author, Garin Hovannisian, in Yerevan, Armenia, for a conversation.



Ziggurat cover.

Peter Balakian’s Ziggurat, a book of poems, to be out Sept. 11

In his first book of poems since his highly praised June-tree: New and Selected Poems 1974-2000, Peter Balakian continues to define himself as one of the most distinctive voices of his generation.



300 gather for summer art exhibit opening in LA art walk

Gallery Z to feature Cuban Armenian artist

Karren Karagoulian stars in The Prince of Broadway




National



2010 NYSIP interns with supervisors at AGBU's headquarters n August 5, 2010, held.

AGBU internship program brings 31 students to New York

In its 23rd season, The New York Student Internship Program involves young people from Armenia, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Cyprus, France, Lebanon, Russia, Syria, the United States, and Uzbekistan



The winners from the first-ever Pan-Armenian Chess Olympiad, sponsored by AGBU.

First Pan-Armenian Chess Olympiad brings together 40 ranked players

The first Pan-Armenian Chess Olympiad took place in Yerevan from August 14 to August 23, 2010. The event, co-sponsored by AGBU, was held as part of the "One Nation, One Culture" Festival.



University of St. Thomas publishes Genocide conference proceedings

Students from seven countries take Zoryan's Genocide prevention course in Toronto

30 Armenian Americans visit national sites in Lebanon and Syria




Armenia



Fuller Center and Marriott Hotel volunteers.

Fuller Center, Marriott Armenia partner for rural housing project

Armenia Marriott Hotel 20 staff members joined Fuller Center for Housing Armenia beneficiary family Davtyans at the building site in the village of Ashnak, Aragatsotn region by celebrating the start of "Millard Fuller Legacy Build 2010" week, during which 100 homes will be dedicated around the world, 2 of which - in Armenia.



A world-renowned pioneer in interventional radiology, Dr. Jiri Vitek, makes a presentation on his specialty at YSMU.

Armenia Fund USA works to expand its telehealth initiative

Armenia Fund USA has taken critical steps to enhance and modernize healthcare and medical education in Armenia and Karabakh with the establishment of its newly branded HyeBridge Telehealth™ program.



One seed at a time with Armenia Tree Project

COAF: A new school for the children of Miasnikian

LCO attracts 37 volunteers to its 2010 Armenia campaign




Community



Hrant Jamgochian.

Washington Post endorses Jamgochian for Maryland State Assembly

Maryland State Assembly candidate Hrant Jamgochian recently received the coveted endorsement of the Washington Post in the tightly contested Democratic primary in Bethesda.



Kaprielian has been forecasting New Hampshire weather for 26 years.

Al Kaprielian reigns as ultimate meteorologist

For a veteran weatherman there’s no such thing as a bad day when you’ve been broadcasting weather reports for 26 years, writes Tom Vartabedian.



In sixth season, Eastern Diocese's Ararat Center continues successful growth

Solar energy is focus of AESA's Pasadena workshop

The Armenian Reporter Calendar of Events




Commentary



Typewriters like this used to be the mainstay of journalism. Wikimedia

Getting adjusted to electronic age

Veteran journalist Tom Vartabedian discusses the challenges and opportunities offered by quickly evolving computer gadgets



Dr. John Markarian.

A most unforgettable character: Dr. John Markarian and founding of Haigazian

Hagop Terjimanian recalls the life and legacy of Dr. John Markarian who led the Haigazian University since its founding in 1955 until 1966 and again between 1971 and 1982.



In search of paradise

Armenian studies, a fascinating field

My friend the scholar-athlete




International



Graphic shows allocated (blue) and expended (red) funds. ANCA

Report: $25 mln in U.S. aid to Karabakh unspent

Since 1998 successive U.S. Administrations have spent $36 million in aid to Nagorno Karabakh out of $61 million that Congress intended, according to a review by the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).



Etchmiadzin Mayor addresses gathering, left to right: Fresno-Etchmiadzin Sister City Chairman Vahagn Bznouni, Etchmiadzin Mayor Karen Grigoryan, Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin, and Congressman Jim Costa. In the background: Sister City Committee members, left to right: Mary Alice Kalustian, Kevork Oflazian, Anna Borgeas, and Secretary Allan Jendian.

Fresno welcomes Sister City delegation from Etchmiadzin

Etchmiadzin Mayor Karen Grigoryan visited California this month on invitation from the Armenian town's Sister City partners in Fresno.



Shanghai World Expo to host Armenia Day

ANCA to Congress: Help expand U.S.-Armenia trade

Abp. Asadourian leads Iraqi Christian delegation to U.S.





Video: Hrant Jamgochian discusses local concerns

An Armenian American running in Sept. 14 election for the Maryland state assembly presents his views to voters on Montgomery County Community Television. For more info go to www.GoJamgo.com.


Elsewhere

Hrant Jamgochian..

"health policy director for United Way Worldwide, possesses timely expertise. His knowledge of the recent national health care overhaul could help bring more federal dollars and assistance to Maryland," says Bethesda-area newspaper in its endorsement of Jamgochian. (Maryland Gazette) [posted on: September 01, 2010]

Hrant Jamgochian..

"is an impressively smart, politically savvy health policy expert who could have a real impact" as Bethesda delegate in Maryland legislature (Washington Post) [posted on: August 23, 2010]

Christine Kepenekian..

the former CalState-Bakersfield basketballer who recently joined Armenia's national team, signs on with Yerevan's Hatis club (GoRunners.com) [posted on: August 23, 2010]


 

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